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Kimbersdad
02-04-17, 01:16 PM
Good afternoon <br />
This is a question about my IRR discharge certificate. <br />
I am trying to enlist into the Army (bottom paragraph explains why) and in order to complete my enlistment, they need my DD 256...

irpat54
02-04-17, 02:23 PM
ahh there's a problem here, your profile says, E-1 and still in service, yet you show a E-5 avatar,, hmmm

TolzerVman
02-04-17, 05:40 PM
Per Army Regulation 601-210, Regular Army and Reserve Components Enlistment Program, dated 31 August 2016:

Paragraph 3-19d(1) Verification of Prior Service:
(1) For prior U.S. Marine Corps service—

(a) If separated for less than 1 year without a Reserve obligation, request is sent to: Commandant, Marine Corps(Code MMSB10), Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, 2008 Elliot Road, Quantico, VA 22134–5002.

No mention of a DD Form 256 in the regulation. Your initial enlistment contract which required that you have an 8-year obligation and your DD Form 214 both should show when your IRR is up.

Kimbersdad
02-04-17, 07:04 PM
You're correct. My DD 214 should suffice, however, I am being told by USAREC that I have to show proof of my discharge from the IRR. My REDD report and DD 214 are not enough. That's why I'm trying to...

Apache
02-05-17, 07:01 AM
You may want to visit a local recruiting office before any road trip

TolzerVman
02-05-17, 10:36 AM
Well, if they don't follow their own rules, do you want to deal with them? Sounds like either someone doesn't know their job, or they don't want to deal with you.

Good luck. When I enlisted into the Active duty Marine Corps a second time after getting out 18-months before, my DD Form 256 did not show up until 2-months after I was on active duty.

Apache
02-05-17, 01:45 PM
SOMEONE on here----
Has to have Pres Trumps contact Intel !

USMC 2571
02-05-17, 04:14 PM
Someone here, a couple of years ago, answered this question re how to get a DD 256. I printed it out, complete with phone number in Virginia to call, etc. Will look for it after the Superbowl in a few hours. Meanwhile, take a look at similar threads re DD 256/DD 256 MC. I will get back to you on this, though, but I have to find the printout, which I know I still have.

Kimbersdad
02-05-17, 06:28 PM
Alright man thanks, I appreciate it

USMC 2571
02-06-17, 09:13 AM
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Here it is, as promised- From 11-6-09 right here on Leatherneck: <br />
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This Is The Correct Answer. Absolutely. <br />
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I searched for this answer for...

USMC 2571
02-06-17, 09:26 AM
Just by the way, that office apparently deals with DUPLICATE DD-256's. But they, if anyone does, would certainly know about original DD-256's also, so give them a call.

USMC 2571
02-06-17, 09:28 AM
The post I quoted above is post 9 from the cited thread below. Read the whole thing for other viewpoints and in case the poster was incorrect and you will see other suggested ways of getting a...

Kimbersdad
02-06-17, 12:00 PM
Awesome! Thanks man I really appreciate it! I'll give it a try

USMC 2571
02-06-17, 03:46 PM
You're welcome....and if successful, please update us here as to how you did it, so others can benefit in the future.