How do I go about getting my Marine deployment orders from 10 years ago?

2020-10-07T16:16:06-04:00

I’m in the Army now, but I deployed while in the Marines and I don't have orders.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 7 at 2020 4:23 PM

2020-10-07T16:23:20-04:00

No clue, but please read the snippet from 670-1 covering SSI-FWTS and help inform your other former Marines about the reg covering Marine combat patches. Way too many of them floating around.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 7 at 2020 6:06 PM

2020-10-07T18:06:15-04:00

https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
You can request all your documents on record from the National Archives.
I had to do the same thing after switching over to the Army as well.
Takes about 3 - 6 months after submitting the application.

Request Military Service Records

Veterans and their next of kin can get FREE copies of their DD 214, and other military service records including Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), Replacement Medals, and Medical and Health Records.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 7 at 2020 8:10 PM

2020-10-07T20:10:21-04:00

So I know I can still use my CaC and get on MOL.

Response by A1C Johnny Le made Oct 7 at 2020 9:50 PM

2020-10-07T21:50:27-04:00

Pretty simple SSG, if you can get on mol and get on MROW your orders should be on there.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 8 at 2020 3:28 AM

2020-10-08T03:28:54-04:00

The Marine Corps does not commonly issue orders for unit deployment for active duty. It is usually only put in as a unit diary entry. I saw you said you can get on MOL, look at personal info, Chronological record. Remarks section should have the deployed units RUC and have an attach and detach date.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 8 at 2020 8:51 AM

2020-10-08T08:51:01-04:00

Do you have a DD 214 that covers that deployment in block 18?
Can you use that in lieu of finding your orders, if they exist?