Aviation Safety Officer Appointment Memorandum (ASO)
The Aviation Safety Officer appointment memorandum is an AR 25-50 compliant memorandum used to formally designate a Soldier or DA Civilian to serve as the unit's Aviation Safety Officer. It documents the appointee, references AR 385-10 (The Army Safety and Occupational Health Program), and is signed by the commander.
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When is the ASO memo needed?
Most Army units appoint a Aviation Safety Officer (ASO) when a new commander takes charge, when the previous appointee PCSes, ETSes, or is reassigned, or when the unit's mission set changes in a way that requires renewed appointment. The memo is also required for unit inspections — including CIP, CCIR, and command climate reviews — where the AR 385-10 program is evaluated.
The appointment memorandum is the foundational document that establishes the appointee's authority under AR 385-10. Without a current, signed appointment memo on file, the unit's Aviation Safety Officer program is non-compliant — even if the appointee has all required training certificates. Inspectors will look for: a signed memo with current date, a grade that meets Officer — aviation qualified, and training/certification documents matching the appointee on the memo.
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Required training for ASO
Documentation required on file
- Appointment orders signed by commander
- ASO course completion certificate
- Separate appointment for safety-trained assistant (AR 385-10 para 18-2c(3))
What inspectors look for
Two separate appointment memos required — one for ASO and one for safety-trained NCO/officer/DA Civilian to assist. Inspector checks both per AR 385-10 para 18-2c and 18-2c(3).
Additional notes
Two inspection items — C0248/B (ASO) and C0248/C (ASO assistant). Both require separate appointment memos.
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