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Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
The single most important military document. Proves your service dates, character of discharge, and military occupational specialty. Required for nearly every VA benefit.
Correction to DD Form 214
Used to correct errors or add missing information to a DD Form 214. Issued as an amendment rather than a replacement of the original document.
National Guard Report of Separation and Record of Service
The National Guard equivalent of a DD Form 214. Documents your Guard service periods, duty status, and character of service.
National Guard Retirement Points History
Records cumulative retirement point credits for National Guard members. Used to verify eligibility for reserve component retirement benefits.
Statement of Service (Active Duty Verification)
A letter from your branch of service confirming active duty dates and status. Often used when a DD Form 214 has not yet been issued or is unavailable.
Military Retirement Orders
Official orders documenting your military retirement, including retirement date and type. Required for retirement pay and certain VA benefits.
Activation Orders (Title 10 / Title 32)
Federal or state activation orders for Guard and Reserve members. Document periods of active duty that may qualify you for additional VA benefits.
Navy Separation Document
The Navy's version of a separation document issued prior to adoption of the DD Form 214. Veterans who separated from the Navy before 1950 may have this form instead of a DD-214.
USAF Separation Document
The Air Force's historical separation document used before the DD Form 214 became standard. Air Force veterans who separated before the mid-1960s may have this form.