Form DA 705 Army Physical Fitness Test Scorecard

INSTRUCTIONS : ARMY PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST SCORECARD (DA Form 705)

A DA Form 705 is the Army Physical Fitness Test scoring and evaluation form. The DA Form 705 is used to calculate whether a soldier passes the Army’s physical fitness requirements.

The DA Form 705 is available on the United States Army website or can be supplied by the U.S. Army personnel division administering the physical fitness test.

The top box requires the basic soldier identification information who is taking the physical fitness test.

1. The top box only requires the soldier’s name, gender, and unit.

2. The same information must be supplied on any additional pages, if the soldier is completing the physical fitness test more than 4 times in their career.

Each test has its own individual box, which must be fully completed before submission.

3. The top line of boxes requires identification of the soldier at the date of the testing. You must include the grade and age of the soldier.

4. Next, you must fill in the physical characteristics of the soldier, including height, weight and body fat.

The next boxes record the scores of the soldier taking the physical fitness test.

5. A separate score must be kept for the push ups, sit-ups, two mile run, and alternative aerobic event.

6. A raw score must be recorded as well as the points given for that score. A standards chart is also provided with the DA Form 705 which provides the proper scoring for each physical fitness test. Refer to this chart when filling out the points section for each test.

Finally, the supervising officer must sign off on the tests and can provide any additional comments necessary for the DA Form 705.

7. Once the physical fitness test is completed and properly recorded, copies must be kept by the officers conducting the tests as well as the soldier who has taken the physical fitness test.

Form DA 2166-8-1 NCOER Counseling and Support

INSTRUCTIONS : NCOER COUNSELING AND SUPPORT FORM

A DA Form 2166-8-1 is a United States Army form required for an NCO evaluation report. An NCO evaluation report is used for a yearly evaluation of a non-commissioned officer in the United States Army. The form is to be filled out by supervising officers. The DA Form 2166-8-1 is now referred to as a “counseling and support form”, instead of just previously being an evaluation report.

The DA Form 2166-8-1 is available on the United States Army documentation website or can be supplied through the Army chain of command.

Part I requires the basic administrative data about the NCO that is to be evaluated.

1. Include the name, social security number, rank, contact information, and the appropriate rates and codes that identify the NCO.

After completion of the basic information, you must fill out Part II.

2. Part II requires the evaluating officer to provide their own information for the DA Form 2166-8.

3. Boxes B and C require the information from any senior raters or reviewer who is also submitting the evaluation report for the NCO.

4. All raters and reviewers must sign off on the final evaluation report before it is to be sent out. The form also requires that the NCO being reviewed initials this box to affirm his or her superiors.

Parts III and IV are the actual evaluation information to be supplied in the DA Form 2166-8.

5. The duties of the NCO must be supplied, along with descriptions of special emphasis and appointed duties in which the NCO covered over the evaluating year.

6. The evaluation then must take into consideration the NCO’s compliance with the Army’s core values. The evaluating officer will determine whether the NCO has exceeded, met, or failed to meet the standard, as well as provide comments.

On the second page, Part IV continues, and the evaluator must report on 5 specific areas of the NCO’s abilities.

7. The five areas are competence, physical fitness, leadership, training, and responsibility and accountability.

8. The evaluator must state if the NCO exceeds the standard, meets the standard, needs some improvement or needs much improvement in these 5 areas.

Upon completion, the evaluation is ready for submission to the appropriate use through the chain of command.

Form DA 4187 Personnel Action

INSTRUCTIONS : PERSONNEL ACTION (DA Form 4187)

A DA Form 4187 is the United States Army’s form for requesting a personnel action. This form can be used for numerous personnel actions, so it is recommended that you have available as much information about your specific action before completing the form.

The DA Form 4187 is available on the United States Army website or can be supplied by the U.S. Army personnel division administering the physical fitness test.

Section I requires the basic soldier identification information who is requesting the personnel action.

1. You must identify the solider with their name, rank, and social security number.

If the soldier is having a change of duty, then Section II must be filled out.

2. You must supply the soldier’s former duty, new duty, and the effective date and time the change and duty will take place.

If a different personnel action request is being made, then it must be checked off in Section III.

3. You can request more than one personnel action on a single DA Form 4178.

4. Check the appropriate personnel action for which you are requesting. If your request does not appear as an option, you will need to write the request in the “other” column and give a description.

5. Sign and date Section III.

In Section IV, you may provide any remarks regarding your request.

6. In drafting your remarks, it is important that you provide a reason for the request and supply as much information as will be helpful for the deciding department of officer who will make the decision.

Finally, in Section V, your request must supply a certification and also have a recommendation from a commanding officer or authorized representative.

7. The authorized representative can either provide verification, a recommendation, or approval regarding the soldier’s request.

8. The authorized representative then must sign the DA Form 4178 before the form can be sent to the appropriate agency or department.

Form DA 5500 Body Fat Content Worksheet

INSTRUCTIONS : BODY FAT CONTENT WORKSHEET (DA Form 5500)

A DA Form 5500 is a United States Army form used to record the body fat of a male military member. The form is used for evaluating soldiers who are enrolled in the Army Weight Control Program and is filed to detail their body fat through their progression in the program.

The DA Form 5500 is available on the United States Army documentation website or can be supplied through the Army chain of command.

The first lines require only the name and rank of the soldier for whom the form is for.

1. Additionally, you must include the current height, weight, and age of the military member.

Next, the military member must be tested for body fat, using the fat content guidelines.

2. The guidelines can be found in Army Regulation 600-9.

3. The Army member must be measured around the abdomen at the level of the naval and then measured at the neck around the larynx.

