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DA Form 5572 — GIFT AGREEMENT

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DA Form 5572 is a Department of the Army form in the DA series. Title of record: GIFT AGREEMENT. Function: GIFT AGREEMENT. The edition presently published bears the date 12/01/2021, with a status of ACTIVE. Physical extent is unknown page(s) and about unknown fillable fields.

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Questions and answers

What is DA Form 5572?
GIFT AGREEMENT
Which edition is current?
12/01/2021
Who is responsible for this form?
AASA
In which formats can it be downloaded?
PDF

Publisher notes

  1. , PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT

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