SF 813. Verification of a Military Retiree's Service

The SF 813 form is used to verify the military service of a retiree by the government or the agencies that hire military retirees. This form provides important details regarding the military service of the retiree, including the dates of service, ranks held, and awards earned. 

The form includes several parts that must be completed accurately, including:

1. Verification of military service by the retiree or their representative
2. Verification of military service by a former commanding officer or personnel officer
3. Certification by the agency that this verification was received and reviewed 

The most important fields to fill out in this form include the retiree's personal information such as full name, date of birth, social security number, and the requested information for verification.

This form is used when an agency is hiring a former military member who is retired from active-duty military service. It is important that the form is completed accurately and signed by the necessary parties as it validates the retired individual's qualifications and service history. 

The advantages of this form are that it helps to verify the military service history of the retiree which can assist in their employment or retirement benefits with federal agencies. The form ensures that the retiree's skills and qualifications gained during their military service are recognized and utilized.

One issue that may arise when filling out this form is the accuracy of the information provided, as any errors or discrepancies may cause a delay or denial of employment consideration or retirement benefits. 

There are no related forms or alternative forms for SF 813, it is a unique form used for military service verification. Forms similar to SF 813 may be used in the verification of military service used by other government agencies. 

This form should be submitted to the HR department of the department or agency hiring the military retiree. Its instances are stored electronically or physically depending on the specific agency's procedures.