Dishonorable Discharge is a type of punitive separation from the military, while Honorable Discharge, General Discharge, and Bad Conduct Discharge are types of administrative separations.

Honorable Discharge is the most common type of administrative separation from the military, accounting for over 90% of all separations.

Administrative separations from the military can be based on misconduct, unsatisfactory performance, medical conditions, or other reasons.

The Commanding Officer is responsible for initiating an administrative separation from the military.

The process for an administrative separation from the military involves the Commanding Officer initiating the process, the Service Member being notified of the proposed separation, and the Service Member having the opportunity to respond to the proposed separation.

The consequences of an administrative separation from the military can include loss of pay and benefits, difficulty finding employment, and a negative impact on reputation.

Honorable discharge is given to service members who have served honorably, general discharge is given to service members who have not served honorably, and honorable discharge is more favorable than a general discharge.

Bad conduct discharge is given to service members who have committed serious misconduct, dishonorable discharge is given to service members who have committed very serious misconduct, and bad conduct discharge is more favorable than a dishonorable discharge.

The Department of Veterans Affairs provides benefits to veterans who have been honorably discharged, but not to veterans who have been discharged under other than honorable conditions.

The Board for Correction of Military Records reviews requests to correct military records, including requests to upgrade or downgrade a discharge.

There is no time limit for filing a request with the Board for Correction of Military Records.

The Board for Correction of Military Records considers all of the above factors when determining whether to upgrade or downgrade a discharge.

The President can grant clemency to service members who have been discharged under other than honorable conditions, but cannot upgrade or downgrade a discharge.

Congress can pass laws that affect administrative separations from the military, but cannot override a decision by the Board for Correction of Military Records or grant clemency to service members who have been discharged under other than honorable conditions.

The best way to avoid an administrative separation from the military is to follow the rules and regulations, perform your duties to the best of your ability, and maintain a good attitude.