If he wanted out he should have just met with his commanding officer and said "I want out". It worked for a few guys when I was in the Navy. But then again, that was during peacetime. During a War they'd probably deny it for man-power requirements.

Actually all my girlfriend's family is in the National Guard. They were telling me that quite a few people in their units requested to be dishonorably discharged when they were being called up. A lot go in for the free money. It sucks, in my opinion, but it happens. But they let them.

It makes sense. Think about it. Would you want someone like that dipsh*t guarding your back?