Request Pertaining to Military Records | GSA
Summary: Standard Form 180 (SF 180) is the official document used to request military personnel and medical records. It provides instructions for identifying records, determining eligibility for access, and locating the correct custodian for submission.
The SF 180, Request Pertaining to Military Records, is the standard form used to obtain information from military service records. The form includes instructions for both personnel and medical records, detailing access rights for veterans, next-of-kin, and the general public. It distinguishes between records held by military departments (discharged/retired less than 62 years ago) and archival records held by the National Archives (discharged/retired 62 or more years ago). The document provides a comprehensive guide on where to mail requests based on branch of service and time period, and includes the necessary sections for requester information, specific documents requested, and authorization signatures.
Document outline
1. Instruction and Information Sheet 2. General Information and Record Custody 3. Personnel and Medical Records Access Rules 4. Archival Records (62+ years) 5. Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notices 6. Section I: Information Needed to Locate Records 7. Section II: Information and/or Documents Requested 8. Section III: Return Address and Signature 9. Military Service Records Custodian Address Chart