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34 Cards in this Set
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- 3rd side (hint)
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What directive contains instructions for issuance of the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty?
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BUPERSINST 1900.8 (Series)
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BUPERS
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Who may be appointed (in writing) to requisition, control, and issue the DD 214 and DD 214WS?
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An individual of grade E-7 or GS-7 or above |
Paygrade...
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What are the minimum requirements for an electronic or paper log for the DD 214?
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Serial Number, Name of Person Discharges/Separated, and Effective Date of Discharge/Separation.
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Where are serial numbers assigned on the DD 214 and DD 215?
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Block 18 of the DD 214 and block 5 of the DD 215.
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What blocks?
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What makes up the four elements (14 spaces) of the DD 214 and DD 215 serial number?
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The command Unit Identification Code (UIC), two digit calendar year, four digit consecutive number, and initials of the preparer (e.g. SER: 62981-00-0001-JJR).
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SER: XXXXX-XX-XXXX-XXX
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How are obsolete, blank, partially completed, and reproduced copies of the DD 214, DD 214WS, and DD 215's discarded?
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They will not remain intact but will be destroyed by either shredding or burning.
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(No form will be discarded intact)
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What is the security requirement for DD 214's during non-working hours?
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They must be properly secured. |
PII
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When will the DD 214 be prepared for personnel being separated from a period of ADT, Full-time training duty, or ADSW?
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When the period of service was 90 days or more.
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Days?
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What is the format for entering dates on the DD 214 for the period covered?
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The four digits of the year (2017), two digits of the month (02), and two digits of the day (06).
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Starts with year
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What form is used in all cases to ensure accuracy, completeness, and economy in the final preparation of the DD 214?
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The DD 214WS (Worksheet)
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No hint
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What is entered in the DD 214 where information in some blocks may not be applicable to the member being separated?
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Enter "NONE" or "NA" in the block.
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Common knowledge
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What action is required when more spaces is required on the DD 214 to complete or clarify the information?
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Enter "See remarks" and complete or explain the information in block 18 "Remarks."
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What block
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What action is required if block 18 (Remarks) of the DD 214 is not sufficient for required information?
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The required information will be continued on plain bond paper (not on the back) along with the member's signature, date, and authorizing official's signature.
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Not on the back
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What blocks of the DD 214 may NOT contain changes or corrections?
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The shaded blocks of the form.
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No hint
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What corrections are authorized in the unshaded blocks of the DD 214?
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Any unavoidable corrections that are neat, legible, and initialed on all copies by the authorizing official.
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Non shaded
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What is the format for entering the name in Block 1 (Name) of the DD 214?
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Last Name (in capital letters), then comma, First name, and Middle Name. (e.g. DOE, JOHN FRANK) |
Think evals
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What is entered in Block 9 (Command to which transferred) of the DD 214 for personnel being released, transferred to the Fleet Reserve, or retired?
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"COMMANDER, NAVAL PERSONNEL COMMAND (PERS-912), MILLINGTON, TN 38055"
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PERS-???
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What is entered in Block 11 (Primary Specialty) of the DD 214 when no NEC has been assigned?
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Enter the rating abbreviation followed by "0000". |
No hint
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What is entered in Block 13 (Decorations, Medals, etc.) of the DD 214?
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All decorations, medals, badged, commendations, citations, and campaign ribbons awarded or authorized for ALL PERIODS OF SERVICE.
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No hint
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What training course will NOT be listed in Block 14 (Military Education) of the DD 214?
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Courses for combat skills |
Combat
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What is entered in Block 18 (Remarks) of the DD 214 when information is not available to complete a block and the entry has been made "See remarks"?
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DD 215 will be issued to provide missing information
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Not DD 214 |
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How does a member sign the original of the DD 214?
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In black ink, preferably with a ball point pen, in such a manner that the signature on all carbon copies are legible. |
Color
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What is entered in Block 22 (Authorizing Official's signature) of the DD 214?
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Type the name; rate, rank or grade; and title of the authorizing official. (e.g. J. F. DOE, YN2, ADMIN CLERK, BYDIRCO)
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Signature format.
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What is indicated by a member's initials in Block 30 of the DD 214?
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That copy number 4 of the DD 214 is requested.
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What copy # |
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What copies of the DD 214 are given to the member of the date separation? |
The original and copy number 4.
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What copy #? |
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When must copies other than the original and copy number 4 of the DD 214 be distributed?
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No later than the day following the effective date of release.
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Think of what comes last
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What action should be taken if all information is not available for completing all pertinent items of a DD 214?
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It will be prepared as complete as possible and a DD 215 will be completed to supplement it.
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Form?
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Where is the Official Record Copy (Number 2) of the DD 214 forwarded?
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NAVPERSCOM (PERS-912) |
PERS code |
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Where is Copy Number 3 of the DD 214 forwarded for personnel released from active duty, discharged, retired, or transferred to the Fleet Reserve?
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Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)
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Department of...
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Where is a locally reproduced copy of copy number 3 of the DD 214 placed?
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In the member's Health Treatment Record |
Record of...
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What is the disposition of copy number 7 for personnel discharged, retired, or transferred to the Fleet Reserve?
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Filed in the closed field service record which is forwarded to NAVPERSCOM
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How long is copy number 8 of the DD 214 retained in the issuing command folder?
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For two years from date of separation.
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Years?
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What happens to the DD 214 if there are changes, strike overs, erasures or corrections in the shaded blocks (Block 1, 3, 4, 12, and 18-30)?
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The form is rendered void unless they are initialed by the Authorizing Official. |
No hint
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What is the classification of Separation Travel Orders when filled in (Enclosure (5) of BUPERSINST 1900.8 (Series)?
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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY |
FOUO |
