DD Form 1853. Verification of Reserve Status for Travel Eligibility

DD Form 1853, the Verification of Reserve Status for Travel Eligibility, is a Department of Defense (DoD) document used to confirm a reserve component member's eligibility for space-available transportation on DoD-owned or controlled aircraft. This form helps ensure that reservists meet the necessary criteria to travel on military flights.

Key Sections and Fields:

1. Form Information: This section includes the date when the form is prepared (YYYYMMDD).

2. Privacy Act Statement: Provides information about the authorities and purposes for collecting the individual's Social Security Number (SSN) and emphasizes the voluntary nature of disclosure.

Part A - To Be Completed by Applicant:

• Name (Last, First, Middle Initial): The full name of the applicant is provided.

• Pay Grade: The applicant's pay grade within the military is specified.

• Branch of Service: The applicant's branch of military service is indicated.

• SSN: The applicant's Social Security Number is provided.

• Unit/Command Name: The name of the applicant's unit or command is included.

• Unit/Command Address: The address of the applicant's unit or command is provided.

• Date Signed (YYYYMMDD): The date when the applicant signs the form is recorded.

Part B - To Be Completed by Verifying Official:

• The Reservist Named Above...: The verifying official confirms that the reservist named in Part A is an active reserve component member and eligible for space-available transportation on DoD-owned or controlled aircraft. They specify that the reservist is authorized to travel for a certain period, not to exceed six months.

• From (YYYYMMDD) - To (YYYYMMDD): The dates during which the reservist is authorized to travel on military aircraft are provided.

• Name of Verifying Official (Last, First, Middle Initial): The name of the verifying official is recorded.

• Pay Grade: The verifying official's pay grade is indicated.

• Title: The official's job title is specified.

• Organization: The organization to which the verifying official belongs is noted.

• Date Signed (YYYYMMDD): The date when the verifying official signs the form is recorded.

DD Form 1853 serves to verify the eligibility of reserve component members to travel on DoD-owned or controlled aircraft. It ensures that travelers meet the necessary criteria outlined in DoD Regulation 4515.13-R and provides documentation for their authorization to do so.