DA Form 5117 is the U.S. Army's Reassignment Control Sheet. It documents every required administrative action during a service member's permanent change of station (PCS) or involuntary reassignment. The Military Personnel Division or Personnel Service Company completes the form and retains copies in the official personnel files.
Who Needs DA Form 5117
This form is required for any active-duty Army soldier undergoing a formal reassignment. The unit's Military Personnel Division (MPD) or Personnel Service Company (PSC) initiates and completes the form. Individual soldiers review the completed form and retain one copy in their Military Personnel Records Jacket. The form is not completed by the soldier directly.
How to Complete DA Form 5117
The form is divided into two groups of blocks.
Blocks 1 to 35 - Initial reassignment data. These blocks record the soldier's name, Social Security Number, grade, primary military occupational specialty (PMOS), additional skill identifiers (ASI), special qualification identifier (SQI), and unit assignment. The MPD or PSC completes all blocks in this group before the soldier departs the losing unit.
Blocks 36 to 40 - Follow-up actions. These blocks are completed only when additional steps are required: reenlistment or extension processing, security clearance updates, deletion or deferment of the reassignment order, passport or visa requirements, and port call scheduling for overseas assignments.
After completion, two copies are prepared. One goes into the Reassigned File at the losing unit and the other is filed in the soldier's MPRJ.
Frequently Asked Questions
What regulation governs DA Form 5117?
AR 600-8-11 establishes the rules for completing and maintaining this form, with the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 serving as the proponent agency.
Is DA Form 5117 fillable online?
The standard PDF version is not electronically fillable. Use this page to enter information online, then download or print the completed form.
How long does it take to complete DA Form 5117?
Most units complete the initial blocks (1 to 35) within 15 to 30 minutes once all soldier data is available. Follow-up blocks (36 to 40) depend on whether additional actions are required.
What happens after DA Form 5117 is completed?
One copy is retained in the Reassigned File and the other is placed in the soldier's MPRJ. The form supports the soldier's departure processing and ensures all administrative requirements are met before the reassignment is finalized.
For other Army administrative forms, see the DA Form 87 Certificate, the DA 67-9-1 OER Support Form, and the Army Risk Assessment Form.