DD 214

[oldsmoboat]

Back in 1983 I signed up for a 6 year enlistment and did 4 years active and separated. At separation, I was given my DD 214.

I didn't really have a beak in service at that time as I went straight into the Reserves and drilled.

After two years (now a total of six) I signed another enlistment for 6 more years.

I drilled for maybe two more years, then resigned and went into the IRR.

Should I have a separate DD 214 that shows all 12 years?

TIA

[GunDog]

No. The DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, generally referred to as a "DD 214", is issued upon a military service member's retirement, separation, or discharge from active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States. It is not issued for periods of inactive duty.

[press press]

Like gun dog said you don't get a dd214 unless you are active or have been activated. You get a dd256 or dd257 for reserves.

Members of the Reserve Corp only receive a DD Form 214 when they served on active duty – usually after initial training, and after separating from active duty after serving at least 90 consecutive days. If you served in the Guard or Reserves, but were never activated, you may not have a DD Form 214. This is the case even if you successfully and honorably served your term. Guard and Reserve members who complete their term of service are issued a DD Form 256 (Honorable Discharge Certificate) or DD Form 257 (General Discharge Certificate) upon completion of their term.

[oldsmoboat]

Thanks all.