The DA Form 5305-R is the U.S. Army Family Care Plan. This document is required for soldiers who have family members depending on them during deployments, training exercises, or other military duty.
Army Regulation 600-20 governs the Family Care Plan requirement. Soldiers must confirm they have made adequate care arrangements for their dependents. The plan must name a designated caregiver and include contact information, financial support arrangements, and any required powers of attorney.
Compliance is mandatory. Failure to keep an up-to-date Family Care Plan can result in disciplinary action or separation from service. Soldiers must update the form whenever their family situation changes and review it annually or before each deployment.
The form covers all care scenarios, including temporary duty lasting 30 days or fewer and extended deployments. Both short-term and long-term caregivers must be identified to ensure the soldier remains deployable and mission-ready.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | DA Form 5305 |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | DA_5305R_Family _Care_Plan family support plan form |