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c5pilot11 09-17-2019 04:21 AM

DD-214, Airline/AF Reserves Transition
 
Good Day APC,
I did a search and found a couple of hits here and there on other forums but no definitive answer. Just wondering what UPS specifically requires if a DD214 isn't availiable (I don't start terminal for a couple months). Will they accept a MFR from my CC detailing my sep date and terminal leave date for availiability purposes. I'm Palace Chasing and it seems finalizing the paper work might take right up until I go on terminal. If any mil folks can enlighten me, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, fly safe out there.

jfingers 09-17-2019 05:04 AM

I don't remember them asking for a dd214 when I interviewed 2 years ago. They took my word for it regarding my availability. They did ask for one when I started indoc, though.

Travis or Dover?

Blue skies and good luck!

arjmjj 09-17-2019 05:20 AM


Originally Posted by c5pilot11 (Post 2888579)
Good Day APC,
I did a search and found a couple of hits here and there on other forums but no definitive answer. Just wondering what UPS specifically requires if a DD214 isn't availiable (I don't start terminal for a couple months). Will they accept a MFR from my CC detailing my sep date and terminal leave date for availiability purposes. I'm Palace Chasing and it seems finalizing the paper work might take right up until I go on terminal. If any mil folks can enlighten me, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, fly safe out there.

You talking for interview or start date? Interview they’ll ask availability date and whether it is terminal leave or completely separated; no DD-214 reqd. Start date you must be on terminal, I needed my DD-214 when I started in Oct 2017.

c5pilot11 09-17-2019 07:51 AM


Originally Posted by jfingers (Post 2888592)
I don't remember them asking for a dd214 when I interviewed 2 years ago. They took my word for it regarding my availability. They did ask for one when I started indoc, though.

Travis or Dover?

Blue skies and good luck!

Dover...two Tours. "Once a Pelican...."

c5pilot11 09-17-2019 07:53 AM


Originally Posted by arjmjj (Post 2888601)
You talking for interview or start date? Interview they’ll ask availability date and whether it is terminal leave or completely separated; no DD-214 reqd. Start date you must be on terminal, I needed my DD-214 when I started in Oct 2017.

It was one of the required docs in the email for the interview. Seems like if I produce something from MPF and a memo from the commander, both of those should satisfy the requirement instead of me coming with nothing. Thanks for the help.

jfingers 09-17-2019 08:58 AM


Originally Posted by c5pilot11 (Post 2888682)
It was one of the required docs in the email for the interview. Seems like if I produce something from MPF and a memo from the commander, both of those should satisfy the requirement instead of me coming with nothing. Thanks for the help.

I took a print out of my vmpf form and highlighted my separation date. Sufficed for the interview.

Travis guy, myself... Someone had to fly while you upgraded to the M!

tnkrdrvr 09-17-2019 09:45 AM


Originally Posted by c5pilot11 (Post 2888579)
Good Day APC,
I did a search and found a couple of hits here and there on other forums but no definitive answer. Just wondering what UPS specifically requires if a DD214 isn't availiable (I don't start terminal for a couple months). Will they accept a MFR from my CC detailing my sep date and terminal leave date for availiability purposes. I'm Palace Chasing and it seems finalizing the paper work might take right up until I go on terminal. If any mil folks can enlighten me, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, fly safe out there.

I don’t think I ever have them a DD214. AFPC didn’t get it finalized until I was almost done with IOE.

Ray Kinsella 09-20-2019 12:47 AM

You’re way overthinking it. It’s not that big of a deal.

tonyblack 09-21-2019 01:18 PM


Originally Posted by c5pilot11 (Post 2888579)
Good Day APC,
I did a search and found a couple of hits here and there on other forums but no definitive answer. Just wondering what UPS specifically requires if a DD214 isn't availiable (I don't start terminal for a couple months). Will they accept a MFR from my CC detailing my sep date and terminal leave date for availiability purposes. I'm Palace Chasing and it seems finalizing the paper work might take right up until I go on terminal. If any mil folks can enlighten me, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, fly safe out there.

you can ask your current command for a "statement of service" letter. works the same for active duty or reserves/ NG. Each letter is different but in general you could state your current status, with expected transfer date to IRR or retirement or to Reserve/ NG unit. A letter can state years of current service, combat time/ what ever you want / need it to state (legally of course). I just had one typed up since my last DD214 is from 2005 and an employer wanted an official doc to cover my service since then. Better a letter than some strange set of DFAS printouts that they can't read. College kids / Vet's kids often need one if they are applying for a Yellow Ribbon program or VA bennies before formal acceptance into the university. Good Luck!!

c5pilot11 09-24-2019 09:15 AM


Originally Posted by tonyblack (Post 2891113)
you can ask your current command for a "statement of service" letter. works the same for active duty or reserves/ NG. Each letter is different but in general you could state your current status, with expected transfer date to IRR or retirement or to Reserve/ NG unit. A letter can state years of current service, combat time/ what ever you want / need it to state (legally of course). I just had one typed up since my last DD214 is from 2005 and an employer wanted an official doc to cover my service since then. Better a letter than some strange set of DFAS printouts that they can't read. College kids / Vet's kids often need one if they are applying for a Yellow Ribbon program or VA bennies before formal acceptance into the university. Good Luck!!

That’s a good idea. I’ll see what looks the best and is also the least confusing. I really appreciate everyone’s inputs. Fly safe out there.


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