punishment for a candian harboring a 2 time us army awol'r?

First of all, I doubt that any bonus will be paid to this individual because of his going AWOL.

The Pentagon knows this guy's a runner, so they sure won't subsidize his living away from base. His bonus will be a long time coming.

Your friend could get in trouble because she knows his intentions. Since Canada has troops in the war zone too, they may be a little more sympathetic towards the US military than they were during Vietnam. Therefore, Canada may have laws on the books about aiding and abetting military personnel from the US.

Sadly she will lose benefits once they declare him a deserter and drop him from rolls which happens after 30 days. Some units are lazy and don't do the paperwork to stop the Soldier's pay right away. However, there was a case in Germany when the Servicemember went AWOL, sadly his spouse and their children was put off of family housing. There would be no reason as to why the dependants would still have benefits.

As you have announced your friends intention of leaving the military illegally, its no longer a case of AWOL (Absent With out Leave), but a case of Desertion and this carries a far higher penalty, as in the number of years he will serve in a military stockade.

Nothing, so long as they both stay in Canada, it's not against the law to do that in Canada.

If she doesn't plan to visit the U.S. none.

However. Depending on possible treaties

Canadian authorities might arrest the guy

and hand him over to U.S. authorities. But

AFAIK there's no such treaty between Canada

and the U.S.

Nothing. I *HATE* to say that, but nothing. Your friend's Army friend is an absolute slime for plotting this in advance and waiting to get his bonus first. Absolutely contemptible.

MSgt, USAF (Retired)

A Canadian isn't subject to US jurisdiction unless they cross the border.

court martial and a dishonorable discharge