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An SF-180 ("Form 180") is a particular United States military authorization form, which when properly completed, allows the release of a veteran's military records.
'''Standard Form 180''' ('''SF-180''', the '''Request Pertaining to Military Records''') is a three-page  authorization form of the U.S. military. The form may be filled out by a veteran of the U.S. military or their surviving next-of-kin to view and/or release a person's military record.  


During the 2004 Presidential Election, the issue of [[George W. Bush]]'s and [[John Kerry]]'s "Form 180"s was at times a political hot potato.  In fact as recently as Jan 30th, 2005, John Kerry was questioned about his by [[Tim Russert]]: MR. RUSSERT: "Would you sign Form 180?" SEN. KERRY: "Yes, I will." [http://polipundit.com/index.php?p=6230#Form180Promise].
The SF 180 may also be used to request a one-time replacement of Medals earned in service.


== Links ==
The release of information is subject to restrictions imposed by U.S. Department of Defense regulations and the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act of 1974.


* [http://www.archives.gov/facilities/mo/st_louis/military_personnel_records/standard_form_180.html NARA Military Record Requests - www.archives.gov]
You can obtain your military records form the National Personnel Records Center or the military if you were discharged recently. You may also find private researchers that will obtain your record for a fee. The National Archives has a list of independent researchers who will undertake a personal search for you.


==External links==
*[http://www.archives.gov/research_room/obtain_copies/standard_form_180.pdf Text of SF-180 (PDF)]


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Latest revision as of 05:08, 7 June 2009

Standard Form 180 (SF-180, the Request Pertaining to Military Records) is a three-page authorization form of the U.S. military. The form may be filled out by a veteran of the U.S. military or their surviving next-of-kin to view and/or release a person's military record.

The SF 180 may also be used to request a one-time replacement of Medals earned in service.

The release of information is subject to restrictions imposed by U.S. Department of Defense regulations and the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act of 1974.

You can obtain your military records form the National Personnel Records Center or the military if you were discharged recently. You may also find private researchers that will obtain your record for a fee. The National Archives has a list of independent researchers who will undertake a personal search for you.

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