Personnel will be advised to make known their sponsorship needs as part of the reassignment management
process.
Sponsors will be appointed as part of the strength management process for military personnel.
Standards are to forward DA Form 5434 received by higher echelons within 3 working days ofreceipt; to appoint sponsors, unless the Soldier declines, within 10 calendar days of receipt of DA Form 5434; and to
forward the sponsor welcome letter and information within 10 calendar days of appointment.
Sponsors will respond to correspondence within 10 working days of receipt.