Obtaining Military Records

Correcting Military Records

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Obtaining Military Records

• SF 180, Front Page -- obtain by clicking here
• SF 180, Back Page -- obtain by clicking here

Please note that you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your PC in order to view/print the form.

• Remember to either print or type all information...if you print, be sure it's legible.

• Fill in your name, social security number, and date and place of birth in section 1, blocks 1 through 4.

• Provide your service dates in the available spaces in section 1, block 5.

• Indicate whether or not the individual is deceased in section 1, block 6.

• Indicate whether or not the person retired from the military in section 1, block 7.

• Explain what information you're requesting in section 2.

• Provide your return address and sign section 3. Only the service member, guardian, or next of kin (the deceased veteran's: widow or widower who has not remarried, son or daughter, father or mother, or brother or sister) may sign the form.

• Mail the completed form to the address specified on the reverse side of the SF 180.

Please note that due to the vast number of records maintained by the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC), your request may take up to 6 months or longer.

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Correcting Military Records

• Obtain a copy of DD Form 149 (above).
  

  • Section 1:  complete the personal information.
    

  • Section 2:  indicate the type of discharge received.
    

  • Section 3:  indicate current military status (active duty, reserve, retired, separated, etc).
    

  • Section 4:  provide date of discharge or release from active duty.
    

  • Section 5:  identify the unit you were assigned to when the alleged error occurred. 
    

  • Section 6:  indicate whether or not you would like to appear in person before the board in Washington D.C.
    

    • If you are represented by an attorney, enter his/her information in section 7.
      

  • Section 8, explain exactly what you wish the board to correct.
    

  • Section 9:  explain why the record is in error or unjust.
    

    • List attached evidence and supplemental documents in section 10.
      

    • Give the date the error was discovered in section 11. If more than 3 years have elapsed, justify the late application.
      

  • If this application is on the behalf of someone else, complete section 12.
    

• Sign the form and mail the completed application package to the address provided on the reverse side of the form.

Form more information regarding appeals and the appeals process, please visit the following Dept. of Veterans Affairs site -- Board of Veteran Appeals

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Replacing Awards and Decorations

• SF 180, Front Page -- obtain by clicking here
• SF 180, Back Page -- obtain by clicking here

Please note that you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your PC in order to view/print the form.

When completing the Standard Form 180, ensure that you:

• Remember to either print or type all information...if you print, be sure it's legible.

• Fill in your name, social security number, and date and place of birth in section 1, blocks 1 through 4.

• Provide your service dates in the available spaces in section 1, block 5.

• Indicate whether or not the individual is deceased in section 1, block 6.

• Indicate whether or not the person retired from the military in section 1, block 7.

• In section 2, indicate which medals need to be replaced.

• Provide your return address and sign section 3. Only the service member, guardian, or next of kin (the deceased veteran's: widow or widower who has not remarried, son or daughter, father or mother, or brother or sister) may sign the form.

• If possible, include a copy of the discharge or separation document, WDAGO Form 53-55 or DD Form 214.

• Mail the completed form to the address specified on the reverse side of the SF 180.

Please note that due to the vast number of records maintained by the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC), your request may take up to 6 months or longer.

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