DD Form 214 Series is Coming to IPPS-A

The FY20 National Defense Authorization Act, Sections 569-570 of Public Law 116-92, directed the Department of Defense to: ​
 
  1. Modify the DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty" to be machine readable and electronically transferable and include a specific block for Members to provide one or more email addresses so Members may be contacted after discharge or release from active duty; and ​
     
  2. Establish and implement a standard record of service for members of the Reserve component, like the DD Form 214, that summarizes record of service. 

What is IPPS-A Doing About it?​


The DD Form 214 and DD Form 214-1, “Certificate of Uniformed Service, Reserve Component Addendum,” are coming to IPPS-A with updates for the Force! Members and HR Professionals will be able to access the forms for review, corrections, and more efficient and accurate completion. Development is still underway in the system, and this page will provide sneak peeks to provide instructions, explain changes, and get user feedback.

What Guidance is Available? ​

ARMY DIR 2025-05: CERTIFICATE OF UNIFORMED SERVICE—DD FORMS 214, 214-1, AND 215


Note: The official edition of Department of Defense (DD) forms are available at https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/forms/.

DD Form 214 Series Training and Events

DD Form 214 Overview/SUBCAT/Extensions/DEROS Training 0900-1100ET
Start Date/Time:
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 9:00 AM
End Date/Time:
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 11:00 AM
Recurring Event:
One time event
Importance:
High Priority High Priority
Category:
DTC OTSS Reinforcement Training
Description:
Drive the Change OTSS Training: DD Form 214 Overview & Different Subcategory Actions.  Extensions and DEROS  error that "assignment can't be extended past FSTE date of (blank)". Even though there is an approved FSTE.
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Training Aids

Utilize these materials for step-by step assistance in reviewing, processing, completing, and finalizing the DD Form 214, “Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty,” and DD Form 214-1, “Certificate of Uniformed Service, Reserve Component Addendum,” in IPPS-A; ensuring accuracy and helping to reduce processing times.

Link to DD Form 214/-1 HR Pro Processing

HR Pro Processing 

PMCS Your Records for the DD Form 214 Series

Soldiers should ensure their data is up to date! PMCS Your Records by using the steps below specific for each component. Additionally, HR Professionals can also support Soldiers by following the tasks listed on the DD Form Series 214 Data Correctness Checklist. ​

Link to: IPPS-A Data Correctness PMCS Your Records - Regular Army Link to IPPS-A Data Correctness PMCS Your Records - ARNG IPPS-A Data Correctness PMCS Your Records - USAR
PMCS Your Records
​Steps for AC Soldiers    		PMCS Your Records
​Steps for NG Soldiers		 PMCS Your Records
​Steps for AR Soldiers
 

As of May 2025, subject to change