Which form should be used to notify DFAS of the termination of an accountable official's appointment?

• A. SF 44
• B. DD Form 577
• C. SF 182
• D. DD Form 254

Answer: (B)

This question tests knowing which form is used to notify DFAS of the termination of an accountable official’s appointment. The form used for this purpose is DD Form 577. It is the standard DoD document for recording the appointment, any changes, and the termination of an accountable official’s role within property and funds accountability programs. When an appointment ends, submitting this form to DFAS ensures their records are updated and the official’s signing authority and accountability are properly closed.

Other forms serve different functions: SF 44 is linked to cash or voucher transactions for purchases, SF 182 relates to training authorization and certification, and DD Form 254 provides a contract security classification specification.