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Military Separation Codes

Military Separation CodesMilitary Separation Codes are located on form DD214 and are used to categorize hundreds of reasons for a veteran’s separation from the military. Veterans are often unaware as to what these secret codes mean but they can be easily accessed by employers who want them for use in screening prospective employees. Officially, the Department of Defense no longer allows the military to release the definitions to the public, but they are still widely available.

Separation Codes are also known as SPN Codes, Spin Codes, Discharge Codes, Separation Codes, Separation Program Designator (SPD Codes) and Separation Program Numbers (SPN numbers).

Where to find the Separation Code on a DD214

The Separation Code can be found in Box 26 of the long form DD214.

Military Separation Codes – Alphabetical

Note: Use of these codes is at your own risk. The DoD no longer allows the release of SPN Codes and these were obtained prior to the military discontinuing the public release of Separation Codes/SPN codes. It is also possible that new codes can be assigned or existing codes are subject to change.

Numeric SPN Codes, which were replaced by Alphabetic SPN codes, can be found here.

Separation CodeDefinition
B70Death, Battle Casualty – Navy
B79Death, Battle Casualty – Navy
BBMaximum Age
BCMaximum Service Or Time In Grade
BCRWeight Control Failure
BDSufficient Service For Retirement
BDAFraudulent Entry
BDGParenthood Or Custody Of Minor Children
BDKMilitary Personnel Security Program
BDTFraudulent Entry (Drug Abuse)
BDUFraudulent Entry (Alcohol Abuse)
BE (INACTIVE)Early Retirement
BFDDisruptive Behavior Disorder
BFEMental Disorder (Other)
BFSGood of the Service, conduct triable by court martial
BFTPhysical Standards
BFVCondition, Not A Disability
BFXPersonality Disorder
BFYAdjustment Disorder
BFZImpulse Control Disorder
BHFFailure To Complete A Course Of Instruction
BHJUnsatisfactory Performance
BHKSubstandard Performance
BJMedal Of Honor Recipient
BKRequired Active Service
BKAPattern Of Misconduct
BKBMisconduct (Civil Conviction)
BKCSee BRA
BKKMisconduct (Drug Abuse)
BKLMisconduct (Sexual Perversion)
BKMMisconduct (Other)
BKNMisconduct (Minor Infractions)
BKQMisconduct (Serious Offense)
BKRMisconduct (Anthrax Refusal)
BLCHomosexuality
BLFDrug use
BLMUnfitness (Reason Unknown)
BMInsufficient Retainability (Economic Reasons)
BMLHomosexuality
BMNUnsuitability (Reason Unknown)
BNBUnacceptable Conduct (Anthrax Refusal)
BNCUnacceptable Conduct
BPCDrug Rehabilitation Failure
BPDAlcohol Rehabilitation Failure
BRAHomosexual Conduct (Acts)
BRBHomosexual Conduct (Statement)
BRCHomosexual Conduct (Marriage Or Attempted Marriage)
CA(INACTIVE)Early Release Program-Volunta-Ry Separation Incentive
CB (INACTIVE)Early Release Program-Special Separation Benefit
CBLUnsuitability (Reason Unknown)
CCReduction In Force
CFAttend Civilian School
CKCivil Office Appointment
CMConscientious Objector
CNForce Shaping Initiatives
CPAlien
CQSurviving Family Member
CRWeight Control Failure
DAFraudulent Entry
DBHardship
DCHEarly Release – To teach
DERDisability – Non EPTS – No Severance Pay
DFPregnancy Or Childbirth
DFSIn Lieu Of Trial By Court Martial
DGParenthood Or Custody Of Minor Children
DKMilitary Personnel Security Program
DKLMisconduct (Sexual Perversion)
DLEcclesiastical Endorsement
DLCHomosexuality
DMHoliday Release Program
DNLack Of Jurisdiction
DSDefective Enlistment Agreement
DTFraudulent Entry (Drug Abuse)
DUFraudulent Entry (Alcohol Abuse)
EADisability, Combat, Enhanced
EBDisability, Non Combat, Enhanced
EEDisability, Existed Prior To Service, Peb (Enhanced)
EJDisability, Permanent (Enhanced)
EKDisability Temporary (Enhanced)
EKDAWOL, Desertion
ELDisability, Severance Pay (Enhanced)
ELPACEntry Level Performance & Conduct
ENDisability, Existed Prior To Service, Med Board (Enhanced)
