Which type of records does the DFAS hold?

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) is primarily responsible for managing the financial and accounting services for the Department of Defense. This includes overseeing financial records related to retiree pay, active duty pay, and other financial transactions associated with military service members and veterans.

Retired pay records are critical because they help ensure that service members receive the compensation they are entitled to after their service. The DFAS maintains these financial records to provide accurate accounting, processing of payments, and to address any inquiries related to financial matters for military personnel.

In contrast, medical treatment records are typically handled by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or military hospitals, service history records are maintained by the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC), and training records are usually kept within the individual branches of the military. Each of these other record types falls under different administrative bodies, highlighting the specific financial focus of the DFAS.