DA Form 647 is the official U.S. Army Personnel Register. It tracks assignments, duty rosters, and personnel movements under AR 600-8-6. To complete it, download the PDF using the button above, fill in each row with the soldier's name, grade, and action details, then get the required signature.
Step-by-step instructions for completing DA Form 647
- Open the form. Click the button on this page to load the Personnel Register in FormsPal.
- Fill in the header. Enter the unit designation, station, and the date of the first personnel action at the top of the form.
- Add each soldier's information. Write the full name, military grade, and service number in the correct row.
- Record the action type and reason. Enter the correct action code, such as assignment or reassignment, and write the official reason in the next column.
- Complete the Remarks column. Add any notes that clarify the action or its circumstances.
- Obtain the required signature. The officer or NCO responsible for personnel must sign each entry. An unsigned entry is not valid under AR 600-8-6.
- Save or print the form. Download a PDF copy for your records or print it for wet-ink signatures.
What are the key fields on DA Form 647?
Each row on the form calls for specific information. Here is a field-by-field guide:
- Date: The date the action took effect, not the date you fill out the form.
- Action and reason: Use the correct Army action code. Common codes include assignment (ASG), reassignment (REA), and discharge (DIS).
- Name: Last name, first name, and middle initial of the affected soldier.
- Grade: The soldier's current military rank at the time of the action.
- SSN or Service Number: Required for identification and file matching.
- Signature: The unit personnel officer or first sergeant must sign each row.
- Remarks: Include deployment dates, exception-to-policy notes, or any other relevant details.
When is the Personnel Register required?
Army units complete this form whenever an official personnel action occurs. Common situations include:
- Permanent change of station (PCS) orders
- Temporary duty (TDY) assignments
- Unit activation or deactivation
- Return from overseas deployment
- Separation or discharge from the Army
File the signed form in the unit's personnel records folder. AR 600-8-6 requires a retained copy for at least two years after the action date.
Related Army personnel forms
These forms are commonly used alongside the Personnel Register:
- DA Form 647-1 – continuation sheet for units with many personnel entries
- DA Form 87 – Certificate of Training, required when recording training-related assignments
- Army Leaders Book Form – daily unit accountability and soldier readiness tracking
- Military Dependent Form – used for actions involving soldiers with dependents