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DA Form 7281 Command Oriented Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (Aa&e) Security Screening and Evaluation Record (Fillable)
What Is DA Form 7281?
DA Form 7281, Command Oriented Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) Security Screening and Evaluation Record , is an official form that documents personnel evaluation and screening to get army personnel cleared to work with AA&E. Personnel security screening and evaluation are performed by commanders who may delegate this responsibility to directors or managers. Every individual involved in the control, accountability, and shipment of AA&E must be evaluated and screened with the help of DA Form 7281.
The latest version of the form was released by the U.S. Department of the Army (DA) on September 1, 2009 , with all previous editions obsolete. A DA Form 7281 fillable version is available for download below.
What Is DA Form 7281 Used For?
All personnel involved in the handling of AA&E are required to undergo a command-oriented security screening before any access to this highly sensitive job is authorized. This check is designed to give the commander reasonable assurance that individuals with character traits that raise significant doubt regarding their stability or honesty are not afforded this access.
DA Form 7281 instructions are as follows:
- Write down the name and grade of the person being screened.
- Conduct a personal interview. This is the responsibility of the individual's immediate commander or supervisor who will have to sign and date the form. Once the interview is over, record the commander's name and grade.
- Review the personnel records, medical records, and law enforcement/security records of the individual.
- If the state, city, or local laws permit this, add the results of a local civilian law enforcement agencyrecords check to the form.
- Indicate if the individual is suitable or unsuitable to perform the AA&E-related duties. The immediate commander responsible for authorization must consider various disqualifying factors, such as records of alcohol abuse, mental instability, judicial punishments, or actions that reasonably show a contemptuous attitude toward the law. Various character traits, records of conduct, and adverse information that could be prejudicial to trustworthiness or reliability must also be taken into account.
You may attach the information contained in the personnel records, medical records, provost marshal/security office records, or local civilian law enforcement agency records to the form if they are relevant to the evaluation process. The reviewing official also signs and dates the form, adding their name and grade.
When you complete the form, it is considered personal in nature and must be protected by a "For Official Use Only Cover Sheet." You may download DD Form 2923, Privacy Act Data Cover Sheet, as well.
How Long Is a DA Form 7281 Good For?
DA Form 7281 regulations demand the continuing evaluation of all personnel. Every individual involved in handling AA&E has to be fully cognizant of their responsibilities to observe and immediately report any incident or condition that might result in permanent or temporary disqualification of personnel. Generally, the security screening check will be repeated every three years, so DA Form 7281 needs to be updated every three years.
