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What is a DD 93 Form?

DD Form 93 is used to designate beneficiaries for certain benefits and provide the military’s command with the names and addresses of the people the military desires to be notified in case of emergency or death.

It should be updated whenever a life event occurs, such as marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, the death of a beneficiary, or a change in a beneficiary’s address.

It is also a guide for the disposition of the service member's pay and allowances if captured, missing, or interned.

Where to file DD 93?

It should be filed within the Interactive Personnel Records Management System (iPERMS). It is from iPERMS that HRC’s Casualty and Mortuary Affairs Operation Division obtains the Soldier’s most current documentation in order to begin processing benefits following a reported death.

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Section 1: Emergency Contact Information

1. Name

Enter your full last name, first name, and middle initial.

2. SSN

Enter your social security number.

3. Service/Civilian Category

Mark the box beside your service category. If you are a civilian, mark the box beside “Civilian”.

4. Reporting Unit Code/Duty Station

Enter your respective Reporting Unit Code/Duty Station. See Service Directives for more details.

5. Spouse Name

If applicable, enter your spouse’s Last Name, First Name, and Middle Initial.

If you do not have a spouse, indicate if you are single, divorced, or widowed.

6. Spouse’s Address and Telephone Number

If applicable, enter your spouse’s residential address with the ZIP Code and telephone number.

7. Children

Enter the following details for each child you have:

• Last Name, First Name, and Middle Initial
• Relationship
• Date of Birth (YYYY/MM/DD)
• Address with ZIP Code and Telephone Number

8. Father's Name

Enter your Father’s Last Name, First Name, and Middle Initial.

9. Father’s Address and Telephone Number of Father

Enter your Father’s address with ZIP Code and telephone number.

10. Mother Name

Enter your Mother’s Last Name, First Name, and Middle Initial.

11. Mother’s Address and Telephone Number of Mother

Enter your Mother’s address with ZIP Code and Telephone number.

12. Persons Not to be Notified Due to Ill Health

Enter the people who should not be notified because of their poor health. Then, enter who should be notified instead.

13. Designated Persons (Military Only)

If you are military personnel, then enter the name of the person or persons to whom information on the whereabouts and status of the member shall be provided if the member is placed in a missing status.

14. Designated Person’s Address and Telephone number

Enter the designated person’s address with ZIP Code and Telephone number.

15. Contracting Agency and Telephone Number (Contractors only)

If you are a contractor, then enter the name of your contracting agency and its telephone number.

Section 2: Benefits Related Information

1. Beneficiary(ies) for Death Gratuity (Military only)

If you are military personnel, then enter the following information for your beneficiaries for death gratuity:

• Full Name
• Relationship
• Address and Telephone Number
• Percentage they are getting from death gratuity. The sum shares must equal 100 percent.

2. Beneficiary(ies)for Unpaid Pay/Allowances

If you are military personnel, then enter the following information for your beneficiaries for unpaid pay/allowances:

• Full Name
• Relationship
• Address and Telephone Number
• Percentage they are getting from unpaid pay/allowances.

3. Person Authorized to Direct Disposition (PADD)

If you are military personnel, then enter the following information for the person authorized to do direct disposition:

• Full Name
• Relationship
• Address and Telephone Number

4. Continuations/Remarks

Enter any continuations or remarks for what you have filled out. You may leave this blank if you do not have any.

5. Signature of Service Member/Civilian

Input your signature in the provided field. Make sure to also include your rank, rate, or grade if applicable.

6. Signature of Witness

Have a witness input his/her signature in the provided field. Make sure to also include his/her rank, rate, or grade if applicable.

7. Date Signed

Enter the date when this was signed by both you and the witness.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where can I access my DD93?

You can find your form in your personnel file within the Interactive Personnel Records Management System.

How to update DD93?

Go to your unit’s S-1 or human resources/personnel section to update your DD93 Form.

How long is a DD93 good for?

You are required to update your DD Form 93 every year during your birthday. You are also recommended to update it every time a life changing event happens in your life.