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This Directive reissues DoD Directive 1344.3, November 19, 1966 to standardize procedures for the handling of: a. Paternity claims against members and former members of the Armed Forces, and, b. Requests from civilian courts concerning the availability of members and former members of the Armed Forces to appear at an adoption hearing where it is alleged that such member is the father of an illegitimate child. Reference DoD Directive 1344.3, November 19, 1966 is hereby superseded and canceled.

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