How do you find out if someone is in the Army for free?

Please use the Defense Manpower Data Centers (DMDC) Military Verification service to verify if someone is in the military. The website will tell you if the person is currently serving in the military. The site is available 24-hours a day.

Can you look up to see if someone is in the military?

National Personnel Records Center You may check the status of your request by using the Online Status Update Request form. You may also contact the NPRC directly through a toll free phone number: 1-866-272-6272. The National Personnel Records Center is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, CST.

How can I find a military friend?

Military Personnel Locator ServicesLocating a Veteran through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Air Force Personnel Locator.Marine Corps Scroll down to Miscellaneous and select Personal Locator.Navy World Wide Locator Scroll down to How do I find a friend or family member in the Navy?More items •Aug 5, 2021

How can I prove military service?

Here are a few common methods veterans can use to verify military service:Military ID Card (active duty, National Guard, Reserves, IRR, or retiree). VA Issued ID Card for Health Care.Veterans ID Card (starting Nov. Veterans Designation on Drivers License or State Veterans ID Card (almost all states now offer this)More items •10 Apr 2019

Does a dishonorable discharge go on your record?

The Court Martial will always be part of the official military record in the DD-214 form, likely listed as a Bad Conduct Discharge or as a Dishonorable Discharge.

What qualifies as a dishonorable discharge?

Dishonorable discharges are handed down for what the military considers the most reprehensible conduct. This type of discharge may be rendered only by conviction at a general court-martial for serious offenses (e.g., desertion, sexual assault, murder, etc.) that call for dishonorable discharge as part of the sentence.