AR 25-12 COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND MAINTENANCE TRAINING

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MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION
SUBJECT: Army Directive 2019-33 (Total Army Sponsorship Program)
1. References:
a. Army Regulation 600-8-8 (The Total Army Sponsorship Program), 4 April 2006.
b. Headquarters, Department of the Army Execution Order 161-15 with/FRAGO 1
and 2 (TASP), August 27, 2015.
2. I remain committed to ensuring Soldiers and Families have appropriate sponsorship
before and during transition to a new assignment or installation. Priority must be placed
on first term (Tier I, officer and enlisted) and junior enlisted Soldiers (Tier II) who are
vulnerable to increased at-risk behaviors and actions during periods of transition.
3. This directive establishes policy for the assignment of a sponsor before receipt of
orders and change of station or assignment of a reactionary sponsor within 24 hours
upon arrival at a new assignment or installation.
4. Senior commanders of Army Service Component Commands and Direct Report
Units; and senior leaders of other organizations, such as program executive offices and
centers of excellence, will issue guidance to update local procedures to accomplish the
following:
a. The losing command will ensure all first-term or junior enlisted Soldiers have a
required sponsor before a permanent change of station. The approval authority for
exceptions to this policy is the first general officer/Senior Executive Service equivalent
in the Soldier’s chain of command, with authority to delegate approval authority to the
brigade command sergeant major or equivalent leader of similar organizations. The
losing command will record and update the reason for the exception to policy in the
TASP module in Army Career Tracker (ACT).
b. The gaining command will assign a reactionary sponsor within 24 hours for first-
term or junior enlisted Soldiers arriving at the installation without a sponsor.
c. Commands will match the assigned sponsor based on the gender and marital
status of the inbound Soldier to the greatest extent possible. For example, female
Soldiers will sponsor female Soldiers and married Soldiers will sponsor married
Soldiers.
S E C R E T A R Y O F T H E A R M Y
W A S H I N G T O N
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d. Commands will implement a process to manage Soldier diversions. They will
avoid changes to the Soldier’s unit of assignment to the greatest extent possible.
e. Only a brigade command sergeant major or equivalent leader of similar
organizations may approve a change in an assigned sponsor.
f. Reports of assigned sponsors will be updated and maintained using the TASP
module in ACT and inspected as part of the Organization Inspection Program.
5. This directive applies to all Active Army personnel.
6. Responsibilities are as follows:
a. The Deputy Chief of Staff, G-9 will evaluate, improve, and manage TASP in
coordination with stakeholders.
b. The Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 will ensure the assignment process and personnel
databases of record are updated to support implementation of TASP.
c. The Commander, U.S. Army Materiel Command will coordinate with the TASP
proponent to ensure training is updated and effectively supports TASP.
d. The Commander, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command will:
(1) coordinate directly with the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1; U.S. Army Human
Resources Command; U.S. Army Materiel Command; and other data systems
managers to receive and update data feeds in support of the TASP module in ACT.
(2) monitor the TASP module in ACT to ensure it meets all sponsorship
requirements pertaining to sponsorship requests, training data, reports, and surveys.
e. The Inspector General will conduct an assessment of TASP effectiveness during
fiscal year 2020.
7. The Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) is the
proponent for this policy. The Deputy Chief of Staff, G-9 will incorporate the provisions
of this directive into Army Regulation 600-8-8 within 2 years from the date of this
directive.
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8. This directive is rescinded upon publication of the revised regulation.
Ryan D. McCarthy
DISTRIBUTION:
Principal Officials of Headquarters, Department of the Army
Commander
U.S. Army Forces Command
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
U.S. Army Materiel Command
U.S. Army Futures Command
U.S. Army Pacific
U.S. Army Europe
U.S. Army Central
U.S. Army North
U.S. Army South
U.S. Army Africa/Southern European Task Force
U.S. Army Special Operations Command
Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command
U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Strategic Command
U.S. Army Cyber Command
U.S. Army Medical Command
U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command
U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Army Military District of Washington
U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command
U.S. Army Human Resources Command
U.S. Army Financial Management Command
Superintendent, United States Military Academy
Director, U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center
Superintendent, Arlington National Cemetery
Commandant, U.S. Army War College
Director, U.S. Army Civilian Human Resources Agency
CF:
Director of Business Transformation
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AR 25-6 MILITARY AUXILIARY RADIO SYSTEM AND AMATEUR RADIO PROGRAM

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UNCLASSIFIED
Army Regulation 25 – 6
Information Management
Military
Auxiliary
Radio System
and Amateur
Radio
Program
Headquarters
Department of the Army
Washington, DC
9 October 2019
SUMMARY of CHANGE
AR 25 – 6
Military Auxiliary Radio System and Amateur Radio Program
This administrative revision, dated 16 February 2023—
o Changes proponency from CIO/G –6 to the Chief Information Officer (title page).
This major revision, dated 9 October 2019—
o Revises Military Auxiliary Radio System administration (chap 3).
o Clarifies membership requirements (para 3 – 1).
o Revises information on the policies and management responsibilities for the Army Military Auxiliary Radio
System (throughout).
o Revises policies, missions, and responsibilities (throughout).
