This may be particularly helpful when a veteran needs a copy of his/her DD-214 for employment purposes. NPRC is working to make it easier for veterans with computers and internet access to obtain copies of documents from their military files. Miliary veterans and the next of kin of deceased former military members may now use a new online military personnel records system to request documents. Other individuals with a need for documents must still complete the Standard Form 180, which can be downloaded from the online website.
Because the requester will be asked to supply all information essential for NPRC to process the request, delays that normally occur when NPRC has to ask veterans for additional information will be minimized. The new web-based application was designed to provide better service on these requests by eliminating the records center's mailroom processing time.
Please pass this information on to former military personnel you may know and their dependents.
You Can NOT view the Dd-214's on-line. Repeat, Can NOT.
You CAN request them on-line (instead of doing the SF-180). After completing the request, you must print, sign and mail in a signature verification page.
The Veteran or their next of kin (if the veteran is deceased) can request copies.
Not having to complete the SF-180's has drastically reduced the turn around time on requests for DD-214's. Most are coming back to my vets in 2-4 weeks, as oppossed to the average 6 month turn around before.
again...DD-214's CAN NOT be viewed on-line.
That CAN BE Requested on-line.
This message has been edited. Last edited by: DaveBarker,
Well, you wont be able to get a DD-214, but you can get a certificate of military service.
What you will need to do is gather as much data about his military service as possible. Date of entry, place of entry, units assisgned to, dates assigned, Date of discharge, place of discharge, etc. When you request his DD-214 you will get a letter back stating it was one of the ones destroyed along with a form for you to put all the information about his service.
From what I am told, they use that information to search other records and verify the service and they then issue the certificate.
Cider33 has conveyed proper info. Never stating that your dd214 can be viewed. But that it can be accessed, through that website. Thanks Cider33[/QUOTE]
Yes, he did...originally in the thread there were additional posts by folks who mistakenly thought their DD-214's would be viewable on-line. They were the ones I was replying to.
I might be mistaken but I havent noticed anyone mention You can only use the evetrec site to request or view your records if you are out of the service. If you are still in the military in anyway you have to go through your unit admin. I know because I've been trying to get copies of my medical records for 2 month's now and just recived them today. Even for me active guard it was like getting that blood from the stone you hear about.
