DoD Tweaks Form to Fix Vets' Busted Military Records
Published Date: 12/16/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Defense is updating the form used by military members and related folks to fix mistakes in their military records. If you think your records have an error, you can apply using the revised DD Form 149. Comments on this change are open until January 15, 2026, and about 29,000 people use this form each year, spending about an hour each time.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Revised DD Form 149 Available
If you think your military records have an error, you can apply for a correction using the revised DD Form 149 under 10 U.S.C. 1552. The form standardizes applications to the Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records so the board can review and act on your request.
Who May Apply and Filing Deadline Check
Active Duty and Reserve service members, Coast Guard members, former service members, lawful or legal representatives, spouses of former service members on Survivor Benefit Program issues, and certain civilian employees may apply using DD Form 149; the form collects information used to determine if the request was filed within the three-year statute of limitations under 10 U.S.C. 1552.
Time Burden: 1 Hour Per Filing
About 29,065 people use DD Form 149 each year, and each response takes about 1 hour, totaling 29,065 annual burden hours. If you file, expect to spend roughly one hour filling out the form.
You Can File Online or By Mail
You may submit the completed DD Form 149 online by email, through a secure portal, or by mail. The form is available in both electronic and paper fillable formats.
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