I joined under a reserve program and my only active duty was Electronics school and boot camp. The remainder of my enlistment was reserve duty in Long Beach. I don't get VA benefits, but I am trying to get a civil service job and they add 10 points to my test score if I am a vet.
2007-03-24 12:04:04 · 5 answers · asked by Hopsing 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
yes, your DD214 is your service record no matter if you were active or reserves. so yea, go ahead and say that you were a veteran.
2007-03-24 12:15:26 · answer #1 · answered by dixiegirl687 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you need a minimum of 180 CONSECUTIVE days of active duty Military to qualify as a Veteran in a lot of areas. I know people who have gone 24 years in the Army Reserve and technical they are not a "Veteran" its BS I know, but those are the rules. just look at the 214 how many active duty days does it have you down for? it will be on the upper right, it has a breakdown of your active time.
And above all else for Gods sake DO NOT "just go ahead and say you are a vet" as the first answer freeloader would have you believe.
2007-03-24 19:41:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with the local VA rep at the courthouse. I 'm believe it only takes 180 days of active duty to qualify for VA benefits.
2007-03-24 19:44:50 · answer #3 · answered by djm749 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Determine if you served more than 180 days active duty. If yes, you are eligible for points. It will say on your DD214
2007-03-24 21:34:30 · answer #4 · answered by spag 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are a veteran. If you go on active duty to the Gulf, you will be considered to be eligible for the additional points.
2007-03-24 20:28:11 · answer #5 · answered by c1523456 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