When a service member tragically passes away, a detailed and respectful process follows to ensure their personal effects are carefully handled and recorded. The DD Form 1076 plays a crucial role in this process, serving as the official documentation for the record of personal effects of deceased personnel. This form establishes initial identification and provides a structured way to account for the belongings of the deceased at the time of recovery. Governed by sections 1481 through 1488 of Title 10 of the U.S. Code and Executive Order 9397, the use of this form is both a legal requirement and a critical step in respecting the dignity of those who have served. It outlines various critical fields such as the tentative identification of the decedent, details about the place and date of recovery, an inventory of the personal effects including their condition and disposition, and information regarding any funds or high-value items transmitted. The DD Form 1076 emphasizes the importance of handling such sensitive situations with utmost care, ensuring that the personal belongings of service members are catalogued and returned to their loved ones efficiently and respectfully. This procedure not only aids in the identification process but also assists in providing closure to families during a profoundly difficult time.
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Form Name | Dd Form 1076 |
Form Length | 1 pages |
Fillable? | No |
Fillable fields | 0 |
Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
Other names | INVENTORIED, EO, dd form 1076, 1076 form |
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MILITARY OPERATIONS |
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RECORD OF PERSONAL EFFECTS OF DECEASED PERSONNEL |
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PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT |
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AUTHORITY: 10 USC Sections 1481 through 1488, EO 9397, Nov. 1943 (SSN). |
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PURPOSE AND USE: This form is used to establish initial identification of deceased personnel.
DISCLOSURE: Personal information provided on this form is given on a voluntary basis. Failure to provide this information, how ever, may result in improper identification of the deceased person and person making visual identification.
3. TENTATIVELY IDENTIFIED DECEDENT
a. NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial) (or Unidentified)
b. GRADE
c. SSN
d. ORGANIZATION
e. STATUS
f.DATE OF STATUS (YYYYMMDD)
4. PLACE OF RECOVERY (Include grid coordinates)
5. DATE OF RECOVERY |
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EVACUATION NUMBERS |
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#1 |
b. #2 |
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7. INVENTORY OF EFFECTS
a.QUANTITY
b. DESCRIPTION
c. RECEIVED
d. CONDITION
e. DISPOSITION
UNSERVICEABLE
8. FUNDS/NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS/OTHER HIGH VALUE ITEMS TRANSMITTED WITH EFFECTS
a.QUANTITY
b. DESCRIPTION
c. RECEIVED
d. CONDITION
e. DISPOSITION
9. EFFECTS INVENTORIED ABOVE REPRESENT (X as appropriate)
ALL KNOWN EFFECTS |
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ALL KNOWN EFFECTS RECOVERED FROM UNIT |
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ALL KNOWN EFFECTS RECOVERED FROM REMAINS
10. PREPARING OFFICIAL
a. NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)
b. GRADE
c. ORGANIZATION
d. SIGNATURE
e.DATE SIGNED (YYYYMMDD)
11. RECEIVING OFFICIAL
a. NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)
b. GRADE
c. ORGANIZATION
d. SIGNATURE
e.DATE SIGNED (YYYYMMDD)
12. RECEIVING OFFICIAL
a. NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)
b. GRADE
c. ORGANIZATION
d. SIGNATURE
e.DATE SIGNED (YYYYMMDD)
DD FORM 1076, JUL 1998 |
PREVIOUS EDITION MAY BE USED. |
ADOBE PROFESSIONAL 8.0 |