*This regulation supersedes AR 25-6, dated 3 January 2014.
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UNCLASSIFIED
i
Headquarters
Department of the Army
Washington, DC
*Army Regulation 25 – 6
9 October 2019 Effective 9 November 2019
Information Management
Military Auxiliary Radio System and Amateur Radio Program
History. This publication is an adminis-
trative revision. The portions affected by
this administrative revision are listed in
the summary of change.
Summary. This regulation implements
DODI 4650.02, establishes policy and
management responsibilities for the Army
Military Auxiliary Radio System, estab-
lishes the Global High Frequency Enter-
prise Radio Network, and incorporates
policy on amateur radio operations. It de-
scribes a program that organizes and
trains the best, licensed amateur radio vol-
unteers to operate in military radio net-
works to support tasked requirements
establishing high frequency radio contin-
gency communications.
Applicability. This regulation applies
to the Regular Army, the Army National
Guard/Army National Guard of the
United States, and the U.S. Army Re-
serve, unless otherwise stated. During
mobilization, procedures in this regula-
tion can be modified to support policy
changes as necessary.
Proponent and exception authority.
The proponent of this regulation is the
Chief Information Officer. The proponent
has the authority to approve exceptions or
waivers to this regulation that are con-
sistent with controlling law and regula-
tions. The proponent may delegate this
approval authority, in writing, to a divi-
sion chief within the proponent agency or
its direct reporting unit or field operating
agency, in the grade of colonel or the ci-
vilian equivalent. Activities may request a
waiver to this regulation by providing jus-
tification that includes a full analysis of
the expected benefits and must include
formal review by the activity’s senior le-
gal officer. All waiver requests will be en-
dorsed by the commander or senior leader
of the requesting activity and forwarded
through their higher headquarters to the
policy proponent. Refer to AR 25 – 30 for
specific guidance.
Army internal control process.
This regulation contains internal control
provisions in accordance with AR 11 – 2
and identifies key internal controls that
must be evaluated (see appendix B).
Supplementation. Supplementation
of this regulation and establishment of
command and local forms are prohibited
without prior approval from the Chief In-
formation Officer (SAIS – PRG), 107
Army Pentagon, Washington, DC
20310 – 0107.
Suggested improvements. Users
are invited to send comments and sug-
gested improvements on DA Form 2028
(Recommended Changes to Publications
and Blank Forms) via email to
usarmy.pentagon.hqda-cio.mbx.policy-
inbox@army.mil.
Distribution. This regulation is availa-
ble in electronic media only and is in-
tended for the Regular Army, the Army
National Guard/Army National Guard of
the United States, and the U.S. Army Re-
serve.
Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number)
Chapter 1
Introduction, page 1
Purpose • 1 –1, page 1
References and forms • 1 – 2, page 1
Explanation of abbreviations and terms • 1 – 3, page 1
Responsibilities • 1 –4, page 1
Records management (recordkeeping) requirements • 1 –5, page 4
Relationships • 1 –6, page 4
Chapter 2
Military Auxiliary Radio System Mission, page 4
Mission • 2 –1, page 4
Funding and manpower • 2 – 2, page 5
Mailing policy • 2 –3, page 5
Authority to operate certificates • 2 – 4, page 5
Contents—Continued
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Military Auxiliary Radio System insignia • 2 –5, page 5
Chapter 3
Military Auxiliary Radio System Administration, page 5
Membership • 3 – 1, page 5
Participation requirements • 3 – 2, page 6
Member suspensions • 3 – 3, page 6
Member terminations • 3 – 4, page 7
Member reinstatement • 3 – 5, page 7
Chapter 4
Amateur Radio Operations, page 7
General • 4 –1, page 7
Authority • 4 –2, page 7
Appendixes
A. References, page 8
B. Internal Control Evaluation, page 10
Figure List
Figure 1 – 1: Army Military Auxiliary Radio System Organization Chart, page 3
Glossary
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1–1. Purpose
The purpose of this regulation is to ensure the Army Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS) operates within the
parameters of established information assurance (IA), operations security (OPSEC) policies, the National Telecom-
munications Information Administration (NTIA) Manual of Regulations, Military Standard (MIL – STD)– 188 – 141,
MIL – STD – 188–110, and Allied Communications publications as applicable. It establishes a high frequency (HF)
radio network and a pool of specially-trained volunteer operators available to support U.S. military units during indi-
vidual Soldier training, unit mission training at home stations and during deployments, and to support Department of
Defense (DOD)-tasked missions.
1–2. References and forms
See appendix A.
1–3. Explanation of abbreviations and terms
See the glossary.
1–4. Responsibilities
The Army MARS Program is managed by Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) through U.S. Army Cyber
Command (ARCYBER) in accordance with AR 25 –1 and is comprised of Department of the Army (DA) Civilian and
contract personnel who train and oversee a pool of volunteers in order to provide contingency communications to the
DOD and Services.
a. U.S. Army Cyber Command. The ARCYBER will—
(1) Manage and direct the Army MARS Program and the Global High Frequency Enterprise Radio Network.
