“The dismissal for misconduct means Spc. Marc A. Hall will avoid criminal charges but lose all military benefits earned over at least four years of service, including an earlier tour in Iraq.”
How does this differ from anyone else discharged for misconduct?
The story has holes in it.
It doesn't. Other than getting a dishonorable, which doesn't mean squat these days, the guy gets out of the Army and goes on with his life. As for loss of benefits, I don't think 4 years entitles you to anything does it? I served for 3 and all I collected was my final paycheck........
Those discharged OTH cannot reenlist and the majority of veterans' benefits are not available including the Montgomery GI Bill and (in most cases) VA healthcare benefits.
Most likely, this person was offered and exercised his option to accept an administrative discharge in lieu of a trial which could have resulted on confinement.
That is the best I can do, ED, given the sketchy details.
It’s fairly standard. But the worst thing that will happen to this idiot will be his ability get a good job. His bad conduct discharge will show up when companies screen his job application. He’ll wind up working under the table at some junk yard or stealing. That is, if he doesn’t have access to a family business.