10 U.S.C. § 1171 — Regular enlisted members: early discharge

Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned^* and approved by the President, any regular enlisted member^* of an armed force may be discharged within one year before the expiration of the term of his enlistment or extended enlistment. A discharge under this section does not affect any right, privilege, or benefit that a member would have had if he completed his enlistment or extended enlistment, except that the member is not entitled to pay^* and allowances for the period not served.