[VeniVidiVici]

It used to be that without a family care plan the soldier could just request to get out.

I didn't see this mentioned anywhere in the article; that the soldier had requested a discharge.

Is this not the case anymore?

[Razwan]

If the commander deems that your family care plan is unworkable, you can be discharged. It is usually pretty in depth, involving POAs, allotments, short and long term care providers, and the commander speaking with those who would have custody of minor children in the event of a deployment.