Ever heard of an Automatic upgrade to a discharge that was not Honorable?

2015-09-01T20:59:04-04:00

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joseph crane,

Vets, ever heard about the "automatic upgrade" after six month for a characterization of service that wasn't honorable? Like most service members, you probably have. Now, ever met anyone who received an "automatic upgrade"? Didn't think so....and there is a very good reason for that. Fact is, it doesn't exist.It is urban legend, a fairy tail, a myth, a fart in the wind...in fact all those things have more substance than the "automatic...

Response by SGT Eric Dziekan made Sep 1 at 2015 9:53 PM

2015-09-01T21:53:28-04:00

That's new to me

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 1 at 2015 9:55 PM

2015-09-01T21:55:30-04:00

You mean.......barracks lawyer speak has been speaking untruth? I am shocked.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Sep 2 at 2015 2:57 AM

2015-09-02T02:57:19-04:00

There are always Urban Legends. The Military or Government do anything Easy and for Free? Like the Military Supply System. You better be prepared to do a shitload of paperwork and have a lot of time on your hands because you will have to write a Bible and it will take about the same amount of time. I think I saw Noahs request for Nails on my SUPOs desk.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2015 12:28 PM

2015-09-02T12:28:20-04:00

Heard about this for years but it never happens. Most people who apply for the upgrade don't get it either. They were removed from the service for a reason and that is not taken lightly by the review board

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made May 20 at 2017 10:29 AM

2017-05-20T10:29:14-04:00

Yes. In fact, this actually is a very common occurence for service members who get out with certain kinds of discharges. You can never get a Dishonorable upgraded; you done fucked up so bad you are stuck with that. However, in the cases where a service member is discharges under conditions such as General or General Under Other Than Honorable Conditions, there is in fact a process that they may go through after their discharge to have these upgraded to Generals or possible General Under Honorable Conditions. Usually this process requires that the person stays clear of any and all legal trouble for a duration of I believe it is 6 to 12 months to first be eligable, from there it is an appeal process. I have personally written three letters for three soldiers that I personally processed out of the army in order for their discharges to be appealled and upgraded. It happens, the key is to know how to do it.