Da Form 71

A fillable DA 71 Form is the Oath of Office - Military Personnel Form. The US Army uses this form to document when a soldier or officer accepts a new appointment while serving in the Army. It documents when the soldier becomes an officer or when the officer accepts a new rank. In addition to the listed soldier or officer signing the DA 71, it must also be signed by the person who administers the oath.

What is a DA 71?

A DA Form 71 is also known as an Oath of Office – Military Personnel form. It is used by the United States Department of the Army. This form will be used as a record of a soldier or officer accepting a new appointment. This is a mandatory form that must be filled out when necessary.
The form will detail which type of oath is occurring and in which branch of the U.S. Army. The person who is becoming an officer must put their full name down and sign the form. A DA Form 71 may be legally binding once signed, so it should be read carefully before completion. The person who is administering the oath must also sign the form before it is officially complete.

How to complete a DA 71 (Step by Step)

To complete a DA Form 71, you will need to submit the following information:

Commissioned Officers

  • Indicate whether you were in the regular army and which branch you were appointed to, in the army without component, or a reserve commissioned officer

Warrant Officers

  • Indicate whether you were in the regular army, in the army without component, or a reserve commissioned officer

Party Swearing the Oath:

  • First name, middle name, last name
  • Social security number
  • Grade of appointment
  • Signature

Officer Administering Oath:

  • Location of administration
  • Day, month, year
  • Grade, component, office of official administering oath
  • Signature

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