What You Need Before You Start
Before completing the form, gather the following information:
- Your full name (last, first, middle initial)
- Your Social Security Number (voluntary but needed for accurate records)
- Your rank or grade and branch of service or agency
- Your current billet number
- The name of the SCI compartment or Special Access Program
- The date of your indoctrination briefing
- The name and organization of the authorized briefing official
Click the orange Get Form button above to open the PDF editor. No software download is required. Follow the steps below to complete the form.
Step 1: Enter Personal Information
The first section asks for identifying information about the person receiving the briefing. Enter your last name, first name, and middle initial. Add your Social Security Number, rank or grade, branch of service or agency, and your current billet number. All fields in this section must be completed in full.
Enter the applicable information for the following fields: your name, SSN, rank or grade, organization, billet number, and the authority approving your SCI access. These fields establish your identity in the official record.
Step 2: Record the Indoctrination Details
The second section captures information about the specific briefing event. Enter the date of the indoctrination, the name of the SCI compartment or Special Access Program, and the authority that approved your access. This links the briefing to a specific program and approval date.
Pay close attention to the Organization and Printed/Typed Name fields in the briefer certification section. Both must be completed accurately. The organization reflects the unit or office conducting the briefing. The name should appear as last name, first name, and middle initial, matching official identification documents.
Step 3: Briefer Certification
The final section is completed by the authorized briefing official, not the individual being briefed. The briefer prints their name, signs the form, records their organization, and enters the date. This certifies that a proper indoctrination briefing took place and that the individual acknowledged their responsibilities under the program.
Step 4: Review and Save
Before finalizing the form, review all entries for accuracy. Verify the date, rank, SSN, program name, and briefer information. Once the form is complete, click Done in the FormsPal editor. Create a free trial account to download the completed PDF, print it for signing, or save it to your FormsPal account for future reference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who signs the Dd Form 1847?
Both the individual being briefed and the authorized briefing official sign the form. The person receiving the briefing signs to acknowledge their obligations. The briefing official certifies that the indoctrination was properly conducted.
What is the SCI Nondisclosure Agreement?
The SCI Nondisclosure Agreement is a separate document signed alongside this memorandum. It is the SF 312 Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement. Both forms together complete the formal process of granting an individual access to classified national security information.
What happens if I need access to DoD information systems?
Access to Department of Defense information systems requires a separate form. The DD Form 2875 System Authorization Access Request is used to request and document that access. It is commonly required alongside the indoctrination memorandum for personnel entering SCI environments.
Where can I find the security clearance processing form?
For security clearance processing, see the Security Clearance Form available at FormsPal. This form is used in the processing of personnel security clearances for government and DoD positions.