How to Fill Out DA Form 4513

DA Form 4513 at a glance

What it is: DA Form 4513 is the Record of Missions Fired.

A filled-in DA Form 4513 example: a section's record

DA Form 4513 example filled out, example: a section's record
A section starts DA Form 4513 before any mission is fired. SECTION is 1ST, DATE is 03-14-2026, PAGE is 1 and OF is 2. STND DATA is left blank because no mission is fired yet. Nothing goes in METHOD, PIECES FIRE, FFE and MOF because no mission is fired yet. The picture shows page 1, and none of its entries is real.

How to fill out DA Form 4513, box by box

SECTION, DATE and PAGE OF

DA Form 4513 example filled out, sECTION, DATE and PAGE OF

Enter the SECTION and the DATE, then the PAGE and the OF, and the AMMUNITION/FUZES ON HAND.

STND DATA

DA Form 4513 example filled out, sTND DATA

Under STND DATA, enter the ADJ PIECE, the SH, the LOT and the FZ.

METHOD, PIECES FIRE, FFE and MOF

DA Form 4513 example filled out, mETHOD, PIECES FIRE, FFE and MOF

Enter the SP INSTR, the SH, the LOT, the CHG, the FZ, the TI, the DF and the QE.

Enter the METHOD, the PIECES FIRE, the FFE and the MOF.

More rules for DA Form 4513

For use of this form, see ATP 3-09.50; the proponent agency is TRADOC.

Enter the AMMUNITION EXPENDED.

Sources

[1] DA Form 4513 (MAY 2016), Record of Missions Fired (the Official source link on this page).

DA Form 4513 PDF Details

The documentation and tracking of military training exercises and operations involve a meticulous process of record-keeping, a cornerstone of which is the DA Form 4513, titled "Record of Missions Fired." This form plays a critical role in the United States Army's approach to documenting various details about missions conducted, focusing on the ammunition and fuzes utilized during these training or operational activities. Key elements captured on this form include the date, specific ammunition and fuzes on hand, expenditure during the mission, and intricate details of the firing sequences. It is governed by the protocols established in FM 6-50, with the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command acting as the proponent agency responsible for its regulation. The form also specifies standard data related to the adjustment of the piece, shot details, lot numbers, and the method of firing, among other technical specifications. This process not only aids in the precise accounting and management of munitions but also in the analysis and planning for future missions, promoting efficiency and effectiveness in military operations. The DA Form 4513, which replaced the now obsolete DA Form 4199 in January 1974, serves as an essential tool in the arsenal of administrative documents that support the United States Army's mission readiness and operational integrity.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameDA Form 4513
Form Length2 pages
Fillable?Yes
Fillable fields672
Avg. time to fill out15 sec
Other namesmissions fired, da form 4513, da form 4513 record of fire, da 4513 fillable