DA Form 5111 Summary Court - Martial Rights Notification / Waiver Statement

What Is DA Form 5111?

This is a military form that was released by the U.S. Department of the Army (DA) on November 1, 2009. The form, often mistakenly referred to as the DD Form 5111, is a military form used by and within the U.S. Army. As of today, no separate instructions for the form are provided by the DA.

FAQ

Q: What is the DA Form 5111?A: The DA Form 5111 is a Summary Court-Martial Rights Notification/Waiver Statement.

Q: What is the purpose of the DA Form 5111?A: The purpose of the DA Form 5111 is to notify service members of their rights and give them the option to waive those rights in a summary court-martial.

Q: What rights does the DA Form 5111 notify service members about?A: The DA Form 5111 notifies service members about their rights to be represented by counsel, to remain silent, to present evidence, and to cross-examine witnesses.

Q: Can service members waive their rights in a summary court-martial?A: Yes, service members have the option to waive their rights in a summary court-martial.

Q: Why would a service member choose to waive their rights?A: Service members may choose to waive their rights in order to expedite the court-martial process or because they believe it is in their best interest.

Q: Is the DA Form 5111 mandatory?A: Yes, service members must be provided with the DA Form 5111 when facing a summary court-martial.

Q: What happens if a service member chooses not to sign the DA Form 5111?A: If a service member chooses not to sign the DA Form 5111, their rights will not be waived and they will proceed with a full court-martial instead.