2. Army Emergency Relief

3. 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.

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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

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

10. 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

11. 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.

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

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

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

15. 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

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

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

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