The First Steps In Getting Your Military Record Corrected

Where to start

If you believe there are errors on your personal record, these are the first few steps you should take:

• Contact a lawyer: Talking with an attorney experienced in military record protection can be a tremendous asset. He or she can walk you through each step to help assure successful resolution to the problem.
• Explore alternative options: It might be that your error is not as significant as you initially think. Further, a simple conversation with your superior might be able to clear things up before you have to invest significant time into the official administrative process.
• File Form DD-149: If official action is the appropriate approach, you will need to file this form first. It is the application for correction of your military record, which will include all the necessary information to get your claim started.

A trusted legal advisor can help you determine whether the DD-149 Form is the right course of action. And, if so, he or she can help you fill out the form to maximize your chances of correcting your record as efficiently as possible.

It is important to maintain a clean record, free from any false information that could hinder your career and your future.