(2) Plan, program, and budget for requirements.
(3) Allocate resources supporting Army MARS and the Global High Frequency Enterprise Radio Network, which
includes personnel administration, risk management, logistics, training, maintenance, and operations in accordance
with the planning, programming, budget system cycle, and applicable regulations.
(4) Appoint a DA Civilian to serve as Chief, Army MARS to execute the HQDA responsibilities in accordance
with DODI 4650.02.
(5) Operate and maintain HF gateway stations at Fort Huachuca, Fort Detrick, Schofield Barracks, and Okinawa
in support of DOD and Service communication requirements. Follow property accountability according to AR 750 –1.
b. Chief, Army Military Auxiliary Radio System. The Chief, Army MARS will—
(1) Develop, coordinate, and disseminate guidance and standing operating procedures concerning administrative,
operational, and training for the Army MARS Program.
(2) Manage and direct the Army MARS Program.
(3) Liaise with U.S. Government regulatory agencies, other applicable Federal agencies, and nationally-recognized
U.S. amateur radio organizations on matters concerning the Army MARS and Amateur Radio Service.
(4) Represent the Army’s interest in HF radio at DOD and Service contingency communications workgroups and
meetings.
(5) Assess the operational status and capability of the Army MARS Program.
(6) Appoint, assign responsibilities to, and train Army MARS staff personnel (paid and volunteer staff) ensuring
compliance with inherently governmental functions.
(7) Assign call signs and manage the Global High Frequency Enterprise Radio Network frequency resources in
conjunction with the Army Frequency Management Office in order to maximize support to military exercises and unit
training.
(8) Appoint volunteer Region Directors and State Army MARS Directors within the scope of inherently govern-
mental functions as required to lead and manage volunteer Army MARS members at the region, State, and local levels
(see fig 1 – 1).
(9) Establish working groups consisting of Army MARS leadership to exchange information, ideas, and advice to
improve the functioning of the Army MARS Program.
(10) Develop and execute an Army MARS membership recruiting program to ensure the long-term viability of the
Army MARS Program.
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(11) Process and issue invitational travel orders in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations as necessary to
conduct all levels of Army MARS support.
(12) Promulgate the use of MIL – STD – 6040, Allied Communications Publications, MIL – STD – 188– 110,
MIL – STD – 188–141, as adapted for MARS and Global High Frequency Enterprise Radio Network use.
(13) Establish and enforce OPSEC standards, develop and train members on the use of applicable encryption ca-
pabilities, authentication tables as required, and conform to IA standards applicable to radio communication systems
owned and operated by volunteer, civilian auxiliarists, in accordance with DODI 8582.01.
(14) Establish tasks, conditions, and minimum performance standards for all MARS members that include but are
not limited to the basic radio network tasks described in paragraph 1–4f(4). Establish procedures to evaluate individual
MARS members annually, in order to assist members to meet the standard.
(15) Establish a cap on the number of available Army MARS memberships and develop selection criteria to iden-
tify individuals best qualified for membership.
(16) Coordinate training and support activities with the combatant commands, Army service component com-
mands, National Guard Bureau, and Chief Information Officer/G –6.
(17) Ensure membership records are handled according to Privacy Act requirements.
(18) Establish and implement a MARS volunteer awards program to recognized select MARS members for out-
standing achievement.
c. Network Enterprise Technology Command. The NETCOM subordinate commanders will—
(1) Operate and maintain HF gateway stations at Ft Detrick, Schofield Barracks, and Okinawa in support of DOD
and Service communications requirements. Follow property accountability according to AR 750 –1.
(2) Operate and maintain tactical communications capabilities in Global High Frequency Enterprise Radio Net-
work as required for DOD and Service communications requirements.
(3) Plan, program, and budget for requirements.
(4) Implement Army service component command and NETCOM guidance to use gateway and tactical communi-
cations capabilities in support of humanitarian assistance-disaster relief, Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA)
planning and operations, and specific contingency communications responsibilities as assigned.
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Figure 1 – 1. Army Military Auxiliary Radio System Organization Chart
d. Commanders. The garrison and/or installation commanders, State Adjutants General, and/or other designated
officers in charge and other direct reporting elements will—
(1) Operate and maintain tactical communications capabilities in Global High Frequency Enterprise Radio Net-
work as required for DOD and Service communications interoperability requirements.
(2) Obtain frequencies, and call signs if necessary, to be used for Global High Frequency Enterprise Radio Network
operations through the Office of the Chief, Army MARS.
(3) Support amateur radio operations on installations in accordance with chapter 4 of this regulation.
e. Region and/or State Army Military Auxiliary Radio System Directors. The Region and/or State Army MARS
Directors will—
(1) Manage, direct, and operate the Army MARS within their assigned geographic area of responsibility (see fig
1 – 1).
