PAM 600-34 — Procedures: Remission Or Cancellation Of Indebtedness
PAM 600-34 governs instructions for submitting and processing packets for remission or cancellation of indebtedness to the U.S. Army.
- Publication number: PAM 600-34
- Title: PROCEDURES: REMISSION OR CANCELLATION OF INDEBTEDNESS
- Date: 10/29/2024
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
View PAM 600-34 on armypubs.army.mil
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It covers application packets, eligible debts, application bases, required enclosures, and sworn statements. It requires requests to be based on injustice, hardship, or both.
Topics covered
- Remission or cancellation of indebtedness
- Application packets
- Eligible Army debts
- Hardship applications
- Application enclosures
- Sworn statements
Questions and answers
What form must soldiers complete to apply for remission or cancellation of indebtedness?
Soldiers, with the help of their immediate commanders (see para 3 1), complete DA Form 3508 (Application for Remission or Cancellation of Indebtedness). (paragraph 2-1)
What sections of DA Form 3508 are required for an injustice-only claim?
If claiming injustice only, fill out DA Form 3508, sections I, VII, and VIII. (paragraph 2-3)
What happens if a hardship application does not include all sections of the form?
When claiming hardship, failure to fill out all sections will result in DA Form 3508 being returned for completion. (paragraph 2-3)
What sworn statement must an applicant submit?
The applicant must submit a detailed sworn statement on DA Form 2823. (paragraph 2-5)
What documentation is required when claiming hardship?
Documentation of monthly expenses must be included in order to process the request when claiming hardship. (paragraph 2-4)