Getting Chaptered Out The Army/ What’s Next? [Oct 2019]

Served nearly 3 whole years in the Army & I’m finally getting out. Before I came to the military I was in College at Arizona State University & I was studying Business(Pre-Law) to pursue a degree in Law. After joining the army & figuring it out for what it is I chose not to re-enlist because of various reasons. It takes a lot out of you when you’re the one in these boots every single day sacrificing your time for this country. It’s easy for people to say “stay in 20 years & retire young” but when you’re the one in the middle of the desert for an unknown reason for an unknown amount of time....Then you get back to me & let me know how you feel about retirement.

[@ivanbates6302]

I got chaptered out from the 75th Ranger Regiment. It was hard, but eight years later I have a wife, beautiful daughter, and I'm graduating nursing school in July. This shit doesn't have to define us.

[@warlord562]

What happened

[@ivanbates6302]

@@warlord562 caught too many times drunk underage and getting in fights. I had a legit drinking problem. One company grade and two field grade article fifteens later and I was out. General under honorable conditions discharge. Nowadays I just don't even mention I served and it's like it never happened 🤷

[@abbyperez310]

Yes!! Whatever you do, just make sure you love it! Don't hurt your head too much in thinking "what do I do now?" If you want to go to school, do online. If you want to work make sure its something you wake up to happily to go. We're here for you whenever you can upload! Have a good one!

[@TheOnlyDMP]

Abby Perez this is the kind of positive feedback I’m asking for , more of this

[@abbyperez310]

@@TheOnlyDMP Thanks for the interaction!! Hey I'm here to give love and feedback! But just wanted to remind you! Don't over think ☺. You're a smart man and I know you will do wonders in whatever you choose! 👌

[@terrellvibess6715]

Good luck with everything bro. I’ve been in the Army for four years and I’m ready to get out, looking forward to it and can’t wait! You’ll do fine, I wish you all the best, you seem very smart.

[@RyanSteele92]

Dont do it!!!

[@TheOnlyDMP]

why not?!😭😂

[@officialwop4467]

You signed another contract?

[@VonDaDonBih]

I’m going through the same shit bro. Getting chaptered out of the army. Thanks for sharing your story bro fr.

[@TheOnlyDMP]

If you can bro , do all you can to study up on your regulations before anything I solid. Remember how the chain of command works.

[@VonDaDonBih]

Yeah I been studying on it, I’m getting the general discharge with honorable conditions. I failed a UA. But I’m not even tripping about it bro. I appreciate you telling yo story tho because I be hearing a whole lot of different shit and don’t be knowing if they true or not.

[@frogglen6350]

Man the military isn't for everyone. Some like it. Some hate it. End of the day, you need to do what you think is best for you

[@TheOnlyDMP]

I appreciate your comment Frog , I agree 100% that it isn’t for everyone , especially if your leadership isn’t supportive in what you want to do with you life. You can’t continue to put your life at risk for people that won’t even attempt to better your life at all.

[@stevenmajicmike]

@@TheOnlyDMP agree so much in your opinion why don't battle buddies or leadership don't want to see you/soldiers get out of the army ?

[@marcusharris1022]

U got it bro everything happens for a reason . Everything will seem clearer

[@TheOnlyDMP]

I apologize for getting back to you so late but man you absolutely right though, things are starting to get clearer and clearer as time goes by. I can see my situation a lot clearer and also with understanding.

[@tacquonbarno7495]

@@TheOnlyDMP How long did the process take you Sir?

[@marcusharris1022]

I was gonna ask u I just popped hot for weed . I’m at Fort Knox rn but what are the chances of me being separated

[@DiscoveringJustice]

@@marcusharris1022 what happened bro

[@onlyyaoiedits]

@@marcusharris1022 IK this late but it depends. They supposed to separate you but it could take a while. It’s also up to your brigade commander.

[@shelbylytle2420]

I’m kinda thinking this isn’t for me. AIT, I hate life, cadre keeps fucking with me, and I’m over the drama and the stress. I have never been more stressed and depressed.

[@Aden_III]

What happened? Did you stay in?

[@austinmccarroll7673]

Same story here man I honestly don’t know what to do without the military

[@jameelabellingport6369]

JESUS is everything man, ask JESUS to lead you. Jeremiah 29:11. Maybe go to school now, financial aid still works.

[@GattoriSancho]

this shit got inspirational out of nowhere.

[@RawLumpia]

I hope you're doing well, God bless you

[@jamescastillo282]

Chapter 12-14 is mine I’m worried if I’ll still get Va benefits due to my leg being messed up

[@gilard15]

I got a chapter 10 in lieu of court martial. I'm 100% disabled and was able to get a VA Home Loan

[@pensamientosgrabadoseneltiempo]

Im getting a Chapter 14 12 c also ; they haven’t make the decision on keep me or kick me out . I know I be fine . Just don’t drugs because they have no mercy

[@micclay]

What have you done for the last 4 years?

