If you are a veteran, request it from the National Personnel Records Center using Standard Form 180
Use the National Archives online request system for military records
Contact your branch of service records office if you need a recent or corrected copy
If you are still serving, ask your unit personnel office or administrative office
If you are separated, check any copies you were given at discharge
If you need a replacement for benefits, request an official copy through the appropriate records channel
If you are a next of kin, submit proof of relationship and the required records request forms
If your records were lost or damaged, submit a reconstruction request with available service information
If you need a correction, apply through the appropriate military board for correction of records