DA Form 4881-1. Agreement for the Loan of Us Army Materiel Certificate for Signature by an Alternate
Form DA 4881-1 is an Agreement for the Loan of US Army Materiel Certificate for Signature by an Alternate used to document the loan of Army materiel to other parties, and it serves as an alternate signature page for the primary loan agreement (DA Form 4881). This form is used when the primary signatory on the loan agreement cannot sign the original document and designates an alternate individual to sign on their behalf.
The form consists of sections where the specific details of the loan agreement are recorded, similar to DA Form 4881. It includes information about the parties involved in the loan, the type and quantity of materiel being loaned, the duration of the loan, and any special conditions or restrictions on the use of the materiel. Additionally, the form includes a space for the primary signatory to designate and authorize an alternate individual to sign the loan agreement on their behalf.
Important fields in this form include accurate documentation of the loan agreement details, the designation of an authorized alternate signatory, and the signature of the primary signatory authorizing the alternate to sign on their behalf. Accurate completion of this form is crucial to ensure that materiel loaned by the Army is appropriately tracked, controlled, and returned in accordance with the loan agreement, even if the primary signatory cannot sign the original document.
Application Example: A high-ranking military officer who is the designated signatory for a loan agreement cannot physically sign the original DA Form 4881 due to other pressing duties. The officer designates and authorizes an alternate, a trusted subordinate, to sign on their behalf. The alternate signs Form DA 4881-1, acknowledging their authority to sign the loan agreement. By doing so, the Army can proceed with the loan process in a timely manner while ensuring proper authorization and accountability.
Individuals filling out this form should consider any specific instructions or guidelines provided by the Army's regulations and policies regarding the loan of materiel and the designation of alternate signatories.
Related Forms: Form DA 4881-1 is an alternate signature page for DA Form 4881. The primary loan agreement (DA Form 4881) serves as the main document outlining the terms and conditions of the loan, while DA Form 4881-1 is specifically used to designate alternate signatories.