How do I get a copy of my honorable discharge certificate?

You or your next-of-kin can request a copy of your DD Form 214 online by going to the National Personnel Records Center website. You can mail or fax your signed and dated request to the National Archives’ National Personnel Record Center (NPRC). Most, but not all records, are stored at the NPRC.

Is an honorable discharge the same as a DD 214?

Most individuals and employers want to see an Honorable Discharge indicated in line 24’s Character of Service in the DD 214. This type of discharge also is key to being eligible for a host of veteran’s benefits provided by federal, state and sometimes even local governments.

What is the difference between a DD 214 and a DD 256?

Like the DD214, the NGB22 provides all of the pertinent information about an individual’s military career, including the nature of discharge. A DD256, on the other hand, is basically just a statement confirming the individual served and was discharged under honorable conditions.

What is an honorable discharge certificate?

DD Form 256, Honorable Discharge Certificate, is a certificate issued by the Department of Defense (DoD) and other branches of military service to service members with satisfactory military records.

What is ‘other than honorable’ discharge in Marine Corp?

The “Other Than Honorable Discharge” is designated as the most severe classification of administrative discharge . Marines who violate the Uniform Code of Military Justice by committing offenses such as security violations, domestic or duty related violence and theft are given this type of discharge.

The DD Form 256 or the Honorable Discharge Certificate is a certificate issued by the Department of Defense (DoD) and other branches of military service to service members with satisfactory military records.

What is a military discharge certificate?

A certificate of discharge is a legal document that states satisfactory completion of an obligation like repaying a debt, paying taxes in full, or completing military service.