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DA Form 4591
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DA Form 4591 Retention Counseling Record
What Is DA Form 4591?
This is a military form that was released by the U.S. Department of the Army (DA) on October 1, 2019. The form, often mistakenly referred to as the DD Form 4591, is a military form used by and within the U.S. Army. As of today, no separate instructions for the form are provided by the DA.
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Q: What is DA Form 4591?
A: DA Form 4591 is the Retention Counseling Record form used in the military.
Q: What is the purpose of DA Form 4591?
A: The purpose of DA Form 4591 is to document counseling sessions regarding a soldier's career progression and retention in the military.
Q: Who uses DA Form 4591?
A: DA Form 4591 is used by military personnel, such as commanders or supervisors, to counsel soldiers on their career and retention options.
Q: What information is included in DA Form 4591?
A: DA Form 4591 includes information about the counseling session, such as the soldier's name, rank, and date of the counseling session, as well as the reason for the counseling and possible career options.
Form Details:
- A 2-page document available for download in PDF;
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