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
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