If someone receives entry level discharge from the army, what does that mean? Is it a bad discharge? My cousin wont tell me why he was discharged, but all I know it was entry level. Will that affect his life?
2007-09-23 10:10:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It could be from physical fitness failure or weapons qualification failure. There are many other things it could be. Entry level seperation should not effect his civilian life. He should be able to get back in if he would like.
SSG Schramm
US Army 15 years
OIF 2003
2007-09-23 13:17:57 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
entry level separation army
2016-02-02 05:59:55 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably means he didn't get through BTC... because you can only get recycled so many times while in Basic because the Army has a certain amount of hours that you have to do on missions, etc. that you have to complete and if you don't they won't let you complete basic!
2007-09-23 10:13:56 · answer #3 · answered by s!mply ♥ ad0rabl3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the RE code/narrative of Discharge. some people get ELS because they get hurt too badly to continue, or a previously undiagnosed medical issue is found. Others get discharged because they were caught lying about stuff.. anything from taking drugs to legal issues or medical issues( such as lying about having asthma or having a DUI) still others simply cannot adapt to the military lifestyle and are discharged for the good of the service.
If he lied about having legal or medical issues, or popped positive on a drug test, his options will be more limited, as he will be unable to get any federal jobs or aid, to include being turned down for federal student loans or home loans.
2007-09-23 10:50:11 · answer #4 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It just means that he wasn't in the military long enough to merit receiving any type of discharge ( Honorable, General, etc) and was released most likely while still in training. Will it affect him? Depends on who is trying to hire him later on (how deep they dig on why he was discharged, and how honest he is with them). Most likely it won't. He should be fine. It is in no way near as bad as having gotten discharged with anything other than "Honorable".
2007-09-23 10:19:34 · answer #5 · answered by Marco R 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not bad, other than meaning he could not meet the standard. It could be a variety of reasons. Unable to pass a PT test, Unable to qualify with his weapon, etc. It won't really affect his life in any way other than personal pride.
2007-09-23 13:36:52 · answer #6 · answered by J K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that, during either BCT or AIT, he was discharged. There could be a lot of reasons for it. It shouldn't effect his life. If he doesn't tell anyone he went in, they probably won't find out. That includes employers. (although he should be honest)
2007-09-23 10:24:35 · answer #7 · answered by Laura in North Carolina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
more than likely he didn't adapt to military life. ie. very home sick or just failed to make it through basic training.Could be alot of things. Mostly your cousin don't want to say what it is because they're ashaimed.
So let it go.
2007-09-23 10:22:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
they either found something in his background or he just couldnt handle the first weeks of basic and they felt he didnt have what they wanted. Other than ego. Employers will question him about his service time....
2007-09-23 10:25:06 · answer #9 · answered by Bob D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