MCBUL 5213. Guidance on Continued Use of the Formflow Versions of DD Forms 214 and 215
This MARADMIN provides interim guidance authorizing continued use of FormFlow versions of DD Forms 214 and 215 (discharge/separation documents) while awaiting SECNAV approval of new iPDF versions expected by March 30, 2007. This guidance applies to all Marine Corps personnel and separation authorities during the transition from FormFlow to the new electronic forms system.
Issued: March 7, 2007
1. REF A ANNOUNCED THE UPDATE TO THE MARINE CORPS ELECTRONIC FORMS SYSTEM (MCEFS) AND DIRECTED DELETION OF FORMFLOW FILLER SOFTWARE FROM ALL NMCI WORKSTATIONS EFFECTIVE WITH THE 30 JUNE 07 NMCI TECHNICAL REFRESH. 2. REF B APPROVED RELEASE OF THE IPDF VERSION OF THE DD FORMS 214 AND 215. 3. SECNAV AUTHORITY TO USE THE NEW IPDF DD FORMS 214 AND 215 IS EXPECTED NLT 30 MAR 07. UPON RECEIPT, THIS OFFICE WILL PUBLISH THE IPDF VERSIONS OF THE DD 214 AND 215. IN THE INTERIM, SEPARATION AUTHORITIES ARE AUTHORIZED TO CONTINUE USING THE FORMFLOW VERSION OF THE DD 214 AND 215. 4. THIS BULLETIN IS APPLICABLE TO THE MARINE CORPS TOTAL FORCE. 5. CANCELLATION. ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF RELEASE