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'''Standard Form 180''' ('''SF-180''', the '''Request Pertaining to Military Records''') is a three-page authorization form of the | '''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 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 | 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. | 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== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 16:10, 4 April 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.