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Participant
May 27, 2023 1:24 PM UTC
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How can I merge Army DA forms?

I am unable to merge DA files, which means I will have to attach multiple separate military forms, including continuation sheets. It seems unreasonable that merging documents is not possible even if they are considered "secure" or protected. Presently, the usual methods like exporting to Word or JPEG and then converting back to PDF are ineffective. It is illogical to impose such restrictions on document merging without providing an alternative solution. Is there anyone familiar with a method to merge Army DA documents and avoid the need for individual attachments or a zip drive?

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Participant
May 18, 2025 10:26 AM UTC

Totally get your frustration—merging DA forms can be surprisingly tricky. Some folks use tools like Adobe Acrobat (paid) or try DoD-safe converters, but they're hit or miss. It’s a bit like navigating the ACFT score calculator without a calculator needlessly complicated when a tool could streamline everything. Hopefully the Army improves the process like they did with scoring the new fitness test.

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Participant
May 18, 2025 10:27 AM UTC

Source: calculateacft.com

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Legend
May 27, 2023 5:25 PM UTC

If the army sets security to stop merging, it's probably best to respect that. But you can put them in one file by choosing to make a portfolio. Look at the options in merging. 

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