DD Form 553. Deserter/Absentee Wanted by the Armed Forces

DD Form 553 - Deserter/Absentee Wanted by the Armed Forces is used to communicate the status and details of personnel who are absent without leave (AWOL) or classified as deserters from the military.

The form consists of sections where information about the AWOL or deserter personnel, their physical description, circumstances of absence, and any known details are recorded. It serves as a means of communicating the status of AWOL or deserter personnel to law enforcement and other military units.

Key fields in this form include the AWOL or deserter's information, physical description, circumstances of absence, and any known details. Accurate completion is important to ensure that accurate information is communicated to the appropriate authorities.

Application Example: Military authorities complete DD Form 553 to report personnel who are absent without leave or classified as deserters. The form includes details about the individuals' absence and their description. Proper completion helps authorities track and manage AWOL or deserter personnel.

There are no direct analogues to this form, as it addresses the specific need to communicate the status and details of military personnel who are absent without leave or classified as deserters.