How to Obtain your DD214 or Army ORB / Army ERB

These instructions will be helpful to anyone needing:

• An electronic copy of your DD214
• An electronic of your Army ORB or Army ERB

If that's you, read on!

Your DD214

For Purepost users, if you've already got a PDF copy of your DD214, you can stop here and go to your Purepost profile to upload it for review.

If not, you have a few options for obtaining a PDF copy of your DD214:

• If you have an electronic DD214, but it's in a photo format such as .jpg or .png, you can convert it to PDF:
  • Open the image with your favorite photo editor and either…
    • "Save as…" and choose "PDF" as the file type and save the file, or
    • "Print.." and choose the Print to PDF option and save the file
• If you have paper copies of your DD214:
  • Use a scanner to save your DD214 to your computer in PDF format, or
  • With a smart phone, snap a picture and save it as a PDF with one of the many apps in the Apple or Google store
• If you have already ETS'd and don't have a paper or electronic copy of your DD214:
  • You'll need to request it from the VA's eBenefits page.
  • Access will require either a CAC or Department of Defense Self-Service (DS) log in.

Here are the steps for obtaining your DD214 from eBenefits:

1. Go to the eBenefits home page at https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage
2. Select Log In or Register, depending on if you've created an account
   Clicking "Register" will help you create a new Department of Defense Self-Service (DS) log in
   

2. After you've established your DS account, go to the Login page
   You must first agree to the terms before logging in
   

2. Select "Request your OPMF Information" button on right side of screen
   

2. You will be taken to DPRIS - U.S. Government Information System page
   Select the "Accept" button with your cursor
   

2. Enter the email you wish to have your DD214 sent to
   Check the Army box, check the DD214 box
   Click "Submit"
   

2. The system will email you once your records are ready for view.
   It can take up to 3 days for your records to be ready.
   

2. When you receive an emailed indicating that the records are ready for review, follow steps 1-3 above.
3. Select "View your Retrieved OMPF Information" button on the right side of the page.
4. Your records will be located at the bottom of the page and will be viewable/downloadable for 14 days only.
5. Save your DD214 as a PDF, to a location where they can be easily retrieved.

With the PDF files downloaded from eBenefits, you can now upload your DD214 to Purepost.

Your ORB/ERB/SRB/2-1

Why an updated and accurate ORB/ERB/SRB/2-1 is important?

The ORB/ERB/SRB can be considered a military resume. It details all of your accomplishments and achievements while serving in the military. To best prepare for transition out of the military, it is an excellent practice to ensure that your record brief is always up-to-date especially with your schooling, awards, and assignments.

How do you obtain your ORB/ERB?

How to obtain your ORB/ERB from AKO (Active duty Soldiers only):

1. Go to Army AKO at www.us.army.mil.
2. Select "ORB: Officer Record Brief"/ "ERB: Enlisted Record Brief" link under Army Links column on right side of the screen.
3. Once forwarded to the ORB/ERB page, select the "view/print" button.
4. Save as a PDF to your desktop, where they can be easily retrieved.
5. Finished!

How to obtain your ORB/ERB in the Reserves/National Guard:

1. Contact your Unit Administrator (UA) for assistance in building your 2-1/SRB.
2. Ensure that you have all documentation required to help the UA build out your completed and accurate 2-1/SRB.

Feel free to contact us for assistance or with any questions in gathering your military documents and records.

-The Purepost Team