EPDisability, Not In Line Of Duty (Enhanced)
EQDisability, Aggravation (Enhanced)
ERDisability, Other (Enhanced)
FAErroneous Entry (Alcohol Abuse)
FBUnder Age
FBCOther
FBDSufficient Service For Retirement
FBJMedal Of Honor Recipient
FBKCompletion Of Required Active Service
FBLExpiration of Term of Service
FCErroneous Entry (Other)
FCAEarly Release Program-Volun-Tary Separation Incentive
FCBEarly Release Program-Special Separation Benefit
FCCReduction In Force
FCFAttend Civilian School
FCKCivil Office
FCMConscientious Objector
FCNForce Shaping—Vsp
FCPAlien
FCQSurviving Family Member - Sole Survivorship
FCRWeight Control Failure
FDDisruptive Behavior Disorder
FDBHardship
FDFPregnancy Or Childbirth
FDGParenthood
FDLEcclesiastical Endorsement
FDMHoliday Early Release Program
FEMental Disorder (Other)
FFSecretarial Authority
FFFSecretarial Authority
FFTPhysical Standards
FFVCondition, Not A Disability
FFWFailed Medical/Physical Procurement Standards
FGCompetent Authority, Without Board Action
FGMTo accept commission
FGPInterdepartmenmental Transfer
FGQIntradepartmental Transfer
FHFailure To Accept Regular Appointment
FHCImmediate Enlistment Or Reenlistment
FHGDismissal - No Review
FIDisability, Combat
FJDisability, Permanent
FKDisability Temporary
FKDAWOL, Desertion
FLDisability, Severance Pay
FMDisability, Existed Prior To Service, Peb
FNDisability, Existed Prior To Service, Med Board
FNDMiscellaneous/- General Reasons
FODisability, Non Combat
FPDisability, Not In Line Of Duty
FQDisability, Aggravation
FRDisability, Other
FSIn Lieu Of Trial By Court Martial
FTPhysical Standards
FUErroneous Entry (Drug Abuse)
FVCondition, Not A Disability
FWFailed Medical/Physical Procurement Standards
FXPersonality Disorder
FYAdjustment Disorder
FZImpulse Control Disorder
GAEntry Level Performance And Conduct
GBNon-Selection, Permanent Promotion
GCNon-Selection, Temporary Promotion
GCNForce Shaping (Board Selected)
GCRWeight Control Failure
GDAFraudulent Entry
GDGParenthood Or Custody Of Minor Children
GDKMilitary Personnel Security Program
GDLEcclesiastical Endorsement
GDTFraudulent Entry (Drug Abuse)
GDUFraudulent Entry (Alcohol Abuse)
GFCErroneous Entry (Other)
GFDDisruptive Behavior Disorder
GFEMental Disorder (Other)
GFNReleased for Conditions Existing Prior to Service
GFTPhysical Standards
GFVCondition, Not A Disability
GFXPersonality Disorder
GFYAdjustment Disorder
GFZImpulse Control Disorder
GGHNon-Retention On Active Duty
GHNon-Retention On Active Duty
GHFOther
GHJUnsatisfactory Performance
GHKSubstandard Performance
GJRequest For Extension Of Service Denied
GJBCourt Martial
GKAPattern Of Misconduct
GKBMisconduct (Civil Conviction)
GKCHomosexuality
GKDMisconduct (Awol)
GKEFinancial Irresponsibility
GKFMisconduct (Desertion)
GKGFraudulent Entry
GKHLack of Dependent Support
GKKMisconduct (Drug Abuse)
GKLMisconduct (Sexual Perversion)
GKMMisconduct (Other)
GKNMisconduct (Minor Infractions)
GKQMisconduct (Serious Offense)
GKRMisconduct (Anthrax Refusal)
GKSAWOL, Desertion
GLBDiscreditable Incidents – Civilian or Military
GLCHomosexuality
GLFDrug use
GLGFinancial Irresponsibility
GLHLack of Dependent Support
GLJShirking
GLKUnsanitary Habits
GLLSexual Perversion
GMAccept Commission Or Warrant In Same Branch Of Service
GMBCharacter or Behavior Disorder
GMCEnuresis
GMDInaptitude
GMFSexual Perversion GMG – Alcoholism
GMHFinancial Irresponsibility
GMJMotivational problems; OR
GMJShirking
GMKCharacter or Behavior Disorder
GMLHomosexuality
GMMDrug use
GMNUnsuitability (Reason Unknown)
GMPUnsanitary Habits
GNAccept Commission Or Warrant In Another Branch Of Service
GNBUnacceptable Conduct (Anthrax Refusal)
GNCUnacceptable Conduct
GPInterdepart- Mental Transfer
GPBDrug use
GPCDrug Rehabilitation Failure
GPDAlcohol Rehabilitation Failure
GQIntradepartmental Transfer
GRAHomosexual Conduct (Acts)
GRBHomosexual Conduct (Statement)
