What is the difference between a DD-214 and a DD 256?

Like the DD214, the NGB22 provides all of the pertinent information about an individual’s military career, including the nature of discharge. A DD256, on the other hand, is basically just a statement confirming the individual served and was discharged under honorable conditions.

What is a DD 257 MC?

National Cemetery Administration * A DD Form 256 or DD Form 257 must indicate a period of active duty service dates to be a valid document for eligibility determination purposes.

What does separation code Jka mean?

Discreditable Incidents – Civilian or Military
The separation code was JKA, which represents Discreditable Incidents – Civilian or Military. This is confirmed by the narrative reason for separation contained on the DD Form 214, which was notes Misconduct-Pattern of Misconduct. This type of discharge is considered to be a less than honorable discharge.

How do I get a dd1300?

Q: How do I request a copy of my Sailor’s DD Form 1300? If you are not listed as an Interested Person on the DD Form 1300, please include documentation of your relationship to the Sailor. Requests may be sent to LTAP via fax to (901) 874-6654 or email to [email protected].

What is a Form DD 215?

If you are in need of a correction to your Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), you must submit a written request for a correction (DD Form 215) and include a copy of your DD Form 214.

Is uncharacterized discharge considered honorable?

The usual discharge characterizations are honorable, general (or under honorable conditions), under other than honorable (and uncharacterized), bad conduct, and dishonorable.

Can I reenlist with a RE3?

An RE3 code means he is ineligible to reenlist in any service unless he gets a waiver. if he wants to go Army, he should talk to an Army recruiter about whether he can get a waiver.

What is the difference between a DD214 and a DD 215?

The major difference between DD Form 214, Report of Discharge, and DD Form 215, Correction To DD Form 214 is obvious once you realize that DD 215 is, as the name implies, used to correct DD Form 214.

What is a DD form 214c?

b. The Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD Form 214 provides an accurate and complete summation of active military personnel service. It is an authoritative source of personnel information for administrative purposes, and for making enlistment or reenlistment eligibility determinations.

What benefits can I get with my DD214?

Disability compensation, VA home loans, GI Bill, and other VA benefits require a DD-214 as proof of service. It can also be used as a certifying document when reenlisting into active duty or with the Reserves or National Guard.

Does boot camp count as active duty?

No, training doesn’t count as active duty. For the regular Army/Navy/Air Force/Marine Corps/Coast Guard, active duty begins when a military member reports to a duty station after completion of training (basic, officer training, tech school).