AWOL?!?!?!?!
Worse... My guess is some form of disciplinary action and procedure, which was probably dropped due to political pressure from Democrats.
No! Stupid! Stupid! Stupid! Journalist! 1987 - 1972 = 6. We had a six year obligation back then. You got released form active duty, and but were not finally discharged until the full six years was up.
I've been wondering how Kerry went through OCS, served from 1966-1970, and appears not to have any Reserve time. Would he have had to do yearly ACDUTRA?