DA Form 5583: Hellfire Missile Firing Data Report (Download)

DA Form 5583: Hellfire Missile Firing Data Report (Download) – U.S. Army units conducting Hellfire missile live-fire training or operations must complete DA Form 5583, the official Missile Firing Data Report (Hellfire). This form is a critical part of the Army’s munitions reporting and sustainment system. It ensures reliable performance data reaches the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) for analysis.

What Is DA Form 5583?

DA Form 5583 documents detailed firing data for AGM-114 Hellfire missiles (including variants like Longbow Hellfire). Units use it for every firing attempt—successful or not—to support:

  • Performance evaluation and effectiveness assessments
  • Reliability trend analysis
  • Shelf-life and service-life determinations
  • Malfunction investigations and surveillance
  • Configuration and environmental impact studies

The form falls under DA PAM 700-19 (U.S. Army Munitions Reporting System) and relates to broader ammunition management policies in AR 700-28 and DA PAM 700-16.

Latest Version: The current fillable PDF (as of 2021 revision) is available directly from the Army Publishing Directorate.

Download DA Form 5583 here: https://armypubs.army.mil/pub/eforms/DR_a/ARN31750-DA_FORM_5583-000-EFILE-1.pdf

Why Accurate Reporting Matters for U.S. Army Units?

Hellfire missiles are precision air-to-ground weapons used by Army aviation (e.g., AH-64 Apache) and ground platforms. Firing data helps maintainers and engineers:

  • Identify potential issues early in the missile’s lifecycle
  • Support decisions on lot acceptance, modifications, and retirement
  • Improve training realism and combat readiness
  • Reduce costs by minimizing unnecessary testing through better field data

Failure to submit these reports can impact national-level munitions readiness tracking.

Key Sections of DA Form 5583

The form captures comprehensive environmental, platform, missile, and firing conditions. Typical data points include (based on form structure):

  • Unit and Personnel Information — UIC, gunner/crew details, officer in charge
  • Missile Data — Serial numbers, lot numbers, national stock number (NSN)
  • Firing Location and Conditions — Date, time, location (e.g., range at Ft. Irwin), weather, wind velocity/vector, visibility, temperature
  • Platform/Aircraft Data — Aircraft type/tail number, firing mode (LOBL, etc.), sensor systems (TADS, etc.)
  • Firing Attempt Details — Target type/description, range, engagement parameters, results (hit/miss, malfunction codes)
  • Remarks — Any anomalies or additional observations

Instructions on the form emphasize checking appropriate blocks and recording numerical values precisely (e.g., 123.2 formatted as shown). Fill only applicable fields for your specific firing.

How to Submit DA Form 5583?

  1. Complete the form immediately after each firing attempt.
  2. Submit per local procedures (often through the installation Ammunition Supply Point (ASP), Brigade Ammunition Officer, or Logistics Assistance Representative).
  3. Traditional mailing address is to AMCOM at Redstone Arsenal, AL (check current form for exact details).
  4. Preferred modern method: Use the FIREIT portal at https://fireit.army.mil/ (requires account activation) for digital submission.

Units should establish local standing operating procedures (SOPs) and reconcile reports annually with the Worldwide Ammunition Reporting System (WARS-NT).

  • DA Form 3662 — Longbow Hellfire Missile Firing Data Report
  • DA Form 5582 — ATACMS/MLRS
  • DA Form 7212 — Stinger
  • DA Form 3474 — Javelin
  • Others for Patriot, TOW, etc.

Best Practices for U.S. Army Personnel

  • Train gunners, aviation crews, and ammunition handlers on proper completion.
  • Use digital tools where available for accuracy.
  • Retain copies locally as required by unit policy.
  • Coordinate with QASAS or LAR for complex firings or malfunctions.
  • Always prioritize safety and follow TM/ range SOPs alongside reporting requirements.

Proper use of DA Form 5583 directly supports the reliability of one of the Army’s most important precision munitions. Accurate, timely reports help keep Hellfire missiles ready for combat when needed.

Resources:

  • Army Publishing Directorate (APD) for the latest form
  • DA PAM 700-19 and DA PAM 700-16
  • FIREIT Portal for submissions
  • Local Ammunition Logistics personnel or AMCOM points of contact