AER Flashcards
What is the Army Regulation that covers AER?
AR 930-4
What does the acronym AER means?
Army Emergency Relief
What Army program can offer an Interest free loan or grant to families in unexpected emergency financial situations?
Army Emergency Relief
What is the AER Motto?
“Helping the Army take care of its own”
AER closely coordinates with what other organization?
American Red Cross
What is the purpose of AER?
AER provides emergency financial assistance to soldiers and their families in time of distress.
Are you required to contribute to AER to receive help?
No
How do AER provides financial assistance?
Through a loan without interest or a grant or a combination of both.
What is the dollar limit on AER loans?
There is no dollar limit. AER will meet your emergency need.
When should the AER loan payment be completed?
Normally should be completed within 12 months of the loan and before the soldier ETS.
How do active duty soldiers repay their AER loans?
Loans to soldiers will be repaid by AER allotment.
What is the minimum amount that can be contributed to AER through allotment?
One dollar per month for three months.
What is DA Form 1103
Application for Army Emergency Relief Financial Assistance.
How is AER founded?
- Voluntary contributions.
- Unsolicited contributions.
- Repaid loans.
- Income from investments.
Who is eligible for AER assistance?
- Active Duty soldiers
- ARNG/USAR soldiers on active duty for more than 30 consecutive days and their families.
- Retirees and their dependents.
- Surviving spouses and orphans of soldiers who died while on active duty or after they retired.
