AER - Army Emergency Relief

Question 1

AER closely coordinates with what other organization?

Answer 1

American Red Cross

Question 2

What is AER?

Answer 2

AER is a private, non-profit organization to collect and hold funds to relieve distress of members of
the Army and their dependents. AER provides emergency financial assistance to soldiers (active and
retired) and their families in time of distress.

Question 3

What does AER stand for?

Answer 3

Army Emergency Relief

Question 4

What is the Army Regulation that covers AER?

Answer 4

AR 930-4

Question 5

Are you required to contribute to AER to receive help?

Answer 5

No

Question 6

Who does AER help?

Answer 6

• Soldiers on extended active duty and their dependents.
• Members of the Reserve Components of the Army (Army National Guard and
  U.S. Army Reserve) on continuous active duty for more than 30 days and their
  dependents. (This applies to soldiers on AD for training (ADT) or serving under
  various sections of title 10, United States Code).
• Soldiers retired from active duty because of longevity or physical disability, or
  retired upon reaching age 60 (Reserve Components) and their dependents.
• Widows (ers) and orphans of soldiers who died while on active duty or after they
  retired.

Question 7

How are monetary contributions made to AER?

Answer 7

Cash, check or allotment

Question 8

When is the AER annual fund campaign held army-wide?

Answer 8

March O 1 through May 15

Question 9

How does AER provide financial assistance?

Answer 9

AER provides financial assistance by either a loan without interest, a grant or a combination of both

Question 10

What is the purpose of AER?

Answer 10

AER provides emergency financial assistance to soldiers (active and retired) and their families in time
of distress.

Question 11

What is the dollar limit on AER loans?

Answer 11

There is no dollar limit. AER Assistance will meet your emergency need.

Question 12

Failure to repay an AER loan (unless repayment would cause undo hardship) will cause the
Soldier’s name to be placed on an AER restricted list which is disseminated Army-wide. What does
this mean for the Soldier?

Answer 12

Individuals who appear on this list will not be approved for AER assistance without the specific prior
approval of HQ AER.

Question 13

What is the AER Motto?

Answer 13

“Helping the Army Take Care Of its Own”

Question 14

The minimum amount that can be contributed to AER through allotment is what amount?

Answer 14

1 dollar each month for 3 months

Question 15

How is AER funded?

Answer 15

Through Voluntary Contributions from Soldiers (tax free), through unsolicited contributions,
repayments of loans, and income from investments