Table of Contents
How do I check my military discharge status?
Your discharge status appears on the separation documents that you received when you left the service. If you can’t locate these documents, you can request that they be provided to you by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
How do I get my honorable discharge certificate?
You or your next-of-kin can request a copy of your DD Form 214 online by going to the National Personnel Records Center website. You can mail or fax your signed and dated request to the National Archives’ National Personnel Record Center (NPRC).
Can I see my military records online?
Request Military Records. Military records help prove military service when applying for jobs or government benefits. Most military records are on paper or microfilm and you’ll need to request printed copies to be mailed to you. They are not typically available to view online.
How do I get a DD Form 215?
How To Get A DD Form 215
- Sign in.
- Click on Correspondence/ Documentation.
- Select Defense Personnel Records Information (DPRIS) from the drop-down menu.
- Choose the Personnel File tab.
- Select Request My Personnel File.
- Fill out the form.
- In the Document Index section, select DD 215.
- Click on the Create and Send Request button.
Does a DD214 show honorable discharge?
The DD214 provides proof of service and, in most cases, proof of honorable discharge from the military. Having this information in hand is essential if you want to take advantage of a range of benefits and services only available to veterans.
How do I get my DD214 corrected?
If you are in need of a correction to your Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), you must submit a written request for a correction (DD Form 215) and include a copy of your DD Form 214.
What is a DD 256?
DD Form 256, Honorable Discharge Certificate, is a certificate issued by the Department of Defense (DoD) and other branches of military service to service members with satisfactory military records.
What is included in military records?
Military personnel records are primarily administrative records and can contain information such as:
- enlistment/appointment.
- duty stations and assignments.
- training, qualifications, performance.
- awards and medals.
- disciplinary actions.
- insurance.
- emergency data.
- administrative remarks.
What should I do if my military records are missing?
You should review your Official Personnel Folder (OPF) to make sure there’s a record of all of your military and civilian service. If any of the records are missing, your employer should help you document the service and obtain any missing records.
How do I correct a military discharge from the military?
However, if the discharge was more than 15 years ago, a veteran must petition the appropriate service Board for Correction of Military Records using DoD Form 149, which is discussed in the “Correction of Military Records” section of this booklet.
How do I access my military personnel file?
From your signed-in homepage, click or tap on Correspondence/ Documentation. Then select Defense Personnel Records Information (DPRIS) from the drop-down menu. Choose the Personnel File tab. Select Request My Personnel File.
Can I get Social Security benefits if I served in the military?
Social Security has covered inactive duty service in the armed forces reserves (such as weekend drills) since 1988. If you served in the military before 1957, you didn’t pay Social Security taxes, but we gave you special credit for some of your service. You can get both Social Security benefits and military retirement.