The act does not create a Federal right to any portion of the military retired pay on behalf of the former spouse, but rather recognizes that the states may treat it as such, and acts as an enforcement mechanism. An IRS Form 1099R is sent to the former spouse annually. DD 1172 is available from an ID Card issuing facility of any branch of service.
Officers usually have only one unless they have prior enlisted service.
A statement of service may be submitted in lieu of a complete set of DD Form 214. A statement of service may be obtained as shown below. A statement certifying that the former spouse is not enrolled in an employer-sponsored health insurance plan. A statement certifying that the former souse has not remarried. If the former spouse has remarried, but the remarriage has terminated, a copy of the termination document.