Is it normal to be told over the phone (no paperwork or anything) that you are discharged with an other than honorable condition?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 12:49:57 -0500

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2018 1:08 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 13:08:40 -0500

PFC Private RallyPoint Member Below is information that will answer your questions.

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-does-the-reserve-not-have-a-form-like-the-dd214

http://www.dd214.us/

Why does the Reserve not have a form like the DD214. | RallyPoint

Why does the Active Component have the DD214 and the National Guard have the NGB Form 22, but the Army Reserve does not have a form showing service after they got out of the guard. For example, A Reserve Soldier could go to Basic and AIT, they would get a DD214 after training, then spent the next 19 years drilling and then when they retire, there is no form to show how long they spent in the Reserve and what awards and type of discharge/ RE...

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2018 1:21 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 13:21:41 -0500

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.

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Jan 16 at 2018 2:13 PM

SSG Trevor S. — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 14:13:52 -0500

For some reason, I think there is way more to this story.

Response by COL Charles Williams made Jan 16 at 2018 10:14 PM

COL Charles Williams — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 22:14:03 -0500

PFC Private RallyPoint Member Sounds strange to me... But, I would say you seek council of an experienced Reserve trooper COL Mikel J. Burroughs

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 17 at 2018 4:22 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 16:22:31 -0500

Fairly normal yes, in some cases they don't even bother to call. If you have any TA-50 that you haven't turned in expect it to be collected from your taxes in a year or two, or you could drive to the unit and get a turn in document (you'll need proof) If you want a copy of your discharge orders the unit may be kind enough to print one off for you, if not the VA office can get you a copy.

Response by Sgt Charles Welling made Jan 17 at 2018 4:33 PM

Sgt Charles Welling — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 16:33:09 -0500

I would not worry about the phone call, I would worry about the reasons you gave the Army to discharge you under such circumstances.

Response by Sgt Dale Briggs made Jan 18 at 2018 4:48 PM

Sgt Dale Briggs — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 16:48:05 -0500

Why not just call your unit First Sgt, he's the quickest way to figure shit out, and he can move a mountain with a few phone calls if its not at his fingertips. I've never seen anyone that was personally screwed over just to do so, doesn't sound right.

Response by SGT Robert Mcfadden made Jan 18 at 2018 5:38 PM

SGT Robert Mcfadden — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 17:38:32 -0500

Sorry if this has been covered, but could he go to his local veterans office and have them look him up and request his military records?

Response by PFC Elijah Rose made Jan 18 at 2018 10:36 PM

PFC Elijah Rose — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 22:36:22 -0500

No that's not normal or even legal. There should be a lot of paperwork that a lot of people will sign without reading, but do count on a chapter that you have not seen the paperwork for.

Response by SPC Richard Antosh made Jan 19 at 2018 1:02 PM

SPC Richard Antosh — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 13:02:42 -0500

My thoughts are no. There is a process to this. Not to mention the paperwork. I have seen other soldiers having to wait for the paperwork to clear. No calls, just waiting for the release.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2018 4:17 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 16:17:46 -0500

If you want you discharge paperwork then go to https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records and request them.

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