Information shown on the Report of Separation may include the service member's:. What is a DD? Why is a DD important? We've helped tens of thousands of veterans get their copy!
All requests to get a copy of DD from discharges less than 62 years ago must be signed and dated by the veteran or next-of-kin. If you are the next of kin of a deceased veteran, you must provide proof of death of the veteran such as a copy of death certificate, letter from funeral home, or published obituary. DDs can be requested either on-line or by mail. You will receive your DD from the Archives in about about three to four weeks.
You must have a working printer attached to your computer if you use the online request form. For a mail request, you can download the paper application here. Be sure that you mail your request to the proper location. The last page of the application has detailed instructions that will tell you which location is correct. Do not use the emergency fax number given elsewhere on this page.
Both these forms are identical long form copies and contain all of the necessary information to show proof of military service and honorable discharge. If a veteran needs to obtain a long form copy of their DD, the Service 2 Copy is what will be provided. A Service 2 Copy should be equally acceptable when proof of service is required. The Service 2 Copy has the full legal force and effect as the original Member 4.
At the time of this writing, a move to bring the DD Form online and fully electronic is projected for the year , so those who currently require paper versions of the document should not anticipate an immediate change. According to some sources, the proposed move to an all-electronic version of this paperwork would be the first major revision to military discharge paperwork since the s.
If a veteran is deceased, the surviving next-of-kin may request a copy of the DD using the online order form that can be filled out on the National Archives Website. The form must bear the signature of the next of kin and mailed in along with any other required documents.
Louis, Missouri, This Certificate of Release or Discharge form is issued through the Department of Defense and is typically issued at the final out processing appointment prior to retirement or separation.
Therefore, it is considered a vital piece of documentation since it is needed in order to obtain necessities such as benefits and retirement. The form also provides a condition of discharge for the service member. For example, the veteran may be given a status of honorable, general, other than honorable or bad conduct which may be helpful to a potential employer or lender.
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