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DD Form 2863 National Call to Service (Ncs) Election of Options
What Is DD Form 2863?
This is a form that was released by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) on April 1, 2006. The form, often mistakenly referred to as the DA Form 2863 , 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.
FAQ
Q: What is DD Form 2863?
A: DD Form 2863 is the National Call to Service (NCS) Election of Options form.
Q: What is the purpose of DD Form 2863?
A: The purpose of DD Form 2863 is to allow individuals who have chosen the National Call to Service program to select their military service option.
Q: What is the National Call to Service (NCS) program?
A: The National Call to Service (NCS) program is a military enlistment program that offers the option to serve in the active duty military, the Selected Reserve, or the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR).
Q: Who is eligible for the National Call to Service (NCS) program?
A: To be eligible for the National Call to Service program, individuals must meet certain age, health, and education requirements. They must also not have prior military service.
Q: What options can be chosen on DD Form 2863?
A: On DD Form 2863, individuals can choose Option 1, which is 24 consecutive months of active duty followed by the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), or Option 2, which is 15 months of active duty followed by the Selected Reserve or the IRR.
Q: When should DD Form 2863 be completed?
A: DD Form 2863 should be completed during the initial enlistment process, usually at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS).
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