Which copy of my DD214 do I show an employer?

Question

Member - 1 or Member - 4? Does it matter?

Answer 1

I used the one that stated the full conditions of my discharge.  (Honorable - retired).

BTW - current advice from the military is not to file your DD-214 at the courthouse.  Doing this makes the document a public record that identity thieves can use.

Answer 2

I had to show 4 to my employer but that was because it is a technichian job on a army base. I don't think it would matter for a civilian employer because they just need proof and that copy 1 will do just that purpose. Keep 4 in a fire safe box though.

Answer 3

Usually they want the copy that contains the type of your discharge.  

Also, just to be safe, take the long copy to the County Court House and have a copy of it registered there.  That way if you loose the original, you can get a certified copy any time.  It is cheaper and a lot faster than getting the military to send a new one to you.