[@kfreedom470]

I'm late in this vid but I feel you bro, I'm a year out the AF and finished my enlistment, it was a rough one tho, but now with all this going on i kinda feel lost but na, I'm still working in myself for sure yo we got this

[@MegaHammer54]

bro i totally recognize you from Stewart! i was in 1-30th and 2-69

[@zoy13]

Note all chapters are bad some of them is standing against Tyranny

[@jameelabellingport6369]

I just got chaptered out on some I need to keep my mouth, I don't kiss but, and what I feel to be petty hateration. You live and you learn, forget about it, put God first move on to bigger and better in JESUS name. I'm pursuing getting my cdl here is a great option for all those in singular struggles, money we make in army is garbage compared to the trucking industry, we tried, they said we felled, let's serve another way, let's get thus money:) God Bless I'm happy now I can be myself. God defines me not them or anyone else. There very hypocritical and cliques, I'm a child of God!

[@mbelcher7101]

How long did it take u to outprocess? Did they give you leave and separation pay?

[@Scottthemetalhead]

How long did it take you? I’m getting chaptered right now under mental health and don’t know what the timeline is like. Just waiting

[@RooKangaRoo]

I’m tryna get that Ch 11 rn👏🏽🔥

[@rican2463]

Why are u getting discharged from the Army? Because i want out

[@Aceglib]

Same this shit is trash

[@TheOnlyDMP]

I was getting discharged for patterns of misconduct but I reached my ETS before my UCMJ had been brought forward. I was being told that I was going to get a General at best but I was determined to prove everybody wrong & show them that I have the fight in me to get out with an honorable regardless of what everyone thinks.

[@TheOnlyDMP]

You must stationed at Stewart lmao

[@yvngquan1396]

@@TheOnlyDMP I’m stationed at ft Stewart currently in Korea I hate it over here and I hate my unit they chattering me out too , it’s cool though god does everything for reason hope your life is going good now brother

[@divulgewithchip1099]

@@yvngquan1396 that boy sad 😢 out Korea 😂

[@MrJbizzle12345]

Yo I’m in a similar boat I’ve been in 3 years in the army now bout to get the boot for some bs how did everything turn out tho nervous since haven’t been a civilian for 3 years

[@TheOnlyDMP]

Honestly everything turned out for the best bro , I fought against leadership trying to give me the “Okie-Doke” with a other than honorable & ended up reaching my ETS before the UCMJ hit me. I just posted a video explaining more info about my transition out.

[@johnathanflores3619]

i just got out basic. im going to ait i was wondering how ait was. i been trying to find vids. Are you a 91M? did you like the mos ? i hope that whatever you decide to do that it all goes good.

[@TheOnlyDMP]

AIT was a little bit better than basic bro. I was at Fort Benning and our living conditions didn’t change from basic really. A 50 man bay with platoon sergeants in charge. I know now that AIT has drill sergeants in charge now so it’s more intense I guess. I was a 91M & I did like the MOS to an extent. I’m now attending Georgia State University and studying Law & Society.

[@johnathanflores3619]

@delijah i finished ait already in my duty station it wasnt to bad there just doing what i had to do and got by alright

[@Pulsetheicon]

how long did the chapter process take? im getting chaptered for a dui rn. currently 53 days left and I just got that news today. you think i can make it to ets before the chapter process is done?

[@onlyyaoiedits]

It’ll probably take too long to chapter you out it really depends on your unit and command and how fast they do paperwork

[@ricardoz1137]

Are you still being paid while being chaptered out? I might be getting chaptered too.

[@Jempath]

This is exactly how I feel like wtf

[@Yvngjohnson]

Another music making brotha

[@bryantsherman503]

Learn a vocation. Get paid to learn a trade.

[@TheOnlyDMP]

The Army gave me 4 years trade experience alone but my career is in a different field.

[@michaelrichardson9626]

Military life is simple and easy do as told be were you are to be at the time your told. 10mins prior. I joined and I went to Germany I thought I would hate it. I ended up loving it met so many good friends good memories. I even fought to stay in Germany for another tour but due to withdr of troop count there it wasn't happening so I walked away and regret it. I also joined no sign on and my re-up would been for free to as they were not offering signing bounse again.

[@kingtv562]

How many months or how long did the process take for you to get chapter out the army bruh

[@TheOnlyDMP]

Bro honestly I never got chaptered. I went through 2 Article 15s and pending UCMJ & still got out with an honorable bro.

[@kingtv562]

@@TheOnlyDMP aye good shit 😂

[@yourmom6366]

Everyones time to get chartered out is different and is determined by the situations revolving the them leaving.

[@gatekeeper3660]

@@TheOnlyDMP this is a blessing because your gi bill will come in handy.

[@andrefields1244]

@@TheOnlyDMP how??

[@CWS1985]

Waiting for my sep orders from the Navy

[@austinshannon4197]

You really don’t seem like one of the bad soldiers in this video. I’m curious. Why are you getting chaptered out?

