A DA Form 2823 is known as a Sworn Statement. It is used by the Department of the Army. This form serves as a way to legally document a statement related to criminal activities or acts within the Armed Forces. It will protect all involved parties.
The form will include the personal information of the person making the statement. Disclosing certain information like a social security number is voluntary. Then, the person can write their statement. This is a sworn statement that may be legally binding. Lying on a sworn statement form can be punishable by law.
After this form is completed, it must be signed by the person making the statement. It will also be signed by the person who gave the oath to the person making the statement. The time and date must be recorded on the DA Form 2823.
To complete a DA Form 2823, you will need to provide the following information: