If a victim maintains a restricted report, for how many years will the DD Form 2910 and DD Form 2911 be retained before destruction?

The retention period for the DD Form 2910 (Victim Reporting Preference Statement) and DD Form 2911 (Victim Interview Record) is set at 50 years from the date of completion for an individual who maintains a restricted report. This duration aligns with regulatory requirements to ensure that there is a consistent and extended record of sexual assault reports, while also balancing the need for confidentiality and privacy for the victim.

The 50-year retention is important for several reasons: it provides an avenue for any future legal or administrative proceedings that may arise, enables potential review or analysis of historical data related to sexual assault in the Navy, and supports ongoing efforts to improve the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program. This long retention period ensures that information remains accessible for necessary evaluations, while at the same time respecting the rights and choices of the victim involved.

In contrast, the other retention periods (30, 40, and 60 years) do not align with the established guidelines and regulatory frameworks defined in OPNAVINST 1752.1C, which stipulate the need for a 50-year retention for cases maintaining restricted reports.