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: It is the official "Record of Emergency Data." If a service member is wounded, goes missing, or is killed, the military uses this form to know exactly who to call and how to handle the situation.

: The battle resulted in the deaths of 18 American soldiers and inspired the famous book and film Black Hawk Down . It remains one of the most intense urban firefights in U.S. military history since the Vietnam War. DD Form 93 Completion & Updates - Military OneSource Dod (93) mp4

: U.S. forces launched a mission to capture top lieutenants of Somali warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid. : It is the official "Record of Emergency Data

: What was meant to be a one-hour mission turned into a 15-hour overnight standoff after two U.S. Black Hawk helicopters were shot down. military history since the Vietnam War

: Soldiers are encouraged to update this form annually or after major life events, such as marriage or the birth of a child, to ensure no delays occur in notifying loved ones. The Battle of Mogadishu (1993)

: It also identifies beneficiaries for the Death Gratuity , a $100,000 payment intended to help families with immediate costs like travel and housing during a crisis.