(2) Manage the Army MARS frequency resources assigned by Chief, Army MARS for their geographic areas of
responsibility, and establish Army MARS networks at the region level in support of the MARS global network.
(3) Appoint subordinate leaders and staff as required.
(4) Lead and manage volunteer members in their area of responsibility.
(5) Develop and execute an Army MARS member recruiting program to support Chief, Army MARS membership
initiatives.
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(6) Establish relationships with supporting Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) and amateur radio
organizations and clubs in their regions to develop mission support relationships.
(7) Recommend to the Office of the Chief, Army MARS all administrative actions for members in their areas of
responsibility.
(8) Interview prospective new members and applicants, and determine their suitability for membership.
(9) Evaluate performance of the MARS members on an annual basis.
(10) Process membership renewal actions in conjunction with annual membership database reconciliation.
f. Army Military Auxiliary Radio System members. Army MARS members will—
(1) Comply with Army MARS rules, regulations, procedures, and directives.
(2) Use DOD radio frequencies for official Army MARS business only.
(3) Maintain on file for one year a radio station log documenting all on-air participation. Submit a monthly partic-
ipation report documenting all Army MARS participation, and maintain for one year. Provide copies of the station log
and participation reports as may be requested by Army MARS leadership.
(4) Perform basic radio network task such as: check into MARS radio nets; call MARS radio nets when requested
or directed by MARS leadership; load and change encryption keys; maintain and update software; code and decode
messages; transmit, receive, and relay messages efficiently and effectively using voice and MIL – STD data modes;
gather information locally and from amateur radio stations; originate, relay, and/or distribute messages to authorized
recipients such as Army MARS members, Army MARS leadership, DOD, and authorized civil authority personnel in
accordance with Army MARS documents, DOD, and supported agency agreements.
(5) Demonstrate proficiency within the first six months of basic (level 1) performance tasks.
(6) Comply with participation requirements identified in paragraph 3 –2.
(7) Follow the Army MARS chain of command as defined in this regulation and associated Army MARS standard
operating procedures in the conduct of official Army MARS business.
(8) Comply with local installation policies and procedures for radio operations when operating on military instal-
lations.
(9) Update personal contact information to include email address, phone number, physical location description if
using a post office box, and U.S. Postal Service mailing address when information changes a nd verify annually with
Region and State leadership.
(10) Protect sensitive but unclassified information and comply with all OPSEC standards as directed by Chief,
Army MARS.
(11) Meet all performance standards established by Chief, Army MARS.
(12) Maintain unrestricted access to radio station capabilities identified in paragraph 3–1a(1)(f).
1–5. Records management (recordkeeping) requirements
The records management requirement for all record numbers, associated forms, and reports required by this regulation
are addressed in the Army Records Retention Schedule-Army (RRS – A). Detailed information for all related record
numbers, forms, and reports are located in Army Records Information Management System (ARIMS)/RRS – A at
https://www.arims.army.mil. If any record numbers, forms, and reports are not current, addressed, and/or published
correctly in ARIMS/RRS – A, see DA Pam 25 – 403 for guidance.
1–6. Relationships
a. The MARS is a worldwide program sponsored by DOD and supported by HQDA in which military installations,
military units, clubs, volunteers, and licensed U.S. amateur radio stations and operators participate and contribute to
the mission of HQDA as discussed in paragraph 2 –1.
b. The DOD Chief Information Officer provides overall policy guidance and advice to the Services in matters
relating to the administration and operation of their MARS programs.
c. The Chief, Army MARS meets with the Chief of Air Force MARS, DOD, the Services, the Department of
Homeland Security, other Federal agencies, and recognized U.S. amateur radio organizations as needed to assist in
developing and implementing DOD MARS Program policies and procedures.
Chapter 2
Military Auxiliary Radio System Mission
2–1. Mission
The Army MARS mission is to—
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a. Provide contingency HF communications as tasked in support of DOD and Service communication require-
ments.
b. Provide communications support to civil authorities in accordance with DSCA policy specified in DODD
3025.18.
c. Assist in effecting normal communications under emergency conditions as directed or requested.
d. Establish programs to create civilian interest, recruit the best qualified amateur radio volunteers, and provide
training in military communications, techniques, and procedures.
e. Improve HF and very high frequency (VHF) radio operating techniques and technology through training, exper-
imentation, and testing.
f. Plan and conduct relevant exercises and competitions for Regular Army, U.S. Army Reserve, and Army National
Guard, as well as the amateur radio community including the RACES.
g. Develop highly skilled volunteer personnel trained in radio communication techniques and procedures in order
to support military training, real-world missions, and DSCA as directed.
2–2. Funding and manpower
The HQDA appropriated funds, including those of the U.S. Army Reserve and Army National Guard, are authorized
to be expended to support the Army MARS mission. The military unit sponsoring the contingency HF radio activity
is responsible for funding the operations and maintenance of the radio station. Operation and maintenance of stations
may be accomplished by military, DA Civilians, or contract personnel.
2–3. Mailing policy
All Army MARS Headquarters correspondence are official communications and are authorized mailing privileges in
accordance with AR 25 –51.
