Fill out DD-149 (Application for Correction of Military Record Under the Provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552) online
DD Form 149 is the application used to request a correction to military records through the Board for Correction of Military Records (BCMR) or the Board for Correction of Naval Records (BCNR). This form allows current and former service members, or their surviving family members, to petition for changes to any military record when they believe an error or injustice has occurred.
How to fill out DD-149 (Application for Correction of Military Record Under the Provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552)
Enter personal and service information
Provide your full name, Social Security number, branch of service, dates of service, current address, and phone number. Include your service number if different from your SSN.
Describe the error or injustice
Clearly state what record you believe is in error, what the record currently shows, and what you believe it should show. Explain why the current record is wrong or unjust.
Provide supporting evidence
Attach all relevant documentation: service records, medical records, statements from fellow service members, performance evaluations, awards documentation, or any other evidence supporting your claim.
Explain any filing delay
If you are filing more than three years after discovering the error, explain why the application was not filed sooner. The board may waive the deadline if the delay is found to be in the interest of justice.
Sign and submit
Sign and date the application. Mail it with all supporting documents to the appropriate board for your branch of service. Keep copies of everything submitted. Processing can take 12 to 18 months.
About DD-149 (Application for Correction of Military Record Under the Provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552)
Who needs this form
Current or former members of any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces (or their surviving spouses, next of kin, or legal representatives) who believe their military records contain an error or reflect an injustice. Common requests include correcting discharge characterizations, removing adverse actions, correcting dates of rank or service, and adding awards or decorations.
Where to submit
Submit to the Board for Correction of Military/Naval Records for your branch of service. Army, Air Force, and Space Force records go to the ABCMR. Navy and Marine Corps records go to the BCNR. Applications should generally be filed within three years of discovering the alleged error, though the boards can waive this deadline in the interest of justice.
Source and content freshness
- Reviewed: 2026-02-24
- Filing deadlines may shift for weekends and holidays. Verify due dates with official instructions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not providing sufficient supporting evidence or documentation for the requested correction
- Filing after the three-year statute of limitations without explaining why the delay should be excused
- Confusing DD-149 (record correction) with DD-293 (discharge review), which serves a different purpose
- Failing to clearly state what specific correction is being requested and why it constitutes an error or injustice
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What is the difference between DD-149 and DD-293?
DD-149 is used to request corrections to any military record through the Board for Correction of Military Records, which has broad authority to fix errors or injustices in any part of your record. DD-293 is specifically for requesting a review or upgrade of your discharge characterization through the Discharge Review Board. If you need to change your discharge, DD-293 may be faster, but DD-149 can address discharge issues and any other record corrections.
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