The National Archives and Records Administration - or NARA for short - is the main storing place for the nation's documents and forms created by the Department of the Army and the Department of Defense. NARA stores the bulk of all military service records, discharge paperwork and other administrative documentation pertaining to the military service of U.S. Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard personnel. The agency also holds a portion of the most important legal and historical documents created in the course of business done by the U.S. Federal government.
The National Archives headquarters is located in Washington, DC. Request Army Records online by email at inquire@nara.gov or by mailing the General Reference Branch (NNRG-P) National Archives Records Administration on 7th and Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20408.
The forms issued by NARA are used for accessing and requesting federal population census records, military service records and other documents from the agency. National archives forms in PDF format are available for download through the links below.
National Archives military records are the physical and electronic personnel files of soldiers discharged from military duties. The agency holds military service records in two separate archives:
Recent military medical records and service records are not available online.
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This form is used for evaluating the members of the State Historical Records Advisory Board.
This document is used to place an order for bankruptcy case records.
This document is used for assessing emergency response efforts and summarizing the actions taken.
This form is used for estimating the costs associated with agency security classification.
This document is a sample of the Notice of Eligibility for Disposal form, which is used to inform individuals or organizations of their eligibility to dispose of certain items.
This document is used for agency review of contingent disposal.
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This document establishes safety standards for full-size and non-full-size baby cribs, ensuring the safety of infants.
This form is used for giving consent and authorizing the release of information and records during inquiries.
This form is used for recording and accessing data from the 1940 Federal Census in the USA. It provides historical demographic information, including data on individuals, households, and housing conditions.