2–4. Authority to operate certificates
Upon acceptance into the Army MARS Program and following completion of initial training requirements, members
will receive their MARS authorization to operate certificate by electronic media. This certificate will only be used as
necessary to validate the MARS operator is trained and certified to operate on designated DOD radio frequencies.
2–5. Military Auxiliary Radio System insignia
The distinctive MARS logo—in decal, pin, patch, button, badge, or other format—is authorized for use only by Army
MARS members. The MARS insignia is not authorized for wear on military uniforms.
Chapter 3
Military Auxiliary Radio System Administration
3–1. Membership
a. Individual membership.
(1) Individual membership is open to those who meet the requirements in paragraph 3–1a(1)(a) through 3–
1a(1)(n). Such individuals may apply for consideration to be selected for MARS membership. Candidates must—
(a) Be eighteen years of age or older.
(b) Be citizens of the United States or individuals who have been lawfully admitted to the United States for per-
manent residence under Title 8, United States Code, Chapter 12 (8 USC Chapter 12).
(c) Hold a valid Federal Communications Commission (FCC) amateur radio license.
(d) Agree to operate per the regulations prescribed for participating in the Army MARS Program.
(e) Have no prior record of being terminated for cause by another Service MARS Program (may be waived by the
Chief, Army MARS, upon review of mitigating information and consultation with the other Service).
(f) Have unrestricted access to a radio system consisting of a transmitter and receiver (or transceiver), antenna,
modem, computer equipment, and associated software. This system must be capable of operating on all radio frequen-
cies between 2 and 30 MHz in accordance with NTIA Manual of Regulations technical standards with an output power
of at least 100 watts in order to communicate effectively over long distances. The system shall use singl e side band as
described in MIL – STD – 188 –141 and the serial phase key shifting data mode described in MIL – STD – 188–110A.
“Unrestricted access” means the individual may use the radio system on demand and as required to support MARS
activities without conditions.
(g) Be of good moral character (for example, trustworthy, honest, reliable, respects and upholds laws).
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(h) Have no felony convictions, or under indictment in any court for a felony.
(i) Have no associations with known terrorist organizations.
(j) Not use illicit drugs.
(k) Not have been declared mentally incompetent.
(l) Not have been discharged from the Armed Forces under other than honorable conditions.
(m) Be willing to sign a non-disclosure agreement and submit to a background check. If information is discovered
on a background check that prevents the applicant from becoming a MARS operator, the individual may provide
mitigating information to the Office of the Chief, Army MARS, who will make a final determination on the applica-
tion.
(n) Be able to maintain radio and computer systems without assistance, including loading and configuring software
and operating systems, configuring and operating local area networks, and recover corrupted computer systems.
(2) Individual membership is granted for the period of one calendar year. Members who meet capability require-
ments, on-air training, and minimum performance standards defined by the Chief, Army MARS are eligible to renew
their membership for another year.
b. Membership affiliation. Individual MARS members may only affiliate with one Service MARS Program.
3–2. Participation requirements
a. All Army MARS members and stations are required to submit a monthly capabilities report. A report is required
even though a member or station has no activity for that month. On-air operational credit will be reported in hour
increments. Periods of on-the-air time totaling less than one hour are accrued in hour increments. Personal amateur
radio activity not associated with a MARS requirement will not be reported as participation for Army MARS.
b. A minimum of 72 hours per calendar year of HF radio operations on Army MARS radio nets is required to
renew membership. This should be divided into 18 hours of HF radio operation per q uarter in order to demonstrate
performance standards.
c. Participate in at least one Army MARS national-level exercise each year.
d. Chief, Army MARS or Region Directors may issue temporary exemptions to participation requirements and a
leave of absence on a case-by-case basis.
3–3. Member suspensions
a. Suspensions can be used as—
(1) A period to allow investigation of serious alleged infractions of policies and procedures and to allow an appeal
process for the member to respond to the allegations.
(2) As an alternative to termination, allowing the member a period to evaluate their commitment to the Army
MARS Program and willingness to follow established procedures.
b. Army MARS leadership may issue written suspensions of 30 to 60 days to members. Chief, Army MARS will
periodically review all suspension actions to determine if the violation has been corrected and the suspension can be
lifted, or if termination proceedings must be initiated.
c. Actions that justify suspensions are—
(1) Violations of paragraphs 1–4f, 3 – 1, and 3 –2 of this regulation and willful misconduct on the air or actions
causing embarrassment to, or which are not in the best interest of, the U.S. Government, the U.S. Army, or the Army
MARS Program. Examples of willful misconduct include, but are not limited to—
(a) Operating while under the influence of intoxicating substances.
(b) Using profane, obscene, or indecent language.
(c) Refusing to accept traffic without a valid reason or refusal to operate according to published Army MARS
policies and procedures.
(d) Knowingly operating on unauthorized frequencies.
(e) Using unauthorized wave forms.
(f) Failure to file a monthly report for three consecutive months.
