Army Publishing Directorate
Summary: DA Form 5960 is the official U.S. Army document used by service members to declare dependency status and manage Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) entitlements.
DA Form 5960, 'Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) Authorization and Dependency Declaration' (January 2022 edition), is the standardized form used by U.S. Army personnel to initiate, modify, or stop BAH payments. The form requires the disclosure of personal information, duty location, marital status, and dependent details. It includes a mandatory certification section regarding the legal requirements for dependent support and the consequences of providing false information to the U.S. Government. The form is governed by AR 637-1 and the Privacy Act of 1974.
Document outline
1. Privacy Act Statement and Authority 2. Member Information (Name, DoD ID, Grade, Address, Duty Location) 3. Action Details (Effective Date, Type of Action, BAH Type) 4. Marital Status and Spouse Information 5. Other Dependent Information (Children and Secondary Dependents) 6. Certification of Dependent Support (Legal Requirements and Acknowledgments) 7. Member Signature and Date 8. Commander Signature and Date