Peliman
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Oh, yes. I was just addressing a question that implied that you can't be discharged if you were only in boot camp and not really "in" the Marines. I think you're "in" for the purpose discharge once you enlist. Is that correct? That if you left bootcamp because you were booted out, you'd have to be "discharged"? Isn't the only question whether or not it was "honorable"? It would be great to know from someone who actually served.
I'm unaware of his status at the time of separation and what caused the medical he was discharged for I/E was it medical or psychiatric which might be considered medical. Was this medical condition service or non-service connected is another consideration.
He could have received an entry level separation until he had been active duty 180 days. For some reason he got an honorable under medical which might have been needed for him to get treatment or apply for a military service connected injury. I just don't know all the considerations going into the discharge decision. JMO