The Official Military Personnel Files held by the Government, sometimes referred to as a 201 File or OMPF, hold the stories of millions of individuals who defended our nation throughout the many wars of the 20th century. The army calls its OMPF folder Form 201, which is now the popular term for all military personnel…
What do I do if I’m having some technical problems accessing my account, or downloading my record?
Usernames and passwords are cASe SensITIve, a mix of BIG and small letters that must match exactly. A Copy and Paste will usually correct any error. Your username is your e-mail address including the @domain.com part, all lower case. If you’ve forgotten your password, you can use the forgotten password feature and our system will…
Who can obtain a copy of a veteran’s DD214?
A veteran’s military records are protected by the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. § 552a (the Privacy Act or the Act). During the veteran’s lifetime, only the veteran can access his or her records – unless, of course, you have a Power of Attorney, Legal Guardianship, Executorship or other legal appointment. If the veteran…
Will I get a refund if you cannot find my record?
We are the largest commercial expediter of military records, retrieving more records per week than all of our competitors combined. It is very rare that we cannot locate a record. One of our competitors advertises a Money Back Guarantee if they cannot locate your record within 7 days. However, not all records are at the…
Can I get a replacement DD256 (the Wall Certificate)?
Yes! Simply order it! You might consider your DD256 as your Diploma, the item that you frame and hang on your wall, and your DD214 as your transcript – the document that indicates in greater detail what you’ve achieved in your military career. The DD256s (the wall certificates) are no longer re-issued by the military.…
I have read you don’t get a DD214 for reserve service. What do I need to establish eligibility for a VA Home Loan guarantee?
You should make sure you request a Points Summary, Retirement Points Summary, which, assuming you’ve accumulated sufficient points, will establish your eligibility for the VA Home Loan guarantee program. When you indicate that you need your reserve separation documents for a VA loan, we’ll automatically request a points summary for you.
Can I get a DD214 for my Reserve Service?
DD in the term DD214 stands for Department of Defense Form 214. In addition, DD214s are issued for ELS (Entry Level Separation – “I was ELSed”), Basic Training, discharges for other reasons – see the Department of Defense regulations at: http://dd214.us I’m now quoting from the DoD regs: “The term “Military Services,” as used here,…
