EO 14184
Reinstating Service Members Discharged Under the Military's COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate
Government ReformNational Security
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Summary
This executive order directs the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security to reinstate military service members who were discharged solely for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Reinstated members are to receive their former rank and full back pay, and those who voluntarily left service due to the vaccine requirement may return with no impact to their service status.
Key Points
- 1Makes reinstatement available to all active and reserve military members discharged solely for COVID-19 vaccine refusal who request reinstatement
- 2Requires reinstated service members to receive their former rank and full back pay, benefits, bonuses, and compensation
- 3Allows service members who left voluntarily to avoid the vaccine mandate to return to service with no negative impact on rank or pay
- 4Requires Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security to report progress on implementation within 60 days
- 5Does not prevent disciplinary action for conduct violations under the Uniform Code of Military Justice
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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