I have an Other Than Honorable Discharge from the Navy. I was in the military for literally 2 weeks, got hurt, conflict with Navy docs, long story short I got an OTH.
Will military discharges show up on background checks if I don't mention prior service? They haven't for basic employment checks as of now, but I know for my state an FBI check is required, as well as court record search. I know that sounds, well, dishonest, and it is. Alas, I don't feel like I should be judged for a 2 week disaster when I was 18, and I know employment will be tough to come by if I list it.
Anybody have an insight as to whether military service will come up on background checks if you don't list your service? Thanks a bunch.
Tell em everything that they ask you about. I was never asked about military history for the BON or for a fingerprint card. I was asked when applying for federal employment.
Rohan8
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Tell em everything that they ask you about. I was never asked about military history for the BON or for a fingerprint card. I was asked when applying for federal employment.