seperation code

[slabhunter]

Okay, now that I'm no longer on inactivte reserve, my DD 214 shows a code. Does any one know how to decipher it?

Thanks for any insight.

Hans

[Swamp Puppy]

what's the code? i forget the letter designation, but if it has a "1" in it i think that means you can be re-called from inactive if they need to. but it takes a lot before that would happen.

[slabhunter]

These codes are contained in your military records and may be annotated on various military separation documents. These codes are subject to change, and the Department of Defense will no longer allow the military services to release the meanings of these codes to the general public. The below definitions were obtained before this prohibition went into effect.

[QUOTE
RE-1J - Eligible to reenlist but elected to separate
[/quote]

I'm curious as I'm looking for other business opportunities before the possibility of a strike in May in my current workplace..

[diamondfish]

Now I have to go dig mine out and see what code they entered. Hope it is not one that gets me sent back to the sandbox.

[anglingaddict]

Originally Posted by slabhunter

[QUOTE
RE-1J - Eligible to reenlist but elected to separate

I'm curious as I'm looking for other business opportunities before the possibility of a strike in May in my current workplace..[/quote]

Slab, after seeing above, I remember mine having something like not eligible to re-enlist due to declining orders. See, I was flagged for recruiting duty about 8 months before my EAS and the wife and I decided it was time for us. They withheld my E-6 promotion and I couldn't re-enlist. I still have an honorable discharge and that is the major thing employers are concerned about. I'm guessing the only time that code might come into play is when you have served less than 8 years total between active and active/inactive reserves. Then if the stuff really hit the fan, you could be recalled. Since the military no longer wants us to know the meaning of the codes I guess it is up to us to let a prospective employer know if they ask. Come to think of it, can an employer ask to see your DD214?? I honestly never thought of that as I had never been asked. Even for the postal service I only had to provide a letter from the VA stating my disability rating. Hope this info helps some and doesn't confuse you at all.

[MustangA1X]

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theor...blcodemenu.htm

This should give you what you need