Which is a common outcome the BCMRs could determine?

The Board for Correction of Military Records (BCMR) is primarily tasked with reviewing and correcting errors or injustices in military records. A common outcome resulting from their proceedings is indeed the modification of a discharge record. This process can include changing the character of the discharge, correcting errors regarding the reasons for discharge, or ensuring that records accurately reflect the service member's military service.

Such modifications are crucial because they can significantly impact a veteran's eligibility for benefits, future employment opportunities, and overall standing within the military community. For example, a discharge record that is upgraded from "bad conduct" to "honorable" can open up many new opportunities and benefits for the service member.

While changes to a member's duty station, changes in benefits, and commanding officer reassignments are important elements within military structure, these are typically not under the direct purview of the BCMR. The BCMR focuses specifically on ensuring that service members' records accurately reflect their service and any corrections needed to rectify potential injustices or errors.