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Step 1: Open the Form. Click the orange “Get Form” button at the top of this page. The DA Form 3434 will open in the FormsPal online PDF editor.
Step 2: Enter Employee Identification Data (Section I). Fill in the employee's full name in last name, first name, middle initial order. Enter the social security number, date of birth, sex, and citizenship code. Common codes include 1 for U.S. citizen, 2 for U.S. national, and 9 for foreign national. Also enter the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) category: non-exempt for hourly workers covered by overtime provisions, or exempt for executive, professional, or administrative roles. Record military status (active duty, retired, military dependent, or civilian) and dependent status if the employee receives dependent benefits.
Step 3: Specify the Nature of Action (Section II). Select the appropriate personnel action code and enter its plain-language description. Frequently used codes include 100 (Initial Appointment), 130 (Reassignment), 702 (Promotion), 721 (Change to Lower Grade), 893 (Within-Grade Step Increase), and 350 (Separation). Enter the effective date of the action in YYYYMMDD format. Record the applicable legal authority, which is typically Army Regulation 215-3 for Nonappropriated Fund personnel actions.
Step 4: Complete Position and Pay Data (Section III). Enter the official position title, pay plan, grade, step or pay rate, and salary. NAF pay plans include NF for professional and administrative positions, NA for crafts and trades supervisors, NL for crafts and trades workers, and NS for service workers. Indicate the appointment type: regular (R), flexible (F), or temporary (T). Record the work schedule as full-time, part-time with stated hours per pay period, or irregular.
Step 5: Identify the NAFI and Duty Station (Section IV). Enter the Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality name, fund code number, and installation or activity name. The duty station field captures the city, state, and country of assignment. For overseas postings, note both the permanent duty station and the current assignment location in the remarks block.
Step 6: Add Remarks and Obtain Signatures (Section V). Use the remarks block to record any additional information such as waivers, special authorities, or explanatory notes about the action. The form requires the signature of an authorized official along with the date and NAF Human Resources office certification. Retain copies for the official personnel file, the employee, payroll, and retirement documentation as required by AR 215-3.
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Related Army and Personnel Forms
When managing Nonappropriated Fund employee records, the following related forms on FormsPal may also be useful:
- DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action Request) used by supervisors to initiate actions before the formal notification document is prepared.
- DA Form 31 (Request and Authority for Leave) the standard leave request form for military and NAF employees on installations.
- DA Form 3161 (Request for Issue or Turn-In) for property accountability when onboarding or offboarding an employee.
- Personnel Action Form a general-purpose template for non-military organizations managing employee status changes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DA Form 3434
What is DA Form 3434 used for?
The form is the official U.S. Army document for recording and authorizing personnel actions for Nonappropriated Fund employees. It captures appointments, promotions, reassignments, pay adjustments, and separations for employees paid from non-tax Army MWR revenues.
Who completes DA Form 3434?
NAF Human Resources offices at Army installations complete the form when a personnel action affects a NAF employee. The supervisor provides position and action details, and the HR office finalizes and distributes copies.
What is a Nonappropriated Fund employee?
NAF employees are federal workers whose pay comes from revenues generated by the activities they support, such as gyms, restaurants, childcare centers, and recreation facilities on military installations. Their employment is governed by AR 215-3 rather than Title 5 U.S. Code.
Is DA Form 3434 the same as SF-50?
No. Standard Form 50 (SF-50) covers appropriated fund federal civilian employees processed through OPM systems. The DA Form 3434 covers Nonappropriated Fund employees and is managed locally by NAF HR offices. The two forms serve equivalent functions in their respective personnel systems but are not interchangeable.
What is the regulatory authority for this form?
The form is governed by Army Regulation 215-3, Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality Personnel Policy. The proponent agency is the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1. Installations retain the form per AR 25-400-2 records management requirements.
How many distribution copies are required?
Standard distribution includes copies for the official personnel file, the employee, the payroll office, and the retirement documentation file. Additional copies may be required for actions involving retirement benefits or workers compensation claims.