[@TheOnlyDMP]

+Austin Shannon I didn’t , I fought my chapter & won the battle. It was long and hard, I took a lot of abuse from my own leadership for standing up for myself against the BIG ARMY but at the end of the day everything worked out in my favor….

[@pdavis4436]

Hey bro if you have mental health issues I’d keep going to BH and get the medical records all in order. Later ask your Physician to recommend meb for mental health issues

[@austinshannon4197]

Thanks. I appreciate that.

[@pdavis4436]

Yeah it's a hard and long process. But if you have all medical documents in order they can't deny you the big thing is making sure you are getting everything looked at that is a issue. Request physical therapy, request meds etc. If the military caused something you gotta do the 🦵 leg work to make them have to pay you for it. Unless you got a purple heart/POW or a case where there is no denial due to accidents that happen during field trainings and you get medevac out. The VA is not so difficult when it comes to giving you percentages as long as you have some medical documents. But for the army to give you a MEB/retirement you need clear evidence that it is making you unfit for duty of your rank/mos/position. There are more regulations in place now that are supposed to help soldiers get the right benefits they are entitled to before getting ets/chapter/retired out. Look up regs if you feel you are getting done wrong odds are you can find something in there that can help you have a standing ground even if it is 1 statement that relates to you it can be enough

[@austinshannon4197]

Thanks man. You’re a good guy. I can tell because you sent such a long paragraph. Thanks for your service to defend the American people. You were very brave to join no matter how you were treated because you volunteered. I was active duty army at Germany from 2016 to 2018. I took months of terminal leave from December 2018 to February 2019 finally leaving. I’ve got 7 months left in the inactive reserves. It’s been a crazy 7 year ride. Sometimes I miss Germany. America may be the strongest country but Germany is more fun. It’s almost like heaven. I’ve been working the factory life making pretty good money since I got out. I’ve got my own place. Sometimes I think about going back in but sometimes then again I think he’ll no. Idk but thanks for your feedback.

[@V1Speed360]

Business (pre-law) .. that's def not a degree lmao. what the hell degree plan were you studying at Arizona State University... If you got into that University why the hell did you leave?? You could've finished and commissioned in the Army instead. In your description it says you chose not to re-enlist but at the beginning of your video you state that you are getting "chaptered" out of the Army. lol Idk man sounds like you went through it with the military but I'm sure you probably realize the Civilian world is hard out here. Im a veteran myself and recently separated about a year ago and the only thing keeping me afloat is the fact that I got a good discharge with the GI bill that gives me 2 grand a month in housing allowance to at least pay off bills etc.. Hopefully you grew and learned from what happened man. Good luck to you.

[@TheOnlyDMP]

Definitely grew and learned after getting out, the most important lesson in my journey is that you have to use your rights to protect yourself from people overusing their power of authority. Also stay in school and try to gain a higher level of education in the civilian world to bring in a new tax bracket of income. I agree with your input on the GI Bill & the monthly housing allowance. I’ve been using that for the past year and a half and it’s been keeping my finances in a decent place for the transition.

[@vazloya2241]

Army is just like that

[@garrettfordham4537]

How long did the whole process take ?

[@TheOnlyDMP]

The Article 15 or the Other Than Honorable that my commander pursued ?

[@stu624]

Yea how long bruh ? I have a similar situation

[@kevincollins7320]

Civil services in is same way put in time do your job and retirement

[@bubbagump1306]

It’s harder in the civilian world.

[@TheOnlyDMP]

I agree , especially with the COVID thing going on . Even with an honorable discharge it’s challenging for people to find work.

[@stu624]

🧢

[@jamescastillo282]

Stay away from fort hood fort Cavazos 1-82

[@Kevvin2k]

Are u getting chaptered for apft?

[@TheOnlyDMP]

Negative , I was pending a UCMJ chapter for patterns of misconduct but if you watch my most recent video , I explained to all my viewers how I overcame that obstacle.

[@Itsaknife21]

Aye bro u still in Korea?

[@TheOnlyDMP]

I never went to Korea , my unit went and I was on Rear D because my ETS was too close.

[@lastpme]

Police get involved 😳

[@juniormiles6773]

Go navy bro

[@scottnowlin1692]

This will follow you for the rest of your life getting a job getting a loan that is going to mess you up to bad you didn't have self control

[@Aden_III]

A chapter 11 doesn’t follow you.

[@Marr0wgar]

It's not easy to get out, how many drugs did you do?

[@TheOnlyDMP]

Rotcrawler I’m not getting kicked out for drug use

[@malamadoumbia8386]

Damn!!!! u are heartless. Why can’t u ask him for his reason instead of assuming he was doing drugs.

[@jaimeinthaclouds11chuck98]

9 times out of 10 getting chaptered with an OTH means your popped hot, got a dui or a domestic dispute.just saying. Good luck in the future bro

[@vivca7873]

What’s your mos

[@TheOnlyDMP]

91M - Bradley Fighter Vehicle Systems Maintainer

[@kevincollins7320]

You screwed your self. Loss your Benfits.