Navigating the obligations and requirements for those applying for an appointment in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) without prior service is a crucial step in establishing a firm understanding of one's commitment to the military. The DA Form 3574, titled "Certificate of Acknowledgement and Understanding of Service Requirements for Individuals Applying for Appointment in the USAR Under the Provisions of AR 135-100, or 135-101, as Applicable - Individuals Without Prior Service," serves as a fundamental document in this process. It is designed to ensure that applicants are fully informed about the military service obligation that spans eight years following their appointment. This form, mandated by the Privacy Act of 1974, requires detailed personal and service-related information, emphasizing the significance of acknowledging and agreeing to the terms of service before making a commitment. Prospective commissioned or warrant officers must understand that this obligation includes participation in scheduled unit training, potential active duty assignments, and the necessity of maintaining communication with their unit or the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR). Furthermore, the form outlines the possibility of involuntary active duty under certain conditions, reinforcing the serious nature of the commitment being made. Completing and signing Form 3574 not only signifies an applicant's comprehension and acceptance of these terms but also integrates this acknowledgment into their official military records, laying the groundwork for a transparent and committed relationship with the US Army Reserve.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Form 3574 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Other names | da 3574 edition, form da 3574, 3574 84 82 pdf, form 3574 84 form |
CERTIFICATE OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND UNDERSTANDING OF SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
FOR INDIVIDUALS APPLYING FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE USAR
UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF AR
- INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT PRIOR SERVICE -
For use of this form, see AR
DATA REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974
AUTHORITY: 10 USC 651, 10 USC 270.
PRINCIPAL PURPOSE: Used together with application for appointment to insure individual understanding of the
ROUTINE USES: Information is used to establish and record the obligation incurred by the officer. The SSN is used to identify the member.
DISCLOSURE: Disclosure of your Social Security Number is voluntary. However, failure to disclose your SSN may be cause for denying your application for appointment.
INSTRUCTIONS: This Certificate of Acknowledgement and Understanding of Service Requirements will be executed and submitted in 3 copies with the application for appointment as a commissioned or warrant officer in the USAR by all interested applicants without prior service.
In connection with your application for appointment as a commissioned or warrant officer in the Army Reserve under the
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accept. The are explained in detail below. This information should be carefully studied prior to acknowledgement. This form with your signature will be submitted with your request for appointment and indicates that you understand and accept all of the service requirements contained herein.
Copies of this form with your signature will become part of your Official File if you are selected for appointment.
CERTIFICATION
If I accept an appointment as a commissioned or warrant officer in the US Army Reserve, I understand and agree to comply with the following service requirements:
1.I will incur a statutory military service obligation of 8 years commencing with the effective date of appointment.
2.Appointment under this program requires that I agree to participate satisfactorily in the Army Reserve during the entire period that I am a commissioned or warrant officer in accordance with the rules and regulations now in effect, or which may hereafter be placed into effect by proper authority.
3.I will enter on active duty for the period stipulated in my application or such lesser period as determined by the Department of the Army and upon completion of active duty I will be required to participate in the Army Reserve as follows:
a.If I am mandatorily assigned or voluntarily join a Reserve unit I will be required to attend all scheduled unit training assemblies (at least 48 per year) unless excused by proper authority.
b.As a member of a unit, I may be required to satisfactorily complete a period of annual active duty for training of not less than 14 days per year exclusive of travel time.
c.If I am not assigned to a unit, I will be assigned to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), and while so assigned I may be required to perform not more than 30 days active duty for training annually.
d.While a member of the IRR, I may be subject to assignment or reassignment to a unit.
e.For as long as I hold this appointment I am responsible for notifying my unit or IRR commander of the mailing address at which I will receive official orders and/or correspondence. It is also my responsibility to apply to and/or comply
*Enter applicable regulation that appointment is being tendered under AR
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with all official orders and correspondence which I may receive. I understand that failure to notify my commander of an address where I can be reached or to comply with all official orders and correspondence could result in my being considered for elimination.
4.That as a Reserve Officer of the Army, I can become an officer of the Army National Guard of the United States if
I am appointed and Federally recognized in the Army National Guard of a State, Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia. I understand further that satisfactory service as a commissioned officer of the Army National Guard of the United States constitutes service in the Ready Reserve; accordingly, if Ready Reserve service in an appropriate activity of the United States Army Reserve is not available to me, I agree to accept appointment in the Army National Guard of a state (including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico) in which I am residing, if tendered and to complete my Ready Reserve service as an officer of the Army National Guard of the United States.
During the time that I am a commissioned or warrant officer and a member of the Ready Reserve I may at any time be ordered to active duty involuntarily as an individual or as a member of a unit in the event of war or emergency declared by Congress, or the President of the United States, or under any other condition authorized by law in effect at the time of my appointment, or which may hereafter be enacted into law.
I, the undersigned, having voluntarily elected to apply for appointment as a commissioned or warrant officer of the United States Army Reserve, acknowledge that all of the conditions of said appointment are understood and acceptable.
TYPED NAME OF APPLICANT (Last - First - Middle Initial)
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
SIGNATURE
DATE
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