<p>My Father is a veteran of the Vietnam War, and I'm a senior in high school applying to colleges this year. On the common app section where it says "US Armed Forces Status", I was wondering what I should put. My options are:</p>
<p>-currently serving (does this mean the applicant is currently serving, which I am not?) </p>
<p>-previously served (I have not previously served)</p>
<p>-current dependent (This is what I was going to put. I'm a dependent of my Father, although he is not in the army right now so I'm really confused.)</p>
<p>-no relationship (does this mean both my parent and I are not veterans?)</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>This portion of the application is to determine Active Duty or Reserve status of the applicant. Therefore, you would select ‘no relationship’ because although your Father is a veteran, he is no longer on active duty or in reserves - you are a dependent of your Father, but you are not a dependent of a service member who may be stationed overseas or otherwise being provided for through federal means.</p>
<p>Currently Serving - the applicant is currently serving on active duty or reserves. (Read: applicant is the service member).</p>
<p>Previously served - the applicant is officially in traditional veteran or retired status (has completed service obligations). (Read: applicant is the service member).</p>
<p>Current Dependent - the applicant is a dependent of an individual who would fall under the “Currently serving” definition above. (Read: applicant’s parent/guardian is the service member).</p>
<p>No relationship - the applicant has no relationship to active duty or reserve status parents/guardians. (Read: the applicant nor the applicant’s parents/guardians is/are the service member).</p>
<p>Hope that helps.</p>
<p>Thanks for clearing that up! :)</p>