GRCHomosexual Conduct (Marriage Or Attempted Marriage)
GUEnrollment In Service Academy
GXEnter Officer Training Program
H21-H23Death – , Non – Battle, Other (USMC)
H25–H59Death, Non – Battle, Other (USMC)
H31Death, Non – Battle, Other (USMC); OR
H31Death, Non – Battle, Other (USMC)
H4GDeath, Non – Battle, Other (USMC)
H51Death, Non – Battle, Other (USMC)
H61-1169Death, Battle Casualty – Marine
HBFEarly Release – To attend school
HCImmediate Enlistment Or Reenlistment
HCRWeight Control Failure
HDFailure To Complete Commissioning Or Warrant Program
HDAFraudulent Entry
HDFPregnancy
HDGParenthood Or Custody Of Minor Children
HDKMilitary Personnel Security Program
HDTFraudulent Entry (Drug Abuse)
HDUFraudulent Entry (Alcohol Abuse)
HFFailure To Complete A Course Of Instruction
HFCErroneous Entry (Other)
HFDDisruptive Behavior Disorder
HFEMental Disorder (Other)
HFTPhysical Standards
HFVCondition, Not A Disability
HFXPersonality Disorder
HFYAdjustment Disorder
HFZImpulse Control Disorder
HGDismissal - No Review
HGH[No definition for this code at this time]
HHDismissal - Awaiting Appellate
HHFFailure To Complete A Course Of Instruction
HHJUnsatisfactory Performance
HJUnsatisfactory Performance
HJBCourt Martial
HKSubstandard Performance
HKAPattern Of Misconduct
HKBMisconduct (Civil Conviction)
HKDMisconduct (Awol)
HKEAWOL, Desertion; OR
HKEFinancial Irresponsibility
HKFMisconduct (Desertion)
HKGFraudulent Entry
HKHShirking
HKJLack of Dependent Support
HKKMisconduct (Drug Abuse)
HKLMisconduct (Sexual Perversion)
HKMMisconduct (Other)
HKNMisconduct (Minor Infractions)
HKQMisconduct (Serious Offense)
HKRMisconduct (Anthrax Refusal)
HLBDiscreditable Incidents – Civilian or Military
HLCHomosexuality
HLFDrug use
HLGFinancial Irresponsibility
HLHLack of Dependent Support
HLJShirking
HLKUnsanitary Habits
HLLSexual Perversion
HMBCharacter or Behavior Disorder
HMCEnuresis
HMDInaptitude
HMFSexual Perversion
HMGAlcoholism
HMJMotivational problems
HMMDrug use
HMNFinancial Irresponsibility; OR
HMNUnsuitability (Reason Unknown)
HMPUnsanitary Habits
HNBUnacceptable Conduct (Anthrax Refusal)
HNCMisconduct (Reason Unknown)
HPCDrug Rehabilitation Failure
HPDAlcohol Rehabilitation Failure
HRAHomosexual Conduct (Acts)
HRBHomosexual Conduct (Statement)
HRCHomosexual Conduct (Marriage Or Attempted Marriage)
HRGNo information at this time
HWLHomosexuality
J11USAF Other
JACourt Martial (Alcohol)
JBCourt Martial (Homosexual Conduct)
JBBInvoluntary discharge, age, USAF; OR
JBBMaximum Age
JBCMaximum Service Or Time In Grade
JBDRetirement – 20 – 30 Years Service
JBHOther
JBKCompletion Of Required Active Service
JBMEarly Release – Insufficient time left in service after returning from overseas or other duty; OR
JBMWithin 3 months of end active obligated service, USN – Enlisted; OR
JBMInsufficient Retainability (Economic Reasons)
JCCourt Martial (Desertion)
JCCEarly Release – Reduction in authorized strength; OR
JCCGeneral demobilization. Reduction in authorized strength, USN – Enlisted; OR
JCCReduction In Force
JCMConscientious Objector
JCPAlien
JCRWeight Control Failure
JDCourt Martial (Other)
JDAFraudulent Entry
JDFPregnancy
JDF(INACTIVE)Pregnancy Or Childbirth
JDGParenthood Or Custody Of Minor Children
JDJEarly Release – In the national interest
JDKMilitary Personnel Security Program
JDLEcclesiastical Endorsement
JDMEarly Release – Other
JDNLack Of Jurisdiction
JDPBreach of Contract
JDREarly Release – Other; OR
JDRStrength reduction. first term airman, USAF
JDTFraudulent Entry (Drug Abuse)
JDUFraudulent Entry (Alcohol Abuse)
JECourt Martial (Drug Abuse)
JEADisability, Severance Pay, Combat Related (Enhanced)
JEBDisability, Severance Pay, Non Combat (Enhanced)
JEDEarly Release – Insufficient Retainability
JEEDisability, Existed Prior To Service, Peb (Enhanced)
JEHUSAF Expeditious Discharge
JEMArmy Trainee Discharge; OR
JEMUSAF Expeditious Discharge; OR
