Friday, August 23, 2024

Finding Old Documents

Question

I served in the Louisiana Army National Guard from 1991-1993.  I was released from the Guard to go into Active Army.  I served in Active Army 1993-1995.

My question is, How/Where do I find the NGB-22 from 1993 and the DD-214 from 1995?

 

Answer 1

You can try your IPERMS to see if they are located there. The national archives should have a copy of your records. The Louisiana Army National Guard might have a copy of the NGB 22 if you reach out to them.

 

Question 2

I checked IPERMS, but no luck.   I found a G1 link for the Louisiana Army National Guard, and sent an email.  I also emailed the Soldier Record Branch at HRC.  Was just hoping someone had a method I had not thought of.

I will try to email the National Archives as well.

Submitted requests to National Archives for the DD 214 and NG 22.  How long does it take on average (ball park)?

 

Answer 2

It can be as fast as a couple of weeks; it can be as slow as several months. It depends if the records have been digitized and if they are in the "true" custody of the National Archives or not.

Although the National Archives processes all the requests, some of the records may be in the custody of the Army--even though they're all in the same building--and so they have to coordinate with the record custodians to get the forms pulled. And they may have to contact your state Adjutant General if the records haven't been retired yet, as well.

Locations of Service Records | National Archives

They also have a telephone number and online form you can fill out to check the status of your request--but give them a few days to work it, first:

Military Personnel Records | National Archives

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