How long is a DA Form 3161 valid for?

The DA Form 3161, known as the Request for Issues and Turn-ins, is designed to document the temporary transfer of property and is valid for a duration of 30 days. This timeframe allows sufficient time for the processing of the request and ensures that accountability measures are maintained during that period. After the 30 days have elapsed, any items not officially transferred or accounted for may require reevaluation and possibly a new DA Form 3161 to maintain proper property accountability.

In practice, this 30-day validity helps ensure that participants remain organized and accountable, facilitating inventory control and management of government property effectively.