What is DD Form 2702?

• A. Initial Information for Victims & Witnesses of Crime
• B. Court-Martial Information for Victims & Witnesses of Crime
• C. Post-Trial Information for Victims & Witnesses of Crime
• D. Notification to Victim/Witness of Prisoner Status

Answer: (A)

DD Form 2702 is the initial information provided to victims and witnesses of a crime. It’s used at the outset of a reported incident or investigation to outline the resources, rights, and steps available to them, and to connect them with a Victim/Witness Assistance Program (VWAP) advocate or other support. This early communication helps victims and witnesses know how the process will proceed, what protections and accommodations they can expect, and where to turn for help or updates.

The other options describe information that would come at later stages (court-martial information, post-trial information) or notifications about a prisoner’s status, which are not the purpose of the initial information form.