Meaning of "Discharge from the Volunteer Army"
The act (or system) of being discharged from the military before completing one's service because it is determined that one can no longer perform military duties due to illness or injury
"The injury he had been treated for early in his service ultimately led to his medical discharge, and after his discharge, he focused on rehabilitation."
Related slang words
Army bootsThis is a sarcastic remark used to coldly liken a man who has served in the military, or to mock a soldier who has changed his mind about his girlfriend.Medical DictionaryA system, or the status thereof, whereby an individual is granted early discharge from active duty with government approval due to personal circumstances, such as financial hardship requiring them to support their familyRubber shoesA term referring to a girlfriend who remains steadfast in her love while waiting for her boyfriend who has enlisted in the military, embodying the patience and endurance required during his long-term serviceSpecialtyA specific individual’s or member’s unique area of expertise, encompassing the core competencies required to perform their duties and the scope of their responsibilitiesVisiting hoursVisiting people in hospitals, prisons, and other facilities to meet with them in person, talk with them, and maintain relationships; or such visitsPositionRefers to the specific role or duties actually performed within a unit (or organization)Emergency Call-UpThis refers to the act (or procedure) of immediately assembling the entire unit—excluding those on leave or on off-base leave—when an actual emergency occurs or during training.DriverThis is a military position in which soldiers drive vehicles and perform the maintenance and inspections necessary for their operation.