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DD FORM 93, FEB 2023
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING DD FORM 93
(See appropriate Service Directives for supplemental instructions for completion of this form at other than MEPS)
All entries explained below are for electronic or typewriter
completion, except those specifically noted. If a computer or
typewriter is not available, print in black or blue-black ink insuring
a legible image on all copies. Include "Jr.," "Sr.," "III" or similar
designation for each name, if applicable. When an address is
entered, include the appropriate ZIP Code. If the member cannot
provide a current address, indicate "unknown" in the appropriate
item. Addresses shown as P.O. Box Numbers or RFD numbers
should indicate in Item 16, "Continuations/Remarks", a street
address or general guidance to reach the place of residence. In
addition, the notation "See Item 16" should be included in the
item pertaining to the particular next of kin or when the space for
a particular item is insufficient. If the address for the person in
the item has been shown in a preceding item, it is unnecessary
to repeat the address; however, the name must be entered.
Those items that are considered not applicable to civilians will be
left blank.
ITEM 1. Enter full last name, first name, and middle name.
ITEM 2. Enter DoD Identification Number (located on DoD
Identification Card) or SSN if DoD Identification Card is not
issued yet. Upon issuance of DoD Identification Card, you will
need to submit a new DD Form 93 with your DoD Identification
Number to protect your personally identifiable information.
ITEM 3a. Service. Military: Mark X in appropriate block.
Civilian: Mark two blocks as appropriate. Examples: an Army
civilian would mark Army and either Civilian or Contractor; a DoD
civilian, without affiliation to one of the Military Services, would
mark DoD and then either Civilian or Contractor as appropriate.
ITEM 3b. Reporting Unit Code/Duty Station. See Service
Directives.
ITEM 4a. Select marital status.
ITEM 4b. Spouse Name. Enter last name (if different from Item
1), first name and middle name on the line provided. If single,
divorced, or widowed, mark appropriate block.
ITEM 4c. Address and Telephone Number. Enter the "actual"
address and telephone number, not the mailing address. Include
civilian title or military rank and service if applicable. If one of the
blocks in 4b is marked, leave blank.
ITEM 4d. List home, mobile, and other phone numbers as
appropriate.
ITEM 4e. Provide the preferred language spoken by the spouse.
ITEM 4f. Select from the dropdown menu the DoD affiliation of
the spouse, if applicable.
ITEM 5a-d. Children. Enter last name (only if different from Item
1) first name and middle name, relationship, and date of birth of
all children. If none, so state. Include children born out of
wedlock if acknowledged by member or paternity/maternity has
been judicially decreed. Relationship examples: son, daughter,
stepson or daughter, adopted son or daughter or ward. Date of
birth example: 19950704. For children not living with the
member's current spouse, include address and name and
relationship of person with whom residing in item 5d.
ITEMS 6a. and 7a. Parent Name. Last name, first name and
middle initial.
ITEMS 6b. and 7b. Address and Telephone Number of Parent. If
unknown or deceased, so state. Include civilian title or military
rank and service if applicable. If other than biological or adoptive
parent is listed, indicate relationship.
ITEMS 8a. and 9a. Parent Name (if applicable). Last name, first
name and middle initial.
ITEMS 8b. and 9b. Address and Telephone Number of Step
Parent (if applicable). If deceased, so state. Include civilian title
or military rank and service if applicable.
ITEM 10a. Do Not Notify Person Due to Their Ill Health. Last
name, first name, and middle initial. If more than one person,
indicate in ITEM 16, “Continuation/Remarks.
ITEM 10b. Notify Instead. Last name, first name, and middle
initial and address of person(s) to be notified in lieu of person(s)
listed on this form if they are not already listed on form. If ITEM
10a. is not applicable, leave blank
.
ITEM 11a. This item will be used to record the name of the
person or persons, if any, other than the member's primary next
of kin or immediate family, to whom information on the
whereabouts and status of the member shall be provided if the
member is placed in a missing status. Reference 10 USC,
Section 655.
ITEM 11b. Address and telephone number of Designated
Person(s).
ITEM 12. Contracting Agency and Telephone Number
(Contractors only). NOT APPLICABLE to military personnel.
Civilian contractors will provide the name of their contracting
agency and its telephone number. Example: XYZ Electric, (703)
555-5689. The telephone number should be to the company or
corporation's personnel or human resources office.
ITEM 13a. Beneficiary(ies) for Death Gratuity (Military only).
Enter first name(s), middle initial, and last name(s) of the
person(s) to receive death gratuity pay. A member may
designate one or more persons to receive all or a portion of the
death gratuity pay. The designation of a person to receive a
portion of the amount shall indicate the percentage of the
amount, to be specified only in 10 percent increments, that the
person may receive. If the member does not wish to designate a
beneficiary for the payment of death gratuity, enter "None," or if
the full amount is not designated, the payment or balance will be
paid as follows:
