How Do You Obtain Separation Papers From The Military?
Separated or discharged military service members receive a DD Form 214 Report of Separation containing information such as name, rank, dates of service and training information. You can use your separation papers to obtain employment or access valuable benefits only available to veterans. If you’re a veteran (or family member of a veteran) and want to obtain separation papers from the military, you can access the online eVetRecs system, mail or fax a Standard Form 180 (SF-180) to the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in Missouri or write a letter requesting the necessary records. Gather the necessary information regarding the service member. According to National Archives.gov, you’ll need the following: complete name; service number or Social Security Number; branch of service; dates of service and date and place of birth. If the records you’re requesting are prior to 1973, you’ll also need the place of discharge, last unit of assignment and place of entry into service. Accordin
