When must Family Care Plans be recertified?

• A. At least annually by initialing and dating the DA Form 5305
• B. Every 2 years
• C. When the Soldier changes duty station
• D. Never

Answer: (A)

The requirement is to keep Family Care Plans current by recertifying them at least once a year. This is done by the Soldier initialing and dating the DA Form 5305 to confirm that the caregiving arrangements and designated caregiver are still valid and available. Annual recertification ensures the plan reflects any changes in the Soldier’s family situation, deployment status, or caregiver availability, so there is a ready, up-to-date plan if the Soldier must be absent.

Recertifying every two years would allow outdated arrangements to go unchecked, and waiting until a duty-station change or never recertifying would fail to keep the plan current. Changes in duty station can prompt updates, but the required cadence is annual recertification by initialing and dating the form.