DA Form 3161. Request for Issue or Turn-In

DA Form 3161, also known as the Request for Issue or Turn-In, is a document used by the United States Army to request or turn-in supplies or equipment. The purpose of this form is to provide a record of the items being requested or turned-in, as well as to ensure accountability and proper record-keeping of Army property.

The form consists of three main parts: the header, which includes the unit or organization's information and the date of the request or turn-in, the request section, which includes the items being requested or turned-in, and the signature block, which includes the names and signatures of the individuals requesting or turning-in the items.

Important fields on the form include the unit or organization's name and address, the date of the request or turn-in, the names and ranks of the individuals requesting or turning-in the items, and the items being requested or turned-in, including the item name, quantity, and description.

Parties involved in the compilation of this form include the unit or organization requesting or turning-in the items and the individuals responsible for approving and processing the request or turn-in.

When compiling the form, data required includes the unit or organization's information, the date of the request or turn-in, and the items being requested or turned-in. Additionally, any supporting documentation, such as inventory lists or hand receipts, may need to be attached.

Application examples include the use of this form to request or turn-in supplies or equipment, as well as to ensure accountability and proper record-keeping of Army property.

Benefits of this form include providing a standardized and authorized record of requests and turn-ins, while challenges and risks include the potential for errors or discrepancies in the recording of items being requested or turned-in.

Related forms include the DA Form 2062, which is used for the hand receipt of property in the Army, and the DA Form 1687, which is used to authorize and designate personnel to request, receive, or turn-in property.

The use of this form can impact the future of the participants, as it ensures proper accountability and record-keeping of Army property and may impact assignments and promotions.

The form is submitted to the individuals responsible for approving and processing the request or turn-in and is stored in the unit or organization's records.