The question asks if you have ever been discharged by the Armed Forces. Answer No if you have never served in the Armed Forces or are currently serving without previous discharge. If you answer Yes, you will be asked if you received an honorable discharge or discharge under honorable circumstances. If you answer No, you must explain in 1,325 characters (or fewer) the circumstances of your discharge, including the circumstances leading to your discharge, your period of service, and your rank at the time of discharge.