What generally happens to a service member upon discharge?

Upon discharge, a service member is separated from the Navy and transitions to civilian status. This process typically involves the completion of various administrative tasks, such as receiving DD-214 forms, which detail the service member's time in service and the nature of their discharge. The transition also includes opportunities for veterans to access benefits and services, such as employment assistance, education benefits, and healthcare through the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The other options do not accurately reflect the typical outcome of a discharge. Promotions, reassignment, or entering a new training cycle would generally occur while actively serving, rather than at the point of discharge. Therefore, the correct understanding is that discharge signifies the end of military service and the start of civilian life.