DoD Forms Management Program

1. This Instruction supersedes reference a to update policies governing the DOD Forms Management Program as required by references b and c, and implements guidance issued in references d through 0. 2. The DOD Forms Management Program objectives are to a. Ensure that a form satisfies a valid need and is necessary for efficient and economical operation of the Department of Defense. b. Minimize the cost of using forms by developing forms that are easy to fill-in, read, transmit, process, and retrieve. c. Increase the usefulness of information on forms through proper design and clear instructions. d. Promote standardization and consolidation of forms. e. Promote the use of technology to facilitate the creation, distribution, and use of forms. f. Promote the use of common definitions of information contained in forms. 3. This Instruction authorizes the publication of DOD 7750.7-M, Forms Management Procedures Manual and DoD 775O.7-L, Listing of Approved Department of Defense DD Forms, consistent with DoD 5025.1-M reference 1.