Per DOD Instruction 5154.30, Enclosure 2, paragraph E.2.5.5., dated 18 Mar 03, re: Policy For Implementing Instructions For Early Destruction of Individual Remains Identification Reference Specimen Samples, eligible service members may request that their specimen be destroyed. To be eligible, a service member must have completed their military service obligation verified by the Defense Eligibility Enrollment and Records System (DEERS) and DD Form 214.

Upon completion of all military service obligation, a service member may request that his or her specimen be destroyed. Request must be made in writing and include the service members name, social security number, date of birth, branch of service or civilian status (if applicable), and mailing address. All requests must include a copy of the service member's DD Form 214 verifying separation and end of service obligation. Send service member specimen destruction requests to:

Address:	Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Samples for the Identification of Remains ATTN: Specimen Destruction Request 16050 Industrial Dr, Suite 100 Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Phone:	301-319-0366
DSN	285-0366
Fax	301-319-0369