DD Form 2945 is the Post-Government Employment Advice Opinion Request form required for Department of Defense employees and military personnel planning to transition to civilian employment. Completing this form lets you request an official DoD ethics opinion confirming that your new position does not violate post-government employment restrictions under federal law, including 18 U.S.C. 207.
The form covers five sections: personal information, reason for separation or retirement, prior ethics advice received, your DoD position history and contract involvement, and details about your prospective employer. Section IV requires a thorough record of every DoD position held, major duties performed, and any contracts, source selections, or procurement actions you participated in. If you are a licensed attorney, you must identify yourself in Section III. Common errors include omitting short-term assignments and failing to list all contract roles.
You must submit the completed form to your DoD ethics official before accepting any private sector employment offer. For related military transition documents, see the DD Form 2656 (retirement pay data) and the Statement of Financial Interest form. Both may be required during the same separation process.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Dd Form 2945 |
| Form Length | 6 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 1 min 30 sec |
| Other names | dod form 2945, dd form 2945 july 2019, 2945, dd 2945 forms pdf |
| Purpose | Request an official DoD ethics opinion on post-government civilian employment |
| Who should file | DoD employees and military personnel transitioning to private sector work |