o Copy 4 (envelope) is issued to the violator.
When military personnel are cited, their unit commander will be informed of the details of the offense
and the fine assessed or court appearance date.
4.
DA Form 3946, Military Police Traffic Accident Report.
a. DA Form 3946 is used to record all relevant information on traffic accidents. It is prepared
by the responding MP patrol unit, or desk sergeant at the station. It should show the details of the
accident and the persons and vehicles involved.
b. DA Form 3946 is prepared in an original and two copies. Normal distribution requires:
o Original is forwarded to CRC.
o A reproduced copy is forwarded to appropriate commander.
o The first (white) copy is retained in PMO files.
o The second (yellow) copy is available for release.
c. When the offense warrants sending DA Form 3946 to CRC, it is distributed the following
way:
o Original is forwarded to the appropriate commander.
o First copy is forwarded to the CRC.
o Second copy is retained in PMO files.
d. When incidents involve Army Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) equipment or
facilities, an information copy is forwarded to the AAFES installation exchange manager. This is not
necessary if the original was forwarded as above for action.
e. When the PMO is forwarding copies of traffic violations or accidents to a unit commander,
DA Form 3975 (the MPR) is the document that must accompany the DA Form 3946.
f. There are other forms which are important to the processing of a case. These forms are
discussed below. If they are used, it is important that they be noted on the MP report.
5.
DD Form 1920, Alcoholic Influence Report.
a. DD Form 1920 is used when persons are apprehended for driving under the influence of
alcohol. Law enforcement personnel interpret and record their observations on DD Form 1920.
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