DA Form 5513 is the Army's log for issuing, turning in, and inventorying keys. Key custodians use it to keep continuous accountability over keys to arms rooms, supply rooms, and other secured areas.
DA Form 5513, Key Control Register and Inventory, tracks every key in a unit's key control program. It lists the keys and locks under control, records each issue and turn-in with signatures, dates, and times, and documents the periodic joint inventories of keys on hand.
The form supports physical security requirements, including those in AR 190-11 for arms, ammunition, and explosives. A properly maintained register shows exactly who had which key at any time, which is why inspectors check it closely during security inspections.
Who files DA Form 5513?
Unit key custodians and alternate custodians maintaining the key control program
Armorers controlling arms room keys under AR 190-11
Supply sergeants and facility managers securing storage areas
Charge of quarters and staff duty personnel signing keys in and out
How to fill out DA Form 5513
Open DA Form 5513 in the PDFRaw editor and list the keys under control with their identifying numbers.
Record each issue: key number, printed name and signature of the recipient, and date and time out.
Record each turn-in with the date, time, and the custodian's initials or signature.
Conduct and document key inventories at the interval your security SOP requires.
Keep completed registers on file with the key custodian per your unit's retention policy; the form stays within the unit.
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Frequently asked questions
How often do keys have to be inventoried?
Inventory intervals depend on what the keys protect. Keys for arms, ammunition, and explosives follow the stricter requirements of AR 190-11; other keys follow AR 190-51 and your local security SOP. Check the current regulations for the interval that applies.
Can DA Form 5513 be kept electronically?
Many units fill the form electronically, but signatures for issue and turn-in must still be captured the way your security SOP requires. Ask your physical security officer before switching to a purely digital register.
