When clearing my unit, what should I put in the DD Form 137-1 section labeled “Pay Items” that says “check all that apply”?

2026-01-13T19:54:08-05:00

I’m clearing my unit and on the DD Form 137-1 there’s a section labeled “Pay Items” that says “check all that apply.” I receive BAH and BAS (I’m married), and no one at my company or battalion has been able to clarify what I’m supposed to do in that section. I was planning to leave it blank, but I want to confirm whether I should check anything or leave it alone ?

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2026 8:48 PM

2026-01-13T20:48:19-05:00

SPC Private RallyPoint Member I found this information online (below). You receive BAH and BAS so you would check those boxes. As mentioned below, this information is needed to ensure that your final pay is correct. Have you checked with your local Army Military Pay Office/S1? Work to ensure that this vital form is filled out correctly.

If you are completing a unit clearance record (often titled as "DA Form 137-1, UNIT CLEARANCE RECORD"), Section 12 is likely for administrative use by the unit to verify specific pay-related actions before a soldier's departure.
Action Required: You must check all applicable boxes in this section (e.g., Advance Pay, Travel Advance, Casual Pay, etc.) to indicate which pay actions have occurred or need action within the last 60 days of the Soldier's departure date.
Purpose: This helps the finance office ensure proper final pay computation and prevent overpayments or underpayments.
Who Completes It: Typically, the unit's S1/Personnel office or a designated verifying official completes and signs this section.