The DD Form 827, Application for Arrears in Pay, is the official U.S. military document for claiming pay and entitlements believed to be owed by the Armed Forces. Service members on active duty, former military members, and authorized legal representatives of incompetent persons may file this application when arrears arise due to incomplete local records, separation from service, lost documents, or retroactive entitlements established by legislation or administrative decision.
Eligible claimants must complete the form fully, providing name, Social Security Number, branch of service, and the exact period for which pay is claimed. Active duty applicants must obtain certification from their Disbursing or Finance Officer. All applications must be submitted in triplicate with every available document attached to support the arrears claim.
Route completed applications to the finance center for your branch: Army Finance and Accounting Center, Naval Finance Center, Air Force Accounting and Finance Center, Marine Corps Finance Center, or Coast Guard Finance Center. Filing a false or fraudulent military pay claim with any federal department carries serious legal penalties under federal law.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | DD Form 827 |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | DD 827, arrears of pay application, military pay claim |