A DA Form 1059–1 will be submitted for Regular Army, USAR, and ARNG Soldiers in active duty statuses who participate in a full-time (on duty) degree or degree completion program at an educational, medical, or industrial institution.
The time covered in DA Form 1059–1 producing schools will be shown as nonrated time on the OER or NCOER that covers the same period.
Additionally, DA Form 1059–1 will be submitted for:
a.
Regular Army Soldiers who participate in a part-time (after-duty) degree program if:
(1)
Formally approved for participation in a degree completion program (see AR 621–1).
(2)
The degree completion program is a Soldier’s primary duty.
b.
Voluntary participation of rated Regular Army and USAR Soldiers serving in an active status, and ARNG serving in Title 10 USC or Title 32 USC active status, and attending night classes at a civilian institution or university and the Soldier’s primary place of duty is performing full-time or part-time military duties with a unit or organization.
This information will not be used against the rated Soldier to indicate a down-turn in performance.
c.
Courses of instruction that exceed 12 months but no more than 24 months.
An “Interim Report” reason for submission DA Form 1059–1 will be prepared annually.
The “Interim Report” reason for submission DA Form 1059–1 will comment on the Soldier’s progress at the time of preparation.
A final “Course Completion” reason for submission DA Form 1059–1 will be prepared and submitted to HRC (AHRC–OML–M) to arrive no later than 90 days after completion or termination of schooling or training.
As an exception, for courses that exceed 1 calendar year, but are 15 months or less, only one DA Form 1059–1 will be submitted to cover the entire duration of the course.
Master’s degree-level programs will receive only one final DA Form 1059–1, unless schooling exceeds 24 months.
d.
Courses of instruction lasting 24 or more months.
Soldiers attending long-term education programs extending 24 or more months will receive an “Initial Report” reason for submission DA Form 1059–1 at the start of the program.
An “Initial Report” reason for submission DA Form 1059–1 will be prepared by AMEDD Student Detachment (for students attending long-term health education training programs) or by the HRC Advanced Education Programs Branch for all programs governed under AR 621–1 and AR 621–7 in coordination with career or program manager, as applicable.
(1)
For Soldiers who receive an “Initial Report” reason for submission DA Form 1059–1, the following data will be included:
(a)
Part I, blocks a through k, “Administrative Data.”
(b)
Part I, block l, “Reason for Submission.”
Select “Initial Report.”
A projected graduation date will also be entered.
(c)
Part I, block m, “Reason for Attendance.”
Comments are mandatory and will address the specific school, fellow, doctorate, or scholar program selected for attendance.
Additional comments will address targeted degree, dissertation, thesis topic, and utilization tour/follow-on assignment, as applicable.
(d)
Part II, blocks b and c, “Demonstrated Abilities.”
Rated Soldiers APFT and date information in accordance with AR 350–1 and height and weight information with “Yes” or “No” for within standards in accordance with AR 600–9.
(e)
Part IV, blocks a1 through b7, “Authentication.”
The signing authority will be Commander, AMEDD Student Detachment or HRC, Chief, Advanced Education Program Branch, or their authorized delegated representative (as applicable).
The signing authority will authenticate as both academic advisor and administrative reviewer.
(2)
Both the “From” and “Thru” date entries of Duration of Course for an “Initial Report” reason for submission DA Form 1059–1 will be the start date of the program (for example, the program start date is 20180401 and graduates 20210227.
The Duration of Course entry will be From 20180401 Thru 20180401).
(3)
Soldiers will receive an “Interim Report” reason for submission DA Form 1059–1 every 12 months thereafter, until the completion of the program and/or course. (See DA Pam 623–3).
Note. Address and contact information for civilian institution DA Form 1059-1s are found in paragraph 3–16 and appendix F.
Referenced Paragraphs
3–16. DA Form 1059–1
DA Form 1059–1 will be submitted for Soldiers participating in civilian academic programs and outlines the policies, requirements, interim reports, course completion reports, and long-term education reporting procedures for Regular Army, USAR, and ARNG Soldiers.
Appendix F. U.S. Army Human Resources Command and Other Addresses
Appendix F contains address and contact information for U.S. Army Human Resources Command, National Guard Bureau, and other Service personnel offices used for submission and processing of evaluation reports and academic evaluation documents.