Get Dd Form 1544

Filling out the DD Form 1544 online can streamline your process for managing cash meal payments. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of each section of the form to help you complete it accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to fill out the DD Form 1544 online.

1. Click 'Get Form' button to access the DD Form 1544 and open it in your online editing tool.
2. Begin with 'Organization': Enter your complete unit designation.
3. Fill in 'From': Enter the date that the form will start being used for meal collections.
4. Complete 'Through': Enter the date when the form will be closed out for meals sold or completed as directed.
5. In 'Food Charges': Input the applicable prices to be collected, typically using the Standard Meal Rate.
6. Leave the 'Surcharges' and 'Per Diem Surcharges' fields blank.
7. For the 'Grade' section: Enter the appropriate abbreviated rank for the diner (e.g., military = W4, civilian = CIV, family member = FM).
8. In the 'Dollar Value' section, indicate the amounts being paid for each meal consumed in the relevant columns (B, L, D).
9. Calculate the 'Total' collected for that day; numbers from the left side of the form should be added and posted on the top right side.
10. Complete the 'Total Charges' by entering the aggregate of meal collections.
11. In 'Cash Over (Short)', note any discrepancies between the amount collected and the total to be turned in, showing shortages in parentheses.
12. State the 'Cash Turned In' amount to be forwarded to DFAS, including adjustments.
13. Use the 'Remarks' to add any clarifying notes regarding the cash transactions.
14. Ensure the document is signed by the appropriate officials before submission.
15. Once completed, make sure to save your changes. You can then download, print, or share the DD Form 1544 as necessary.

Complete your DD Form 1544 online today to make your cash meal management easier.