Question re: Don't ask don't tell...

Post by **weemadando** » 2003-12-14 06:00pm

If someone leaves the military because of don't ask don't tell, whats their status on leaving?

Is it retired, honourable discharge? Something else?

spongyblue · Post by **spongyblue** » 2003-12-14 06:28pm

I think they get a general discharge If im not mistaken. But from what I can tell, if your in the military and your gay, the brass has a "We don't wanna know" attitude. Beleive me the military would rather have someone who is gay with 13 years experiance in their job then just get rid of somebody to make them feel more comfortable.

Knife · Post by **Knife** » 2003-12-14 06:38pm

It's, I think, a administration discharge which equates to a General Discharge. They, again I think, slap the term; 'Failure to Adapt' to it for the records.

neoolong · Post by **neoolong** » 2003-12-14 07:14pm

In my sociology class, there was guy that served and he said that you can't get a dishonorable discharge for it, at least not anymore.

Post by **The Yosemite Bear** » 2003-12-14 07:16pm

And I know at least one female officer they definatly do not want to know about....

So I won't reveal her info although considering her politics I am almost temped to send DOZ some contact info