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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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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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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PFC (Join to see) 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/
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...
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If you want you discharge paperwork then go to https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records and request them.
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