DA Form 1659. Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss Register

DA Form 1659 is used for conducting a financial liability investigation in cases of property loss. Its main purpose is to determine who is financially responsible for the loss or damage of government property.

The form consists of several parts, including the identification of the individual being investigated, a detailed description of the lost or damaged property, and a section for witness statements and supporting documentation.

Important fields on the form include the date and location of the loss, a description of how the loss occurred, and any mitigating factors that may affect the financial liability determination. It is important to provide accurate and detailed information in these fields to ensure a fair investigation.

An application example of DA Form 1659 would be when a piece of equipment goes missing on a military base. The form would be used to investigate the circumstances surrounding the loss and determine if any individual should be held financially responsible.

An alternative form that could be used for a similar purpose is DA Form 4697, which is used for reporting and investigating property loss or damage. The main difference between the two forms is that DA Form 1659 specifically focuses on determining financial liability, while DA Form 4697 is more general and can be used for various types of property loss or damage investigations.