Can I still get a job with an other than honorable discharge?

There are other than honorable discharge consequences. The good news is that although you won’t be entitled to benefits enjoyed by veterans with an honorable or general discharge, you can still go to school or find employment.

What can you do with an other than honorable discharge?

An other than honorable discharge is an administrative discharge where your command can essentially kick you out. You sign off on it and say in lieu of court martial, et cetera. It can be for something like failing a drug test, lapses in military good order and discipline.

How bad is a Oth?

Often, an OTH is referred to as a ‘bad paper’, and this category of discharge has a lasting impact on a service member. Typically, this character of discharge is an indication of behavior problems while in service that is not compatible with the military.

Can an OTH discharge be upgraded?

Upgrading your OTH Discharge is possible if you can show the Discharge Review Board or Board for the Correction of Military Records that your OTH Discharge was either improper or unjust.

Can you get a federal job with an OTH?

You can still apply for federal jobs and be hired with an other than honorable discharge. Most federal positions have hundreds of qualified applicants and every bit of your application will matter, so it could make a difference for you, but it isn’t a dis-qualifier.

Am I still considered a veteran with an OTH?

Under the bill, a “veteran” is anyone honorably discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty in the armed forces or anyone with an OTH discharge based on the following qualifying conditions: 1.

Is an OTH considered dishonorable?

Having an OTH discharge on their DD-214 means the service member will not be entitled to veteran’s benefits and will not be eligible to reenlist. Although an OTH is considered an administrative rather than a punitive discharge, it may have consequences in civilian life.

Is other than honorable discharge considered a veteran?

Can you get a security clearance with an OTH?

Receipt of an OTH may impact on an ability to obtain a clearance, but receiving an OTH does not preclude getting a clearance in the same manner as does receipt of a Dishonorable Discharge/Dismissal.

Can I get a security clearance with an OTH?

Can I rejoin the military with an OTH?

In most cases, veterans who receive an OTH discharge cannot re-enlist in the armed forces or reserves, except under very rare circumstances. Veterans’ benefits are not usually available to those who receive these discharges.