SF-180
Military abbreviation · Veteran
| Stands for | Request Pertaining to Military Records |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
SF-180 stands for Request Pertaining to Military Records, a veteran abbreviation.
Standard form used by veterans, next of kin and others to request copies of military personnel and medical records, including the DD-214, from the National Personnel Records Center and other custodians.
Example: Mail the completed SF-180 to St. Louis to get your father's records.
Usage notes
Veterans can also request records online through eVetRecs. Records become archival and open to the public 62 years after a service member leaves the military. Requests from next of kin of deceased veterans require proof of death.
Related abbreviations
More veteran abbreviations
- NPRC – National Personnel Records Center
- P&T – Permanent and total
- PACT Act – Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act
- SBP – Survivor Benefit Plan
- SCRA – Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
- SDVOSB – Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
- SGLI – Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance
- SMC – Special monthly compensation
- SPD – Separation program designator
- TAMP – Transitional Assistance Management Program
- TAP – Transition Assistance Program
- TDIU – Total disability individual unemployability