DA Form 3434: Notification of Personnel Action (2024)

DA Form 3434: Notification of Personnel Action (2024) – DA Form 3434 is the official U.S. Army form used to document and notify personnel actions for Nonappropriated Funds (NAF) employees. NAF employees work in Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs, Army lodging, child development centers, golf courses, and other self-sustaining activities funded primarily through user fees rather than congressional appropriations.

This form serves as the NAF equivalent to the SF-50 for appropriated fund (APF) federal employees. It records appointments, promotions, reassignments, pay changes, separations, and other employment actions. The current version is DA Form 3434, APR 2024.

Download the latest DA Form 3434 here: https://armypubs.army.mil/pub/eforms/DR_a/ARN38883-DA_FORM_3434-000-EFILE-1.pdf

The form is authorized under AR 215-3, Nonappropriated Funds Instrumentalities Personnel Policy, with the proponent being the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1. It supports personnel management for NAF employees by documenting key details for payroll, benefits, leave entitlements, and official records.

Principal purposes include:

  • Notifying employees, supervisors, Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), and NAF benefits offices of employment actions.
  • Recording changes in position, pay, duty station, and employment category.
  • Ensuring compliance with privacy, pay, and personnel regulations (e.g., 5 USC 5373, 10 USC 1587, DoDI 1400.25).

All actions (except separations) typically take effect on the first day of the pay period.

Who Uses DA Form 3434?

  • NAF Employees: Receive copies for their records (Employee Copy, Payroll Copy, Retirement Copy).
  • Supervisors and Managers: Initiate or approve personnel actions in NAF activities.
  • NAF Human Resources (CPAC/NAF HRD): Process and maintain official personnel folders.
  • U.S. Army installations worldwide: Especially for MWR, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) programs.

Current or former NAF employees often need a recent DA Form 3434 when applying for other federal positions or verifying employment history.

Key Sections of DA Form 3434 (APR 2024)

The form captures comprehensive employee and action details:

  • Employee Information: Name, SSN, Date of Birth, Citizenship, Military Status, Dependent Status, Veteran’s Preference, Spouse Employment Preference, FLSA status.
  • Action Details: Effective Date, Nature of Action (Code and Description, including Employment Category), From/To Position (Title, Number, Pay Plan, Grade/Pay Level, Salary/Hourly Rate).
  • Employment Location: Employing NAFI code/name, Standard NAFI Number, Duty Station, Location Code.
  • Service Dates: SCD-Leave, SCD-LS.
  • Remarks: Additional notes on conditions, guarantees, limitations, or special entitlements.
  • Certification: Signature and title of the designated appointing official.

Common Uses and Nature of Action Examples

DA Form 3434 documents many employment events, including:

  • Initial appointments (Regular Full-Time, Regular Part-Time, Flexible, Seasonal, Limited Tenure).
  • Promotions, reassignments, or changes in duty station.
  • Pay adjustments or step increases.
  • Changes in work schedule or hours (e.g., guaranteed hours for flexible employees).
  • Awards, within-grade increases, or performance-based actions.
  • Separations (resignation, retirement, death, reduction in force, etc.).
  • Return to duty or extensions.

Appointment Categories (Regular, Flexible, Seasonal) affect benefits, leave, and work scheduling. Flexible employees have no upper limit on hours but follow overtime rules.

How to Fill Out or Obtain DA Form 3434?

NAF HR specialists usually complete the form using official systems. Employees receive copies but do not typically fill it out themselves. For corrections or specific actions, contact your servicing NAF Civilian Personnel Office.

Tips for handling the form:

  • Use the latest April 2024 version from Army Publishing Directorate.
  • Ensure all codes (Nature of Action, NAFI numbers) are accurate.
  • Include detailed remarks in Block 25 for special conditions.
  • Distribute copies properly (employee, payroll, retirement).

Importance for NAF Employees and Job Applicants

A current DA Form 3434 proves employment history, salary, position title, and service dates. It is frequently required for:

  • Internal promotions or transfers.
  • Veterans’ preference or priority placement claims.
  • Portability of benefits between NAF and APF positions.
  • Unemployment, retirement, or loan applications.
  • AR 215-3: Primary policy for NAF personnel management.
  • DoDI 1400.25, Volume 1401: DoD NAF policy.
  • Army MWR and FMWR websites for job opportunities.
  • CHRA (Civilian Human Resources Agency) NAF Applicant Information Kits.

For the most current guidance, visit official Army sites or consult your local NAF HR office.

This article provides general information based on official U.S. Army sources as of 2026. Always verify with your servicing HR office for specific situations.