DA Form 12 R - Fill Out and Use This PDF

The DA Form 12-R, defined as the "Request for Establishment of a Publications Account", serves as a critical administrative tool within the Department of the Army, outlined in detail by DA PAM 25-33. Its purpose spans the initiation, modification, or closure of an account intended for services relating to publications, blank forms, and test materials, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of its sections, from general account information to classification level requests and changes of address. To ensure compliance and accuracy in the management of these resources, proper completion and submission of this form are paramount.

For those ready to establish or update a publications account, ensure all information is meticulously reviewed and accurately entered. Click the button below to start your submission process.

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DA Form 12 PDF Details

The DA Form 12 R is the official U.S. Army form used to request, modify, or close a publications account through the Army Publishing Directorate (APD). Organizations that need regular access to Army publications, blank forms, and test materials must submit this form to establish an authorized account under DA PAM 25-33.

The form is required by Army units, Reserve components, National Guard elements, government agencies, and authorized contractors. The publications officer or account administrator for the requesting organization is responsible for completing and submitting the completed DA Form 12 R to the APD.

Completing the form requires detailed organizational information: unit identification code (UIC), organization name, installation, and command designation. Contact information for the publications officer is mandatory, including name, phone number, and complete mailing address. The submission type must be identified as an initial account request, a change to an existing account, or a closure.

Classification-level requests allow the organization to specify what categories of publications the account will receive. Changes of address and account modifications for Army publications are handled through this same form, making it a versatile administrative document for ongoing account management.

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How to Fill Out DA Form 12 R

Follow these steps to complete the DA Form 12 R for your publications account request:

Enter your account number if modifying an existing account. Leave blank for new initial requests.
Select the submission type: Initial Request, Change, or Closure.
Complete the unit description section with organization name, unit identification code, installation, and command.
Provide publications officer contact information: name, grade, duty phone number, and complete mailing address.
Specify the classification level if requesting access to classified publications. Include the appropriate authorization documentation.
Review and sign: The publications officer must sign and date the form before submission to the APD.

Submission Instructions

Submit the completed form to the Army Publishing Directorate (APD) or through your unit publications officer. Retain a copy for your records. Processing typically takes 5 to 10 business days after receipt.

Related Army Forms

If you manage Army publications accounts, you may also need these related forms:

DA Form 1248 - Record of Orders
DA Form 1256 - Incentive Award Nomination and Approval
DA Form 87 - Certificate of Training
Army Leaders Book Form

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can submit DA Form 12 R?

Any Army unit, government agency, or authorized contractor that needs a publications account can submit this form. The publications officer for the requesting organization signs and submits it.

How long does processing take?

Processing typically takes 5 to 10 business days after receipt by the Army Publishing Directorate. Requests with missing information may require additional time.

Can DA Form 12 R be used to close an account?

Yes. Select the Closure submission type in the form header. The same form handles initial requests, changes, and account closures.