(2) Deliberate misrepresentation of Army MARS directives, policies, or an individual’s responsibilities within the
Army MARS Program.
(3) False statements made verbally or in correspondence directed to members, management, or outside agencies.
(4) Failure to participate in dispute resolution or problem solving as required.
(5) Disruptive behavior or actions that affect the Army MARS mission or membership performance.
(6) Discrimination, including harassment, based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or
other impermissible basis.
(7) Deliberate injection of false, forged, deceptive messages, signals, or identification in the Army MARS Program.
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3–4. Member terminations
a. Army MARS members may resign at any time by submitting a written request to their State or Region Director.
b. State and Region Directors may request to the Office of the Chief, Army MARS that an Army MARS member
be terminated for failure to comply with requirements in this regulation.
c. The Chief, Army MARS may terminate Army MARS membership based upon members not fulfilling require-
ments in this regulation.
d. A member who does not submit a capabilities report for three consecutive months and has no contact with MARS
leadership during that time will be considered to have abandoned their membership and will be automatically termi-
nated.
e. An Army MARS member may request their termination action be reconsidered by the Chief, Army Telecom-
munications Support Office, if they believe their membership termination was not justified and they provide substan-
tiating documentation.
3–5. Member reinstatement
a. Individuals whose membership has expired, or have voluntarily resigned, may reapply for membership consid-
eration after one year.
b. An individual terminated for cause by another Service MARS chief may be eligible to reapply for membership
if the member provides the Chief, Army MARS substantive documentation of mitigating circumstances for consider-
ation. Chief, Army MARS reserves the right to consult with the Chief, Air Force MARS for mitigating information
that may be relevant to the membership application request.
Chapter 4
Amateur Radio Operations
4–1. General
This chapter describes garrison- and installation-level support for amateur radio operations.
4–2. Authority
a. The FCC exercises authority over amateur radio operations within the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and
the territories and possessions of the United States as defined in 47 CFR 97.
b. In accordance with AR 5 – 12, an amateur radio station may be located on a military installation or other real
estate under the direct control of an Army activity and may be subject to limitations imposed by the installation com-
mander. Limitations, if any, will be published in an installation regulation. The regulation must not impose limitations
so severe that they unnecessarily infringe on the rights of the individual to operate a radio according to FCC rules and
regulations. Amateur radio operators must coordinate with the installation spectrum manager.
c. U.S. amateur radio operations in foreign territories are subject to the applicable host nation reciprocal licensing
agreements. Information on amateur radio reciprocal agreements and the reciprocal application process can be ob-
tained from the American Radio Relay League at www.arrl.org.
d. Amateur radio operating frequencies in the United States and its Possessions are controlled by the FCC under
47 CFR 97. Amateur radio operating frequencies in foreign territories are controlled by the host nation.
e. In the United States and its Possessions, the FCC issues amateur radio station call signs with operating privileges
based upon the operator’s class of license. In foreign territories, the host nation issues an amateur radio call sign based
upon the operator’s FCC license class and in accordance with the reciprocal licensing agreement.
f. Military commanders may suspend or revoke amateur station operations on military installations when FCC,
host nation, or installation regulations have been violated.
g. Military radio equipment is authorized to be used on the 60-meter interoperability channels while supporting
DSCA missions per DODD 3025.18. Additionally, military commanders may authorize the use of military radio
equipment on amateur radio frequencies under the following conditions:
(1) Equipment use will not jeopardize mission accomplishment.
(2) Operations do not violate unit OPSEC procedures per AR 530 –1.
(3) Radio operations on amateur radio frequencies are under the control of an FCC-licensed amateur radio control
operator.
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Appendix A
References
Section I
Required Publications
AR 5 – 12
Army Use of the Electromagnetic Spectrum (Cited in para 4–2b.)
AR 25 – 1
Army Information Technology (Cited in para 1 – 4.)
AR 25 – 51
Official Mail and Distribution Management (Cited in para 2 – 3.)
AR 530 –1
Operations Security (Cited in 4-2g(2).)
AR 750 –1
Army Materiel Maintenance Policy (Cited in 1-4a(5).)
DODD 3025.18
Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) (Cited in para 2–1b.)
DODI 4650.02
Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS) (Cited in title page.)
DODI 8582.01
Security of Unclassified DOD Information on Non-DOD Information Systems (Cited in para 1–4b(13).)
Section II
Related Publications
A related publication is a source of additional information. The user does not have to read it to understand this publi-
cation.
ADP 3 – 28
Defense Support of Civil Authorities
AR 11 – 2
Managers’ Internal Control Program
AR 25 – 30
Army Publishing Program
DA Pam 25 – 403
Guide to Recordkeeping in the Army
Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management
(Available at https://www.ntia.doc.gov/.)
MIL–STD – 188 –110
Interoperability and Performance Standards for Data Modems
MIL–STD – 6040
U.S. Message Text Format (USMTF) Description
8 CFR 316.10
Good Moral Character
47 CFR 97
Amateur Radio Service
8 USC Chapter 12
Immigration and Nationality
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32 USC
National Guard
Section III
Prescribed Forms
This section contains no entries.
