INSTRUMENTALITY OF WAR REQUESTS


Instrumentality of War requests are usually received from OPM offices and concern whether or not a veteran’s disability was incurred as a result of enemy action.

Army

If the information is requested by OPM, and it is not shown clearly in the record (e.g., retirement orders; DD Form 424, Certification of Information for Retirement Pay, or information shown in the PEB - Physical Evaluation Board, such as the DA Form 199), refer the request and the record to:

Commander
AR-PERSCOM
ATTN:  ZCC-B
9700 Page Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63132

Air Force

If the information is requested by OPM, and it is not shown clearly in the record (e.g., retirement orders; DD Form 424, Certification of Information for Retirement Pay), refer the request and the record to:

HQ, AFPC
ATTN: DPSAMP
550 C Street West, Suite 19
Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4721

Navy and Marine Corps

Do NOT review the record.  Refer the request and the record to the appropriate address listed below:

Navy Personnel Command
Attn: 313D
5720 Integrity Drive
Millington, TN 38055-3130

Commandant
U.S. Marine Corps (MMSB-10)
Building 2008
Quantico, VA  22134-5001