Usually how long does it take to obtain a NGB22-5 (DD-214 equivalent)?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 23:28:01 -0500

Usually how long does it take to obtain a NGB22-5 (DD-214 equivalent)? I ETS'd February 10th and on the 12th my states computers went down to update to a new system. Computers went back up last Tuesday but still have no progress. This form is all that's keeping me from going active duty. My recruiter has already requested it. What can I do to speed this process up or find out why it's taking so long?

Response by CPT Andrew Wright made Mar 5 at 2020 11:40 PM

CPT Andrew Wright — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 23:40:44 -0500

There is probably only one or two soldiers at the state HQ that generates the discharge order and NGB-22. If you can identify them and call explaining your need they may at least move you to the top of the stack when things are running again. Best of Luck!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2020 1:24 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 01:24:14 -0500

I have never seen an NGB22 arrive in a timely manner. Also, an NGB22 is not an equivalent of a DD214. Your DD214 only accounts for active duty periods longer than 90 days, so you could have eight DD214's in the period of time covered by one single NGB22

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2020 9:26 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 09:26:00 -0500

It took me nearly 18 months and a phone call to the state deputy MILPO for me to get my NGB 22 when I transferred from the guard to the reserves....

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 19 at 2020 1:28 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 01:28:13 -0400

Call personal action at your unit