<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Can my friend just walk away from the army?
<|assistant|>
Yes, a person may choose to leave the army at any time and pursue other endeavors. In general, soldiers who desire to leave the army must submit an application to their commanding officer. Generally, such an application is only granted for "just cause" or extreme hardship situations.