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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 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.

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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 [[United States armed forces|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 release of information is subject to restrictions imposed by [[United States Department of Defense|U.S. Department of Defense]] regulations and the provisions of the [[Freedom of Information Act]] and [[Privacy Act]].
-== Links ==
+==External link==
+*[http://www.archives.gov/research_room/obtain_copies/standard_form_180.pdf Text of SF-180 (PDF)]
-* [http://www.archives.gov/facilities/mo/st_louis/military_personnel_records/standard_form_180.html NARA Military Record Requests - www.archives.gov]
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