Posted on Jan 16, 2018
Is it normal to be told over the phone (no paperwork or anything) that you are discharged with an other than honorable condition?
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PFC (Join to see) Sounds strange to me... But, I would say you seek council of an experienced Reserve trooper COL Mikel J. Burroughs
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It was a new young commander replacing our previous commander who just got out. A couple months after I pissed hot the unit got orders for deployment and a couple months after I got the boot they left for pre mob.
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I have respect for all of my NCOs and that commander just want to throw that out there
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So even if those orders are filed somewhere I wouldn’t have to do any paperwork? And if I did have to do paperwork regarding the discharge and haven’t yet wouldn’t I still be attached to my unit?
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SSG Trevor S.
PFC (Join to see) - you really need to get in touch with your JAG first and then your unit. If you have these questions at all then a prudent course is to find out what your status actually is.
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PFC (Join to see) - You would not still be attached to your unit you were discharged and taken of their records. If you need a copy of the discharge you'll need to grab a copy through the VA. Soldier's do not need to sign their administrative discharge papers.
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You should have received Discharge Orders. While the Reserves do not give DD 214's, they do give Orders of Discharge. I know this because 2 of my Soldiers from my last unit received them when they were discharged. If you received no papers of any kind, I would recommend you get back on the phone and call some people (your 1SG and Commander) to get some answers.
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SGT Dave Tracy
PFC (Join to see) - Over a year huh? Yeah, I'd definitely give someone a call. Good luck.
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MAJ (Join to see)
You'll likely have a minimum two year wait period based on your discharge code. Contact the VA to get a copy of your records.
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