DA Form 71. Oath of Office - Military Personnel
DA Form 71 - Oath of Office - Military Personnel is utilized for administering the oath of office to military personnel taking on official roles. This form formalizes the commitment and loyalty of individuals entering service and taking on specific responsibilities.
The form consists of sections where the individual's personal information, date, and the text of the oath are documented. It includes a space for the individual to sign as a confirmation of their commitment.
Key fields in this form include the individual's identification and their signature to the oath. Accurate completion is crucial to officially affirm the individual's acceptance of responsibilities and obligations associated with the office they are entering.
Application Example: A new officer commissioning into the Army completes DA Form 71 while standing before a military officer administering the oath. The form contains the official text of the oath, which the officer reads aloud and signs to formally accept their responsibilities as an officer.
No additional documents are typically required to complete this form. While there might not be direct analogues, similar oath of office forms could exist for different branches of the military or government agencies.