◆ DA Forms reference · 29 forms
DA Forms — Top Army Forms Directory
A quick reference for the most commonly used Department of the Army forms. Each entry includes the official title, what it's used for, and a link directly to the Army Publishing Directorate where you can download the current published version. Always use the version from APD.
Leave & Travel2 forms
Personnel Actions6 forms
DA FORM 4187
Personnel Action
Used for routine personnel actions: name changes, marital status updates, dependent changes, and many other administrati…
DA FORM 5960
Authorization to Start, Stop, or Change Basic Allowance for Quarters (BAQ), and/or Variable Housing Allowance (VHA)
Used to start, stop, or change BAH-with-dependents. Required when a soldier marries, has a child, or has a change in dep…
DA FORM 6
Duty Roster
Standard duty roster for tracking and rotating equitable duty assignments (CQ, staff duty, etc.) within a unit.
DA FORM 2125
Report to Receive Soldier
Used by gaining commands to report receipt of inbound soldiers.
DA FORM 3355
Promotion Point Worksheet (SGT and SSG)
Calculates promotion points for enlisted soldiers competing for promotion to SGT (E-5) or SSG (E-6). Captures awards, mi…
DA FORM 5840
Certificate of Acknowledgment of Service Obligation
Acknowledges a soldier's incurred service obligation as a result of training, schools, or other career actions.
Evaluations11 forms
DA FORM 4856
Developmental Counseling Form
The standard form for documented counseling between leaders and subordinates. Used for initial counseling, performance c…
DA FORM 2166-9-1
NCO Evaluation Report — Sergeant
The NCOER form for soldiers in the rank of Sergeant (E-5).
DA FORM 2166-9-2
NCO Evaluation Report — SSG through 1SG/MSG
The NCOER form for Staff Sergeant through First Sergeant / Master Sergeant.
DA FORM 2166-9-3
NCO Evaluation Report — CSM/SGM
The NCOER form for Command Sergeant Major and Sergeant Major.
DA FORM 67-10-1
Company Grade Plate (O1–O3, WO1–CW2) OER
OER form for company-grade officers (2LT-CPT) and junior warrant officers.
DA FORM 67-10-1A
OER Support Form
Companion to the OER. Used during initial and quarterly counseling to document duty description, objectives, and perform…
DA FORM 67-10-2
Field Grade Plate (O4–O5, CW3–CW5) OER
OER form for field-grade officers (MAJ, LTC) and senior warrant officers.
DA FORM 67-10-3
Strategic Grade Plate (O6) OER
OER form for Colonels (O-6).
DA FORM 67-10-4
General Officer OER
OER form for general officers (BG and above).
DA FORM 1059
Service School Academic Evaluation Report
Used by Army schools (BLC, ALC, BOLC, CCC, etc.) to document a student's academic performance. Filed in the AMHRR.
DA FORM 7222
Senior System Civilian Evaluation Report
Civilian evaluation report used for senior civilian employees in the Army.
Awards2 forms
DA FORM 638
Recommendation for Award
Used to recommend Army personal decorations including AAM, ARCOM, MSM, BSM, MOVSM, and others. Includes proposed citatio…
DA FORM 4980
Achievement Medal Certificate / ARCOM Certificate
Certificate template used when presenting Army achievement and commendation medals.
Fitness3 forms
DA FORM 705
Army Fitness Test Scorecard
Records a soldier's AFT score for each of the five events plus total. Maintained as part of the official fitness record.
DA FORM 5500
Body Fat Content Worksheet — Male
Used during the AR 600-9 tape test to record height, neck, abdomen, and calculated body-fat percentage for male soldiers…
DA FORM 5501
Body Fat Content Worksheet — Female
Used during the AR 600-9 tape test to record height, neck, waist, hip, and calculated body-fat percentage for female sol…
Medical1 forms
Discipline & Flags3 forms
DA FORM 268
Report to Suspend Favorable Personnel Actions (FLAG)
Imposes or removes a "flag" that suspends favorable personnel actions (promotion, awards, reenlistment) pending resoluti…
DA FORM 2823
Sworn Statement
Records sworn witness statements for investigations, AR 15-6 inquiries, and other administrative proceedings.
DA FORM 2627
Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ
Records non-judicial punishment proceedings under UCMJ Article 15. Documents the offense, hearing, election, and final a…