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Private-Level Questions

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Who is required by regulation to have a sponsor?

All soldiers that are new to the Army, enlisted or officer.

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Who is responsible for sending the welcome letter to the new arrival?

The appointed sponsor.

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What is meant by out-sponsorship?

Assistance provided to departing Soldiers during out-processing.

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What is rear-detachment sponsorship?

Sponsorship provided to Family members during a Soldier’s deployment.

Private Second Class-Level Questions

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What is the purpose of the Total Army Sponsorship Program?

Helps commanders exercise their responsibility for the successful reception and integration of Soldiers and Families into their unit, installation, facility, and community.

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As a minimum, how many welcome letters should a new arrival receive?

At least one.

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What agency provides relocation information and sponsorship training support?

Army Community Service (ACS).

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What is a reactionary sponsor?

A sponsor assigned after a Soldier arrives due to short notice or unprogrammed arrival.

Private First Class-Level Questions

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What are the general rules for appointing a sponsor?

Sponsors should be equal or higher in grade, the same sex and marital status when possible, and familiar with the unit and community.

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What regulation covers the Total Army Sponsorship Program?

AR 600-8-8.

Specialist-Level Questions

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How soon after DA Form 5434 is received should a sponsor be assigned?

Within 120 days of the Soldier’s report date or within 5 duty days if there is less than 120 days’ notice.

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How many days after notification does a sponsor have to contact the incoming Soldier?

Within 3 business days of receiving notification.

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What is S-Gate?

The TASP module in the Army Career Tracker (ACT) that standardizes sponsorship across the Army.

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What DA Form is used to transmit sponsorship requirements to gaining commands?

DA Form 5434 (Sponsorship Program Counseling and Information Sheet).

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