The Total Army Sponsorship Program (TASP)

Question 1

What document covers sponsorship?

Answer 1

AR 600-8-8

Question 2

Who is entitled to participate in the advance arrival sponsorship program?

Answer 2

Every Soldier in the ranks of PVT through COL (excluding Soldiers completing AIT and Soldiers making PCS moves to student detachments at long-term schools) and civilian employees through grade 15.

Question 3

What form is used to send sponsorship requirements to gaining commands?

Answer 3

DA Form 5434 or the Electronically Generated DA Form 5434-E.

Question 4

What are the general rules for appointing a sponsor?

Answer 4

1) In a grade equal to or higher
2) Of the same gender, marital status, and MOS
3) Familiar with the unit or activity and community

Question 5

What are the six elements of the sponsorship program?

Answer 5

1. DA Form 5434
2. Welcome letter
3. ACS Relocation Readiness Services
4. Reception
5. Orientation
6. Inprocessing

Question 6

Is the advanced arrival sponsorship program mandatory?

Answer 6

Only for first-term Soldiers. But all eligible PCSing Soldiers will be offered the opportunity to participate.