Section IV
Referenced Forms
Unless otherwise indicated, DA Forms are available on the APD website (https://armypubs.army.mil).
DA Form 11 – 2
Internal Control Evaluation Certification
DA Form 2028
Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms
AR 25–6 • 9 October 2019 10
Appendix B
Internal Control Evaluation
B–1. Function
The functions covered by this checklist are Army MARS and amateur radio operations. They include key controls for
Army MARS missions, responsibilities, administration, and logistics.
B–2. Purpose
The purpose of this evaluation is to assist HQDA, field operating agencies, Army commands, Army service component
commands, direct reporting units, and installations in evaluating the key internal controls outlined below; it is intended
as a guide and does not cover all controls.
B–3. Instructions
Answers must be based on the actual testing of internal controls (such as document analysis, direct observation, sam-
pling, simulation). Answers that indicate deficiencies must be explained and corrective action indicated in supporting
documentation. These key internal controls must be formally evaluated at least once every five years. Certification
that this evaluation has been conducted must be accomplished on DA Form 11 – 2 (Internal Control Evaluation Certi-
fication).
B–4. Test questions
a. Has the Commanding General, NETCOM appointed, in writing, a Chief, Army MARS to carry out the HQDA
responsibility in accordance with AR 25 –6 and DODI 4650.02 for the management and direction of the Army MARS
and Amateur Radio Program?
b. Has the Chief, Army MARS analyzed the Army MARS mission and revised mission-related and administrative
work processes, as appropriate, relative to current requirements?
c. Has the Chief, Army MARS allocated resources in support of personnel administration, risk management, lo-
gistics, training, and maintenance planning of the Army MARS Program?
d. Is there a strategic plan and is it linked to the mission?
e. Has the Chief, Army MARS implemented a volunteer member award program?
f. Has the Chief, Army MARS established and promulgated minimum volunteer performance standards?
B–5. Supersession
This evaluation replaces the internal control evaluation previously published in AR 25 –6, dated 3 January 2014.
B–6. Comments
Help make this a better tool for evaluating internal controls. Submit comments t o Headquarters, Department of the
Army, 601 NETCOM (NETC – OPC), 2133 Cushing Street, Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613 –7070.
AR 25–6 • 9 October 2019 11
Glossary
Section I
Abbreviations
AR
Army regulation
ARCYBER
U.S. Army Cyber Command
ARIMS
Army Records Information Management System
CFR
Code of Federal Regulations
DA
Department of the Army
DOD
Department of Defense
DODD
Department of Defense directive
DODI
Department of Defense instruction
DSCA
Defense Support of Civil Authorities
FCC
Federal Communications Commission
HF
high frequency
HQDA
Headquarters, Department of the Army
IA
information assurance
MARS
Military Auxiliary Radio System
MIL–STD
Military Standard
NETCOM
Network Enterprise Technology Command
NTIA
National Telecommunications Information Administration
OPSEC
operations security
RACES
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service
RRS–A
Army Records Retention Schedule-Army
U.S.
United States
AR 25–6 • 9 October 2019 12
USC
United States Code
VHF
very high frequency
Section II
Terms
Chief, Army Military Auxiliary Radio System
An individual appointed as the responsible operating official for the worldwide Army MARS and Amateur Radio
Program.
Defense Support of Civil Authorities
Support provided by U.S. Federal military forces, DOD Civilians, DOD contract personnel, DOD Component As sets,
and National Guard forces (when the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Governors of the affected States,
elects and requests to use those forces in Title 32 USC status) in response to requests for assistance from civil author-
ities for domestic emergencies, law enforcement support, and other domestic activities, or from qualifying entities for
special events. Also known as civil support. (DODD 3025.18)
HF Gateway Station
An HF station serving a major geographic area, command, region, or State through which incoming and outgoing
record traffic is processed.
Individual affiliate member
An individual holder of an FCC amateur license who has been granted membership in the Army MARS Program.
Military Auxiliary Radio System call sign
A distinctive set of letters and figures assigned to an individual MARS member or MARS station that is used as
identification when transmitting radio signals.
Military Auxiliary Radio System station
A privately owned HF and/or VHF radio station (licensed by the FCC and/or host authority) operated by an individual
who is affiliated with and licensed by Army MARS.
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MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION
SUBJECT: Army Directive 2019-28 (Authority to Adjust Effective Date of Promotion of a
Reserve Commissioned Officer in the Event of Undue Delay in Federal Recognition of
Promotion)
1. References:
a. Title 10, United States Code, section 14308(f).
b. Department of Defense Instruction 1320.14 (Commissioned Officer Promotion
Program Procedures); December 11, 2013; Incorporating Change 2, Effective
March 13, 2019.
c. National Guard Regulation 600-100 (Commissioned Officers - Federal
Recognition and Related Personnel Actions), 15 April 1994.
d. National Guard Regulation 600-101 (Warrant Officers Federal Recognition and
Related Personnel Actions), 10 September 2018.
