DA Form 285-A. Technical Report of U.S. Army Ground Accident Index A

DA Form 285-A is an index form used by the U.S. Army to summarize and track multiple DA Form 285 reports. It serves as a reference tool for managing and organizing ground accident reports within a specific unit or organization.

The form consists of sections where information about each ground accident can be summarized, including the accident number, date, location, and a brief description of the incident. It may also include sections to record the status of the investigation, corrective actions taken, and any follow-up actions required.

Important fields in this form include accurately recording the accident number, date, location, and a concise description of each reported ground accident. It is crucial to maintain an up-to-date index to facilitate easy access and retrieval of specific accident reports when needed.

Application Example: Unit or organization safety officers or administrators use DA Form 285-A to maintain an organized index of ground accident reports. This form helps track and reference multiple accidents, monitor the progress of, and ensure that appropriate corrective actions are implemented.

Related Forms: DA Form 285, Technical Report of U.S. Army Ground Accident, is the accompanying form used to document the details of individual ground accidents. DA Form 285-A serves as an index for these individual reports.