DA 3891-1

[kn1080]

Does anyone here know anything about the DA 3891-1 (certificate of appreciation to spouse of retiring army member). Do you know how I could go about requesting one for my wife?

 

[ranger2992]

Have you already separated? The servicing transition office should provide you with one without having to ask. When I did my final out and signed my DD 214 they had mt retirement certificate, as well as the one for my wife ready for me.

 

[Jason Perry]

http://www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/r635_5.pdf

2–13. DA Form 3891 (Certificate of Appreciation for Wives of Retiring U.S. Army Personnel) and DD
Form 3891–1 (Certificate of Appreciation for Husbands of Retiring U.S. Army Personnel)
Unit commanders may issue certificates (if retirees desire) to the spouse of soldiers retiring under AR 600–8–24 or AR
635–200, and when retiring for permanent physical disability after 20 or more years active Federal service. (Certificates
may be issued whether or not a retirement ceremony is conducted or if the spouse is present.) Complete the certificate
by entering the spouse’s name in all capital letters.

Worst case scenario, I suppose you could go to the ABCMR to get this if necessary. But your unit or transition point should provide it.

 

[kn1080]

Thank you guys. I separated in november 2010 on tdrl and went pdrl in october 2012. I might call the wtu at west point or the army pda. I still havent received my discharge cert yet but im not as concerned with that as the former.