DD Form 2261 – Fill Out and Use This PDF

DD Form 2261 PDF Details

This Department of Defense document maintains a daily accounting of registered mail in military postal operations. Postal officers and mail clerks use it to record the complete lifecycle of registered mail from receipt through dispatch.

What the Form Tracks

The one-page PDF records these registered mail categories per accounting period:

• Beginning balance - items on hand at the start of the period
• Accepted and received - new mail items taken in during the period
• Delivered and dispatched - items sent to recipients or other facilities
• Prepared for dispatch - items packaged and ready for shipment
• Ending balance - registered mail remaining on hand at the period's close
• Remarks and verification - notes and supervisor signature block

Who Uses It

Military post offices across Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps mail units use this inventory form during daily audits to verify all registered mail is accounted for. It supports chain-of-custody documentation and ensures transparency in military mail operations.