Da Form 3739

A fillable DA 3739 Form is used by US Army soldiers to request reassignment, deferment, or removal of orders because of certain situations in their life. This form is also known as an Application for Compassionate Actions. The soldier completing this form must complete it in its entirety. they will also disclose information about their spouse and children if this information could weigh on the outcome. The soldier will also need to explain, in detail, the reason they're completing the form.

What is a Da form 3739?

A DA Form 3739 is used by the Department of the Army. It is known as an Application for Compassionate Actions. It will be used by a soldier who wants to see if they are eligible for compassionate actions, such as reassignment, deferment, or deletion of orders.
The member of the Armed Forces who is requesting compassionate action will need to include their personal and identify information, such as full name, social security number, and contact information. They will also need to list information about their family members including spouse and children if this could affect the outcome.
The soldier will finally need to list the reasons for which they are seeking compassionate action, as well as any previous compassionate action that was granted or sought. It is best to include as much detail as possible to have a better chance of the action being approved.

Other names

  • Compassionate reassignment

How to complete a Compassionate Reassignment (Step by Step)

To complete your application for compassionate reassignment, you will need to complete the following information:

  • Request:
    • Reassignment 
    • Deferment
    • Deletion from orders
    • Permissive attachment
  • Name
  • SSN
  • Rank
  • Pro-pay category
  • ENL commitment
  • PMOS
  • SMOS
  • Latest PCS
  • Current status
  • ASG/ATCH unit
  • Phone number
  • DEROS
  • DROS
  • Marital status
  • Date of marriage
  • Name of spouse
  • Age
  • Present address of spouse
  • BASD
  • PEBD
  • ETS
  • Home phone number
  • Authorized family members, children, or others - name, age, relationship
  • Parents - name, age, address, monthly income, health
  • If request is based on loco parentis, dates that soldier resided with person, name age, monthly income, health
  • Soldier’s brothers and sisters name, age, relationship, address, occupation, monthly income
  • Whether soldier has submitted any previous requests for compassionate action
  • Reasons for requesting compassionate action
  • Attempts made by soldier to remedy conditions
  • Remarks
  • Signature of applicant and date
  • Recommendation on approval
  • Name of commander or authorized representative, signature, and date

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