What is the meaning of the ARS Score on World War 2 Discharge papers and the accompanying numerical values in Box 55 under REMARKS on the discharge papers?

Answer 1

ASR Score is "Advanced Service Rating Score" this pertains to the point system that WWII vets needed to be discharged and go home. The magic number was a score of 85 for Pacific Theater prior to VJ Day. (Don't know European number.) Points were given for days in service, days overseas, combats, and minors. Hope this helps. When Germany surrendered, the US War Department issued an order that allowed any soldier who had earned 85 points would be able to go home, except those who had a job classification that was difficult to replace. Later the points were lowered to 75. The soldiers who had less points were most likely selected to be shipped to fight against Japan. When Japan surrendered, the ASRS score was only used to select soldiers who would stay a few months longer for occupation duty. See this link: http://www.custermen.com/AtTheFront/Points.htm