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CHAPTER FIVE - DETERMINING THE SENTENCE
§5H1.11. MILITARY, CIVIC, CHARITABLE, OR PUBLIC SERVICE; EMPLOYMENT-RELATED CONTRIBUTIONS; RECORD OF PRIOR GOOD WORKS (POLICY STATEMENT)

Military service may be relevant in determining whether a departure is warranted, if the military service, individually or in combination with other offender characteristics, is present to an unusual degree and distinguishes the case from the typical cases covered by the guidelines.

Civic, charitable, or public service; employment-related contributions; and similar prior good works are not ordinarily relevant in determining whether a departure is warranted.

Historical NoteEffective November 1, 1991 (amendment 386). Amended effective November 1, 2004 (amendment 674); November 1, 2010 (amendment 739).