How to Complete DA Form 444
Use the steps below to fill out the Inventory Adjustment Report accurately. Each section must be complete before the form can be certified.
Step 1. Fill in the header block. Enter the date of adjustment, the voucher number, and the station designation at the top of the form. The voucher number must also be logged in the DA 2064 Document Register to create a cross-reference.
Step 2. List each item being adjusted. For each line entry, record the National Stock Number (NSN), noun description, unit of issue (UI), and quantity. Add the serial number for any equipment that is serialized.
Step 3. Enter prices and calculate extended amounts. Record the unit price for each item and multiply by the adjusted quantity to get the extended price. Enter gains and losses in the correct columns. Do not combine them on the same line.
Step 4. Record the reason code. Select the appropriate adjustment reason code per DA PAM 710-2-2. Write a brief explanation in the remarks block if the reason code alone does not describe the situation fully.
Step 5. Certify the form. The Stock Record Officer signs the certification block first, then the SSA Commander reviews and countersigns. Both dates must be filled in. No adjustment takes effect until both signatures are in place.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DA Form 444 used for? It records and certifies inventory adjustments at Army Supply Support Activities, covering both gains (items added to stock records) and losses (items removed from stock records).
Who fills out DA Form 444? The Stock Record Officer at the SSA prepares the form. The SSA Commander must review and sign off before the adjustment is posted to the property records.
Is there a time limit for submitting DA Form 444? DA PAM 710-2-2 requires adjustment actions to be processed promptly after discovery. Delays in posting adjustments can result in accountability discrepancies during command inspections.
What other Army supply forms work with DA Form 444? Related forms include the DA Form 2062 Hand Receipt, used for on-hand property accountability, and the DA Form 3433 Transaction Register, which tracks supply transactions at the unit level.