Are Reservist supposed to receive a DD214 when medical retired. (Not on orders at date of retirement)
(The following thread ask about this situation but thread has been dead for over 5 years with no answer:
www.pebforum.com
Situation:
Army reservist medically retired at 60% DOD. Was told by S1 and others that I only receive retirement orders.(No DD214)
Provided retirement orders to VA to increase 9/11 GI Bill from 60% to 100% due to be medically retired.
VA stated they must have a DD214 to process the increase. (retirement orders do contain all pertinent information that is also on a DD214)
So, should all reservist and NG soldiers in this situation demand to be put on orders prior to their retirement date. I chose not to be put on orders through the MEB process but was never informed that this would be a result. (I am sure that it impacts very few SMs.)
According to the following DoDI (sec 3.2, a. (c))and ARs (AR 635-8, Chapter 5-1,c.), it appears that I should have received a DD214.
I cannot find anywhere that it states that the SM must be on active duty, just the statement, "regardless of the period of active service" which should then include 0 also?
DoDI 1336.01, "Certificate of Uniformed Service (DD Form 214/5 Series)," Effective February 17, 2022
DOD INSTRUCTION 1336.01 : CERTIFICATE OF UNIFORMED SERVICE (DD FORM 214/5 SERIES)
Purpose: In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive 5124.02, this issuance establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for the:
• Preparation and distribution of the revised DD Form 214/5 Series: o DD Form 214, “Certificate of Uniformed Service.”
o DD Form 214-1, “Certificate of Uniformed Service, Reserve Component Addendum.”
o DD Form 215, “Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Uniformed Service.”
• Control and publication of separation program designator (SPD) codes.
SECTION 3: DD FORM 214/5 SERIES PROCEDURES
3.2. ISSUANCE.
a. DD Form 214 Issuance.
Data collection requirements for all periods of active service, regardless of duration, will be considered separate from the issuance requirements for DD Form 214/5 Series.
(1) The following members will be issued a DD Form 214:
(a) Members who are separated or released from active service.
(b) Recalled retirees reverting to retired status, regardless of the period of active duty service.
(c) Members who are separated for cause or for physical disability, regardless of the period of active service.
(d) Personnel being separated, when they have served 90 days or more or when required by the Secretary concerned for shorter periods, from a period of active duty for training, full-time training duty, or active duty for operational support.
(e) Reserve Component personnel ordered to active duty for a contingency operation for a period greater than 30 days.
(f) Members who change their status or component while serving on active service.
(g) Members who are issued a DD Form 214-1.
(h) As prescribed under other circumstances determined by the uniformed service concerned.
AR 635–8 • 17 September 2019
Chapter 5
Preparing Separation Documents
5–1. When to prepare the DD Form 214
The DD Form 214 is a summary of the Soldier’s most recent period of continuous active duty. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of all current active, prior active, and prior inactive duty service at the time of REFRAD, retirement, or dis-charge. The DD Form 214 is not intended to have any legal effect on termination of a Soldier’s service. Except as provided in paragraph 5–2, a DD Form 214 will be prepared for Soldiers in the following categories:
a. RA Soldiers on termination of active duty because of administrative separation (including separation because of retirement or ETS), physical disability separation, or punitive discharge resulting from a court-martial.
b. RC Soldiers completing 90 days or more days of continuous active duty. For example, such periods may consist of ADOS, contingency operations-ADOS, active duty operational support-RC, AGR, or full-time National Guard duty for operational support.
c. RC Soldiers separated for cause or physical disability regardless of the length of time served on active duty.
d. Recalled retirees on active duty reverting to retired status regardless of the period of active duty service.
e. ARNGUS and USAR Soldiers mobilized under 10 USC sections 12301, 12302, 12304, 12304a, or 12304b and ARNG Soldiers called into Federal service under 10 USC 12301 or 32 USC 502, regardless of length of mobilization, when transitioned from active duty. Soldiers who report to a mobilization station and are found unqualified for active duty within the first 30 days will be excluded from this provision. They will receive a DD Form 220 (Active Duty Report), as specified in paragraph 9–1.
f. RC Soldiers completing active duty that results in the award of a military occupational specialty (MOS), even when the active duty period was less than 90 days (for example, completion of the advanced individual training component of ARNGUS Alternate Training Program or USAR Split Training Program).
g. Soldiers changing their status or component while serving on active duty as outlined below:
(1) Enlisted Soldiers discharged to continue on active duty as a commissioned or warrant officer, or a warrant officer terminating warrant status to continue on active duty as a commissioned officer.
(2) Officers who revert to enlisted status in accordance with AR 600–8–24.
(3) ARNG Soldiers separated from Title 32 AGR status to enter Title 10 status, or vice versa.
(4) Active duty officers approved for inter-service transfer to another Uniformed Service.
(5) U.S. Military Academy (USMA) cadets who are separated from USMA prior to graduation. In addition, if a cadet entered USMA from an active duty status, USMA will issue the cadet a DD Form 214, upon entry.
AND
Chapter 2
Separation Processing Requirements
2–3. U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers not on active duty
a. Soldiers not on active duty are not required to complete pre-separation counseling conducted by the SFL–TAP office.
b. Retiring Soldiers must attend the mandatory DA Retirement Planning briefing in accordance with AR 600–8–7.
c. Separating Soldiers are not required to attend a pre-separation briefing.
d. USAR produces separation orders. As an exception USAPDA issues disability separation orders for all USAR Soldiers not on active duty in accordance with AR 600–8–105.
e. Separating Soldiers complete out-processing requirements in accordance with AR 600–8–101.
f. Soldiers separating from an inactive duty status do not receive a DD Form 214. However, RC Soldiers separating from an inactive duty status will receive the appropriate certificate(s) as discussed in chapter
(The following thread ask about this situation but thread has been dead for over 5 years with no answer:
Extension of RC Soldiers on Active Duty to Complete DES
I fell this is important for all RC soldiers.
www.pebforum.com
Situation:
Army reservist medically retired at 60% DOD. Was told by S1 and others that I only receive retirement orders.(No DD214)
Provided retirement orders to VA to increase 9/11 GI Bill from 60% to 100% due to be medically retired.
