Sections 1-8 and 11 are to be completed by the subject Service member's commanding officer.
Protected person: omit any information from item 3 that could endanger the protected person, if known to the subject Service member in item 2.
Identification: the social security number is required when the Service Member does not have other acceptable identification.
Duration: this is a NON-EXPIRING ORDER; the terms are effective until modified or rescinded in writing.
Enforceability: violation of this order shall constitute a violation of Article 90 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | DD Form 2873 |
| Form Length | 4 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 146 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 25 min |
| Edition | MAR 2025 |
| Retention | Maintain in accordance with appropriate Service retention schedule |
| Other names | DD Form 2873, DD 2873, DD2873, MPO, Military Protection Order |
| Official source | DD Form 2873 (Rev MAR 2025), Department of Defense |
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