JEMUSN, USMC Failure to meet minimum qualifications for Retention
JENDisability, Existed Prior To Service, Med Board (Enhanced)
JEPDisability, Not In Line Of Duty (Enhanced)
JEQDisability, Aggravation (Enhanced)
JERDisability, Other (Enhanced)
JETArmy Trainee Discharge; OR
JETUSAF Trainee Discharge (See also JGA)
JFCourt Martial (Anthrax Refusal)
JFAErroneous Entry (Alcohol Abuse)
JFBUnder Age
JFBIPhysical disability that existed prior to entry. was revealed by Marine during enlistment processing and was waived by AFEES or higher headquarters, USMC
JFCEnlisted/reenlisted/extended/inducted in error/ Erroneous Enlistment or Induction; OR
JFCErroneous Entry (Other)
JFC1Erroneous enlistment; a medical board determined that Marine failed to meet required physical standards for enlistment. Marine was not aware of defect and defect was not detected or waived by AFEES, USMC
JFDDisruptive Behavior Disorder
JFEMental Disorder (Other)
JFFSecretarial Authority
JFGArmy, Navy, USAF Discharge by competent authority w/o Board Action. (Failure to resign – failed to meet entrance physical requirement); OR
JFGCompetent Authority, Without Board Action
JFG(1-7)USMC Other, for the Good of the Service
JFG(9)USMC Trainee Discharge
JFG(B)USMC Expeditious Discharge
JFIDisability, Severance Pay, Combat Related
JFLPhysical Disability – Severance Pay or Juvenile Offender; OR
JFLPhysical disability. entitled to severance pay., USN – Officers; OR
JFLDisability, Severance Pay
JFL1Physical disability with severance pay, USAF
JFL2Physical disability that existed prior to service but was aggravated by the Service, with severance pay, USAF
JFMPhysical disability existing prior to entry on active duty established by physical evaluation board proceedings. Not entitled to severance pay., USN – Enlisted; OR
JFMPhysical disability existing prior to service as established by physical evaluation board. Not entitled to severance pay., USN Officers; OR
JFMDisability, Existed Prior To Service, Peb
JFM2Physical disability that existed prior to entry. disability was unknown by Marine but was detected and waived by AFEES or higher headquarters, USMC
JFM3Physical disability that existed prior to entry for any reason not falling within the purview of JFM1 or JFM2, USMC
JFNPhysical disability existing prior to service as established by medical board. not entitled to severance pay., USN – Officers; OR
JFNDisability, Existed Prior To Service, Med Board
JFN1Physical disability determined by a medical board that existed prior to entry. disability was revealed by Marine during enlistment processing and waived by AFEES or higher headquarters, USMC
JFN2Physical disability determined by a medical board that existed prior to entry. disability was unknown to Marine but detected and waived by AFELS or higher headquarters, USMC
JFN3Physical disability determined by a medical board that existed prior to entry; any reason not failing within the purview of JFN1 or JFN2, USMC
JFODisability, Severance Pay, Non Combat
JFPDisability, Not In Line Of Duty
JFQDisability, Aggravation
JFRDisability – Non EPTS – No Severance Pay; OR
JFRPhysical disability not existing prior to entry on active duty established by physical evaluation board processing. Not entitled to severance pay., USN – Enlisted; OR
JFRDisability, Other
JFR1Physical disability that existed prior to service and not aggravated by the Service, without severance pay, USMC
JFSSee KFS
JFTPhysical Standards
JFUPositive Urinalysis; OR
JFUErroneous Entry (Drug Abuse)
JFVPhysical condition, not a disability, interfering with performance of duty, USN – Enlisted; OR
JFVCondition, Not A Disability
JFV1Discharge because of a physical condition which is not disabling. involuntary, USMC
JFV5Medical board determination of obesity, USMC
JFV6Discharge because of a physical condition which is not disabling (Pseudo folliculitis Barbae), USMC