VA stated they must have a DD214 to process the increase. (retirement orders do contain all pertinent information that is also on a DD214)
So, should all reservist and NG soldiers in this situation demand to be put on orders prior to their retirement date. I chose not to be put on orders through the MEB process but was never informed that this would be a result. (I am sure that it impacts very few SMs.)
According to the following DoDI (sec 3.2, a. (c))and ARs (AR 635-8, Chapter 5-1,c.), it appears that I should have received a DD214.
I cannot find anywhere that it states that the SM must be on active duty, just the statement, "regardless of the period of active service" which should then include 0 also?
DoDI 1336.01, "Certificate of Uniformed Service (DD Form 214/5 Series)," Effective February 17, 2022
DOD INSTRUCTION 1336.01 : CERTIFICATE OF UNIFORMED SERVICE (DD FORM 214/5 SERIES)
Purpose: In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive 5124.02, this issuance establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for the:
• Preparation and distribution of the revised DD Form 214/5 Series: o DD Form 214, “Certificate of Uniformed Service.”
o DD Form 214-1, “Certificate of Uniformed Service, Reserve Component Addendum.”
o DD Form 215, “Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Uniformed Service.”
• Control and publication of separation program designator (SPD) codes.
SECTION 3: DD FORM 214/5 SERIES PROCEDURES
3.2. ISSUANCE.
a. DD Form 214 Issuance.
Data collection requirements for all periods of active service, regardless of duration, will be considered separate from the issuance requirements for DD Form 214/5 Series.
(1) The following members will be issued a DD Form 214:
(a) Members who are separated or released from active service.
(b) Recalled retirees reverting to retired status, regardless of the period of active duty service.
(c) Members who are separated for cause or for physical disability, regardless of the period of active service.
(d) Personnel being separated, when they have served 90 days or more or when required by the Secretary concerned for shorter periods, from a period of active duty for training, full-time training duty, or active duty for operational support.
(e) Reserve Component personnel ordered to active duty for a contingency operation for a period greater than 30 days.
(f) Members who change their status or component while serving on active service.
(g) Members who are issued a DD Form 214-1.
(h) As prescribed under other circumstances determined by the uniformed service concerned.
AR 635–8 • 17 September 2019
Chapter 5
Preparing Separation Documents
5–1. When to prepare the DD Form 214
The DD Form 214 is a summary of the Soldier’s most recent period of continuous active duty. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of all current active, prior active, and prior inactive duty service at the time of REFRAD, retirement, or dis-charge. The DD Form 214 is not intended to have any legal effect on termination of a Soldier’s service. Except as provided in paragraph 5–2, a DD Form 214 will be prepared for Soldiers in the following categories:
a. RA Soldiers on termination of active duty because of administrative separation (including separation because of retirement or ETS), physical disability separation, or punitive discharge resulting from a court-martial.
b. RC Soldiers completing 90 days or more days of continuous active duty. For example, such periods may consist of ADOS, contingency operations-ADOS, active duty operational support-RC, AGR, or full-time National Guard duty for operational support.
c. RC Soldiers separated for cause or physical disability regardless of the length of time served on active duty.
d. Recalled retirees on active duty reverting to retired status regardless of the period of active duty service.
e. ARNGUS and USAR Soldiers mobilized under 10 USC sections 12301, 12302, 12304, 12304a, or 12304b and ARNG Soldiers called into Federal service under 10 USC 12301 or 32 USC 502, regardless of length of mobilization, when transitioned from active duty. Soldiers who report to a mobilization station and are found unqualified for active duty within the first 30 days will be excluded from this provision. They will receive a DD Form 220 (Active Duty Report), as specified in paragraph 9–1.
f. RC Soldiers completing active duty that results in the award of a military occupational specialty (MOS), even when the active duty period was less than 90 days (for example, completion of the advanced individual training component of ARNGUS Alternate Training Program or USAR Split Training Program).
g. Soldiers changing their status or component while serving on active duty as outlined below:
(1) Enlisted Soldiers discharged to continue on active duty as a commissioned or warrant officer, or a warrant officer terminating warrant status to continue on active duty as a commissioned officer.
(2) Officers who revert to enlisted status in accordance with AR 600–8–24.
(3) ARNG Soldiers separated from Title 32 AGR status to enter Title 10 status, or vice versa.
(4) Active duty officers approved for inter-service transfer to another Uniformed Service.
(5) U.S. Military Academy (USMA) cadets who are separated from USMA prior to graduation. In addition, if a cadet entered USMA from an active duty status, USMA will issue the cadet a DD Form 214, upon entry.
AND
Chapter 2
Separation Processing Requirements
2–3. U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers not on active duty
a. Soldiers not on active duty are not required to complete pre-separation counseling conducted by the SFL–TAP office.
b. Retiring Soldiers must attend the mandatory DA Retirement Planning briefing in accordance with AR 600–8–7.
c. Separating Soldiers are not required to attend a pre-separation briefing.
d. USAR produces separation orders. As an exception USAPDA issues disability separation orders for all USAR Soldiers not on active duty in accordance with AR 600–8–105.
e. Separating Soldiers complete out-processing requirements in accordance with AR 600–8–101.
f. Soldiers separating from an inactive duty status do not receive a DD Form 214. However, RC Soldiers separating from an inactive duty status will receive the appropriate certificate(s) as discussed in chapter
