In what situation do reservists activated on title 10 orders qualify for veteran status?

2020-04-28T13:05:46-04:00

I'm currently activated on title 10. My current orders are cut for 180 days, but it currently looks like they will be cut short. I'm not researching this for any specific reason, but I am curious about how this will affect my DD214 and my GI Bill?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2020 2:21 PM

2020-04-28T14:21:53-04:00

Now, under the new law, anyone eligible for reserve component retirement benefits is considered a veteran. Your title 10 orders should not affect your GI Bill and your DD-214 will reflect your orders and active time.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2020 3:13 PM

2020-04-28T15:13:35-04:00

https://www.benefits.va.gov/guardreserve/active-reserve.asp

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Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Apr 28 at 2020 3:35 PM

2020-04-28T15:35:36-04:00

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/38/101

1 day on active duty (not in a training status) is all it takes to have served on "Active Duty."

Any period of active duty is recorded on a DD214.

38 U.S. Code § 101 - Definitions

Amendment of section by section 2(a) of Pub. L. 115–55 applicable to all claims for which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs provides notice of a decision under section 5104 of this title on or after the later of 540 days after Aug. 23, 2017, or 30 days after the date on which the Secretary submits to Congress a certification of certain capabilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out the new appeals system established by Pub. L....

Response by Maj Gary Gault made Apr 28 at 2020 3:56 PM

2020-04-28T15:56:02-04:00

You qualify for a GI Home Loan after your initial 6 years of Reserve Service.

Response by Maj Gary Gault made Apr 28 at 2020 4:59 PM

2020-04-28T16:59:36-04:00

Get all of the active duty you can. Best to be called up for a year or more. GI Bill for home loan is yours after 6 reserve years. Active Duty points are one per day for 365 each year. Go active duty for as often and as long as possible. Cheers

Response by SPC James Dierickx made Apr 29 at 2020 6:20 AM

2020-04-29T06:20:58-04:00

When I got called up under title 10 from IRR 90 days or so.

Response by SSG Hubert Stapler made Apr 29 at 2020 4:46 PM

2020-04-29T16:46:41-04:00

187 days for the VA.