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What is a military veteran?

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Chrono

Diamond Member
Hey guys, I have a few questions about how a person from the military is classified a veteran.
When a person is honorably discharged from their service, are they then stated as a veteran?
What happens if the person is courtmarshalled (sp?) ?
What exactly are the key requirements for a person to become a veteran?

I tried googling but I kept getting all these veteran benefits pages.
 
The Department of Veteran Affairs defines a veteran as a person who
(from http://www.uncwil.edu/finaid/veterans/def_vet.htm):

"is currently on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces; or
has honorably served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for at
least two years; or
is currently serving on Reserve or National Guard duty; or
dependents of a qualified veteran, i.e., deceased or 100% disabled
owing to service-connected causes, under Chapter 35 of the Federal
Regulations."


The Department of Education defines veteran differently. They define
it as a person who:

"has engaged in active service in the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy,
Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard), or was a cadet or midshipman at
one of the service academies, and was released under a condition other
than dishonorable"

waitman
 
Originally posted by: waitman
The Department of Veteran Affairs defines a veteran as a person who
(from http://www.uncwil.edu/finaid/veterans/def_vet.htm):

"is currently on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces; or
has honorably served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for at
least two years; or
is currently serving on Reserve or National Guard duty; or
dependents of a qualified veteran, i.e., deceased or 100% disabled
owing to service-connected causes, under Chapter 35 of the Federal
Regulations."


The Department of Education defines veteran differently. They define
it as a person who:

"has engaged in active service in the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy,
Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard), or was a cadet or midshipman at
one of the service academies, and was released under a condition other
than dishonorable"

waitman
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That's an interesting definition. I get all veterans preferences and points but I only served 20 months. Apparantly there are exceptions to the 2 year rule by most organizations.
 
Originally posted by: PrinceofWands
Originally posted by: waitman
The Department of Veteran Affairs defines a veteran as a person who
(from http://www.uncwil.edu/finaid/veterans/def_vet.htm):

"is currently on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces; or
has honorably served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for at
least two years; or
is currently serving on Reserve or National Guard duty; or
dependents of a qualified veteran, i.e., deceased or 100% disabled
owing to service-connected causes, under Chapter 35 of the Federal
Regulations."


The Department of Education defines veteran differently. They define
it as a person who:

"has engaged in active service in the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy,
Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard), or was a cadet or midshipman at
one of the service academies, and was released under a condition other
than dishonorable"

waitman
Click to expand...

That's an interesting definition. I get all veterans preferences and points but I only served 20 months. Apparantly there are exceptions to the 2 year rule by most organizations.
Click to expand...

what are veteran points?

 
Originally posted by: PrinceofWands
Originally posted by: waitman
The Department of Veteran Affairs defines a veteran as a person who
(from http://www.uncwil.edu/finaid/veterans/def_vet.htm):

"is currently on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces; or
has honorably served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for at
least two years; or
is currently serving on Reserve or National Guard duty; or
dependents of a qualified veteran, i.e., deceased or 100% disabled
owing to service-connected causes, under Chapter 35 of the Federal
Regulations."


The Department of Education defines veteran differently. They define
it as a person who:

"has engaged in active service in the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy,
Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard), or was a cadet or midshipman at
one of the service academies, and was released under a condition other
than dishonorable"

waitman
Click to expand...

That's an interesting definition. I get all veterans preferences and points but I only served 20 months. Apparantly there are exceptions to the 2 year rule by most organizations.
Click to expand...


I get all my veterans benefits as well and I was in for 23 months but I was also active duty during the Gulf War so it also depends on if you were in during a war
 
Originally posted by: Dracos
Originally posted by: PrinceofWands
Originally posted by: waitman
The Department of Veteran Affairs defines a veteran as a person who
(from http://www.uncwil.edu/finaid/veterans/def_vet.htm):

"is currently on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces; or
has honorably served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for at
least two years; or
is currently serving on Reserve or National Guard duty; or
dependents of a qualified veteran, i.e., deceased or 100% disabled
owing to service-connected causes, under Chapter 35 of the Federal
Regulations."


The Department of Education defines veteran differently. They define
it as a person who:

"has engaged in active service in the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy,
Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard), or was a cadet or midshipman at
one of the service academies, and was released under a condition other
than dishonorable"

waitman
Click to expand...

That's an interesting definition. I get all veterans preferences and points but I only served 20 months. Apparantly there are exceptions to the 2 year rule by most organizations.
Click to expand...


I get all my veterans benefits as well and I was in for 23 months but I was also active duty during the Gulf War so it also depends on if you were in during a war
Click to expand...

It may also depend on where you were during whose war. If liasonnd to a friendly country during a conflict, that may classify (if you can get the service unclassified):disgust:
 
Originally posted by: EagleKeeper
Originally posted by: Dracos
Originally posted by: PrinceofWands
Originally posted by: waitman
The Department of Veteran Affairs defines a veteran as a person who
(from http://www.uncwil.edu/finaid/veterans/def_vet.htm):

"is currently on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces; or
has honorably served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for at
least two years; or
is currently serving on Reserve or National Guard duty; or
dependents of a qualified veteran, i.e., deceased or 100% disabled
owing to service-connected causes, under Chapter 35 of the Federal
Regulations."


The Department of Education defines veteran differently. They define
it as a person who:

"has engaged in active service in the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy,
Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard), or was a cadet or midshipman at
one of the service academies, and was released under a condition other
than dishonorable"

waitman
Click to expand...

That's an interesting definition. I get all veterans preferences and points but I only served 20 months. Apparantly there are exceptions to the 2 year rule by most organizations.
Click to expand...


I get all my veterans benefits as well and I was in for 23 months but I was also active duty during the Gulf War so it also depends on if you were in during a war
Click to expand...

It may also depend on where you were during whose war. If liasonnd to a friendly country during a conflict, that may classify (if you can get the service unclassified):disgust:
Click to expand...


I was in Tech School during the Gulf War but I was still awarded a campaign badge and considered a veteran.
 
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