DD Form 2870:

Release of Medical Information. Fill out this form to request a copy of your medical record and fax to Medical Records. Include a front and back copy of your picture ID with the faxed request. Faxing the request is possible but it is preferred that requests are made in person due to poor picture quality when faxed.

DD Form 877:

This form is used to request the paper record that is kept in the colored medical records jacket in order to get the medical record transferred from one military treatment facility to another upon PCS moves.

• The gaining unit’s address information is placed in the Return To: section at the bottom left of the form.
•  The losing unit’s address and contact information is placed in the To: section in the upper left hand corner of the form.
•  Family member’s information can be written in block #9 in order to get those records sent. The requestor will sign block #10.

Examples:

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DD Form 2870

DD Form 877