Where does the medic initial the DD 1380 form?

• A. Far right of block 11
• B. Top left corner of the form
• C. In block 6
• D. On the reverse side

Answer: (A)

In field medical documentation, the medic initials the entry to show who performed the care and when. For the DD 1380, the designated place for the medic’s initials is the far right side of block 11. This position keeps the record quickly readable in the heat of the moment and preserves accountability for each treatment entry. Other areas—such as the top left corner, inside block 6, or the reverse side—aren’t used for initialing, so putting initials there would make it harder to verify who documented the care and when it was given.