Dishonorable Discharge From the Army
A dishonorable discharge represents the most serious type of punitive termination from the U.S. Army or other military service branches. While this type of discharge can cause serious problems in civilian life, a successful appeal may eventually amend the discharge status.
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Discharges
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The term "discharge" refers to a release from military service. Discharges may occur for either administrative or punitive reasons, according to the Army Times website.
Dishonorable Discharge
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The most serious kind of punitive discharge, a dishonorable discharge occurs upon conviction of a serious crime such as murder or rape.
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Process
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A service member receives a dishonorable discharge from a court-martial. Discharge for a court-martial conviction equals a felony conviction in severity, according to Miltiray-net.com.
Long-term Consequences
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People who receive a dishonorable discharge from the Army cannot receive Veterans Administration (VA) benefits, according to Military.com. A dishonorable discharge may also count against a job seeker when interviewing for civilian employment.
Status Upgrade
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A service member who receives a dishonorable discharge may eventually have the discharge status changed after demonstrating several years of substantially good behavior as a civilian.
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References
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