DA Form 7632 – Fill Out and Use This PDF

DA Form 7632 PDF Details

The Certificate of Risk Acceptance, known as the DARAD, is the formal Army document used to officially record and accept operational risks under DA PAM 385-30 and AR 385-10. Commanders and safety officers complete it when recognized hazards cannot be fully eliminated but operations must continue. The form creates an official, auditable record that decision-makers have reviewed the hazards, evaluated mitigation options, and chosen to proceed with a deliberate acceptance of residual risk.

What the form captures

• Risk site identification: Unit, date, task description, and operational context for the activity being assessed
• Hazard categories: Classification of each identified hazard by type (personnel, equipment, environmental, mission-critical)
• Initial risk assessment: Probability and severity ratings before any mitigation controls are applied
• Personnel impact estimates: Projected fatalities, injuries, and estimated equipment losses associated with each hazard
• Regulatory noncompliance issues: Any policy or regulation violations the operation may incur and their mission ramifications
• Risk mitigation strategies: Both permanent and interim controls, their effectiveness ratings, implementation costs, and feasibility
• Residual risk ratings: Probability and severity of each hazard after mitigation controls are applied
• Risk acceptance signatures: Authoritative sign-off confirming deliberate, documented acceptance of continued operations despite known hazards

Who completes the form

Risk management officers, unit safety officers, and commanders complete DA Form 7632 during operational planning when risk levels are elevated beyond standard acceptable thresholds. It is required for any activity where the hazard probability and severity matrix produces an overall risk rating of High or Extremely High after applying available mitigation measures.

The form is governed by DA PAM 385-30 (Risk Management) and AR 385-10 (The Army Safety and Occupational Health Program). Once signed, it becomes part of the unit's official safety documentation and must be retained in accordance with Army records management policies.

Related Army risk management forms

Depending on the specific operational context, you may also need the Army Risk Form for general risk assessment worksheets, or the DA Form 87 (Certificate of Training) to document that personnel have received required safety training before conducting high-risk activities. The DA Form 67-9-1 is also commonly used alongside the DARAD when evaluating an officer's performance in risk-sensitive missions.