What is DD form 553?

DD Form 553, “Deserter/Absentee Wanted by the Armed Forces”

What form do you use to declare someone a deserter?

b. A Department of Defense (DD) Form 553, “Deserter/Absentee Wanted by the Armed Forces,” shall be prepared for any of the circumstances in paragraph 2. a. See Reference (h) regarding declaring a Service member as Duty Status – Whereabouts Unknown.

What does DD Form stand for?

Acronym. Definition. DD FORM. Department of Defense Form. Copyright 1988-2018 AcronymFinder.com, All rights reserved.

What is a charge sheet USMC?

What are charges and specifications and how are they listed on a charge sheet? The charge is nothing more than an allegation that the accused violated some article of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. As you can see from the example above, the specifications allege the manner in which the accused violated the UCMJ.

Do not leave your post until properly relieved?

“To quit my post only when properly relieved.” A sentry may leave his post to apprehend an individual who is violating an order, but will at all other times remain on his post. If time comes for his relief, he will not leave his post but will call the Corporal of the Guard.

What is a DD Form 458?

In preparing charges for trial by courts-martial, the unit commander will use the current DD Form 458, Charge Sheet. While the unit commander is responsible for the preparation of the Charge Sheet, there is no legal requirement that he do it personally.

What’s a charge sheet?

A charge sheet is a document produced by An Garda Síochána containing details of the offence with which a defendant has been arrested and charged.

What is the most recent version of DD Form 553?

A follow-up email is highly recommended. The most recent edition DD Form 553 (MAR 2015) is required, as all previous editions are obsolete. Annotate PENDING CHARGES from the command in the remarks section of the 553.

How to declare a service member a deserter?

LEGADMINMAN Chapter 5 outlines the procedures for declaring a service member a deserter. To submit a DD Form 553, email us at [email protected] with the attachment or send us a fax at 1-703-604-6666. A follow-up email is highly recommended.

Who is responsible for declaring a deserter in the Army?

The parent command is responsible for declaring a deserter unless the member is in PCS status and then the gaining command must declare the member a deserter based on the failure to report. When does the investigation close? We will stop investigating when the warrant for desertion is cleared.