An Uncharacterized Discharge is not necessarily bad but it can affect a service member’s future employment opportunities. An Uncharacterized Discharge does not utilize the standard categories of honorable, general, or other than honorable and thus may be viewed as vague on an individual’s record.
Employers may be less likely to hire someone with an Uncharacterized Discharge as it does not provide detailed information about the circumstances of a service member’s separation from the military. Therefore, an Uncharacterized Discharge can potentially limit a former service member’s chances for employment.