Army Publishing Directorate
Summary: DA Form 5960 is the official U.S. Army form used by service members to request, authorize, or update their Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) based on dependency status.
DA Form 5960, titled 'Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) Authorization and Dependency Declaration,' is a standardized Department of the Army form. This January 2022 version is used by military personnel to declare dependency status and authorize BAH payments. The form is a fillable PDF, enabling service members to input required data, sign electronically, and submit it through official channels in accordance with AR 637-1.
Document outline
1. DA Form 5960: Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) Authorization and Dependency Declaration 2. Section I: Personal Information 3. Section II: Dependency Declaration 4. Section III: Authorization and Certification 5. Section IV: Administrative/Command Review