The DA31 XFDL form, also known as the Request and Authority for Leave, is required for all active duty U.S. Army soldiers, National Guard members, and Army Reserve personnel who need to take time away from their duty station. The form collects key information including the soldier's name, rank, Social Security Number, and unit identification code.
The Army recognizes several types of leave covered by this document: annual leave, emergency leave, convalescent leave, terminal leave, and advance leave. Each leave type has specific eligibility requirements that the chain of command evaluates before granting authority to depart.
When completing the DA31 XFDL form, soldiers must provide the destination address or country of travel and a phone number where they can be reached during the leave period. The unit commander retains one copy as a record, and the soldier carries another copy as official authority to be away from the duty station.
Related Army forms include the DA Form 31 and the DA Form 87 Certificate of Training. For other leave request documents, see the Employee Leave Request Form and the Leave of Absence Request Form.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | DA31 XFDL Form |
| Form Length | 8 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 2 min |
| Other names | DA Form 31, DA-31, Request and Authority for Leave, Army Leave Form, da31 |