The military discharge process involves several steps, including:

• Notification of discharge: The service member is informed of the impending discharge, which may be voluntary or due to misconduct or performance issues.
• Separation board: In some cases, a board of officers will decide whether to discharge the service member or retain them based on their conduct.
• Final decision: Depending on the discharge type (honorable, general, other than honorable, or dishonorable), the service member’s separation will be finalized.

Consulting a defense attorney is essential to ensure the discharge is handled appropriately and to explore options to upgrade your discharge status if needed.