Can a soldier who gets an OTH discharge, but is a dependent of another soldier, still live in post housing with that soldier?

2023-05-15T20:01:20-04:00

Can a soldier who gets an other than honorable discharge, but is a dependent of another soldier able to live in post housing with that soldier?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2023 8:20 PM

2023-05-15T20:20:14-04:00

Yes, unless you've been barred from the base by the Post Commander. But, you have to do something really dumb to get banned from base

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made May 16 at 2023 11:52 AM

2023-05-16T11:52:02-04:00

Unless they are barred from being on base by the base Commander they should be just fine.

Response by MSG Gary Eckert made May 23 at 2023 9:23 AM

2023-05-23T09:23:14-04:00

OTH covers a lot of former Soldiers. For a general discharge unless the underlying "offense" would cause a ban (such as workplace or domestic violence), it is unlikely. However, for BCDs and Dishonorable Discharges it is probable the installation policy includes an automatic ban. I seem to remember that the Disciplinary Control Board here at Ft Leavenworth issued a ban letter prior to a prisoner's parole. If your spouse is banned, they will receive a letter with the restrictions and any exceptions such as legal appoints.