Get Dd 2656-5 2011-2025

Filling out the DD 2656-5 form, also known as the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) Election Certificate, is a vital step for Reserve Component members to ensure their eligibility for survivor benefits. This guide provides clear and supportive instructions for completing the form online, helping users navigate its components with ease.

Follow the steps to complete the DD 2656-5 form online.

1. Click 'Get Form' button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by filling out Section I: Member Information. Enter your name, Social Security number, rank, date of birth, mailing address, telephone number, and email address as required.
3. Proceed to Section II: Marital/Dependency Status. Indicate whether you are married and if you have any dependent children by selecting 'Yes' or 'No'.
4. If applicable, complete Section III: Spouse/Dependent Child(ren) Information. Fill in your spouse's name, Social Security number, date of birth, and date of marriage. Then, provide the required information for any dependent children.
5. In Section IV: Coverage, select one of the available options regarding survivor benefits. Ensure that you choose Option B or C if applicable, as these require acknowledgment from your spouse in Section IX.
6. Next, in Section V: Level of Coverage, select the monthly amount of retired pay you wish to have the survivor annuity based on. Mark your choice clearly, as spouse concurrence may be required.
7. Complete Section VI: Insurable Interest Coverage, if applicable. Provide the required information for an insurable interest beneficiary, including their name and relationship to you.
8. Use Section VII: Remarks to add any additional comments or information that may be pertinent to your application.
9. Proceed to Section VIII: Member Signature. Sign and date the form, ensuring that your signature is witnessed by a person who is not your spouse or beneficiary.
10. If married, complete Section IX: Spouse Concurrence. Your spouse must sign and date the form, and their signature must be notarized.
11. Finally, save your changes, download the completed form, and prepare to print or share it with the address provided for submission.

Complete your DD 2656-5 form online today for a smooth application process.