general discharge
Honorable-adjacent military separation
A general discharge is a military separation that falls short of honorable but isn't punitive.
It indicates satisfactory service with some negative marks—minor misconduct, failure to meet standards, or other issues not serious enough for court-martial.
A general discharge may limit access to certain veterans' benefits.
He received a general discharge after repeated tardiness.
- papersOfficial written records
- veteran benefitsAid for ex-military personnel
- VA benefitsServices for former military
- military recordsOfficial armed forces documentation
- ordersInstructions to obey
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- Military Justicecourt-martial, court martial, military courts, JAG, military tribunals
- military dischargeDD-214, cashiering, drumming out, mustering out
- military punishmentsflogging, lashing, whipping, court-martial, brig
- military statusactive duty, enlisted, retired, deployed, veteran
- Courts-Martialcourt martial, military court, court proceedings, judge advocate, convening authority
general dischargedishonorable discharge
Punitive military separation
honorable discharge · dismissal · court-martial · judicial separation · medical discharge
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Satisfactory military service completion
dishonorable discharge · exemplary service · distinguished service · conduct unbecoming · meritorious service
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