The Army Correspondence Course Application is the standard form for military service members and ROTC cadets to register for Army distance learning programs. Active-duty soldiers, Army Reserve members, and National Guard personnel use this document to request course access through their unit or cadet command office. Last reviewed: July 2025.
The form collects required student information including the applicant's full name, Social Security Number, and Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). It also records the courses requested, enrollment dates, and whether each course is offered as resident or nonresident instruction.
The unit commander plays a central role in the approval process. The commander reviews the application, confirms the applicant meets course prerequisites, and signs the certification block. For Army ROTC programs, the Professor of Military Science (PMS) also reviews each request. The PMS ensures that courses align with the cadet's academic plan and the standards set by cadet command.
Army forms procedures for this application are outlined in DA PAM 350-59. Accurate completion of all fields is required for Army correspondence course enrollment. Applications with errors or missing information are returned and may delay course access.
Once approved, the Army's course management system creates a student record. Cadet command staff track progress and notify the student and their unit of course details and access dates. Students must meet all prerequisites and program demands throughout the course.
Other Army forms often submitted alongside this application include the DA Form 87 (Certificate of Training), the Army Leaders Book Form, and the Army Functional Capacity Form 507.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | DA 145 (Army Correspondence Course Application) |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 5 min |
| Other names | Army Correspondence Course Enrollment Application, a145 form |
