How Do You Find Your Military Service Number?
Last Updated Apr 10, 2020 1:49:30 PM ET
The U.S. military changed over to using Social Security numbers. The Army and Air Force changed over in 1969, the Navy and Marine Corps changed over in 1972, and the Coast Guard changed over in 1974. If you served after the date for your branch, then use your SSN.
If you served in the military before the changeover date for your branch, then your Military Service Number would NOT be your SSN, but you can find it on DD form 214. If you do not have DD form 214, request it from the National Personnel Records Center (National Archives) in St. Louis, Missouri by calling 314-801-0800.
More From Reference
Why Isn’t Washington, D.C., a State Already — and Why Should It Become One?
What Moon Is It This Month? A Year-Round Glossary of Named Moons
Why “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” Matters in a Post-Pandemic World
Are Purple Sea Urchins Viruses in the Ocean? Why You Should Be Eating More Uni
Greek Mythology Stories: Persephone and the Origin of the Seasons
All About Bunnies: 10+ Facts About Rabbits