JFWFailed Medical/Physical Procurement Standards
JFXPersonality Disorder
JFYAdjustment Disorder
JFZImpulse Control Disorder
JG7Army, Navy, USMC Failure to meet minimum qualifications for Retention; OR
JG7USAF Trainee Discharge
JGAEntry level status performance and conduct or entry level status performance – pregnancy; OR
JGAEntry Level Performance And Conduct
JGBFailure of selection for permanent promotion; OR
JGBFailure to select for promotion. not retirement eligible, USN – Officers; OR
JGBNon-Selection, Permanent Promotion
JGCFailure to select for promotion. not retirement eligible, USN – Officers; OR
JGCNon-Selection, Temporary Promotion
JGC1Failure of selection for promotion, USAF
JGFFailure to meet minimum qualifications for Retention
JGHArmy, Air Force Expeditious Discharge; OR
JGHUSN, USMC Failure to meet minimum qualifications for Retention
JGHNon-Retention On Active Duty
JHDDisqualified from officer candidate training physical, USN – Enlisted; OR
JHDNavy Expeditious Discharge; OR
JHDFailure To Complete Commissioning Or Warrant Program
JHEFailure to meet minimum qualifications for Retention
JHFFailure To Complete A Course Of Instruction
JHJArmy, USMC, USAF Unsuitability (Reason Unknown)/ Unsatisfactory performance; OR
JHJUnsatisfactory Performance
JHKSubstandard Performance
JHMMisconduct (Reason Unknown)
JIVUnqualified for Active Duty – Other
JJACourt Martial (Alcohol)
JJBCourt Martial (Homosexual Conduct)
JJCCourt Martial (Desertion)
JJDCourt Martial (Other)
JJECourt Martial (Drug Abuse)
JJFCourt Martial (Anthrax Refusal)
JKAPattern Of Misconduct
JKBMisconduct (Civil Conviction)
JKCHomosexuality
JKDMisconduct (Awol)
JKEFinancial Irresponsibility
JKFMisconduct (Desertion)
JKGFraudulent Entry
JKHLack of Dependent Support
JKJSee JHJ
JKKMisconduct (Drug Abuse)
JKLMisconduct (Sexual Perversion)
JKMMisconduct (Other)
JKNMisconduct (Minor Infractions)
JKQMisconduct (Serious Offense)
JKRMisconduct (Anthrax Refusal)
JKVUnsanitary Habits
JLBDiscreditable Incidents – Civilian or Military
JLCHomosexuality
JLFDrug use
JLGFinancial Irresponsibility
JLHLack of Dependent Support
JLJShirking
JLKUnsanitary Habits
JLLSexual Perversion
JMBCharacter or Behavior Disorder
JMCEnuresis
JMDInaptitude
JMFSexual Perversion
JMGAlcoholism
JMHFinancial Irresponsibility
JMJMotivational problems
JMLHomosexuality
JMMDrug use
JMNNavy, USMC, USAF Unsuitability (Reason Unknown)
JMPUnsanitary Habits
JNBUnacceptable Conduct (Anthrax Refusal)
JNCMisconduct, moral or professional dereliction; OR
JNCUnacceptable Conduct
JNDOther, Concealment of arrest record; OR
JNDMiscellaneous/- General Reasons
JNFArmy Trainee Discharge; OR
JNFNavy, USMC, USAF Other
JNGUnfitness (Reason Unknown)
JPBDrug use
JPCDrug Rehabilitation Failure
JPDAlcohol Rehabilitation Failure
JRAHomosexual Conduct (Acts)
JRBHomosexual Conduct (Statement)
JRCHomosexual Conduct (Marriage Or Attempted Marriage)
KAPattern Of Misconduct
KAKExpiration of Term of Service
KBMisconduct (Civil Conviction)
KBDRetirement – 20 – 30 Years Service
KBHOther
KBJMedal Of Honor Recipient
KBKCompletion Of Required Active Service
KBMInsufficient Retainability (Economic Reasons)
KCAEarly Release Program-Voluntary Separation Incentive
KCBEarly Release Program-Special Separation Benefit
KCCReduction In Force
KCEEarly Release – To attend school
KCFAttend Civilian School
KCKEarly Release – In the national interest; OR
KCKCivil Office
KCMConscientious Objector
KCNForce Shaping—Vsp
KCOSole surviving son
KCPAlien
KCQSurviving Family Member
KDMisconduct (Awol)
KDBHardship
KDFPregnancy Or Childbirth
KDGParenthood Or Custody Of Minor Children
KDHDependency or Hardship
KDJEarly Release – In the national interest
KDKMilitary Personnel Security Program
KDMHoliday Early Release Program
KDM1Marine Corps order applicable to all members of a class, USMC
KDNLack Of Jurisdiction
KDPBreach of Contract
KDQBreach of Contract
KDREarly Release – Other
