DD Form 149. Application for Correction of Military Record Under the Provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552

DD Form 149 - Application for Correction of Military Record Under the Provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552 serves as a formal request by military personnel and veterans to correct errors or injustices in their military records.

The form contains sections where the applicant provides information about the nature of the correction sought, the supporting evidence, and the reasons for the request. It also allows the applicant to detail the relief sought.

Important fields in this form include details about the applicant's military service, the specific records in need of correction, a comprehensive explanation of the requested correction, and the applicant's signature. Accurate completion of this form is crucial, as it can lead to corrections that impact an individual's military service history and benefits.

Application Example: A retired service member discovers an error in their discharge characterization that has led to improper denial of benefits. They complete DD Form 149, detailing the error and providing evidence. The form initiates the process for reviewing and potentially correcting the record, which could rectify benefits denial.

There are no direct analogues to this form, as it addresses specific military record correction procedures under Title 10. However, applicants might also use DD Form 149C for correction of Coast Guard records.