M-SLC UNIT SPONSORSHIP QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Battalion Commanders will: - answer- Supervise and evaluate their sponsorship
program.
In the sponsorship program who will send the welcome letter? - answer- The Battalion
Commander (for officers), the CSM (for enlisted soldiers) or commander or activity
director (for civilian employees).
What is the DA Form 5434? - answer- Sponsorship Program Counseling and
Information Sheet.
When are Incoming soldiers appointed sponsors? - answer- Within 10 calendar days of
receiving DA Form 5434 (unless soldiers decline sponsorship)
The sponsor will normally NOT be- - answer- The person being replaced by the
incoming soldier or civilian employee, Or within 60 days of PCS
Upon arrival what will the Commander provide to the sponsor? - answer- 1) For military
only, government transportation (if required and available) to pick up soldier and family.
2) adequate time away from assigned duties to perform sponsorship duties.
(Commanders will provide new arrival with adequate time for inprocessing)
Who is not required to provide individual sponsors? - answer- Long-Term military
schools
What is the concept of sponsorship? - answer- To act as a big brother/ sister for
inbound soldiers and provide support and assistance during transitioning.
What are unusual situations that sponsors may need to prepare for? - answer-
Exceptional family member, prior service, etc.
Qualifications for appointing an active duty sponsor? - answer- And equal grade or
higher than the incoming soldier, same gender, marital status, and military career field.
How long do sponsors have to answer correspondence/ receipt of DA 5434? - answer-
10 working days
What is used to transmit sponsorship requirements to gaining commands? - answer- DA
form 5434
Who is eligible for sponsorship? - answer- Private through Colonel
ANSWERS
Battalion Commanders will: - answer- Supervise and evaluate their sponsorship
program.
In the sponsorship program who will send the welcome letter? - answer- The Battalion
Commander (for officers), the CSM (for enlisted soldiers) or commander or activity
director (for civilian employees).
What is the DA Form 5434? - answer- Sponsorship Program Counseling and
Information Sheet.
When are Incoming soldiers appointed sponsors? - answer- Within 10 calendar days of
receiving DA Form 5434 (unless soldiers decline sponsorship)
The sponsor will normally NOT be- - answer- The person being replaced by the
incoming soldier or civilian employee, Or within 60 days of PCS
Upon arrival what will the Commander provide to the sponsor? - answer- 1) For military
only, government transportation (if required and available) to pick up soldier and family.
2) adequate time away from assigned duties to perform sponsorship duties.
(Commanders will provide new arrival with adequate time for inprocessing)
Who is not required to provide individual sponsors? - answer- Long-Term military
schools
What is the concept of sponsorship? - answer- To act as a big brother/ sister for
inbound soldiers and provide support and assistance during transitioning.
What are unusual situations that sponsors may need to prepare for? - answer-
Exceptional family member, prior service, etc.
Qualifications for appointing an active duty sponsor? - answer- And equal grade or
higher than the incoming soldier, same gender, marital status, and military career field.
How long do sponsors have to answer correspondence/ receipt of DA 5434? - answer-
10 working days
What is used to transmit sponsorship requirements to gaining commands? - answer- DA
form 5434
Who is eligible for sponsorship? - answer- Private through Colonel