KDSDefective Enlistment Agreement
KDTFraudulent Entry (Drug Abuse)
KDUFraudulent Entry (Alcohol Abuse)
KEAExpiration of Term of Service
KEBEarly Release – Other –
KECExpiration of Term of Service
KEEDisability, Existed Prior To Service, Peb (Enhanced)
KENDisability, Existed Prior To Service, Med Board (Enhanced)
KFMisconduct
KFBMinority
KFDDisruptive Behavior Disorder
KFEMental Disorder (Other)
KFFSecretarial Authority, to be discharged or retire as an officer; OR
KFFSecretarial Authority
KFGOther
KFHFailure To Accept Regular Appointment
KFMDisability, Existed Prior To Service, Peb
KFNDisability, Existed Prior To Service, Med Board
KFSIn Lieu Of Trial By Court Martial
KFTFailure to qualify medically for flight training, no disability
KFVCondition, Not A Disability
KFXPersonality Disorder
KFYAdjustment Disorder
KFZImpulse Control Disorder
KGFFailure to meet minimum qualifications for Retention
KGHNon-Retention On Active Duty
KGLOfficer or Warrant Officer Commission program
KGMAccept Commission Or Warrant In Same Branch Of Service
KGNAccept Commission Or Warrant In Another Branch Of Service
KGPInterdepartmental Transfer
KGQIntradepartmental Transfer
KGSOfficer Commission program
KGTWarrant Officer program
KGUService Academy
KGVUnqualified for Active Duty – Other
KGXEnter Officer Training Program
KHCImmediate Enlistment Or Reenlistment
KHDFailure To Complete Commissioning Or Warrant Program
KHFFailure To Complete A Course Of Instruction
KHKSubstandard Performance
KKMisconduct (Drug Abuse)
KKBMisconduct (Civil Conviction)
KLMisconduct (Sexual Perversion)
KLGFinancial Irresponsibility
KLMUnfitness (Reason Unknown)
KMMisconduct (Other)
KMNArmy Expeditious Discharge
KNMisconduct (Minor Infractions)
KNCUnacceptable Conduct
KNDMiscellaneous/- General Reasons
KNFOther
KNLGood of the Service
KOGEarly Release – Police Duty
KOJEarly Release – Seasonal Employment
KQMisconduct (Serious Offense)
KRMisconduct (Anthrax Refusal)
KRAHomosexual Conduct (Acts)
KRBHomosexual Conduct (Statement)
KRCHomosexual Conduct (Marriage Or Attempted Marriage)
L68Involuntary release: nonselection for Indefinite Reserve status, USAF
LBBInvoluntary release maximum age, USN – Officers; OR
LBBMaximum Age
LBCInvoluntary release completion of maximum period service according to grade, USN – Officers; OR
LBCMaximum Service Or Time In Grade
LBDSufficient Service For Retirement
LBHEarly Release – Insufficient Retainability
LBKInvoluntary discharge at end active obligated service, USN – Enlisted; OR
LBKCompletion Of Required Active Service
LBMNavy, USMC, USAF Short length of time remaining after return from overseas or other duty; OR
LBMWithin 3 months of end active obligated service, USN – Enlisted; OR
LBMInsufficient Retainability (Economic Reasons)
LCCEarly Release – Reduction in authorized strength; OR
LCCGeneral demobilization. reduction in force, USN – Enlisted; OR
LCCReduction In Force
LCNForce Shaping (Board Selected)
LCRWeight Control Failure
LDGParenthood Or Custody Of Minor Children
LDKSecurity reason
LDLEcclesiastical Endorsement
LDMStrength adjustment, USN – Officers
LDNLack Of Jurisdiction
LDPBreach of Contract
LDP6Nonfulfillment of service contract. convenience of the government, with breach of contract payment, USAF
LDP7Nonfulfillment of service contract, with breach of contract and readjustment payment, USAF
LDP8Nonfulfillment of service contract. failure of selection for promotion, with breach of contract payment, USAF
LDP9Nonfulfillment of service contract. request for extension of active duty disapproved, with breach of contract and readjustment payment, USAF
LDPANonfulfillment of service contract. failure of selection for promotion, with breach of contract and readjustment payment, USAF
LDPBNonfulfillment of service contract. convenience of the government, with readjustment payment, USAF
LDPCNonfulfillment of service contract, with readjustment payment, USAF
