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Yes they are. IF they qualify for an honorable discharge this is what their DD214 will say.</p>
<p>Bill it might be helpful to look at this this way - when a mid/cadet leaves they are leaving the SCHOOL and leaving the MILITARY. When they leave the school they “separate” when they leave the military they are “discharged”. </p>
<p>Separation can be voluntary or involuntary. An involuntary separation can indeed result in an honorable discharge. The DD214 does not specify the specific reason for the discharge - i.e. academic, honor, voluntary but just says the TYPE of discharge received.
There are many permutations that can occur. It’s best not to assume.</p>
<p>The important thing to know is that anyone who is contemplating separation or facing separation should ask questions. Sometimes - you don’t know what you don’t know and they don’t always tell you explicitly what you should know.</p>
<p>Before anyone clarifys - this discussion does not apply to MMA mids. They are not Active Duty and do not get a DD214 from what I understand.</p>