Record eligibility
Confirm this is the right form and whether the record is archival.
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MILITARY RECORDS
Prepare a clear request for military service records, then review, sign, and send the official form.
SF-180 helps a veteran, next of kin, or authorized requester ask for military records. Docgle organizes the service, request, authority, and delivery facts before you complete the official PDF.
Average time
About 10 minutes, plus time to gather service and authority details
Difficulty
detail-heavy
Best for
Veterans, next of kin, guardians, authorized representatives, and other requesters seeking military records.
Give the records custodian enough accurate information to locate the veteran's record and respond to the request.
This walkthrough prepares an official request. It does not submit the request or guarantee the records that can be released.
Confirm this is the right form and whether the record is archival.
Add the veteran's identity and the service components that apply.
Choose the requested record types and explain the purpose.
State the requester's authority and where to send the response.
Review the official PDF, sign when required, and use the custody table.
Docgle asks calm, plain-English questions and keeps the official source attached for review.
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