Which blocks must be completed at a minimum on the DD 1380?

• A. Blocks 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11
• B. Blocks 2, 5, 6, 8, 10
• C. Blocks 1, 2, 3, 4
• D. Blocks 3, 5, 7, 9, 11

Answer: (A)

When a form like the DD 1380 is used, the essential goal is to capture enough information to identify who is reporting, when and where the event happened, what occurred, and who authenticated the entry. The minimum set of blocks focuses on those fundamental pieces: who is submitting the report, when the incident occurred, where it happened, a concise description of the event, and the signature or authentication of the person responsible for the entry, plus a short narrative to summarize the incident. Providing these elements makes the record complete enough to be filed, tracked, and auditable, even if additional details can be added later.

Other blocks gather extra details—like additional witnesses, follow-up actions, or administrative codes—but they aren’t required to create a valid, minimally complete record.