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HOW TO APPLY
FOR ASSISTANCE:
Other
than Emergency Travel or Commander’s Referral Program: Make an appointment by
calling 596-0212. Service members should complete DA 1103 Application for Army
Emergency Relief Financial Assistance. The application must be signed by the
commander or 1SG for approval. Supporting documents should include, Military ID
Card, last End-of-Month LES, and supporting documentation (e.g. verification of
rent, utilities, POV car repair cost) for requested service. Please note: any
assistance provided for a POV will require that the current POV registration (in
the Soldier or spouses name), proof of current insurance coverage and a valid
driver’s license for the person using the POV.
Emergency Travel:
This type of assistance is done on a walk-in basis and does not require an
appointment. Applications will be processed as soon as possible. You must
provide the following at the time of application:
Signed DA 1103 by commander/1SG
Military ID Card
Copy of
itinerary (SATO travel) if traveling by plane
Driver’s license, proof of POV insurance and current registration if traveling
by POV
Approved orders for emergency leave or regular leave under emergency conditions
Spouses geographically separated from the service member should obtain a Power
of Attorney allowing spouse to receive AER assistance and sign allotment.
Red
Cross verification of death/illness or ARC case number is helpful for most cases
but not required.
AER
for emergency travel is available on nights and weekends. Contact the American
Red Cross toll free at 1-877-272-7337. Do not contact the Fort Leonard Wood Red
Cross Chapter for AER assistance as they do not process this locally.
Commander’s Referral Program:
This program allows
commanders/1SG who have attend the Commander’s Referral Program training to
approve assistance for basic living expenses. This type of assistance is done
on a walk-in basis and does not require an appointment. However, application
for this program can not be processed after 1530 hours and will have to wait
until the next duty day. You must provide the following at the time of
application:
Signed DA 1103 by commander/1SG as appropriate for the Commander’s Referral
Program.
Last
End-of-Month LES
Military ID Card
For further
assistance contact AER at (573)596-0212. |
