What is a DD214 form?

The DD214 is formally called the DD Form 214. Since January 1, 1950, the Department of Defense has issued these forms to veterans upon discharge. If there are certain actions you’d like to take regarding your military history, it is likely that you’ll need this form.

How do I get my DD214 from a military cemetery?

Call our National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117. We can help you get the Veteran’s DD214 or other discharge documents you may need. Mail or fax a Request Pertaining to Military Records (Standard Form SF 180) to the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC). Write a letter to the NPRC.

What are the benefits of a DD214 for veterans?

The Department of Veteran Affairs provides a number of benefits for former military service members, including assistance in purchasing new homes and medical care. Whether or not you qualify for these benefits depends in part on your discharge status, which the DD214 can confirm.

How do I get a copy of my DD214 from Vietnam?

We can help you get the Veteran’s DD214 or other discharge documents you may need. You can request a copy of the Veteran’s military records in any of these ways: Mail or fax a Request Pertaining to Military Records (Standard Form SF 180) to the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC). Write a letter to the NPRC.

The DD 214 is formally known as DD Form 214, Report of Separation / Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty. It contains important information about the duration, nature, and characterization of the retired or separated veteran’s military service.

How do I update my DD Form 93 in milconnect?

New User? Start Here. Your Record of Emergency Data (DD Form 93) is not updated when you change your beneficiary information through Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) Online Enrollment System (SOES) in milConnect.You must update your DD Form 93 by accessing it through eMILPO.

How do I request a copy of my DD 215 form?

1 Sign in 2 Click on Correspondence/ Documentation 3 Select Defense Personnel Records Information (DPRIS) from the drop-down menu 4 Choose the Personnel File tab 5 Select Request My Personnel File 6 Fill out the form 7 In the Document Index section, select DD 215 8 Click on the Create and Send Request button

How do I get a hard copy of a military form?

To obtain hard copies of current forms not available in electronic format, please contact your own Military Service or DoD Component Forms Management Officer. Cancelled forms are not available in electronic formats. Here is a list of Forms Management POCs. .PDF versions of forms use Adobe Reader ™.