Final answer:
Single parents in the military who cannot deploy may be discharged with a General Discharge, which is less severe than an Other Than Honorable Discharge and not as serious as a Dishonorable Discharge.
Step-by-step explanation:
Single parents in the military who are unable to deploy due to their parental responsibilities may be discharged from service. This type of discharge is typically categorized as a General Discharge. An Honorable Discharge is given under conditions of satisfactory service, and a Dishonorable Discharge is the consequence of a serious misconduct. An Other Than Honorable Discharge (OTH) is for administrative reasons, but it's more severe than a General Discharge and is usually the result of behavior that fails to meet military standards, but does not warrant a dishonorable discharge.