diff --git a/atst/forms/task_order.py b/atst/forms/task_order.py
index 21127261..b5041d67 100644
--- a/atst/forms/task_order.py
+++ b/atst/forms/task_order.py
@@ -36,9 +36,6 @@ class AppInfoWithExistingPortfolioForm(BaseForm):
         translate("forms.task_order.scope_label"),
         description=translate("forms.task_order.scope_description"),
     )
-    defense_component = SelectField(
-        translate("forms.task_order.defense_component_label"), choices=SERVICE_BRANCHES
-    )
     app_migration = RadioField(
         translate("forms.task_order.app_migration.label"),
         description=translate("forms.task_order.app_migration.description"),