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He was deployed to Sasebo, Japan on 8/4/08. He called me last night, stated they have him on "suicide watch", and he has been to see a psychiatrist. He said the psychiatrist stated he has major depression since being away from home, and he is recommending an "administrative discharge". My son doesn't want to come home, but said it is out of his hands and is up to the commanding officer. Is anyone familiar with this? Is it the same as a medical discharge? My son said it would not be a dishonarable discharge, but he and I are both upset because we had such high hopes for him in the Navy. He did excellent in both boot camp and A school, so this has me floored. Is there anything I can do? Any way I can put any input? My son never had this problem before, so I want to make sure they are making the right decision before booting him out. Please help!!!!