LDPDNonfulfillment of service contract. termination of extended active duty, with breach of contract payment, USAF
LDREarly Release – Other
LEDCONUS based airman lacks retainability for assignment, USAF; OR
LEDEarly Release – Insufficient Retainability
LERDisability, Other (Enhanced)
LETEntry level status performance and conduct or pregnancy
LFCErroneous Entry (Other)
LFDDisruptive Behavior Disorder
LFEMental Disorder (Other)
LFFSecretarial Authority
LFGCompetent Authority, Without Board Action
LFHFailure To Accept Regular Appointment
LFNPhysical disability existing prior to service as established by medical board. not entitled to severance pay., USN – Officers
LFRRevert to inactive status. Retire age 60. No disability severance pay, USAF; OR
LFRDisability, Other
LFTErroneous Enlistment or Induction or Unqualified for Active Duty – Medical; OR
LFTPhysical Standards
LFVCondition, Not A Disability
LFWFailed Medical/Physical Procurement Standards
LFXPersonality Disorder
LFYAdjustment Disorder
LFZImpulse Control Disorder
LGAEntry Level Performance And Conduct
LGBFailure of selection for permanent promotion; OR
LGBFailure of selection for permanent reserve promotion, USN – Officers; OR
LGBInvoluntary release. Failed permanent promotion or removed from list, USAF; OR
LGBNon-Selection, Permanent Promotion
LGCFailure of selection for temporary promotion; OR
LGCInvoluntary release: twice failed temporary promotion, USAF; OR
LGCNon-Selection, Temporary Promotion
LGHNon-Retention On Active Duty
LGJEarly Release – Disapproval of request for extension of service; OR
LGJInvoluntary release: disapproved request for extension of tour, USAF; OR
LGJRequest For Extension Of Service Denied
LGJ1Request for extension of service denied upon initial EAS without readjustment pay/not selected for retention, USAF
LGJ2Request for extension of service denied upon extended EAS without readjustment pay/not selected for retention, USAF
LHDFailure To Complete Commissioning Or Warrant Program
LHFNavy, USMC, USAF Other
LHHDismissal - Awaiting Appellate
LHJUnsatisfactory Performance
LHKSubstandard Performance
LIFSecretarial Authority
LLMArmy Trainee Discharge
LMJSee LHJ
LNDMisc. reasons (medical service personnel who receive unfavorable background investigation or National Agency check; OR
LNDMiscellaneous/- General Reasons
LNFArmy Trainee Discharge
MBDSufficient Service For Retirement
MBHEarly Release – Insufficient Retainability
MBJMedal Of Honor Recipient
MBKCompletion of active duty service commitment or expiration of term of service, USAF; OR
MBKCompletion Of Required Active Service
MBMInsufficient Retainability (Economic Reasons)
MBN(ANGUS) (USAFR) Release from active duty completion of required service, USAF; OR
MBNExpiration of Term of Service
MCAEarly Release Program-Voluntary Separation Incentive
MCBEarly Release Program-Special Separation Benefit
MCCReduction In Force
MCFAttend Civilian School
MCKEarly Release – In the national interest; OR
MCKCivil Office
MCNForce Shaping—Vsp
MCQSole surviving son, daughter or family member; OR
MCQSurviving Family Member
MDBHardship
MDFPregnancy Or Childbirth
MDGParenthood Or Custody Of Minor Children
MDHDependency or Hardship
MDJNational interest
MDLEarly Release – To attend school
MDMHoliday Early Release Program
MDNOther
MDPBreach of Contract
MDREarly Release – Other
MDSDefective Enlistment Agreement
MEBEarly Release – Other
MECCompleted extended enlistment, USAF; OR
MECErroneous Enlistment or Induction; OR
MECExpiration of Term of Service
MFAExpiration of Term of Service
MFFSecretarial Authority
MFGOther
MGCEarly Release – Other
MGHNon-Retention On Active Duty
MGJRequest For Extension Of Service Denied
MGMTo accept commission
MGOEarly Release – Police Duty or Seasonal Employment
MGPInterdepartmental Transfer
MGQIntradepartmental Transfer
MGRRevert to Regular Army warrant officer status
