Where can I find PCS orders from previous assignments?

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 09:48:47 -0500

I am in the process of updating my records and realized that all my orders from my previous overseas assignments are no longer in my OMPF. Has anyone been able to retrieve lost or missing orders? What are your recommendations? Any experience in the subject will be appreciated.

Response by LTJG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2017 9:53 AM

LTJG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 09:53:40 -0500

For the navy, we can call our personal command (PERS) in TN. I am sure you have a personnel command you can contact (detailers).

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2017 11:20 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 11:20:33 -0500

This why we are starting to add PCS orders during the annual PRR.

Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Dec 12 at 2017 11:29 AM

CSM Richard StCyr — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 11:29:03 -0500

You can write previous units and installations to see if they have copies in the coff files. I don't remember if they stayed on file for 2 or 5 years before being destroyed. Another source is your ERB, that will have your previous units and dates served, not as good as orders but an official record non the less. I recommend getting a clean copy from PAC yearly and keeping a hard copy on file. Other valid sources to prove service are awards and NCOERs. Other than that, if there isn't a copy in your OMPF it's pretty hard to recreate previous assignment orders.
You should be maintaining a personal records folder with copies of your orders and significant awards (an I love me book). The one thing about digital permanence is that it seems the only things that will remain forever are anything vaguely derogatory or humorous, anything you will need for a valid purpose will be eaten by the digital moths and lost forever.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 19 at 2017 7:37 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 19:37:07 -0500

Have your S1 or G1 Check IWS. In IWS you can also check your assignment history, this will give you exact dates.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 26 at 2017 2:20 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 14:20:27 -0500

I woulda look in SMS under transactions. Soldier can also look in iPerms under HRC.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 2 at 2018 4:53 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 16:53:03 -0400

If you're trying to find out the time frame due to not remembering, you can always look at your DD214 in Block 18. If you're trying to get actual orders, reach out to your S1/Admin Shop.

Another helpful resource is http://www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs if it was between 11/01/1912 - 09/30/2002.

evetrecs