What type of discharge should I expect for refusing the covid vaccine?

Don't be surprised if the chain of command pushes for a bad conduct discharge.

What I understand, you should receive an Honorable, not sure if it will have anything added to it, I do remember that once you took the OATH you are obligated to do as are ORDERED to do, I remember getting a slew of VACCINES while in the military, there was NO choice, it was just part of being ready for anything, I don't remember questioning the VACCINES or if I had a choice, and it should be the same today, I don't know why you are being given a choice

I would expect a dishonorable discharge for refusing a direct order. The best you could hope for is a general under less than honorable conditions.

I was in the Navy in the 70's, and it seemed like everytime I got new orders they came with new shots. I don't even remember them telling me what they were giving me. I never even considered there was a choice. When I entered they told me, "You are now US Government property." They made that crystal clear, and you knew that before you enlisted. I don't understand the concept of being in the Navy and refusing any order. They wanted to take care of the whole, so each piece (soldier) is a valuable part to the whole. They don't just give those shots without a lot of research to know what is cost effective to keep each part functioning at peak performance. It's all for the common good.

The mRNA vaccines have been in human testing for over a decade (as a leukemia vaccine) and proven safe in stage three trials at this time. I know a Dr who worked on the clinical trials of the Moderna vaccine and said it had the fewest side effects of any vaccine he's ever tested. And he's been doing drug trials for over 30 years. I certainly believe every member of the services should accept all medical preventative and reconstructive treatment. Remember, this decision will follow you through the rest of your life. I pray you will accept the vaccine, for the good of your unit, for the good of the army, for the good of the community we call the United States. Hopefully you joined to serve your country, taking the shot is a small part of that service. I pray that you would have a peace about following this order.

It could be worse. You could be ordered to charge and enemy position in a near suicide mission.

Pretty sure it will be a general, probably to allow re enlistment if you change your mind and decide to get the vaccine. Decisions like this are never easy, if you can discuss with your significant other, it might not be an issue between you in future. Good luck.

My GUESS based on a few minutes of searching is that a soldier who refuses the vaccine would probably get a general discharge under honorable conditions, but the rules are still being made and are subject to change. Based on my brief search, it seems that the services are setting their own policies, and they aren't settled yet. I didn't see anything Army-specific. For example, according to https://www.wnct.com/news/military/navy-outlines-discharge-process-for-sailors-who-dont-get-covid-vaccination/ , "The U.S. Navy says sailors who are not vaccinated and who do not have a pending or approved exemption request by their vaccination deadline 'will receive no lower than a general discharge under honorable conditions” for failing to obey a lawful order.'"
According to https://www.wnct.com/news/military/navy-outlines-discharge-process-for-sailors-who-dont-get-covid-vaccination/ and many other articles, Republican House members have been pushing a bill for about two months that would prevent any service member from receiving anything less than an honorable discharge for refusing the vaccine, and the Biden administration is opposing it. Again, this can be verified in many articles.

If you do not wish to in thefight and are willing to get sick instead, maybe you should just stay home.

When you signed up for Military Service, you signed away all of your personal rights. In Boot Camp, they drill into you that you are no longer your own boss. You have received dozens of Vaccinations, as well as boosters for them. You don't own your body as long as you wear the Uniform. If you are willing to risk not getting an Honorable Discharge for this one point, then you made your choice. In addition, you are to follow orders. This is where you draw the line? Good Luck to you, but think this through and get some guidance.

In answer to your question, you may receive a General under Honorable Circumstances Discharge. My question for you is, are or were you planning to make the Army a career, or for the G.I. Bill for education purposes?
I will tell you that I received the Pfizer vaccine in April 2021, and have not had any adverse conditions. Yay for me, I know, I know.

I hope you get a dishonorable discharge. You are a traitor to your oath. You deserve no mercy.