What are the effects of an other than honorable discharge under general condtions with regard to future jobs?
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A government job will require her to provide a copy of her DD214, so non disclosure is not an option in that case.\n\nI am in HR with a government agency and when we receive an applicant that has this type of discharge we ask that applicant to submit a written explanation of the events that led to the discharge. Generally if the explanation appears to be honest and the person seems to have learned from the mistakes made, the application goes through. This also depends on the severity of the events of course. \n\nBeware of lying... the DD214 should have a chapter code on the bottom and most government employers know the meaning of each chapter. If the statement doesn't coincide with the chapter, you can forget it. \n\nIn my experience the only discharge that will absolutely prevent you from government employment is a Dishonorable.
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If you are convicted of going AWOL/deserting and the punishment for that offence includes discharge from the service then yes I think the discharge would be dishonourable.\n\nHowever it is possible that the sentence would not include discharge. If this was the case then you would continue in the service, after serving whatever punishment was administered, and your subsequent discharge would not necessarily be dishonourable.
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Not my career. But it can affect others, if they are not documented.\n\ncc
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As a former Soldier (who was discharged honorably) I can tell you that a dishonorable discharge reflects negatively upon you when you go for future employment. Employers do have access to your DD 214, so to say you were never in the military would certainly put you on a bad foot because then you'd come out as a liar. Be upfront and honest with the employer, explain the situation and perhaps they will decide to hire you anyway, if they feel you've grown past what caused you to get discharged. Your DD 214 tells your type of discharge and the reason for it. Many employers do look negatively at a dishonorable discharge.
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I bet you REALLY got an Entry Level sep, not a medical discharge/retirement.   Youd idn't serve long enough to get a discharge under any conditions. as such, no, you are not a vet, and would only be eligible for VA bennies if the reason you were discharged was directly due to Basic Training and not a pre existing condition(whether known or unknown, revealed or not) and would be limited tomedical care for said condition.
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It depends on the characterization of your discharge. Was it "other than honorable?" If so, you are not eligible to re-enlist.\n\nIf the discharge was honorable or general under honorable conditions, you can ask for a waiver and go with the National Guard or reserves - once in either of those, your former duty is "reset" and you are good to go.\n\nGood luck to you, and quit screwing up !
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Riding Away.\nSorry I t was not for riding motor cycle It was for\nWILFUL NEGLIGENCE FROM DUTY AND ABSENCE FROM WORK SPOT  FOR WHICH YOU ARE PAID. YOUB HAVE NO BUSNIESS FOR DESERTING YOUR POST WHERE AS A TRUE SOLDIER YOU ARE EXPECTED TO STAND AND GURAD>HOW CAN THERE BE A DERELICTION OF DUTY.\nI THINK YOU GOT AWAY WITH DISMISAL AND NOT ANY ARREST AS IF THE SAME THING HAD HAPPENED IN ARMY THATS WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED\n\nI am really sorry that you lost your job and it never occured to you that what you did was unethical as otherwise you would not have done it.May be this is your first job and \nyou were in your training period and no one advised you or some one wilfully misguided you . NEVER MIND Look out for new better job and be happy. \nALL THE BEST. DONT BROOD OVER PAST AND FEEL BAD.\nYOU DID SOMETHING WITOUT KNOWING IT WAS WRONG\nYOU STILL ARE UNABLE TO RECONCILE WITH THE SITUATION AS YOU STILL BELIEVE THAT WHAT YOU DID WAS NOT A BIG CRIME NECESSITATING SUCH A BIG PENALTY AS DISMISSAL. YES \nA WARNING COULD HAVE BEEN GIVEN. THE WATCH AND WARD AT EXIT GATE COULD HAVE WARNED YOU ETC ETC .\nWE HAVE TO ENDURE ALL SUCH THINGS IN LIFE \nHAVE FAITH IN GOD GO AHEAD GET THIS OUT OF YOUR MIND\nBE HAPPY
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As usual with legal-related questions on Yahoo! Answers, far too little information exists to answer the question adequately.  The length of time varies for the forum, and for the type of wrongful discharge.  Each state has its own statute of limitations for bringing discharge actions, as well as the federal government. Also, different limitations exist for discrimination suits, and for express or implied contract breaches.  Contact your local EEOC office if you'd like specific information, and be prepared to present the specifics of your situation.\n\nEDIT: Remember, not all wrongful discharge claims fall under the EEOC, so the timelines may differ from the ones presented in the EEOC's information.
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guntmphys238 has ALMOST the right of it.  \n\nAny non-judicial PUNISHMENT stays with the military.  Any Courts Martial conviction will follow you.\n\nHOWEVER, if you were charged by the Military Police, you have a "Police" record that is accessible by civilian law enforcement.  ANY charge under the UCMJ is a federal offense, and that is considered a felony.
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If yes, what's your current address, phone number, and place employment?................  There's gotta be a law against military desertion. Otherwise, before any conflict there'd be a rush of servicemen leaving. Flipping a burger/pushing paper's different than being shot at.
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They sure can.  Check your policy manual or employment agreement.  There is usually something in there about "additional duties as may become necessary".\n\nIf you are uncomfortable conforming to the new policy, polish your resume.  But don't do anything rash.
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The only ways to get out of the National Guard without adverse repercussions are:  (1) to serve your time and get an honorable discharge, (2) to get a hardship discharge -- and you have to meet the criteria for it, usually involves death of a parent or spouse, (3) be discharged for medical reasons -- you didn't do anything wrong, but you no longer meet the physical qualifications required to serve in the National Guard.\n\nOnce you sign the papers and take the oath you can't change your mind and "back out."  You're expected to honor your contract, and if you're involuntarily discharged from the National Guard for misconduct or unsatisfactory performance, that's going to stick with you for the rest of your life.  ANY employer (including McDonald's) who has a job applicant that received anything other than an honorable discharge will want to know why, and in most cases those who don't get an honorable discharge don't get a job.
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Nope, will not happen. Even if you get a mental discharge. It is other than honorable...which is crap. How much time you have left? Hang in there. Be over before you know it.\n\nEDIT: I know your pain.....I went into the Navy at 26...i completely see and understand all you are saying. Hang in there. Most of the younger bucks lose face when they start acting all big and bad. Don;t worry about it. \n\nBut, remember: You face the same thing in the real world. I work at an Engineering firm now. And my BOSS is a 23 year old brat.
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It depends on the laws of the state you live in, the reasons you were discharged, and your former employers history.\nI live in GA. It is my practice to challenge every claim for unemployment. The overall rate I pay for workers compensation is based on the number of claims for unemployment that are made against me. \nCan you still aquire a clearence? Do you mean a security clearence? If you were discharged for being late, not likely. If you were discharged for smoking pot on company property, than yes. The results of some states unemployment claims hearing are treated the same as a court case and are a matter of public record. Some states it is nothing but a private insurance claim.
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The reason for IRR is so that you can be called back if needed, and the way things are right now, you may be regardless of past service. Just a word of warning, if you go IRR, even due to hardship, find out exactly what will be on your departure from service papers. I went after Desert Storm service on IRR due to hardship and they listed that I did not fulfill my contract, even though I did get the honorable discharge.
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You can get out during DEP.  Simply request to be released from your contract.  Your recruiter might freak out, but that's life.
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Military discharges are confidential.The government would be the only one who can answer that question. I would say ask your congressman to find out where you can get a general estimate of the discharge classifications for those years.