Application for the Review of Discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States

Under Title 10 USC 1553 and DOD Directive 1332.41, "Boards for the Correction of Military Records (BCMRs) and Discharge Review Board (DRBs)," former service members who received an administrative discharge have the right to appeal the characterization or reason for separation provided they do so within 15 years from the date of separation. The DD Form 293, "Application for Review of Discharge or Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States," is the form that allows former Service members to explain the reasons for the alleged error, designate legal counsel, and provides DRBs nevessary information to process requests.

The latest form for Application for the Review of Discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States expires 2022-12-31 and can be found here.