Military Forms
Accessing military and veteran benefits requires filling out the correct military forms. The following index of official military forms from the DoD, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Department of Veterans Affairs will help you access your earned benefits.
One of the most important documents you need is the DoD form known as the DD-214. Nearly every Department of Veterans Affairs benefit claim and most state veterans benefit applications require vets to submit this military form.
Getting a Replacement DD-214 or Military Service Records
Loss of this all-important form is not the end of the world. Most veterans and their next-of-kin can get free copies of their DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty - through the eVetRecs website or by mailing or faxing a completed Standard Form SF-180 to the National Archives.
Military Forms
Department of Defense Military Forms |
| DoD Military Forms Program Registry of available Department of Defense military forms also includes monthly updates for new and revised forms. You can browse by number of alphabetic title. |
| U.S. Army Publishing Directorate The Department of the Army (DA) offers a form search engine, a publications database and downloads in six formats. |
| Air Force Publications Electronic Forms The Air Force catalogue is organized by divisions and major commands. All forms are available in XFDL format which requires LutosViewer 3.5.1. |
Naval Forms Online |
Marine Corps Publication Electronic Library |
| National Guard Bureau Publications & Forms Library Lists all forms for the National Guard Bureau (NGB), including the Air National Guard (ANG) and Army National Guard (ARNG). Download in PDF format, requires Adobe Acrobat reader. |
Department of Homeland Security Military Forms |
| Coast Guard Electronic Forms Library Contains all Coast Guard forms. Requires download in PDF format, requires Adobe Acrobat reader. |
Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Forms
VA Forms Library
Searchable database features all available Department of Veteran's Affairs forms. Download materials in PDF, Microsoft Word templates (DOC) and GIF formats.
VA Home Loan Certitifcation Application Request Your Certificate of Eligibility - The Veterans Administration uses the VA Form 26-1880 to determine your eligibility for participation in the VA Home Loan Program. Military.com can help you get the process started by providing you with the proper form and helping you complete the paperwork. Once you have submitted your VA Form 26-1880, Military.com can help you take the next step -- finding a VA approved lender. |
Most Frequently Requested VA and Military Forms | |
| All of the documents below are in PDF or XFDL format and can be read if you download Adobe Acrobat Reader or IBM Lotus Viewer for free. | |
| SF 180 | Requests Pertaining to Military Records (at the NARA Website) |
| SF 15 | Veteran's Preference Point Application |
| AMC 140 | Space A Travel Request (Requires IBM Lotus Viewer) |
| DD 1172 | Application for Uniform Services Identification Card |
| DD 149 | Application to Correct Records |
| DD 293 | Application for Review of Discharge or Dismissal |
| DD 295 | Military Experience Evaluation |
| DD 2558 | Allotment Form |
| DD 2768 | Military Air Passenger/Cargo Request |
| DD 2860 | Application for Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) |
| SGLV Form 8286 | Servicemember's Group Life Insurance Election and Certificate |
| NETPDTC 1560 | Navy/Marine Corps Application for Tuition Assistance |
| VA Form 9 | Appeal to the Board of Veterans Appeals |
| VA Form 10-10EZ | Instructions for Completing Applications for Health Benefits |
| VA Form 21-526 | Application for Compensation and/or Pension (Disability Compensation) |
| VA Form 21-686c | Declaration of Status of Dependents |
| VA Form 22-1990 | Application for Education Benefits |
| VA Form 22-1990e | Application for Family Member to use Transferred Benefits |
| VA Form 22-1995 | Request for Change of Program or Place of Training |
| VA Form 26-1880 | Request for VA Form for Requesting Loan Eligibility Certificate |
| VA Form 40-1330 | Application for Standard Government Headstone or Marker |
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