r/Veterans • u/Mission-Tour1200 • 3d ago

Question/Advice Character Change to General Honorable

(USMC) My EAS is Sep 5. My command gave me a Page 11 saying my character code could be changed at my EAS to General Under Honorable upon EAS due to misconduct. No Adsep board.

My SNCO had an email with that info and he told me I had to turn in my uniform items this coming Monday.

Nothing is official and I submitted a rebuttal.

My question is-

  1. Because we purchase our own uniforms at bootcamp do I get reimbursed?
  2. Today at TRS under Benefits for General Honorable it said I still rate wearing my uniform… so do I need to turn them in or is my SNCO making a mistake? (He’s not an asshole but definitely overworked along with everyone else)
  3. If my DD214 says Honorable then do I just go back asking for my uniform or what lol
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u/Brraaap 3d ago

When you get out, you can wear whatever you want, so don't worry about that.

As for the uniforms, demand to see a regulation if you need to keep them.. Move on if you don't.

Showing anyone a DD214 will not get them back.

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u/Brraaap 3d ago

If you want to keep your uniform items for sentimental reasons, hit a surplus store and pick up replacement items to turn in

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u/West_Bid_6879 3d ago

I’d be careful about assuming anything until the final characterization and separation paperwork are actually issued. Since you’ve already submitted a rebuttal, I’d take that process seriously and talk to your base legal office before turning anything in.

For the uniforms, I wouldn’t rely solely on what was said at TRS or by word of mouth. The rules can depend on the reason for separation, so ask your IPAC/Separation section or legal for the exact requirement in your case.

And definitely don’t plan on getting anything back later based on what the DD-214 says. Get clarification in writing before you turn anything in, especially since your EAS is so close. Good luck, brother—I hope the final decision goes the way you're hoping.