Originally Posted by
golfandfly
Honestly Rick, I don't think you are giving him good information. I have never given a DD214 to an employer. However, some may ask for one to ensure that you are actually separated from the military. If it says "honorable", I'd leave it right there. There is no reason to bring up negative things that aren't pertinent to getting hired. If they ask specifically about your DD214 and what the codes mean, I would certainly tell them the truth. I seriously doubt they will ask for your DD214 (possible though) and it is less likely that they will look at anything other than "honorable discharge."
Regionals want a DD-214 but majors don't? I know AA would ask for one, but maybe that's just them.
But my MOS is not admin...the only reason I know about this stuff is because it came up with an ex-military guy I tried to hire once. HR threw the flag for these reasons. It was fortune 500, not airlines but still.
Be aware of what's on your 214, and try not to give anyone the long form if there is anything which might raise doubts.
I do agree that they SHOULD have no business asking anything other than discharge characterization but I don't think it always works that way.
GasNGo...best of luck with the PT. Maybe try PX90 or something similar which will tone everything as well as burn the cals?