This form also provides civil and government agencies with information needed to administer the federal and state laws and/or benefits that apply to members who separate from the military.įor instance, the Veterans Administration (VA) uses the form to determine eligibility for specific benefits and the Department of Labor uses it to assess eligibility for unemployment compensation. The DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty provides Air Reserve Component (ARC) members with an accurate and complete summation of a period of qualifying active military service. NOTE: If you are in the Regular Air Force you will need to contact the Air Force Personnel Center about your DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.