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I receieved an Honorable Discharge in 1972, from the Navy, with about 16 months left on my enlistment. The REason for separation appearing on the DD214N, in block 11c states "reason of convenience of Government" code 302. What is this code 302? I have never been able to find out.
Hi Rich,
I have a partial list of Numerical Separation Codes on my site at: http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/l/blcode1.htm
Unfortunately, Code "302" is not one of the codes listed in my collection.
Several years ago, the Department of Defense decided to classify all separation codes as "official use only," and no longer make them available to the general public. The stated reason for this was because separation reason information is considered to be protected under the Privacy Act, and civilian employers who are reviewing DD Form 214s, should not have access to the information, without the express, written permission of the serivemember.
You can, however, request the specific reason for *your own* Code, by making a written (and signed) request to the National Military Personnel Records Center at:
The National Personnel Records Center
(Military Personnel Records)
9700 Page Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63132-5100
When making your written request, give them as much information as necessary, including your full name, social security number, date of enlistment, date of discharge, and branch of service.
Hope this helps!
Rod Powers
http://usmilitary.about.com
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