Unless classified, when is the training record returned to the member?

• A. Upon retirement only
• B. Upon separation only
• C. Upon separation, retirement, commissioning, promotion to Master Sergeant, or as otherwise directed by the career field manager
• D. Upon commissioning only

Answer: (C)

The main idea is that unclassified training records are returned to the member as they reach key career transition points, so the member keeps a personal copy and the record can accompany them into future roles. The policy specifies several events when this return happens: upon separation, upon retirement, upon commissioning as an officer, upon promotion to Master Sergeant, or as otherwise directed by the career field manager. This broad set ensures the record stays with the member through major milestones and transitions, rather than being limited to just one moment like retirement or commissioning. The clause about exceptions for classified material explains why such records might not be returned in the same way.