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Is it possible to get copies of my records (tests and personnel) for my enlistment period, US Army, 1972-1975. I spent 1 or 2 weeks taking dozens of tests prior to Basic, I'd like copies of some or all test scores/evaluations, including GT score, language, and some others. I also got proposals for a few schools (West Point Prep, EOD, military intelligence, etc.) And I remember my personnel file was pretty thick before I ETSd. I'd like a copy for my children to have since they've asked questions.
Posted >1 y ago
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PFC David Tomlinson Here is one resource you can utilize.
https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/medical-records.html
https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/medical-records.html
Veterans' Medical and Health Records
Filing a Claim for Medical Benefits? The Official Military Personnel Files (OMPF), held at the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC), are administrative records containing information about the subject's military service history. Many OMPFs contain both personnel and former active duty health records, but the service branches discontinued retiring the health record portion to the NPRC in the 1990s. In the past, all of the military services...
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PFC David Tomlinson
Thank you for your response. I had seen that, but wasn't sure if it included test results and full personnel record. It indicated that they would send a copy of the DD-214, with a comment field for 'other records'. I will submit a request and see what is available.
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PFC David Tomlinson - Good luck! They couldn't find my medical records when I needed them. I am wondering if that was conveniently they couldn't.
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PFC David Tomlinson
Many records were destroyed in the 1973 fire in St. Louis. luckily I didn't ETS until 1975, so maybe they'll find my records.
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