In order to obtain service connection in cases of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Agent Orange Claims, individuals need proof of service with units that took part in combat, were involved in accidents, or served in other stressful activities. In some situations, individuals need to verify that they were serving on Temporary Duty (TDY) or Temporary Active Duty (TAD). This is important in cases of individuals who claim TDY/TAD in Vietnam. Review the OMPF for assignment orders, other orders, and any Officer Efficiency Report (OER)/Enlisted Efficiency Report (EER) which may show such TDY/TAD. Provide any additional evidence in addition to the documents listed below.
AIR FORCE
Furnish pages from the service record that show units of assignment to include all DD Forms 214 and 215; NGB Forms 22 and 23; AF forms 7 or 11; and Reports on Individual Personnel (RIP) record briefs.
ARMY
Furnish pages from the service record that show units of assignment to include all DD Forms 214 and 215; NGB Forms 22 and 23; DA Forms 20, 2-1, or comparable documents.
MARINE CORPS
Furnish service record book pages showing unit assignments and combat history/expeditions. Advise requester to contact BOTH of the offices shown below.
Unit diaries and general information about USMC unit records research:
Commandant of the Marine Corps
HQ, U. S. Marine Corps (MMSB-10)
Quantico, VA 22134-5030
Command chronologies and after action combat reports:
Director
Marine Corps History and Museums
Historical Branch
Building 58
Washington Navy Yard
Washington, DC 20374-5680
NAVY
Furnish service record book pages showing unit and ship assignments. If member served aboard ship(s), send ship history(s). If ship history is not on file, advise requester to contact the Naval Historical Center at the following address:
Naval Historical Center
Washington Navy Yard
901 M Street, SE
Washington, DC 20374-5060
COAST GUARD
Furnish service record book pages showing unit and ship assignments, and advise requester to contact Coast Guard HQ for additional information on ship’s movements.
Commandant
Headquarters, U.S. Coast Guard
2100 2nd Street, SW
Washington, DC 20593
U.S. ARMED SERVICES CENTER FOR UNIT RECORD RESEARCH (USASCURR)
The mission of the USASCURR is to research unit records (of the Air Force, Army, and Navy*) to verify specific combat stressing experiences in support of PTSD and Agent Orange claims. If this Center has already provided the information outlined above, advise requester to contact USASCURR for assistance; however, in order for USASCURR to locate pertinent documentation, veterans must be specific about dates and/or places of incidents, and about the incidents themselves.
U.S. Armed Services Center for Unit Record Research (USASCURR)
7798 Cissna Rd., Suite 101
Springfield VA 22150-3197
* USASCURR does not research unit record of the Marine Corps. Refer requester to the addresses shown above, in the section pertaining to Marine Corps.