4. These measurements must be made 3 times with the average measurement recorded in the final box.

The final averages of the two measurements types must be recorded in boxes 3 and 4.

5. The circumference value of boxes 3 and 4 must be entered in box 5.

6. The height of the Army member is to be written in inches on box 6.

Using the chart supplied with the form, compare the circumference value and height on the grid that corresponds to the body fat percentage.

7. Record the body fat percentage in box 7.

Any additional remarks can be written in the box below the recorded values.

8. In the next corresponding box, the testing individual should check whether the Army member is in compliance with Army body fat standards or not in compliance with such standards.

Finally, the preparer of the DA Form 5500 must provide their name, rank, and date while a supervisor likewise approves the Form 5500.

Form VA 22-1990 Application for VA Education Benefits

INSTRUCTIONS : APPLICATION FOR VA EDUCATION BENEFITS (VA Form 22-1990)

A VA Form 22-1990 is the Department of Veteran Affairs form for applying for education benefits. This form is used for applying for the various GI Bill educational funds, reserve educational assistance program, and post-Vietnam era educational assistance program provided to military veterans.

The VA Form 22-1990 is available on the Department of Veteran Affairs website or can be supplied by the Veteran Affairs office near you.

Part I requires the basic veteran identification information who is applying for the education benefits.

1. You must your name, social security number, address, phone number, and direct deposit information for your educational funds.

2. You must also provide the name and contact information for someone who will know where to contact you.

Part II asks you to identify the education benefits for which you are applying.

3. If you are unsure of which benefits you may be eligible, the VA Form 22-1990 also comes with instructions which provide basic information on the different types of education benefits and the qualifying criteria.

Part III requires that you identify the education type you plan on using the educational funds for.

4. Your selection in this section must match with the type of funds you are applying for in Section II. If you are unsure of which funds to apply for, check with the instructions or contact the Veteran Affairs office for assistance.

Part IV requires that you provide a history of your military service and all specific details pertaining to your service.

5. You must provide the dates you were active, the service area, your current status, and your active duty history.

Part V requires that you provide all of your education and non-military employment.

6. Supply as much detail about your education and employment history. If you need more space, you can attach additional information with your VA Form 22-1990.

In Part VI, you must provide any additional entitlements you are receiving from your military service.

7. This can include multiple sources of entitlements, such as scholarships, kickers, or other forms of financial aid. Check with your school to ensure that you include all amounts that are required in this section.

Part VIII requires you identify your marital status and whether you are responsible for any dependents.

Once your VA Form 22-1990 is completed, you must submit it to your regional Veterans Affairs office, which are listed on the instructions.

Form DA 7566 Composite Risk Management Worksheet

INSTRUCTIONS : COMPOSITE RISK MANAGEMENT WORKSHEET (Form DA 7566)

A DA Form 7566 is a United States Army form used to record the composite risk management worksheet. It is used for documenting all on duty and off duty risks that arise during any scheduled events, whether involving military training or non-training exercises.

The DA Form 7566 is available on the United States Army documentation website or can be supplied through the Army chain of command.

The first boxes require the general information about the event.

1. Ensure that you include the type of event or task in box 1, followed by the time of the event in boxes 2 and 3, then putting the date you are preparing the DA Form 7566.

2. In box 4, you must put your name, followed by your rank and position.

Box 5 begins the spaces provided for naming the subtasks of the event, followed by the boxes used for risk assessment.

3. You must include in box 6 the hazards faced by the event, followed by the level of risk, controls, and supervision plans that will be implemented during the event.

4. In box 12, you must make a determination if the controls and supervision were adequate and effective in suppressing the hazards.

5. Should there be more than 6 sub tasks for your event, more space is provided on a second page, which can serve as an addendum for additional tasks of the event.

Once the risks are assessed, box 13 requires you to provide the overall risk level of the tasks after the controls have been put in place.

6. You may indicate the task has risk levels of low, moderate, high, or extreme.

Finally, the risk decision authority must sign off on the DA Form 7566 before it can be recorded and kept in the proper recording place.

Form VA 26-1880Request for a Certificate of Eligibility

INSTRUCTIONS : REQUEST FOR A CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY (VA Form 26-1880)

A VA Form 26-1880 is the Department of Veteran Affairs form for requesting a certificate of eligibility for the VA Home Loan Program. The form needs to be filled out before any loan can be processed through the VA Home Loan Program.

The VA Form 26-1880 is available on the Department of Veteran Affairs website or can be supplied by the Veteran Affairs office near you.

Boxes 1 through 8 require you personal identification information.

1. The veteran's name, date of birth, social security number, and contact information must be provided in order to process your VA Form 26-1880.

2. You must provide information about any disability that may have caused your discharge from the military.

Box 9 requires that you provide your military service history.

3. You must provide all active service and reserve service dates, ranks, and service numbers. If you need additional space, you may provide an attached paper listing all of your service history.

Boxes 10 through 13 require all information for previously VA loans you have applied for or received.

4. If this is the first time applying for a Veterans Affairs loan, you can indicate so in the boxes provided and you may leave the date sections blank.

5. You must list all VA home loans that you have received for purchasing, remodeling, or refinancing your home. If you are unsure of the status of previous loans, contact the local Veterans Affairs office for help.

Finally, you must certify the VA Form 26-1880 with your signature and date.

6. You must send in your VA Form 26-1880 to the provided address on the top of the form.

7. Veterans Affairs will contact you shortly in regards to your loan status. If your application is insufficient, your form will be returned to you with instructions on completing the form.

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