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How to fill out the DA 5138 online
The DA 5138, or Separation Action Control Sheet, is an important document used in the military to manage separation procedures for service members. This guide will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how to fill out the form online effectively.
Follow the steps to complete the DA 5138 online.
- Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
- Begin by entering the name of the service member in the format of Last, First, Middle Initial in the designated field.
- Next, input the unit to which the service member belongs, ensuring accuracy in the unit designation.
- Fill in the date prepared in the appropriate section, using the format MM/DD/YYYY.
- In Item No. 1, indicate whether the service member has been notified of the initiation of separation procedures.
- In Item No. 2, confirm that the service member acknowledges receipt of this notification.
- In Item No. 3, the service member should select their election of rights regarding the separation.
- In the DAYS REQUIRED section, enter the number of days allotted for each action related to processing the separation.
- In the TOTAL ELAPSED DAYS section, calculate and input the cumulative number of days elapsed for the entire process.
- Ensure to document the unit commander's recommendation for separation and where it has been forwarded.
- List the actions completed or any additional case forwarding in the designated sections.
- Check if the service member is entitled to a hearing before the Administrative Board and document the date it was convened.
- In the FINAL DISPOSITION section, specify the outcome of the separation process.
- Finally, confirm that the service member has been separated from the service and enter the total days required to process the case.
- Once all sections are complete, save your changes, and you may opt to download, print, or share the completed form.
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Separation from the army is a structured process that requires following specific guidelines. This includes submitting your request via the DA 5138 and undergoing an evaluation of your service record. The army ensures that the transition is orderly and respectful, providing resources for a successful shift to civilian life.
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