The DA Form 4697, titled "Report of Survey," is the Department of the Army's official document for recording property loss, damage, or destruction. It is prepared under Army Regulation 735-5, with the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics (ODCSLOG) as the proponent agency.
What the form captures: date of preparation, assigned survey number, type of property, item descriptions with national stock numbers, and the detailed circumstances of the loss or damage. The survey officer's findings and recommendations are documented here, including any referral for an AR 15-6 investigation.
Accountability and signatures: The survey officer, accountable officer, and approving authority each sign the completed form. An affidavit attesting to the accuracy of all statements is required. The approving authority reviews findings and determines financial liability.
The DA Form 4697 supports the Army's fiscal responsibility framework by providing a consistent process for resolving property discrepancies and maintaining asset management integrity.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | DA Form 4697 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Other names | Report of Survey, AR 735-5 Form, USAPPC V3 |