Posted on Aug 31, 2018
What can be used as a source document to prove deployment time?
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I’ve been deployed twice in the Marines, and it clearly states operation enduring freedom on my Dd214. However, a dd214 is no longer accepted as a source document. So according to the Army reserve I never deployed. I know I can use deployment orders, but It’s been about 8 years and I lost them. Any suggestions on where to start?
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0151: Administrative Clerk
42A: Human Resources Specialist
79V: Retention and Transition NCO (USAR)
DD214
0151: Administrative Clerk 42A: Human Resources Specialist 79V: Retention and Transition NCO (USAR) DD214
Posted 7 y ago
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Can't the S-1 request a certified copy from MILPERCEN? Or maybe you can have MILPPERCEN send a copy to them on your behalf? That way they couldn't say you forged it.
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The DD 214 is only not a sourced document for awards- not service history.
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Try looking in your iPERMS for your deployment docs. It should have been uploaded to your official file.
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As far as I am aware the DD214 is THE source document needed for proof of service and deployments. If you are being told something else, then it is most likely a local requirement and your local unit should be able to explain what they would prefer for you to use in it’s place.
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Your Service Record Book (SRB) should be archived somewhere...make a request for a SRB cooy. There is a unit diary reporting entries that record when you reported in theater and when you left.
The answer is in your SRB.
The answer is in your SRB.
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I’m sure your Marine units have copies of the deployment orders. Call their S1?
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