Originally posted by Ripsnort
One more question: Is there such a thing as "general discharge-under honorable conditions" ??
Yes there is. Case in point. A very good friend of mine's wife used to be in the Coast Guard. After having their second child, she was having a very difficult time lossing the weight she gained during the pregnancy. The following year she was still overweight when it came time for her annual weigh in. She was put on probation, enrolled in the weight program, and given six months (I think) to meet weight standards. She was unable to make her weight and was processed for discharge.
She recieved a General Discharge under Honorable conditions because even though she failed to meet CG standards concerning her weight she was still a very good sailor and did her job well despite being over weight. I don't believe she ever had any NJP against her.
Her discharge allowed her to maintain her security clearance and she now works for Raytheon, ironicly enough working on a Coast Guard contract. She is doing quite well now. Her husband is still serving in the CG.