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NCO brief kit · Free
Army Emergency Relief — drill deck
A zero-interest loan or a grant for an emergency. Not a vacation, not a car, not a debt consolidation.
8 min · Army Soldiers · Education only. Not a claim. Not Army or VA product.
Slide 1 · What it is · TOP's
Emergency money. Not a payday loan.
- A no-interest loan, a grant, or both.
- Rent, food, a car repair, an emergency travel bill. Bring the LES and the document.
- It does not buy leave, pay a fine, or purchase a vehicle.
1 / 3 · Verify on Army.mil AER before anyone enrolls.
Slide 2 · Who can ask · TOP's
Active duty, retirees, and Reserve or Guard on continuous active duty more than 30 days.
- A drill weekend by itself is not the eligibility line on the Army.mil AER pages.
- Dependents can be part of the request. The Soldier still has a record.
- If you are not sure the orders qualify, read the page before you promise a check.
2 / 3 · Verify on Army.mil AER before anyone enrolls.
Slide 3 · Three ways in · TOP's
Chain of command, an AER office, or the Red Cross.
- Quick Assist: commander or first sergeant can approve up to $2,000. American Red Cross, 1-877-272-7337, financial-assistance option.
- The public apply door is armyemergencyrelief.org. This is not a VA benefit.
3 / 3 · Verify on Army.mil AER before anyone enrolls.
