DA Form 597-1. Acknowledgement of Understanding - Nonscholarship Two Year Program

DA Form 597-1, titled Acknowledgement of Understanding - Nonscholarship Two Year Program, is used within the Department of the Army for nonscholarship cadets participating in the Army ROTC program with a two-year commitment.

The form consists of sections where the nonscholarship cadet acknowledges their understanding of the two-year commitment, unit details, and additional obligations. It requires the cadet's signature to acknowledge their understanding and commitment. The form may also include sections for providing any additional information or clarifications.

Key fields in this form encompass cadet's understanding of the commitment, unit details, additional obligations, and the cadet's signature. Accurate completion of the form is important for ensuring that nonscholarship cadets are aware of the terms and obligations of their two-year participation in the ROTC program.

Application Example: A college student who is a nonscholarship cadet commits to a two-year participation in the Army ROTC program. The cadet's ROTC unit uses DA Form 597-1 to have the cadet acknowledge their understanding of the commitment and obligations involved.

No additional documents are typically required when completing this form.

Related Form: DD Form 4 - Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States. This form is used for the enlistment or reenlistment of individuals in the Armed Forces.