“Under a directive issued by Army Secretary Christine Wormuth, commanders will initiate mandatory departure proceedings against soldiers who have refused the Covid-19 vaccination order and who do not have an approved or pending exemption request,” the Army said in a statement. statements were included. In the statement, it was stated that this directive includes the regular and reserve soldiers of the Land Forces and the students of the military schools.
CERTAIN PEOPLE CAN BE EXCLUDED
“Unvaccinated soldiers who request a medical exemption or religious exemption are temporarily exempted from the Kovid-19 vaccine while their requests are reviewed,” the statement said. ” evaluation was made.
7 days for those whose claims are rejected
In the statement, it was noted that soldiers whose medical or religious exemption requests are denied must declare that they will be vaccinated within 7 days or appeal the decision for a final appeal.
In the statement, which noted that the Land Forces had not yet separated any military from the army for rejecting the Kovid-19 vaccine, the statement said, “As of January 26, a total of six commanders, including two battalion commanders, were dismissed and 3,073 soldiers were reprimanded for refusing the vaccination order.” expressions were used. (AA)