DA Form 12. Request for Establishment of a Publications Account
The DA Form 12 is used to request the establishment of a publications account within the Department of Army. It is typically used when an individual or military unit needs access to official publications or documents for operational or administrative purposes.
The form consists of several parts, including sections for identifying information about the requester and their unit, as well as spaces for signatures and dates. It also includes sections for specifying the types of publications needed and the desired quantity.
Important fields to consider when filling out the form include the unit's designation, the requester's contact information, and the specific publications needed. It is important to accurately identify the unit and provide complete contact information to ensure that the publications account is established correctly and that the requested publications are delivered to the appropriate location.
The parties involved in the form are the individual or unit requesting the establishment of the publications account and the personnel responsible for managing and providing the publications. It is important for both parties to communicate effectively and ensure that the requested publications are relevant and necessary for the unit's operations or administrative tasks.
An application example for the DA Form 12 would be when a military unit needs access to field manuals and technical publications to support their training or operational activities. By filling out this form, the unit can request the establishment of a publications account and ensure that they have access to the necessary resources.
An alternative form to the DA Form 12 is the Form SF-701, Activity Security Checklist. While both forms are used to request access to specific resources within the military, the DA Form 12 specifically focuses on publications and documents, while the Form SF-701 is used to request security checks and clearances for specific activities or facilities.