What are the repercussions for an American soldier going AWOL?

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Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice ART. 86. ABSENCE WITHOUT LEAVE ...
In most case's NO matter the offence a defendant will be court marshaled where if found guilty his or her rank will be reduced to the convicted person's grade to the lowest enlisted rank (E-1) when punishment includes time in prison and/or a punitive discharge ...
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