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

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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