2007-12-21 16:01:12 · 19 answers · asked by GotDrunk92304 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It depends on what you want to do and the circumstances under which you got the OTH.
You can only get an OTH if you are administratively separated from the service rather than being court-martialed, so you have avoided the federal conviction, at least.
First off, the OTH means that you will never be able to come back in the service. Yes, there are waivers, but it is essentially impossible to get a waiver for a prior OTH.
Yes, you can apply to upgrade the discharge to a General by going to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records or the Discharge Review Board -- or whatever branch in which you served. But upgrades are few and far between.
There are two different ways to get an OTH. The first is just a simple separation for misconduct. The second is separation (resignation) in lieu of court-martial, a Chapter 10 in Army parlance; in other words, you were pending court-martial and the convening authority allowed you to separate administratively with an OTH instead. The second type is much worse. It is almost impossible to upgrade and many employers will not touch you if you fall in this category.
As others have noted, you will not be considered for federal employment. Also, many state and local governments and police and fire departments also expressly permit employment "discrimination" against former servicemembers with an OTH, especially pursuant to a Chapter 10.
In the private sector, however, most private employers are not permitted to inquire into details of your separation, so that's obviously your best bet.
2007-12-21 16:25:29 · answer #1 · answered by Unrepentant Fenian Bastard 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Other Than Honorable Discharge Consequences
2016-11-15 10:53:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-08-18 23:06:03 · answer #3 · answered by Siusan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a f-n bit. I just retired from 30 years of state government service (their app only asked if you were discharged, but not what type), I m collecting a pension, and working for a consultant (they don t care either) with an income up to six figures. I have insurance and all the benefits I can handle or need. I own a home and could care less about a VA home loan. You need to have an attitude after you re discharged, like never let them get the best of you. Hit the ground running and keep irons in the fire. You ll succeed!
2016-11-06 14:13:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-29 08:12:40 · answer #5 · answered by dunton 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of federal jobs won't be open to you. Similarly, State and County jobs frequently ask about military service. This doesn't mean a private company won't hire you, but the larger ones generally ask, too.
I'd say the places you can work are cut by about half.
Path had the best advice- try to get it changed to "General" so VA will be available to you.
Don't let this get you down. It's too late for recriminations about "I shouldn't have done that." But it's not too late to find something you can do on your own. I don't think this will bar you from starting your own business. One area in which this may not matter is trucking. As long as you have a license, you can drive a truck. (Maybe not for FedEx or UPS, but for yourself or a smaller company.) Half the jobs might not work for you, but that still leaves a lot of opportunities.
Good luck and have a good Christmas!
2007-12-21 16:15:24 · answer #6 · answered by going_for_baroque 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I've had little to no problems.got my OTH for failing a drug test. I have a great job and own my own company. it hasn't been a problem for me at all. if you got thrown out of the military why would you want to work for the government anyway. also I have VA benefits. so there ya go. No big deal. I would however recommend quitting drugs and seeking help in doing so. If you got thrown out for Drug or Alcohol use the OTH is not whats going to hold you back.
2014-07-22 06:00:27 · answer #7 · answered by Eric 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi,it will look like you got fired from the branch of service you were in,be honest and up front with any questions you get about what happened to get your discharge,as long as you are honest with yourself and others,you will turn this into a positive outcome.good luck with the job hunting.
2007-12-21 16:12:51 · answer #8 · answered by bassetman1 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ouch, If I were you I would try to get upgrade to a General. With less than Honorable your not eligible for any VA benefits
You can go to VA.COM and see those you are.
2007-12-21 16:06:21 · answer #9 · answered by path2631 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it may or may not effect your life depending on the job you try to get. you can forget any government type of jobs because theyll look at it as negative. some civilian jobs have no idea to even look for it. good luck. most of the time when you get out on an other than honorable its because of failed drug test or something to that effect.
2007-12-21 16:05:23 · answer #10 · answered by chris 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