MGUEnrollment In Service Academy
MGXOfficer Commission program
MHCImmediate Enlistment Or Reenlistment
MNDMisc. reasons (in lieu of serving in lower grade than Reserve grade or by request – includes MC and DC officers) or in lieu of unqualified resignation; OR
MNDMiscellaneous/- General Reasons
MNFOther
MODSole surviving son
MOJEarly Release – In the national interest
NBUnacceptable Conduct (Anthrax Refusal)
NBDRetirement – 20 – 30 Years Service; OR
NBDSufficient Service For Retirement
NBEEarly Retirement
NCUnacceptable Conduct
NDMiscellaneous/- General Reasons
NDBDependency or Hardship
NDHEarly Release – To teach
NEFSecretarial Authority
NETUnqualified for Active Duty – Other
NVCErroneous Enlistment or Induction
PAPersonal Alcohol Abuse
PBPersonal Drug Abuse
PCDrug Rehabilitation Failure
PDAlcohol Rehabilitation Failure
PGUService Academy
PKBMisconduct (Civil Conviction)
PKDMisconduct (Awol)
PKFMisconduct (Desertion)
QCKCivil Office
QFHFailure To Accept Regular Appointment
RAHomosexual Conduct (Acts)
RBRetirement – Over 30 Years Service
RBBMaximum Age
RBCMaximum Service Or Time In Grade
RBDRetirement – 20 – 30 Years Service; OR
RBDSufficient Service For Retirement
RBEEarly Retirement
RCHomosexual Conduct (Marriage Or Attempted Marriage)
RCCReduction In Force
RDLEcclesiastical Endorsement
RFJPermanent Disability – Retired
RFJ1Permanent disability retired list, USAF
RFKTemporary Disability – Retired
RFK1Temporary disability retired list, USAF
RHKSubstandard Performance
RNCUnacceptable Conduct
SBBAttain maximum age. mandatory retirement, USN – Officers; OR
SBBMandatory retirement on established date, maximum age, USAF; OR
SBBMaximum Age
SBCAttain maximum time in grade/service. mandatory retirement, USN – Officers; OR
SBCMandatory retirement on established date. maximum years of service, USAF; OR
SBCMaximum Service Or Time In Grade
SBDRetirement – 20 – 30 Years Service
SBEEarly Retirement
SCCReduction In Force
SCNForce Shaping (Board Selected)
SEJDisability, Permanent (Enhanced)
SEKDisability Temporary (Enhanced)
SFEPlaced on temporary disability retired list, USN – Officers
SFJPermanent Disability – Retired; OR
SFJDisability, Permanent
SFKPlace on temporary disability retired list, USAF; OR
SFKPlaced on temporary disability retired list, USN – Enlisted; OR
SFKTemporary Disability – Retired; OR
SFKDisability Temporary
SGBFailure of selection for promotion, permanent, USN – Officers; OR
SGBRetired on established date nonselection permanent promotion or retained for retirement nonselection permanent promotion, USAF; OR
SGBNon-Selection, Permanent Promotion
SGCFailure of selection for promotion, temporary, USN – Officers; OR
SGCNon-Selection, Temporary Promotion
SHKSubstandard Performance
SKUNo definition at this time
SNCUnacceptable Conduct
TCCSee LCC
VBKCompletion Of Required Active Service
VEJDisability, Permanent (Enhanced)
VEKDisability Temporary (Enhanced)
VFJRevert to retired list with permanent disability, USAF; OR
VFJDisability, Permanent
VFKRevert to retired list and placed on temporary disability retired list, USAF; OR
VFKDisability Temporary
VNFOther
WEJDisability, Permanent (Enhanced)
WEKDisability, Temporary (Enhanced)
WEQDisability, Aggravation (Enhanced)
WFJDisability, Permanent
WFKTemporary Disability – Retired
WFKDisability, Temporary
WFQDisability, Aggravation
XBKCompletion Of Required Active Service
XDMEarly Release – Other
XETUnqualified for Active Duty – Other
XNDOther
XOHDependency or Hardship
XOPBreach of Contract
XOSRetirement – Other
YBKRetirement – Other
YCPAlien
YDAFraudulent Entry
YDNLack Of Jurisdiction
YDTFraudulent Entry (Drug Abuse)
YDUFraudulent Entry (Alcohol Abuse)
YFAErroneous Entry (Alcohol Abuse)
YFBUnder Age
YFCErroneous Entry (Other)
YFUErroneous Entry (Drug Abuse)
YKGFraudulent Entry
YNDOther
YPAPersonal Alcohol Abuse
YPBPersonal Drug

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