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AER
Army Study Guide
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Professional
07/04/2008

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Term
AER closely coordinates with what other organization?
Definition
American Red Cross
Term
What is AER?
Definition
AER is a private, nonprofit organization to collect and hold funds to relieve distress of members of the Army and their dependents. AER provides emergency financial assistance to soldiers (active and retired) and their families in time of distress.
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What does AER stand for?
Definition
Army Emergency Relief
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What is the Army Regulation that covers AER?
Definition
AR 930-4
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Are you required to contribute to AER to receive help?
Definition
No
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Who does AER help?
Definition
Soldiers on extended active duty and their dependents.
Members of the Reserve Components of the Army (Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve) on continuous active duty for more than 30 days and their dependents. (This applies to soldiers on AD for training (ADT) or serving under various sections of title 10, United States Code).
Soldiers retired from active duty because of longevity or physical disability, or retired upon reaching age 60 (Reserve Components) and their dependents.
Widows (ers) and orphans of soldiers who died while on active duty or after they retired.
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How are monetary contributions made to AER?
Definition
Cash, check or allotment
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When is the AER annual fund campaign held army-wide?
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March 01 through May 15
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How does AER provide financial assistance?
Definition
AER provides financial assistance by either a loan without interest, a grant or a combination of both
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What is the purpose of AER?
Definition
AER provides emergency financial assistance to soldiers (active and retired) and their families in time of distress.
Term
What is the dollar limit on AER loans?
Definition
There is no dollar limit. AER Assistance will meet your emergency need.
Term
Failure to repay an AER loan (unless repayment would cause undo hardship) will cause the Soldier’s name to be placed on an AER restricted list which is disseminated Army-wide. What does this mean for the Soldier?
Definition
Individuals who appear on this list will not be approved for AER assistance without the specific prior approval of HQ AER.
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What is the AER Motto?
Definition
"Helping the Army Take Care Of its Own"
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The minimum amount that can be contributed to AER through allotment is what amount?
Definition
1 dollar each month for 3 months
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How is AER funded?
Definition
Through Voluntary Contributions from Soldiers (tax free), through unsolicited contributions, repayments of loans, and income from investments.
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