Army Emergency Relief Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Army Regulation that covers AER
A
AR 930-4
2
Q
What does the acronym AER mean
A
Army Emergency Relief
3
Q
What is the Army Emergency Relief (AER) Motto
A
Helping the Army Take Care of its Own
4
Q
AER closely coordinates with what other organization
A
American Red Cross
5
Q
How is AER funded
A
Through,
- Voluntary Contributions from Soldiers (tax free)
- Unsolicited contributions
- Repayments of loans
- Income from investments
6
Q
What is the DA Form 1103
A
Application for Army Emergency Relief Financial Assistance
7
Q
Who is eligible for assistance under AER
A
Active duty Soldiers & their dependents
- ARNG/ USAR Soldiers on active duty for more than 30 consecutive days & their dependents
- Retirees & their dependents
- Surviving spouses & orphans of soldiers who died while on active duty or after they retired
8
Q
What are some things that AER can assist with
A
Loss of funds
- Medical, dental, hospital expenses
- Rent, utilities, and food
- Emergency travel
- POV repair
- Funeral expenses
- Privation (lack of the usual comforts or necessaries of life)
9
Q
What are some things that AER cannot assist with
A
Marriage or divorce
- Abortions
- Nonessential needs
- Ordinary leave/vacation
- Fines/ legal expenses
- Purchases, rental and/or loss of vehicle
- Funds to cover bad checks
10
Q
When is the AER annual fund campaign
A
1 March through 15 May
11
Q
Who should be in the first step of the process for an active duty Soldier who is seeking AER assistance
A
The unit commander
