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Records Research and Reconstruction administers laws, military regulations, MCOs where they apply to the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The section provides functional management of the OMPF for all active duty, reserve, retired and discharged Marines. The section establishes working relationship with Office of Legislative Affairs Correspondence Branch, Board for Correction of Naval Records, Navy Review Discharge Board and USMC Commands along with the processing of Performance Evaluation Review Boards.
Manpower Management Performance Branch (MMPB) (Attn MMPB-21) 2008 Elliot Road Quantico, VA 22134-5030 smb_manpower_mmrp_10@usmc.mil (Research and Reconstruction) smb_manpower_mmrp_13@usmc.mil (PERB)
The Marine Corps does not maintain the medical records of our veterans. Just like when you were in uniform, the Navy handles most of this for us, but depending on when you left the service, your record may be held by: National Personnel Records Center if you left prior to May 1, 1994 Veteran's Administration if you left between May 1, 1994 and Dec 31, 2013 Navy Bureau of Medicine if you left after Dec 31, 2013 If you are trying to make a claim with the VA and they say they don’t have access to your record, you’ll want to contact our Service Treatment Record section so they can help track down your record and get it sent to the VA.
If you still have a CAC card and access to a MCEN computer, the best place to get your record is from the OMPF – Records Management Application (O-RMA). You can also manage your OMPF from this application, to add and remove documents etc. For information on ORMA and the OMPF please follow this link Records Management
If you no longer have a CAC and access to the MCEN and you left the Marine Corps after January 1, 1999, your best bet is to request your records from Defense Personnel Records Information Retrieval System DPRIS. If you are able to log into MilConnect, you will be able request your full OMPF (this will include any DD-214s in your record) in minutes. Response times typically range from 5 minutes to 2 hours. With rare requests taking up to two days. This system draws from the same database that HQMC maintains and will provide you with the exact same record that we can provide to you. If you were unable to access DPRIS please complete an SF-180, by completing section 1 as completely as possible, preferably with your EDIPI instead of your Social Security number. In section 2, please check the “Official Military Personnel File (OMPF)” box. In section 3, please ensure you physically sign the form so that we can compare your signature to what’s in your record or enclose documentation in the event the veteran is deceased, or you are their legal guardian. Click here to send your completed SF-180 to MMPB-21. If after receiving your record from DPRIS or us you are unable to locate the document type you require, please select the appropriate remaining tab from the left to request that we locate or create it for you. Basic record retrievals will generally take no more than 10 business days. NOTE: If you departed the Marine Corps prior to January 1, 1999, you will need to request your records from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC).
We understand that these documents are typically requested for the sake of receiving veteran benefits and are therefore time sensitive. We will make every effort to get these requests answered as quickly as possible. To request any of these documents, please complete an SF-180, by completing section 1 as completely as possible, preferably with your EDIPI instead of your Social Security number. In section 2, please check the “Other” box and write in any or all of SOS, CRCR, or DD256. In section 3, please ensure you physically sign the form so that we can compare your signature to what’s in your record or enclose documentation in the event the veteran is deceased, or you are their legal guardian. Creation of these documents will generally take fewer than 15 business days, however some of these requests rely on external offices and may extend the timeline beyond 30 days, we will communicate extended timelines with you as needed. Once complete, please scan or take a picture of the form and click here to email it to MMPB-21.
Assuming you’ve exhausted the other options on the left, you’ve now determined that you need us to create or correct something missing, incomplete, or incorrect in your record, like your DD-214/215. The good news is that you’ve come to the right place, the bad news is that record recreation is much more intensive than record retrieval and, in many cases, dependent on external agencies / processes. We will however try to satisfy your requests as quickly as possible and to keep you informed of our expected timeline. Generally, we try to satisfy these requests within 30 days, but if we must request your records from outside sources the timeline may stretch out to 90 days or more. In order to satisfy your request, you’ll first need to complete an SF-180, by completing section 1 as completely as possible, preferably with your EDIPI instead of your Social Security number. In section 2, please check the “Other” box, and specify what kind of document you are seeking and why. In section 3, please ensure you physically sign the form so that we can compare your signature to what’s in your record or enclose documentation in the event the veteran is deceased, or you are their legal guardian. Once complete, please scan or take a picture of the form and click here to email it to MMPB-21.
If you retired from Active Duty after September 30, 2001, the SF-813 can be used to request verification of participation in nonwartime campaigns or expeditions which are not documented on your DD Form 214. The only currently approved expeditions and campaigns are contained in Appendix A of the VetGuide. We will make every effort to return this form to you within 30 days of receipt. Please complete the SF-813 form linked above and click here to email it to MMPB-21. If you retired prior to Oct 1, 2001, please visit NPRC or submit your SF-180 to: National Personnel Records Center 1 Archives Drive St. Louis, MO 63138-1002
Things you must know before submitting a Fitness Report Appeal to the PERB WHAT IS THE PERB? Fitness report appeals submitted through this system are adjudicated by the Performance Evaluation Review Board (PERB). The PERB is the initial action agency for fitness report appeals submitted to the Board for Correction of Naval Records (BCNR). If your appeal is approved by the PERB the decision is considered to be final, and any corrective action will be completed by HQMC MMPB-21. If your appeal is denied by the PERB, your entire case will be forwarded to the BCNR for final adjudication. The PERB is a board of officers (for officer Cases) or Sergeants Major and Master Gunnery Sergeants (for enlisted Cases) who will review everything that you submit to MMPB-21 and determine whether you have proven your claim. Fitness reports are considered to be accurate unless the MRO can prove otherwise — the burden of proof lies with the MRO. The PERB protects the Marine Corps’ interests while ensuring fairness to the Marine. Do I have to go through my chain of command? The PERB is a confidential process. Your appeal and any material that you submit is only viewed by the PERB itself and the HQMC MMPB-2 staff who process your appeal. Material will not be accepted from anyone but you (or your legal counsel, if applicable) and there is no need to notify your chain of command that you are submitting an appeal. When will I get an answer? It may take up to 120-days to receive a decision. The PERB’s goal is to complete appeals in less than 90-days, but during times of high operational tempo it may take longer so the MRO should plan at least 120-days out. If you have a pending promotion board, EAS, etc. we will make every reasonable effort to complete your appeal in time for your impending career action, but that cannot be guaranteed unless you have allowed the full 120-days. Can I appeal more than 1 report? Only one fitness report can be appealed in a single appeal submission. You must submit separate appeals (DD-149s) for each fitness report that you are appealing. If you plan to appeal multiple reports which are related, provide an explanation in the comments section in block 18 of your DD-149(s) so the PERB can coordinate to have your Cases actioned on the same board. How do I start? Every appeal must include a completed DD-149 as the source document. Please complete and sign your form in accordance with the instructions provided below on this page. When completed submit your DD-149 and all evidence to smb_manpower_mmrp_13@usmc.mil. If you are also submitting a letter that explains your argument, ensure to list your letter as evidence on block 19 of the DD-149. Do I need evidence? Yes! The burden of proof is on you to prove that your fitness report is incorrect or unjust. Therefore, you must provide evidence to support your claim. If you believe that no evidence is necessary to prove your claim, please provide justification in your email to MMPB-21. Read the order! Before you begin your appeal, you should read Chapter 10 of MCO 1610.7B which can be found on our website here. You can also find a list of FAQs and other useful information below. For further questions or guidance, please reach out to the PERB Chief here.
PERB FAQs DD-149 Instructions
DD Form 149 RS Attribute Mark Correction Template RO Comparative Assessment Correction Template