Where can I get proof that I deployed to southwest Asia?

Cpl Stephen McMenamin — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 03:28:29 -0400

The VA has requested documentation to prove that I deployed to southwest Asia or the gulf. They aren’t asking for a specific document, they even say it can be receipts. I’m not sure what else will do for them and I need proof, not just that I deployed but where I deployed to. They have my dd214 and aperently the don’t look this up themselves. Where and how do I show them?

Response by SrA John Monette made Jun 15 at 2021 1:34 PM

SrA John Monette — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:34:54 -0400

do you have a copy of your orders?

Response by SrA John Monette made Jun 15 at 2021 1:35 PM

SrA John Monette — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:35:51 -0400

do you have a copy of your medical records? if so, did you have any medical treatment while deployed? there might be something there

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2021 1:51 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:51:30 -0400

If you can track down any set of orders or a service or tour award that proves you were there.

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Jun 15 at 2021 2:28 PM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:28:41 -0400

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member any thoughts?

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Jun 15 at 2021 3:39 PM

SSG Warren Swan — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:39:18 -0400

Not sure if the USMC does unit movement orders, but if they did, that would be hands down proof of when you rolled, who with, and how long it was originally designed to be in country. If you got any awards in country, that too would prove you were there.

Response by PO1 Todd McMillin made Jun 15 at 2021 11:50 PM

PO1 Todd McMillin — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 23:50:13 -0400

Your DD-214 should have the following awards for SW Asia Service including Iraq/Afgahanistan, SW Asian Ribbon. Etc. If your Yeoman or Persons Officer forgot to include it in your records you can request a correction. It's called DD-215 and you need to fill out an SF-180 to do it. Here's the link if you need to do it.
https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/Correction%20to%20Veterans%20Military%20Records

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Response by SSgt Thomas L. made Jun 16 at 2021 10:32 AM

SSgt Thomas L. — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 10:32:24 -0400

If you don't have campaign medals listed on your DD214, you can maybe look in your medical records if you were ever in an MTF downrange, or any medical records that mention your deployment.

Response by SMSgt Lawrence McCarter made Jun 16 at 2021 11:16 AM

SMSgt Lawrence McCarter — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 11:16:22 -0400

Your assignment orders should contain that information I would think to include unit and location. I know when I was assigned in South East Aria, Vietnam to be specific the orders had unit and APO address at least. My DD Form 214 also listed the awards and so did My Military Personnel Record.

Response by LT Brad McInnis made Jun 16 at 2021 12:45 PM

LT Brad McInnis — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:45:03 -0400

Do you have any sand in any of your old gear? I pulled out my cammies and had sand in them, still !!!! Just kidding, there are really good answers below.

Response by Pvt Patrick Bryan made Jun 16 at 2021 12:53 PM

Pvt Patrick Bryan — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:53:49 -0400

Your DD-214 will have it as well as your service records.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2021 1:23 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 13:23:38 -0400

Deployment record in your SRB.

Response by GySgt Kenneth Pepper made Jun 16 at 2021 4:26 PM

GySgt Kenneth Pepper — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 16:26:02 -0400

Do you have an entry on your DD214 for a period of imminent danger pay? That should do it.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jun 16 at 2021 5:34 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:34:23 -0400

What no unit orders??

Response by Cpl Vic Burk made Jun 16 at 2021 5:45 PM

Cpl Vic Burk — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:45:08 -0400

Do you have your original orders? That there would be proof if you had the orders there and then when you were transferred back stateside.

Response by SSG Steve Chesney made Jun 17 at 2021 12:09 AM

SSG Steve Chesney — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:09:38 -0400

Where were you in Southwest Asia?

Response by SSG(P) Claudett P Hillotero made Jul 9 at 2021 11:09 PM

SSG(P) Claudett P Hillotero — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 23:09:11 -0400

Do you have a copy of any orders. or
https://www.va.gov/records/get-military-service-records/
https://www.archives.gov/personnel-records-center/dd-214

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Response by SSG(P) Claudett P Hillotero made Jul 9 at 2021 11:09 PM

SSG(P) Claudett P Hillotero — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 23:09:40 -0400

Do you have a copy of any orders. or
https://www.va.gov/records/get-military-service-records/
https://www.archives.gov/personnel-records-center/dd-214

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