When submitting a member's name change for one that contains a hyphen, what action should you take?

When submitting a member's name change that includes a hyphen, the appropriate action is to remove the hyphen. This is because many systems and databases used for military records may not support special characters like hyphens, which can lead to retrieval issues or inconsistencies in documentation. By removing the hyphen, the name can be recorded in a format that is compatible with system requirements and ensures that all related records are accurately linked.

Other actions, such as leaving the name unchanged, replacing the hyphen with an underscore, or adding a space, could also lead to confusion or inaccuracies in official documentation and records, which is why they are not suitable solutions in this context.