Get Dd Form 457 2019-2026

Filling out the DD Form 457 correctly is essential for ensuring that preliminary hearings concerning military charges are properly documented. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to assist users in completing the form efficiently and accurately online.

Follow the steps to complete the DD Form 457 online:

1. Click 'Get Form' button to obtain the form and open it in your online editor.
2. In section 1a, enter the name of the preliminary hearing officer, including last name, first name, and middle initial in the designated fields.
3. For section 2a, enter the name of the officer who directed the preliminary hearing, again using last name, first name, and middle initial.
4. Continue through sections 3b to d, where you will include the title, grade, and organization of the accused, as well as the date of the report and the date of charges.
5. Section 5 requires you to indicate if the accused was represented by counsel; if not, follow the instructions in section 9.
6. Proceed to section 10 and check the boxes for the rights informed to the accused at the beginning of the hearing.
7. List witnesses who testified under oath in section 12a, along with their grade and organization. Attach the preliminary hearing report where necessary in section 12b.
8. In section 23, provide your recommendation for trial type. Use section 24 for any remarks or explanations required.
9. Once all fields are completed, you can save changes, download the form, print it out, or share it as needed.

Ensure your compliance and efficiency by completing the DD Form 457 online today.