DA Form 5888: Family Member Deployment Screening Sheet
DA Form 5888 screens family members before command-sponsored overseas travel to confirm the gaining location can support their medical and educational needs. It is part of the Exceptional Family Member Program process under AR 608-75.
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What is DA Form 5888?
DA Form 5888, Family Member Deployment Screening Sheet, is completed when a Soldier requests command sponsorship for family members at an overseas duty station. Each family member is screened for medical and educational needs, and the results help the gaining command confirm that required services are available before travel is approved.
The screening is also how the Army identifies family members who should be enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP). Medical and, where applicable, school officials complete their portions; the sponsor provides family information and signs the form.
Who files DA Form 5888?
- Soldiers requesting command sponsorship for family members on an overseas assignment
- Family members undergoing overseas travel medical and educational screening
- Military medical staff completing the provider portions of the screening
- EFMP coordinators reviewing screenings for enrollment actions
How to fill out DA Form 5888
- Open DA Form 5888 in the PDFRaw editor and enter the sponsor's information and assignment details.
- List each family member to be screened with their identifying information.
- Schedule the overseas screening appointment with your military treatment facility or EFMP office.
- Have medical and school officials complete and sign their sections during the screening.
- Return the completed form to your EFMP or overseas processing office so the gaining command can act on the travel request.
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Frequently asked questions
Does every family member need a DA 5888 screening?
Yes, family members traveling on command sponsorship to an overseas location are screened. The screening confirms the gaining location can meet each person's medical and educational needs before travel is approved.
What if the screening identifies a special need?
The family member may be enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program, and the assignment may be reviewed to ensure the gaining location can provide the required care. This can affect whether command sponsorship is approved for that location.