In the complex landscape of military operations, retaining war souvenirs involves a precise protocol aimed at ensuring such items do not carry intelligence value, comply with military customs and the Law of Armed Conflict, and are neither lethal nor prohibitively expensive. The Dd 603 1 form, recognized as the War Souvenir Registration/Authorization entity, underpins this process. It is anchored in the authority of 10 U.S.C., Part IV, Chapter 153, Sec. 2579; DODD 5030.49; DOD 4500.9R; and E.O. 9397, outlining a structured procedure for service members to legally retain war souvenirs acquired overseas and bring them back to the United States. Besides stating the form’s principal purpose, it specifies voluntary disclosure, albeit with significant implications for non-compliance, notably the potential seizure of items by customs without proper authorization. Detailed instructions dictate the form’s completion, encompassing owner’s details, item descriptions, acquisition methods, and necessary certifications from both the owner and reviewing official, culminating in an authentication process to formalize the authorization. Through this thorough framework, the Dd 603 1 form provides a legal pathway for service members to preserve tangible mementos from their overseas service, while maintaining adherence to the established military and legal standards.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Dd Form 603 1 |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | souvenir retained sample, form war, dd form 603 1, 2007 dd form 1 |
WAR SOUVENIR REGISTRATION/AUTHORIZATION
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
AUTHORITY: 10 U.S.C., Part IV, Chapter 153, Sec. 2579; DODD 5030.49; DOD 4500.9R; E.O. 9397.
PRINCIPAL PURPOSE(S): To register and authorize an individual to retain a war souvenir and return item to the United States.
ROUTINE USE(S): None. The DoD "Blanket Routine Uses" set forth at the beginning of OSD's compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system.
DISCLOSURE: Voluntary; however, without the requested information the theater command does not have a means to provide proof that you are authorized to retain the war souvenirs. Without the proof of authorization, items will be seized when going through customs.
INSTRUCTIONS: This form will be prepared for all types of war souvenirs. Original copy to Owner; Copy 1 with the souvenir; Copy 2 retained by the issuing unit.
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THEATER AND INCLUSIVE PERIOD OF SERVICE IN OVERSEAS COMMAND |
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NAME OF OWNER (Last, First, Middle Initial) |
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4. GRADE/RANK |
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PERMANENT HOME ADDRESS (Include ZIP Code) |
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7. WAR SOUVENIR(S)
a.ITEM DESCRIPTION
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b. HOW ACQUIRED
8.CERTIFICATION
I, as Owner or Receiving/Reviewing Officer, do hereby certify that:
(1)The above items have little or no intelligence value;
(2)The retention of the above items is in compliance with military customs, traditions, regulations and the Law of Armed Conflict;
(3)The above retained items are
(4)The retained items are not of value or serviceable for use;
(5)The listed items are not unauthorized war souvenirs.
a. SIGNATURE OF OWNER
b. SIGNATURE OF RECEIVING/REVIEWING OFFICER
c.DATE (YYYYMMDD)
d. TYPED NAME, GRADE AND ORGANIZATION OF RECEIVING/REVIEWING OFFICER
e. STATION
9. AUTHENTICATING OFFICIAL
a.SIGNING AS (X one)
COMPANY COMMANDER
LTC OR ABOVE (O5+)
CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE
b. SIGNATURE
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