Dd Form 214 Military

What is Dd Form 214 Military?

Dd Form 214 Military is an official document issued by the United States Department of Defense that provides a record of a military service member's active duty service. It includes important information such as dates of service, rank, awards, and reason for separation from the military.

What are the types of Dd Form 214 Military?

There are different types of Dd Form 214 depending on the nature of a service member's separation from the military. Some common types include:

Honorable Discharge
General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions
Other Than Honorable Discharge
Bad Conduct Discharge
Dishonorable Discharge

How to complete Dd Form 214 Military

Completing Dd Form 214 Military requires careful attention to detail and following the instructions provided. Here are the general steps to complete the form:

01
Gather all necessary information and documents, such as discharge papers, service records, and personal information.
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Fill in the required personal information, including full name, social security number, date of birth, and contact information.
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Provide details about your military service, such as branch, dates of service, and rank.
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Include information about any specializations, awards, or achievements during your service.
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Indicate the reason for separation from the military and provide any additional remarks if necessary.
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Review the completed form for accuracy and make any necessary corrections.
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Sign and date the form in the designated areas.
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Submit the completed Dd Form 214 Military to the appropriate authority or keep it for your records.

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Questions & answers

Most veterans and their next of kin can obtain FREE copies of their DD Form 214 (Report of Separation) via online access. To use the system, you must be a military veteran, next of kin of a deceased member of the military, or former member of the military.
Some companies advertise DD Form 214 research services and will charge a fee for obtaining copies. This is provided as a free service by the National Archives and Records Administration.
You can request a FREE copy of your DD Form 214 simply by visiting the official United States Government site https://www.va.gov/records/get-military-service-records and filling out an online form.
To obtain your DD-214 on your own, submit your request via the National Archives and Records Administration webpage or call 314-801-0800.
If you need assistance obtaining your military records, then contact any County Veteran Service Officer (CVSO). To obtain your DD-214 on your own, submit your request via the National Archives and Records Administration webpage or call 314-801-0800.
You rarely need to pay for a DD214 If you do a Google search on the DD214, some of your search results will include sites offering you a replacement copy of your DD214 for a fee-between $60 and$150 or more.