DD Form 577. Appointment/Termination Record - Authorized Signature
DD Form 577, also known as the Appointment/Termination Record - Authorized Signature, is a form used by the Department of Defense (DoD) to record the appointment or termination of an authorized representative.
The main purpose of the form is to document the appointment or termination of an authorized representative, which is required for certain DoD activities, such as contracting and financial transactions.
The form consists of two parts: Part I is used to document the appointment of an authorized representative, while Part II is used to document the termination of an authorized representative.
Important fields on the form include the name of the authorized representative, the agency or organization they represent, the effective date of the appointment or termination, and the signature of the authorizing official.
Parties involved in the form include the authorized representative, the authorizing official, and the DoD agency or organization for which the representative is appointed.
When writing the form, it is important to ensure accuracy and compliance with DoD regulations. Required data includes the name and contact information of the authorized representative and authorizing official, as well as the effective date of the appointment or termination.
Application examples and use cases of the form include appointing a representative to sign contracts or conduct financial transactions on behalf of a DoD agency or organization, as well as terminating the appointment of a representative who is no longer authorized to act on behalf of the agency or organization.
Strengths of the form include its ability to provide a clear record of authorized representatives and their appointments or terminations. Weaknesses may include the potential for errors or incomplete information. Opportunities may include the ability to streamline and improve DoD activities, while threats may include the potential for fraud or misuse of authority.
Related forms and analogues include the SF 1402, Certificate of Appointment, and the SF 1403, Transmittal Letter for Certificate of Appointment. The SF 1402 is similar to the DD Form 577, but is used for appointments of non-government individuals to serve as special government employees. The SF 1403 is used to transmit the SF 1402 to the appropriate agency or organization.
The form affects the future of the participants by documenting their appointment or termination as authorized representatives, which may impact their ability to conduct DoD activities in the future.
The form can be submitted to the appropriate DoD agency or organization for which the authorized representative is appointed or terminated. The form is stored in accordance with DoD records management policies and procedures.