I have an uncharacterized discharge from the US Army for other designated mental/physical conditions. What does this mean to an employer? Should I ever say I was in the military? It is not dishonorable, I didnt get in trouble, I didnt go AWOL.
2007-08-26 16:03:03 · 11 answers · asked by Johansson Johanssonberg 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
What is your RE Code? un-Characterized, wow I never heard of that. How many years, months or days were you in?
I looked it up too and see that you were probably in less than 180 days. I am not sure if I would put it down or not. If I was dischaged before bootcamp ended I might not put it down.
2007-08-26 16:07:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I saw this on a website. I will let you make up your own mind what to do.
Type of Separation
An entry level performance and conduct discharge will result in an uncharacterized Entry Level Separation. While it is not likely to have a negative impact on future employment, some employers may not want to hire someone who could not adapt to the military. Members given an ELS are not eligible for veterans' benefits or, under most circumstances, medical benefits.
2007-08-29 21:17:40 · answer #2 · answered by Gender Different 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have either a general discharge under honorable conditions or an honorable discharge. The condition you allude to was either one which should have disqualified you for service in the first place as not having met the Standards of Medical Fitness contained in Army Regulation 40-501, Chpater 2 or it was for other good and sufficient reasons as detemined by the Secretary of the Army. Never heard of an "uncharacterized" discharge.
2007-08-26 16:13:51 · answer #3 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife was injured in basic training ie fractured her hip she was given a Uncharacterized discharge and service connected disability at zero percent she was a Nurse before she went in the Army but not finishing basic training it is considered Uncharacterized not a bad thing I myself Served 17 years 11B Infantry I am a 100 percent disable veteran I know the VA system inside and out !
2014-04-29 03:41:21 · answer #4 · answered by Gregory 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like Andy, I'd never heard the term "uncharacterized discharge" before, but I looked it up -- you mean an entry level separation. (Now that I'd heard of.) Most jobs, it won't matter; if they ask, just explain briefly.
2007-08-26 16:12:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you received, maybe a "Medical Discharge." Or an
"Undisirable Discharge," as it is termed. It is "Honorable," or
turns "Honorable," after six months. They either discovered
a medical condition, one that you failed to mention upon your
enlistment, or due to the background check they do on you. It
should not reflect your future employment in a negative way.
And, yes, legally, you were in the military. So when asked
where you were last employed. Tell the truth. Tell them you
was released on a medical condition. They will find out you
have been in the service, when they do their background
check on you. so, please stay "honorable." <}:-})
2007-08-26 16:48:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should say that you were in the military to an employer with in a discharge in good standings.
2007-08-26 16:11:54 · answer #7 · answered by import7us 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I haven't heard of that usually a physical Discharge is a RER4 it is on the bottom of your DD214 how long were you in
2007-08-26 16:15:16 · answer #8 · answered by tap158 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, did you complete BCT? I don't see how you completed BCT and couldn't pass the run. If I was you, I think I would try the Air Force.
2016-05-18 22:37:44 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a new one on me. Perhaps you just were not military material?
2007-08-26 16:10:35 · answer #10 · answered by Sgt Little Keefe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