Hqda form 5 nov 2012 patchwork

INSTRUCTIONS

PARENTHESES AT TOP AND BOTTOM OF FORM: Select a classification (UNCLASSIFIED or FOUO) from the drop down menu. If for the Army’s senior

leadership (SA, CSA, USA and VCSA), use a minimum classification of FOUO (default). If using a classified SIPRnet system, select a classification (FOUO, CONFIDENTIAL or SECRET).

Block 1. TRACKING NUMBER:

a. If the action has been assigned a tracking number by ECC/OJDA, enter that number.

b. If the action has been assigned a tracking number by the activity Staff Action Control Office (SACO), enter that number along with the ECC/OJDA tracking number (if applicable).

c. When this form is being used as a read ahead coversheet, select from the drop down list "READ AHEAD COVERSHEET" in lieu of a tracking number.

Block 2. TODAY'S DATE: Enter today's date. The Army standard date format is YYYYMMDD (for example, 20120426). This allows for HQDA Tracking System

searches by a calendar date.

Block 3.