Fill Out Form DA 4187 in 2026
Record or request a personnel action for a Soldier, from a reassignment to a reduction in rank, then sign and download your copy.
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What is a DA 4187 Form?
A DA 4187 Form, titled Personnel Action, is an Army document Soldiers use to request or record changes tied to their military status. Following guidance in DA PAM 600-8, Soldiers fill it out to ask for things like training, reassignment, extra rations, or a name change. Commanders then use the same form to approve or deny the request, making it the standard record connecting a Soldier's request to official action.
Key Takeaways
- DA Form 4187 requests personnel actions
- Soldiers use it for career-related requests
- Commanders approve or deny each request
What is a DA 4187 Form used for?
Soldiers and units use this form to request or record personnel actions, following the guidance in DA PAM 600-8. It covers many everyday changes to a Soldier's record and duty status, including:
- Requesting training, such as Ranger or Airborne courses
- Recording a name change or reassignment, including married Army couples
- Documenting reclassification or a duty status change
- Requesting extra rations or other administrative actions
What information is required on a DA 4187 Form?
Section I – Personal Identification
Enter the Soldier's name, DOD ID number, and mailing address.
Section II – Duty Status Change
State the previous and new duty status along with the effective date and time.
Section III – Request for Personnel Action
Check the box for the requested action or specify details in the Other field.
Section IV – Remarks
Explain the reason for the request with details useful to the deciding officer.
Section V – Certification/Recommendation
Record the commander's certification, recommendation, or approval of the request.
Signature of Soldier
Sign to confirm the Soldier reviewed and agrees with the request.
Date (YYYYMMDD)
Enter the date the Soldier signed the form.
Approving/Authorized Representative Signature
Have the authorized representative sign to approve or process the action.
When is a DA 4187 Form due?
No fixed date applies. Submit the DA 4187 as soon as the personnel action is needed, whether that's a promotion, reassignment, or a request to stop meal deductions. Timing depends on your unit's SOP and any regulatory deadline tied to the action. Check with your chain of command for the timeline that applies, and route the form early enough for proper review before it takes effect.
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When is a DA 4187 not required?
Ordinary leave or TDY that follows normal duty, such as staff inspections or visits, doesn't call for a DA 4187. The requirement kicks in only when a duty status shifts outside that expected pattern, for instance when leave turns into an unauthorized absence. Soldiers and their commanders should track those changes closely, since a routine absence can quietly cross into one that needs documentation.
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