Which entity handles the correction of military records?

The appropriate military service department is responsible for handling the correction of military records. This entity has the authority to review and amend a service member's military records to ensure they accurately reflect the individual's service history, achievements, and any other pertinent details. Corrections may involve changing service dates, ranks, or personal information that may have been recorded incorrectly during a service member's time in the military.

Each branch of the military, such as the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines, has its own procedures for processing corrections to military records. These processes typically include providing evidence or documentation supporting the need for the correction and may involve a formal request, often submitted through the service member's chain of command or a designated records office.

In contrast, the other entities listed do not have the specific responsibility of correcting military records. The Department of Veterans Affairs primarily focuses on providing benefits and services to veterans rather than altering military records. The Board of Veterans' Appeals deals with appeals for veterans' claims regarding benefits but does not manage the correction of records. The Office of the President has overarching responsibilities and does not engage in the day-to-day administration of military records.