What does it mean to have an "Honorary Discharge" from the Army.?

Question

I understand that you are no longer in the Army - but what sort of circumstances would qualify? I have a potential employee with one and I'm just wondering if it's a good quality or not.

Answer 1

And Honorable discharge from military service i given when a soldier has served their full term with honor.

Getting and Honorable discharge is a great thing to put on a resume, and something to look for.

Ex-Soldiers make great employees. They know how to dress up, they have been taught manners, and they know the importance of showing up on time. They know how to get a job done with out excuses.

If you see a honorable discharge, you are getting a good deal.

Answer 2

I was in the Navy for four years, it means that they never got into any trouble while in the military. My dh had an honorable, I had an "other" than honorable. I was 21 at the time and because of my rank, was not allowed to have alcohol in the barracks. Well, my dh but then boyfriend and I disobeyed that and I forgot to remove one beer from my room before going to work on a Monday. The officers of my command happened to do a "surprise" inspection and I was busted and sent to Captains Mass, my fine was like $6 and this despite the fact that I had a Navy Achievement Metal and 4.0 (outstanding evals) and the back-up of my leading petty officer, command master chief, Executive Officer of the command, and the command Master at Arms.

There are two other types of discharges that I know of...Medical Discharge and Dishonorable. Even in the case of a Dishonorable Discharge, please check the circumstances.

Answer 3

I have never heard of an Honorary discharge. There IS an honorable discharge. BUT I have never heard of honorary. If I were you I would question it. You can also call the Veterans Administration office which is usually in the state building from your state. There are different classes of a discharge. As an example there is a Medical, discharge, there is also a general discharge under honorable conditions. You can also ask this veteran to see his DD-214. He/she would have received this with his discharge. This form will have his discharge on it. It will say Honorable or whatever his discharge is.

Answer 4

While you don't have to do anything exceptional to get an Honorable Discharge, it does mean that this person didn't screw up while he was in the Army. He followed his orders, didn't break the law, etc. He's reliable, he can be taught, he'll do what he needs to in order to get things done. In the instance you're looking at for a potential employee, look at it as a good referral.

Answer 5

Oh yeah thats fine indeed, it just means he/she has been discharged from the army honorably, usually because he/she came to the end of his term, or it might have been for medical reasons, family matters or anything really, but whatever it was it was not for a bad reason!!! Army personnel have a lot of discipline, you will probably find the he/she is a very good worker and gets the job done. Probably a safe bet to employ!! Good luck!!

Answer 6

It means that person did what they were supposed to and either served their entire time or was forced out of the military for circumstances that couldn't be helped. The best example of this would probably be something medical like a lost limb or hemophilia or something to that extent.

Answer 7

It is called an "Honorable Discharge" whereas a person has served honorably for a full tour of military service.

Answer 8

It in basic terms skill as an entire the army is physically powerful.that is like the saying we get to declare interior the army "One group One combat".each thing is a collection attempt "i will by no skill depart a fallin comrad".

Answer 9

discharged for good reasons . still apply for benefits and things like that. dishororable is more or less kicked out. there is nothing wrong with honorable.

Answer 10

It means you successfully completed your tour of duty and have been released with full benefits. It is a good thing,