Fill Out DD Form 2807-1 Online
Report of Medical History
U.S. Department of Defense
Reports an applicant's or member's medical history for military accession, retention, separation, and periodic examinations.
Reviewed July 2026
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DD Form 2807-1, the Report of Medical History, is the questionnaire where an applicant or service member reports their own medical background for a military physical. It is the self-reported half of the accession exam at a Military Entrance Processing Station, and it is also used for retention, separation, and other periodic military examinations. The examining provider reviews the answers with you and pairs the form with DD Form 2808, the Report of Medical Examination.
You can fill out DD Form 2807-1 in the Universal PDF editor, check the boxes and type explanations on screen, and download a clean PDF to bring to your examination. Typed answers are easier for the provider to review, and the explanation blocks fill up quickly, so preparing the form carefully before exam day saves time at MEPS.
What DD Form 2807-1 is used for
The form collects a structured medical history so the examining provider can evaluate fitness for military service. It appears at several points in a military career:
- Accession physicals for enlistment or commissioning, typically at MEPS
- Retention examinations during a career
- Separation and retirement examinations
- Other periodic or special-purpose examinations that require a documented history
Who fills it out
The applicant or service member completes the history questions personally, then reviews and certifies them in front of the examining provider, who annotates and signs the clinical review portion. For minors processing for enlistment, a parent or guardian may be involved per the processing station's rules.
Accuracy is essential. The form is a signed federal document, and knowingly false statements can carry serious consequences, including enlistment problems later. Answer every question truthfully and completely, and let the provider evaluate what matters. Universal PDF is an independent document tool and is not affiliated with the Department of Defense.
How to fill out DD Form 2807-1
Set aside unhurried time and gather what you know about your own medical history before starting:
- Identification: name, Social Security number, and the purpose of the examination
- The yes or no checklist covering conditions, injuries, surgeries, medications, and symptoms across every body system
- Written explanations for every yes answer, with dates and outcomes, in the comments section
- Details on current medications and allergies
- Your certifying signature, added in person at the examination, plus the examiner's review notes
Where the form goes
The completed history becomes part of your examination packet at the military treatment facility or MEPS where the physical takes place. The examining provider reviews it against DD Form 2808 and the packet moves with your accession or personnel medical record.
Bring supporting records for anything significant you report, such as surgical notes or specialist letters, since documentation often speeds up the review rather than slowing it down.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Open the form in the Universal PDF editor, answer the checklist and type your explanations on screen, and download the finished PDF to bring to your examination. Sign it in front of the examining provider rather than beforehand if instructed.
Every yes answer needs an explanation in the comments section with dates and outcomes. A yes is not an automatic disqualification; the examining provider evaluates each item, and many reported conditions have no effect or can be reviewed further.
The 2807-1 is your self-reported medical history. DD Form 2808 is the Report of Medical Examination, completed by the examining provider to record the results of the physical itself. The two forms travel together in the exam packet.
If you reported a significant condition, surgery, or ongoing treatment, bring the relevant records or specialist letters. Documentation lets the provider or a review authority evaluate the item properly instead of pausing the process to request records.
Answer every question truthfully as written. The form is a certified federal document, and accuracy protects you: undisclosed history discovered later can create far bigger problems than a truthful answer evaluated up front.
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