Which form is required to designate a guardian or escort in a Family Care Plan?

Which form is required to designate a guardian or escort in a Family Care Plan?

• A. DA Form 5841 (Power of Attorney)
• B. DA Form 5840 (Certificate of Acceptance as Guardian or Escort)
• C. DD Form 1172
• D. DD Form 2558

Answer: (B)

The designated guardian or escort in a Family Care Plan must formally accept the role in writing. The Certificate of Acceptance as Guardian or Escort is built for this purpose; it captures the guardian or escort’s explicit agreement to assume responsibility for the sponsor’s dependents when the sponsor is unavailable. Signing this DA Form 5840 provides official authorization and clarity in the plan, ensuring the guardianship arrangement has concrete recognition within Army processes. Other forms serve different functions, such as granting general legal authority or handling ID/benefits, and do not establish the specific guardian or escort designation for a Family Care Plan. Therefore, this form is the correct one.

The designated guardian or escort in a Family Care Plan must formally accept the role in writing. The Certificate of Acceptance as Guardian or Escort is built for this purpose; it captures the guardian or escort’s explicit agreement to assume responsibility for the sponsor’s dependents when the sponsor is unavailable. Signing this DA Form 5840 provides official authorization and clarity in the plan, ensuring the guardianship arrangement has concrete recognition within Army processes. Other forms serve different functions, such as granting general legal authority or handling ID/benefits, and do not establish the specific guardian or escort designation for a Family Care Plan. Therefore, this form is the correct one.