Get Da 638 2021-2026

The DA 638 form is utilized for recommending military awards and decorations. Accurately completing this form is essential for ensuring that deserving individuals receive their appropriate recognition for their achievements.

Follow the steps to effectively fill out the DA 638.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to acquire the DA 638 and open it in your online editor.
2. Begin by filling out the 'To' and 'From' sections at the top of the form. Enter the names and dates according to the provided guidelines.
3. Proceed to Part I - Soldier Data. Here, input the soldier's rank, name (last, first, middle initial), DODID/SSN, organization, previous awards, branch of service, and the recommended award details, including the period of the award and reason for the award.
4. In Part II - Recommender Data, enter the recommender's name, title/position, address, rank, relationship to the awardee, and provide a signature.
5. Navigate to Part III - Justification and Citation Data. Provide specific bullet examples of the award recipient's achievements. Aim to include four notable accomplishments.
6. For Part IV - Recommendations/Approval/Disapproval, fill in the necessary signature, dates, and details for approval or disapproval from intermediate authority.
7. Finally, in Part V - Orders Data, complete the details regarding orders issuing headquarters, permanent order number, name of the orders approval authority, rank, title/position, and signature, along with the approval date.
8. Once all sections are completed, you can save your changes, download the form for your records, print it if necessary, or share it as required.

Complete the DA 638 online today to ensure timely recognition for achievements.