DAF Form 1168 at a glance
What it is: DAF Form 1168 is the Statement of Suspect/Witness/Complainant.
Who signs: Signature of person making statement: the person making the statement signs. Signature of witness/interviewer: the witness/interviewer signs.
The form is used to record information and details of criminal activity which may require investigative action by commanders, supervisors, security police, AFOSI special agents, etc.
A filled-in DAF Form 1168 example: a witness gives a statement
How to fill out DAF Form 1168, box by box
Tap a group of boxes to open it, and a picture to see it full size.
Suspect or Witness/Complainant
Check the box for Suspect or the box for Witness/Complainant.
I. Statement information
Enter the date (YYYYMMDD), the time, the location and installation (Bldg/Room No) and the unit taking statement.
Check the Repeat box for Offense or for Complaint (If known).
II. Personal identification (Print or Type)
Print or type the name (Last, First, Middle Initial), the SSN and the status/grade.
Disclosure is voluntary: the SSN is used to positively identify the individual making the statement.
Enter the local address (Include Zip Code) and the date and place of birth (If required). Enter the telephone under home and under duty.
Enter the permanent address or home of record (Include Zip Code), the military organization/employer and the DEROS.
Sponsor information
Enter the name (Last, First, Middle Initial), the grade, the SSN, the organization and the duty phone.
III. Acknowledgement of offenses and 5th Amendment/Article 31 rights advisement (Suspect Only)
This section is for the suspect only. Under "I have been advised that I am suspected of the following offenses:", write the offenses.
Enter the advised by (Full Name and Rank) and the individual identified himself/herself as a (SF, special agent, etc.).
The suspect is advised of the following rights according to the 5th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution/Article 31 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
The suspect has the right to remain silent, that is to say nothing at all.
Any statement the suspect makes, oral or written, may be used as evidence against the suspect in a trial or in other judicial, non-judicial, or administrative proceedings. The suspect has the right to consult with a lawyer.
The suspect has the right to have a lawyer present during this interview.
The suspect may obtain a civilian lawyer of their own choice at no expense to the government.
The suspect may request a lawyer any time during this interview.
If the suspect decides to answer questions with or without a lawyer present, the suspect may stop the questioning at any time.
Military only: if the suspect wants a military lawyer, one will be appointed free of charge. Civilians only: if the suspect cannot afford a lawyer and wants one, a lawyer will be appointed by civilian authorities.
The suspect has read the rights listed and fully understands them. No promises, threats, or inducements of any kind have been made to the suspect. No pressure or coercion has been used against the suspect.
Under "I make the following choice.", initial one choice (Initial One).
Choice: "I do not want a lawyer. I am willing to answer questions or make a statement or both, about the offense(s) under investigation."
Choice: "I do not want a lawyer and I do not wish to make a statement or answer any questions."
Choice: "I want a lawyer. I will not make any statement or answer any questions until I talk to a lawyer."
The suspect fully understands the rights and that the suspect's signature does not constitute an admission of guilt.
Signature of suspect: the suspect signs. The witness/interviewer also signs the signature of witness/interviewer.
IV. Statement
Write the statement under IV. Statement.
V. Oath/Signature
Under V. Oath/Signature, the person making the statement swears or affirms: "I hereby voluntarily and of my own free will make this statement without having been subjected to any coercion, unlawful influence, or unlawful inducement. I swear (or affirm) I have read this statement, initialed all pages and corrections, and it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge."
Signature of person making statement: the person making the statement signs. Signature of witness/interviewer: the witness/interviewer signs.
Fill in each blank of "Subscribed and sworn to before me, a person authorized by law to administer oaths, this day of , (year)." Then the person administering oath signs the signature of person administering oath.
VI. Instructions for continuation page(s)
Use plain bond paper (both sides optional).
At the top right of each page, print or type "(Last name of individual making the Statement) on (Date)."
At the bottom of each page, print or type: "Page of Pages."
The individual must initial the top and bottom entries and sign his/her name at the bottom of each page.
More rules for DAF Form 1168
Enter the number of pages in PAGE 1 OF PAGES and in PAGE 2 OF PAGES.
This is DAF Form 1168, 20250414. The previous edition is obsolete. It is prescribed by DAFMAN31-103V1.
Common questions about DAF Form 1168
What is an AF form 1168?
DAF Form 1168 is the Statement of Suspect/Witness/Complainant.
Sources
[1] DAF Form 1168 (20250414), Statement of Suspect/Witness/Complainant, Department of the Air Force (the Official source link on this page).