This sixth type of discharge is called an Entry Level Discharge. My experience has shown that there are actually six.
These would be in descending order from most favorable to least favorable Honorable, General (under Honorable Conditions), Other Than Honorable, Bad Conduct Discharge, and Dishonorable Discharge. Many sources claim that there are five levels or grades of discharges. This article attempts to give you some basic information that you can review prior to asking more questions or seeking more guidance.
From time to time I am asked by commanders, Non-Commissioned Officers, Soldiers, and others entitled to legal assistance, about DD Form 214 and the effects various types of discharges can have.
