DA Form 5823: Equipment Identification Card
DA Form 5823 is a small identification card kept with a piece of Army equipment. It ties the item to its unit and point of contact so the equipment can be identified and returned if found.
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What is DA Form 5823?
DA Form 5823, Equipment Identification Card, is a simple card used to identify a piece of equipment and the organization responsible for it. It carries basic entries such as the equipment nomenclature, registration or serial number, unit, and contact information, and is typically displayed on or kept with the item, for example on a vehicle dashboard.
The card is part of Army equipment record-keeping practice under the maintenance management system described in DA Pam 750-8. It is an internal aid, not a submitted document; units print, fill, and place the cards themselves.
Who files DA Form 5823?
- Vehicle operators and crews identifying their assigned vehicle or equipment
- Motor pool and dispatch personnel preparing equipment for use
- Unit maintenance and supply personnel labeling accountable equipment
How to fill out DA Form 5823
- Open DA Form 5823 in the PDFRaw editor and enter the equipment nomenclature and serial or registration number.
- Add the unit designation and point of contact information your SOP requires.
- Print the card at its intended size.
- Place the card with the equipment, such as in the vehicle window or with the item's records.
- Replace the card when the equipment transfers or the information changes; no submission is required.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the Equipment Identification Card go?
It stays with the equipment it identifies, commonly displayed in a vehicle windshield or kept with the equipment record folder. Your unit SOP dictates exact placement.
Is DA Form 5823 required for every piece of equipment?
No single rule covers all equipment. Units decide when to use the card based on the maintenance management guidance in DA Pam 750-8 and local SOPs.