I finally got detailed instructions for viewing the LDS military records that may be restricted because they are less than 100 years old. The information below came from a SLC librarian. If you use any of the information to arrange for films to view in SLC be sure to have a copy of this Email with you. Also be prepared to hear whoever answers the phone have to put you on hold while they get someone who can help. One way around that is to ask whoever answers at the B1 phone line if they are THE librarian in charge of that window. If THE librarian is not available ask when they will be there so you can call back then. Restricted films do not circulate to local Family History Centers. Restricted films can only be viewed in Salt Lake City. Military Records all come from the vault and take 48 hours or more to arrive in the main library so they have to be ordered in advance. When ordering them, be sure to follow the instructions about speaking to the librarian (phone number below) or there may be a long delay getting to see them. The permission form to view restricted films is located at the library attendant’s window on B1, the international floor. The form needs to be filled out by the client and signed by one of the reference desk consultants and the client. The job of the reference desk consultant is to verify that the ancestor is a direct ancestor of the person viewing the films. (Therefore I suggest the clients have pedigree charts, etc. show the relationship to themselves). A drivers license or government issued identification card is needed to serve as collateral while the film is checked out. The form can be picked up upon arrival at the library and the client usually has the generall stored film within an hour’s time. The films that are stored in the high density area of the library, are retrieved by the attendants on the half hour, (9:30, 10:30, 11:30, etc.) A special reading room is not required for military record films. Restricted films are more difficult to retrieve from the vault, the librarian encourages any restricted vault films to be ordered well in advance in order to provide plenty of time for them to arrive. To order such a film, the direct line to the library attendant’s window on B1 is 801-240-2334. Explain that you need to order Austrian Military Records which are currently in storage at the vault and are restricted due to containing information within the last 100 years. Explain that you are aware that a special restricted viewing form needs to be filled out upon arrival at the library and the necessary procedures. Karen