Enclosure (4) to COMDTINST 1900.2A
SPD CODES ELIGIBILE FOR INVOLUNTARY SEPARATION BENEFITS
1.
Period of service. The FY94 Defense Authorization Act expanded
eligibility for involuntary separated servicemembers (officer
and enlisted) to qualify for TAP benefits. Any servicemember,
who is otherwise eligible for TAP benefits and separates after
30 September 1994 is entitled to a TA identification card and
all TA benefits.
Reason for separation. Eligibility for TAP benefits is based on
2.
a qualifying SPD code, established by DoD, used by USCG. Only
the following SPD codes will establish eligibility for TAP
benefits:
Involuntary Discharge
Approved Recommendation of a Board - ENLISTED
Narrative Reason
SPD Code
Involuntary Discharge (Board Action)
Weight Control Failure
GCR
GDG
Erroneous Entry
GFC
Failed Physical standards
GFT
Narrative Reason
SPD Code
Conditions, not a Disability Interfering With
Performance of Duty
GFV
Personality Disorder
GFX
Homosexuality Admission
GRB
Involuntary Discharge,
Directed in Lieu of Further Processing
Or Convening of a Board (Board Waiver) -- ENLISTED)
Weight Control Failure
HCR
Erroneous Entry
HFC
Involuntary Discharge,
No Board Entitlement - ENLISTED
Completion of Required Active Service
JBK
Insufficient Retainability (Economic Reasons)
JBM
Reduction in Force
JCC
Alien
JCP
Weight Control Failure
JCR
Pregnancy or Childbirth
JDF
JDG
Erroneous Entry (other)
JFC
Secretarial Authority
JFF
Competent Authority Without Board Action
JFG
Disability, Severance Pay
JFL