Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/Chapter 13 discharge

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Expert: MARK A. HOWELL - 8/25/2011


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Good afternoon, sir, i have a question regarding chapter 13 discharge. My unit is dropping the hammer with chapters recently and have been favoring chaptering soldiers for pt failure. I have been struggling lately with the run on my pt test due to a recent injury. I am not giving up and am doing everything i can to pass but im the kind of person who likes to know exactly what i am getting into. Now, onto my question! If i do receive a Chapter 13 discharge, i understand there is a possibility of honorable but more than likely it with by general under honorable. I have been in for 16 months, I have no negative counseling statements, I have been to soldier of the month boards and have been a very good soldier, other than pt. Also if i do get chaptered with a general under honorable will i receive travel pay to my home of record or any kind of assistance with the cost of moving back home? I appreciate you taking time to answer my question and look forward to hearing back from you!

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Graham,
Yes, they will pay for your trip home, to your home of record as listed on your entrance documents.  No cash, just the trip.  It is in your best interest to get a General Under Honorable Conditions discharge or any kind of honorable.  I know of a fellow who was given a GUHC discharge and he was able to buy a house.  His friend who had a Dishonorable discharge applied for a house loan and was rejected.
Thanks for the time you were inu,
Colonel H

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All military questions, any Service. 30 years experience & two Ph.D.'s. 4 times Base Commander. Worked with Army, Navy, USMC, USCG and several foreign military units. Veteran of Kosovo, Bosnia, Macedonia, Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, and 10 civil wars in Africa.

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Air Force Colonel with 30 years experience. Air Force Base Commander 4 times. Highly decorated.

Organizations
Org of Am Historians, Wild West History Assoc., Disabled American Veterans - Life Member, Am Motorcyclist Assoc. - Life Member, North Am Hunt Club - Life Member, NWTF - Life Member

Publications
Numerous book reviews published in the Journal of American History. Two books submitted for publication.

Education/Credentials
Ph.D. in military history, Columbus University (Summa Cum Laude) Ph.D. in history, Northfield University, London, England (Summa Cum Laude) Master of Arts degree in history, Marshall University, WV Bachelors degree, double-major in history and mathematics, Salem College, WV Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL

Awards and Honors
Legion of Merit Defense MSM MSM x 5 Joint Commendation Mdl AF Commendation Medal Army Commendation Mdl Joint Achievement Mdl AF Achievement Medal Outstanding Volunteer Mdl

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