Except during times of war, or national emergency, one can request a discharge if they are a " sole surviving son or daughter." This does not mean that they are an "only child," or that they are "sole surviving" because someone died in a traffic accident. In the military, a "sole surviving son or daughter" is one who is any son or daughter in a family whose parent or one or more sons or daughters served in the Armed Forces of the United States and—
- Was killed in action.
- Died as a result of wounds, accident, or disease while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
- Is in a captured or missing-in-action status.
- Is permanently 100 percent physically disabled or 100 percent mentally disabled due to service connection.
- Getting Out
- Delayed Enlistment Program
- Service Commitments
- Entry Level Separations & Discharge Characterizations
- Breach of Contract
- Getting Kicked Out
- Homosexuality
- Hardship
- Pregnancy
- Early Separation to Further Education
- Early Release to Serve in the Guard or Reserves
- Convenience of the Government
- Conscientious Objectors
