Fill out Form DA 7906 in 2026
Record your self-assessed strengths, set short- and long-term goals, and outline a 90-day action plan you can share with your supervisor for feedback.
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What is a DA 7906 Form?
DA Form 7906 is the Army's Individual Development Plan, used by soldiers and civilian employees to map out career growth. On this form, you describe your strengths and developmental needs, then set short-term and long-term goals with a 90-day action plan for self-development. Supervisors and mentors rely on it to track progress and offer career advice, so it matters to anyone aligning personal goals with what the Army expects. You can find a DA Form 7906 example, PDF, or fillable version through Army Pubs.
Key Takeaways
- DA Form 7906 tracks soldier career goals
- Includes self-assessed strengths and needs
- Lists 90-day self-development action plan
What is a DA Form 7906 used for?
This form helps you plan your growth as an Army military or civilian employee. It lays out your plan:
- Records your self-assessed strengths and areas needing improvement
- Sets short-term and long-term career goals
- Builds a 90-day action plan to start self-development right away
- Points out training and education that fit your career path
- Lets supervisors and mentors track your progress and offer guidance
What information is required on a DA 7906 Form?
Leader's Name
Enter the full name of the individual the IDP belongs to.
Date
Enter the date the individual completes the development plan.
Short-Term Goals
List personal or professional goals planned for completion within one to twelve months.
Long-Term Goals
List personal or professional goals planned for completion within one to four years.
Self-Assessment
Rate physical fitness, cognitive ability, and leadership using recent assessment results.
Immediate Actions
Describe specific actions planned for the next ninety days toward stated goals.
Career Timeline/Planning
Outline career goals, education plans, and desired assignments over five to ten years.
Additional Comments
Add extra goals, outcomes, or supervisor, mentor, and coach comments here.
When is a DA Form 7906 due?
A DA Form 7906 has no fixed due date. Instead, you complete and review it during initial counseling, then update it at each periodic leader-subordinate counseling session, usually quarterly or annually. Revise it again whenever goals, assignments, or duty status change, keeping the plan aligned with counseling cycles and performance forms like the DA 4856, OER, or NCOER.
Complete your DA Form 7906
Open DA Form 7906 here, fill in each section, and download your finished Individual Development Plan when you're done.
When is a DA 7906 not required?
You can skip DA Form 7906 when an approved automated system, such as IPPS-A or SAAS, already tracks your development plan digitally. The form also becomes optional when a commander-signed memorandum or similar record adequately covers non-promotional training or a short-term assignment. Since disclosure is voluntary and no routine use is defined, soldiers may simply choose not to submit it.
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