DD Form 553 Deserter / Absentee Wanted by the Armed Forces

What Is DD Form 553?

This is a form that was released by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) on November 1, 2021. The form, often mistakenly referred to as the DA Form 553, is a military form used by and within the U.S. Army. As of today, no separate instructions for the form are provided by the DoD.

Form Details:

• A 4-page document available for download in PDF;
• The latest version available from the Executive Services Directorate;
• Additional instructions and information can be found on page 4 of the document;
• Editable, printable, and free to use;
• Fill out the form in our online filing application.

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