When the numbers just won’t crunch,
you don’t have to think too much;
Call Army Emergency Relief, when finances give you grief!
AER is “Soldiers Helping Soldiers” in times of unexpected, unplanned, unanticipated emergency. The AER Office provides emergency financial assistance to Soldiers, both active and retired, and to Reservists and Guard activated under Title 10 for 30 days or more. That assistance extends to their Family Members, with the Soldier’s consent, and also to Widows and Orphans.
Assistance is evaluated on a case by case basis but all should conform to the governing regulation which is AR 930-4. AER will consider cases in the following areas:
- Non-Receipt of Pay
- Loss of Funds
- Medical, Dental and Hospital expenses
- Funeral Expenses
- Emergency Travel Expenses
- Food
- Rent
- Utilities
- POV Repair and Maintenance
The process is simple. Just complete the application found at the link below and have your Commander or 1SG sign in block 17. They can also approve your request by signing in block 19 if you only need $1,000.00 or less (which includes any current AER balance you have) but you must repay that assistance within 12 months. Then, call our office for an appointment: 301-677-4542. Please don’t forget to bring your supporting documentation of the emergency.
AER Application
http://aerhq.org/download/Forms/Form1103.pdf
