In the military, there are many forms that are used on a daily basis. One of the most common is the DA Form 5138. This form is used for request and authorization actions. There are many different reasons that this form may be used, but it is typically for when an individual needs to request or authorize something from a superior officer. The form can be filled out manually or electronically, and it must be signed by both the requester and the authorizing official. There are specific requirements that must be met in order to fill out this form, so it is important to understand what they are before you begin. If you need more information about the DA Form 5138 or any other military forms, please contact your unit's legal office.
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| Form Name | Da Form 5138 |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | proponent, da 5138, acknowledges, convened |
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SEPARATION ACTION CONTROL SHEET
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Notification to service member of initiation of separation procedures. |
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Service member acknowledges receipt of notification. |
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Service member indicates election of rights. |
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Unit Commander's recommendation for separation forwarded to: |
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Separation case received at: |
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Actions completed (Specify): |
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and/or case forwarded to: |
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Separation case received at: |
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Actions completed (Specify): |
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and/or case forwarded to: |
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Service member entitled to and elected |
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hearing before Administrative Board. |
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Board convened on: |
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Separation case received at: |
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Final Disposition (Specify): |
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Service member separated from the service. |
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Total days required to process case. |
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REMARKS |
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DA FORM 5138, SEP 2010 |
PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE. |
APD PE v1.00 |