What Is DA Form 647-1?
DA Form 647-1 is the Army Personnel Register. It tracks every troop movement and personnel action within a unit. The form is required under Army Regulation 600-8-6.
How to Fill Out the Personnel Register
Step 1: Identify the unit. Write the unit name and installation at the top of the form before entering any data.
Step 2: Choose the action code. Select the correct code for each movement: IN, OUT, LEAVE, TDY, PCS, or OTHER.
Step 3: Enter the soldier's details. Record the full name, grade, and organization for each entry.
Step 4: Write the date. Enter the exact date of the action. Do not leave this column blank.
Step 5: Add remarks if needed. For TDY, note the location and expected return date. For LEAVE, include the leave authority number if one was issued.
Step 6: Collect signatures. The soldier signs at the time of the action. The duty officer or unit clerk countersigns to verify the entry.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Leaving the action code blank
- Using abbreviations not approved in AR 600-8-6
- Correcting errors with correction fluid (cross out and initial instead)
- Failing to get the required signature at the time of the action
Related Army Forms
See DA Form 67-9-1 for officer evaluation reports. The DA Form 87 is used for certificates of achievement. The Army Functional Capacity Form 507 supports medical fitness records.
