ARC/AER

Question 1

AER closely coordinates with what other organization?

Answer 1

American Red Cross

Question 2

What is Army Emergency Relief (AER)?

Answer 2

AER is a private, nonprofit 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 is the Army Regulation that covers AER?

Answer 3

AR 930-4

Question 4

Are you required to contribute to AER to receive help?

Answer 4

No

Question 5

Who does AER help?

Answer 5

-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. Site: AERHQ.org)

Question 6

How are monetary contributions made to AER?

Answer 6

Cash, check or allotment

Question 7

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

Answer 7

March 01through May 15

Question 8

What is the purpose of AER?

Answer 8

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

Question 9

What is the AER Motto?

Answer 9

“Helping the Army Take Care Of its Own”

Question 10

How is AER funded?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

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

Answer 11

1 dollar each month for 3 months