Aeronautical Information Manual
AIM 5-1-8
Flight Plan – Defense VFR (DVFR) Flights
VFR flights (except for DoD and law enforcement flights) into an ADIZ are required to file DVFR flight plans for security purposes. Detailed ADIZ procedures are found in Section 6 , National Security and Interception Procedures, of this chapter.
REFERENCE-
14 CFR part 99, Security Control for Air Traffic.
DVFR flight plans must be filed using FAA Form 7233-4 or DD Form 1801.
Enter the letter “D” in Item 8, Type of Flight, of FAA Form 7233-4 or DD Form 1801.
DVFR flights where pilots decline search and rescue coverage must clearly indicate “NORIV” in Item 18 following the indicator “RMK/.” This flight plan must still be activated in order to properly notify NORAD, however no flight plan cancellation will be expected. EXAMPLE-
RMK/NORIV
Retrieved from ecfr.gov on July 20, 2026.