DD Form 3047. Disposition of Remains Election Statement - Notification of Subsequently Identified Partial Remains

DD Form 3047, titled "Disposition of Remains Election Statement - Notification of Subsequently Identified Partial Remains," is an official document used by the Department of Defense (DoD) to collect important information and decisions regarding the remains of deceased service members. This form is crucial for documenting the preferences and choices of the deceased service member's family or authorized representative when additional partial remains are identified.

Key Information Captured on DD Form 3047:

1. Name of Deceased: Records the full name of the deceased service member, including their last name, first name, and middle initial.

2. Service/Grade of Deceased: Specifies the branch of service and the service member's grade or rank.

3. DCIPS Case Number: Identifies the unique case number associated with the service member in the Defense Casualty Information Processing System (DCIPS).

4. Person Authorized to Direct Disposition (PADD) or Primary Next of Kin (PNOK):

   • a. Name: Full name (last, first, middle initial) of the person authorized to direct disposition or the primary next of kin.
   • b. Relationship to Deceased: Indicates the relationship of the person mentioned in (a) to the deceased service member.
   • c. Telephone Number: Contact telephone number including the area code.
   • d. Current Residence Address: Complete address, including street, apartment number, city, state, and ZIP code.

5. Selection of Disposition Options: Provides options for the disposition of subsequently identified partial remains. The person authorized to direct disposition selects one of the following options:

   • OPTION 1: Transferring remains for interment in a suitable container above the original casket at a specified funeral home.
   • OPTION 2: Transferring remains to a funeral home for subsequent cremation at government expense.
   • OPTION 3: Cremation by a DoD operated or contracted facility, with the ashes delivered to a specified recipient.
   • OPTION 4: Authorizing the parent service to make appropriate disposition, including cremation and sea burial.

6. Notification of Subsequent Remains (Notify or Do Not Notify): Specifies whether the person authorized to direct disposition wants to be notified in the event of further subsequently identified remains beyond the current date. Options are:

   • NOTIFY: The individual wishes to be notified and given the choice of accepting individual portions for disposition.
   • DO NOT NOTIFY: The individual does not want to be notified and authorizes the parent service to make appropriate disposition.

7. Authorization and Signatures:

   • a. Signature of PADD/PNOK: The signature of the person authorized to direct disposition or the primary next of kin.
   • b. Date: The date when the form is signed (YYYYMMDD).

8. Witness Information:

   • a. Typed or Printed Name of Witness: The full name (last, first) of the witness.
   • b. Signature of Witness: The signature of the witness.
   • c. Date: The date when the witness signs the form (YYYYMMDD).

Usage Scenario:

DD Form 3047 is used when subsequently identified partial remains of a deceased service member require disposition. It allows the authorized individual to make informed choices regarding the final resting place and handling of the remains, including potential cremation and sea burial options. This form helps ensure that the wishes of the deceased service member's family or authorized representative are documented and respected.

Privacy Note:

This form collects sensitive information related to the disposition of remains and personal contact details of the authorized individual. It is used by the DoD for official purposes and is protected under the Privacy Act. Completing this form is voluntary but important for ensuring that the deceased service member's wishes are honored.