What kinds of jobs can you get with an OTH discharge? Is getting unemployment a problem?

Katie Gladki — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 16:27:48 -0400

Response by SPC Mark Brown made Apr 7 at 2018 7:26 PM

SPC Mark Brown — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 19:26:01 -0400

During the 47 years since I left the military I have never been asked about the character of my discharge, nor have I been asked to provide a copy of my DD-214 except to the VA. My years ago I applied to the Post Office for a job and claimed the Veteran Preference Points but they did not ask for any documentation, perhaps they looked into federal records without my assistance. If it were I, though, that received an OTH discharge I would petition the DoD for an upgrade to straight Honorable. If you are the person with the OTH, I hope you can prevail upon the powers that be that you do indeed deserve and Honorable. Maybe it would be a matter of time with a clean civilian record that would tip the scales in your direction. Again, if it were me, I would not sit still, I would do what I could to change things around. It would be a matter of pride for a job well done.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Apr 7 at 2018 7:53 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 19:53:46 -0400

Most Federal/state government jobs require an honorable discharge, same for most other government jobs. Those companies that require background checks may also balk at hiring. If you are forced out (OTH, etc., ) you may not qualify for unemployment- just like not getting it if you are fired from a job.

Response by MSG Lance Kelly made Apr 7 at 2018 8:09 PM

MSG Lance Kelly — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 20:09:29 -0400

Generally as long as you are not getting a federal or state job then there shouldn't be an issue. Most civilians don't know what a DD214 is or understand how to read it so unless they ask why/how you were discharged I don't see it coming up. As for unemployment, if I did my homework correct, you don't qualify for it as it only pertains to honorably discharged service members.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Apr 7 at 2018 10:35 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 22:35:58 -0400

Here is a reference. https://www.vetverify.org/javax.faces.resource/images/VOSB-Military-Discharge-Overview.pdf.xhtml?ln=default&v=1_0

VA benefits and the characterization of discharge...https://www.benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/docs/COD_Factsheet.pdf

California and drawing UI following military service. Whether or not he was in the reserves or active duty matters. http://www.edd.ca.gov/UIBDG/Total_and_Partial_Unemployment_TPU_305.htm

As for what types of jobs can you get. I defy you to find a private company that even looks at it unless it's a defense contractor, has a clearance process (like a school district), or a federal/state entity.

VOSB-Military-Discharge-Overview.pdf.xhtml

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