What is DD 5580/11 used for?

• A. Complaint of stolen motor vehicle
• B. Vehicle Report
• C. Permissive Authorization for search
• D. Desk Journal

Answer: (A)

The form is used to document a complaint when a motor vehicle has been stolen, creating an official theft report that starts the investigation. It captures essential details such as who reported it, when and where the theft occurred, vehicle identifiers (make, model, color, VIN or plate), and any witnesses or evidence. This standard documentation helps law enforcement and installation security coordinate searches, notify other agencies, and support any insurance or claims processes. Other options don’t fit because a desk journal is for routine daily entries, a vehicle report is a general record of vehicle status or maintenance, and a permissive authorization for a search is a separate form that grants permission to search property, not to report a theft.