Why does military education does not show on a DD-214 when given an honorable discharge? Is military education lost when reenlisting?

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 12:47:44 -0400

Block 14 military education: on DD-214 does not show previous military education completed.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 4 at 2021 12:48 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 12:48:35 -0400

I believe the only thing that should show up there is PME courses SFC Private RallyPoint Member

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 4 at 2021 1:10 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 13:10:23 -0400

Some transition points put it on there and others don't. Your military education history is retained on ATRRS

Response by CSM Danny S. made Apr 4 at 2021 3:58 PM

CSM Danny S. — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 15:58:07 -0400

You can have your education added to block 14. You need to bring proof that you completed the courses and have that with you when you complete/review your DD214 before discharge. I wouldn't put anything but important courses. Additionally having a 1059 for the course is more important than having it on your DD214. Your education isn't lost when you reenlist, but if you transition to the National Guard/Reserves they may not be able to access it. Then if you have a break in service you will have to prove thing again. This may be a little different today with everything being digital, but that is my experience when I transitioned to the National Guard.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 4 at 2021 9:49 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 21:49:46 -0400

Your DD-214 is just a statement of service. It can not be used as a validation of schools, training, or awards. The original document of the military education is what you should be concerned about.