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DD280 7 INSTRUCTIONS
Background information:
- The DD Form 2807-2 is to be completed by each individual who requires medical.
- This form must be completed by the applicant with the assistance of the recruiter, parent(s), or guardian, as needed.
- The standardized questions are intended to provide USMEPCOM with health history information necessary to identify conditions which are incompatible with military service or are commonly related to medical causes for separation during basic and follow-on training.
- This form can be completed digitally, hand-written, or a combination of both. MEPS will accept forms with computer-generated check marks, X's or initials. MEPS will also allow digital Common Access Card (CAC) or wet signatures.
Instructions for completing the DD2807 form:
Section I - APPLICANT:
. Block number 1 enter your full name in last, first, middle initial format . Block number 2 enter your age . Block number 3 enter your date of birth . Block number 4a enter your social security number . Block number 4b enter your DoD-ID number (if applicable, see note 1 below) . Block number 5a enter sex at birth . Block number 5b enter gender preference (see note 2 below) . Block number 6 enter height in inches . Block number 7 enter weight in pounds (see note 3 below) . Block number 8a enter the service for which you are processing . Block number 8b enter the component for which you are processing . Block number 9 enter date in the year, month, day format . Block number 10 enter purpose for examination (enlistment or commission) . Block number 11 leave blank unless current federal employee . Block number 12 leave blank unless current federal employee
Note 1: All applicants must provide their SSN in block 4a; block 4b is optional at this time and only pertains to current and former service members and DoD employees. A prescreen should never be rejected because block 4b is not completed.
Note 2: Birth sex and gender blocks replace the requirement to place this information in Section III of the old DD Form 2807-2.
Note 3: Process all applicants regardless of their height/weight information on the DD Form 2807-2.
Section II – Authorization Statement:
. Block number 1 Applicant signature (CAC or wet) and date signed, (see notes 1 and 3 below) . Block number 2 Parent or guardian enters their full name in last, first, middle initial format, signature (CAC or wet) and date signed, (see notes 2 and 3 below) . Block number 3 Recruiting representative enters their full name in last, first, middle initial format, recruiter identification number, signature (CAC or wet) and date signed, (see note 3 below)
Note 1: This is the date that starts the 90 day prescreen period and must be on or before the parent or guardian signature date, and the recruiting representative signature date.
Note 2: Parental or guardian signature is mandatory for applicants ages 16 years 11 months to age 18. Any applicant who is 18 years or older, parent or guardian signature is optional.
Note 3: If the DD Form 2807-2 is digitally (CAC) signed by any or all parties, the name and date blocks may be left blank if that information is included in the digital signature.
Section III – Medical History:
The applicant must complete ALL medical history yes/no questions 1-164 regardless of gender or birth sex. If the specific questions are not applicable, the applicant will mark "NO.”
For item 51 the applicant will either enter the date of last exam or leave blank if applicant has never had a PAP smear.
For item 55 if not applicable leave blank.
Section IV – Applicant Comments:
Applicants MUST EXPLAIN all "YES" answers to items 1 - 164 that were answered in SECTION III.
Explanations will begin with the item number. The applicant will then describe each answer to the best of their ability in first person..i.e. "I had my wisdom teeth removed". When applicable the applicant should provide date(s) of problem(s)/condition(s); provide names of Health Care Providers (HCPs), clinic(s) and/or hospital(s) along with the city and state; explain what was done (e.g., evaluation and/or treatment); and describe the current medical status.
Below are examples of explanations of "YES" answers; all are acceptable. 9 - I have been wearing glasses since age 8 (or grade 2). 27 - I was told by my mother that when I was a child I needed an inhaler. I don't remember why, but have never used an inhaler since. I think I was around 2 years old but not real sure. 84 - I had a football injury that required an ACL repair to my left knee in October of 2014. The surgery was performed by Dr. Smith, at Jones Regional Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. The repair was successful and I was able to continue playing football two year later. 136 - I was suspended from high school in 2015 for fighting with a classmate. I served a 5 day suspension. I did not get into any further fights and graduated from Taft High School in 2016.
The Navy will require the applicant to provide supporting documentation regarding the applicant's health history in the form of health records in conjunction with the DD Form 2807-2 as specified in the USMEPCOM Medical Prescreen Documents List (Appendix A.2 Common Medical Conditions and Supporting Medical Records found in reference (c)) and all other documentation requested MEPS/the Recruiter.
