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Sir,
I have three discharges 1 honorable from my first enlistment, 1 honorable from 3 years of active service as an officer prior to augmentation and 1 OTH for a single mis-conduct incident while serving in Iraq. I have had great fortune with top-notch firms based on my education and background and my security clearance has not been affected since my record proves there was no pattern of misconduct. Unfortunately my branch of service is less forgiving than others. I am interviewing for a Federal job and the hiring manager has no issue with my discharge especially within the context of my entire career and accomplishments. Are there any HR issues that I might run into when I submit my DD-214s? Also, what do I indicate on the HR web site when applying for federal jobs? Honorable or OTH? The option for more than one choice is not avaialable so my inclination is to indicate the highest (honorable). Regards,
The thing you have to remember is that an OTH is not a Dishonorable and they usually are not treated as such. It just sets an order of priority in the job world really. You can, and I would, submit the honorable certificates with all applications.... it will appear to overpower the OTH.
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Howard Lorenz
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I have spent the past 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, 3 years was assigned as an Enlisted Accessions Recruiter. I have been deployed various times to several locations. If it is a career in the military you are looking for or thinking about I most likely have the answer. I still have contacts with in the recruiting field and if I don't know the answer then I have folks who do where I can find the answer. I am very blunt and straight forward and will make no attempts to BS you. I will give you the best information that I possible can can. If you think that you cant handle the answer that I give you, then don't ask the question...... If you are planning on joining the military, your number 1 decision factor in making this kind of move is that you need to be more concerned about serving your country than your country serving you!! All the benefits are the best that you can find. Education is at a premium right now and its the most rewarding thing that you can do. If I dont answer right away probably means that I am busy, but have patience, I will get to you.
Experience
Air Force Recruiter for 3 years, Air Force Career 21 Years
Organizations
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Education/Credentials
Community College of the Air Force, International Air Academy, Allied Business Schools, Embry Riddle Aeronautical College, Defense Acquisition University
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