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Title: Army Emergency Relief


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Army Emergency Relief
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Army Emergency Relief
  • Incorporated in February 1942 for the
  • purpose of collecting and holding
  • funds to relieve the distress of
  • members of the Army and their dependents.

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AER Organization
  • Private, non-profit organization
  • Operates under AR 930-4
  • Receives no federal funding
  • Commanders must provide staff and facilities

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AER Eligibility
  • Active duty and their dependents
  • Reservists and NG on continuous active duty for
    more than 30 days and their dependents
  • Retirees and their dependents
  • Widow(ers) and orphans of eligible members

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Policies
  • Each case is considered on its own merit
  • Only for valid emergency needs
  • Borderline decisions favor applicant
  • Situation must develop after entry on active duty
  • Assistance only to and for ID Card holders

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Non-receipt of pay
  • Does not include instances of no pay due because
    of garnishment, forfeiture of pay, etc.
  • Applies only when soldier did not receive pay due
    to finance error, etc.

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Loss of funds
  • Applies to loss or theft of funds
  • Funds are not replaced assistance may be given
    for specific needs only
  • Police report may be required

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Medical, dental, hospital
  • Cannot pay debts
  • Only authorized to allow patient to receive
    medically necessary treatment
  • Documentation from doctor or dentist may be
    required

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Funeral Expense
  • Can only pay for required expenses which must be
    prepaid before burial
  • Paid directly to mortuary
  • Soldier must be responsible for the cost of burial

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Emergency Travel
  • Usually due to death or serious illness
  • AER will arrange travel
  • All travel is funded for round trip
  • Cannot reimburse for tickets bought on internet,
    through agents, etc.

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Rent or Mortgage
  • Cannot pay in advance
  • Must confirm with landlord
  • Must be appropriate for income
  • Paid directly to landlord

12
Food
  • Funds provided for food only until next payday
  • Unit may be asked to confirm need

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Utilities
  • Includes electricity, natural gas, and water and
    sewage
  • No telephone, cable, etc.
  • Bills must be for current residence

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Essential POV
  • POV must be essential for travel to and from
    work, school, doctor, etc.
  • No collision repairs (deductible only)
  • Estimate will be required
  • Vehicle must be worth repairing

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Assistance Not Authorized
  • Ordinary leave
  • Liquidation of debts
  • Court fees, fines, legal expenses
  • Purchase of POV
  • Continuing assistance
  • Bad checks

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Application Procedure
  • Prepare form DA 1103
  • Obtain commanders signature
  • Provide appropriate documentation
  • After hours, contact Center Duty Officer
  • Available through Red Cross if not near a
    military installation

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For more information
  • Call us at 791-3579
  • Office is located in Darling Hall, Room 367
  • Application is available online
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