The DD Form 884 is issued by the Department of Defense and governs dependent transportation requests under the Privacy Act of 1974. It serves as an official authorization document when standard dependent travel orders are not available for movement within the Continental United States (CONUS).
The form collects key details about the service member, including full name, rank, and Social Security Number (SSN). It also records information about each dependent covered under the request, such as a spouse, biological children under 21, stepchildren, and unmarried incapacitated children of any age. Parents who are financially dependent on the service member may also be listed.
Once completed and signed, the form is submitted to the unit transportation office. Personnel Support Activity Detachments (PSADs) and Installation Transportation Officers process the request and coordinate authorized transportation within the Continental United States.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Dd Form 884 |
| Form Number | DD-884 |
| Issuing Authority | Department of Defense (DoD) |
| Governing Law | Privacy Act of 1974 |
| Use Case | Dependent transportation authorization (CONUS) |
| Form Length | 1 page |
| Fillable? | Yes (online) |
| Avg. time to fill out | 5 to 10 minutes |
| Other names | Application for Transportation of Dependents, Navy dependent transport form |