What is DA Form 5121?
DA Form 5121, the Overseas Tour Election Statement, is used by military personnel to express their preference for overseas assignments. This form helps determine where service members will be stationed, ensuring that their needs and preferences are considered. Completing this form is important because it can impact career development and family arrangements. It allows service members to have a say in their assignments, which can enhance job satisfaction and personal well-being while serving in the military.
What is DA Form 5121 used for?
DA Form 5121 is used by military personnel regarding their overseas assignments:
- to indicate preferences for overseas tours.
- to acknowledge understanding of tour options.
- to confirm eligibility for overseas assignments.
How to fill out DA Form 5121?
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Open DA Form 5121 in the PDF editor.
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Fill in your personal information, including name and service number.
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Indicate your overseas tour election by checking the appropriate box.
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Review all entries for accuracy.
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Add your electronic signature.
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Click Done to download the completed form.
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Submit the form as directed by your command.
Who is required to fill out DA Form 5121?
Soldiers scheduled for overseas assignments and military personnel reassigned OCONUS complete DA Form 5121. Officers and enlisted personnel receiving orders for overseas duty also fill out this form.
After completion, the form is used by military personnel and their command to document election choices regarding overseas tours.
When is DA Form 5121 not required?
DA Form 5121 is not needed for assignments within the continental United States (CONUS). If a soldier is not being reassigned to an overseas location, they do not have to complete this form.
Additionally, temporary duty assignments that do not involve a permanent change of station also do not require this form. Always check your specific situation to confirm form requirements.
When is DA Form 5121 due?
The deadline for DA Form 5121 is as soon as the soldier is notified of their overseas assignment. The form must be submitted before the first payment of compensation for the overseas tour.
It is important to prepare and process the form promptly, typically within the initial stages of the reassignment process. Complete it before making travel arrangements or requesting concurrent family travel to ensure everything is in order.
How to get a blank DA Form 5121?
To get a blank DA Form 5121, visit our website. We have a pre-loaded version ready for you to fill out, download, and keep for your records.
This form is issued by the U.S. Army.
How to sign DA Form 5121 online?
To sign DA Form 5121 using PDF Guru, first open the form in the PDF editor by clicking "Fill Form." Fill in all necessary fields accurately. Once completed, you can create a simple electronic signature to add to the form.
After adding your signature, click "Done" to download the filled form. Always check with official sources for specific signature requirements to ensure compliance.
Where to file DA Form 5121?
DA Form 5121 must be submitted to the soldier's unit commander or the unit's personnel office.
Submission methods: in-person.