2. Purpose. This directive establishes policy for identifying and addressing delays in
processing Army National Guard (ARNG) unit vacancy promotion Federal recognition
actions pursuant to reference 1a.
3. Guidance
a. Effective immediately, an ARNG unit vacancy promotion appointment scroll will
be considered delayed for the purposes of this directive when processing exceeds a set
limit of days as a result of administrative delay within Headquarters, Department of the
Army. To be designated as unduly delayed, the scroll package must meet the following
conditions:
(1) The processing time within Headquarters, Department of the Army from the
day of first receipt at the Directorate of Military Personnel Management, Office of the
Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 must exceed 100 days because of a processing delay or
administrative error.
S E C R E T A R Y O F T H E A R M Y
W A S H I N G T O N
SUBJECT: Army Directive 2019-28 (Authority to Adjust Effective Date of Promotion in
the Event of Undue Delay in Federal Recognition of Promotion)
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(2) The delay is not the result of a promotion review based on adverse
information pertaining to an officer whose name appears on the promotion appointment
scroll discovered through exemplary conduct screening.
(3) The delay is not attributable in any other manner to the action (or inaction) of
an officer whose name appears on the promotion appointment scroll.
b. When a delayed scroll meets the criteria in paragraph 3a, the Secretary of the
Army will determine the effective date for promotion for ARNG commissioned and
warrant officers on the affected scroll. The date will not be earlier than 100 days from
the date the Directorate of Military Personnel Management first receives the scroll
package from the National Guard Bureau, or the date of the most recent previously
approved Federal recognition list, whichever is later.
c. This policy does not apply to officers whose nominations result from Promotion
Review Boards or Promotion Review Panels.
4. Proponent. The Chief, National Guard Bureau (CNGB) is the proponent for this
policy and will ensure the provisions of this directive are incorporated in references 1c
and 1d within 2 years of the date of this directive. The CNGB will also establish internal
procedures as necessary to manage execution.
5. Duration. This directive is rescinded upon publication of the revised regulations.
Ryan D. McCarthy
Acting
DISTRIBUTION:
Principal Officials of Headquarters, Department of the Army
Commander
U.S. Army Forces Command
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
U.S. Army Materiel Command
U.S. Army Futures Command
U.S. Army Pacific
U.S. Army Europe
U.S. Army Central
U.S. Army North
(CONT)
SUBJECT: Army Directive 2019-28 (Authority to Adjust Effective Date of Promotion in
the Event of Undue Delay in Federal Recognition of Promotion)
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DISTRIBUTION: (CONT)
U.S. Army South
U.S. Army Africa/Southern European Task Force
U.S. Army Special Operations Command
Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command
U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Strategic Command
U.S. Army Cyber Command
U.S. Army Medical Command
U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command
U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Army Military District of Washington
U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command
U.S. Army Human Resources Command
U.S. Army Financial Management Command
Superintendent, United States Military Academy
Director, U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center
Superintendent, Arlington National Cemetery
Commandant, U.S. Army War College
Director, U.S. Army Civilian Human Resources Agency
CF:
Director of Business Transformation
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MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION
SUBJECT: Army Directive 2019-27 (Direct Appointment of Officers Up to the Grade of
Colonel (Other Than Special Branches))
1. References. A list of references is in enclosure 1.
2. Purpose. This directive establishes policy for the direct appointment of officers up to
the grade of colonel. This directive supersedes relevant provisions in Army directives;
Army regulations; and Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 entry grade credit guidance that
control direct appointments for officers.
3. Applicability
a. This directive applies to the Regular Army, Army National Guard/Army National
Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve.
b. This directive does not apply to inter-Service or inter-component transfers
pursuant to Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 1300.04 (Inter-Service and Inter-
Component Transfers of Service Members).
4. Responsibilities. Details are in enclosure 2.
5. Entry Grade Credit
a. A person’s entry grade, date of rank, and service in grade for promotion eligibility
will be determined by the amount of entry grade credit awarded upon original
appointment. The amount of entry grade credit will equal the sum of the prior
commissioned service credit and the constructive service credit granted.
b. Credit will be awarded pursuant to Title 10, U.S. Code, sections 533 and 12207
(10 U.S.C. §§ 533 and 12207) and DoD Instruction 1312.03 (Entry Grade Credit for
Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers).
c. A period of time will be counted only once when calculating entry grade credit.
d. Qualifying periods of less than 1 full year will be proportionally credited to the
nearest day.
e. Prior commissioned service credit will be calculated before constructive service
credit.
S E C R E T A R Y O F T H E A R M Y
W A S H I N G T O N
SUBJECT: Army Directive 2019-27 (Direct Appointment of Officers Up to the Grade of
Colonel (Other Than Special Branches))
2
6. Entry Grade and Promotion Phase Points
a. A person granted entry grade credit in accordance with this directive and placed
on the active duty list or reserve active status list will have an entry grade determined by
comparing entry grade credit with the appropriate promotion phase-in points of the
competitive category concerned.
b. Credit awarded that exceeds the amount used to establish the entry grade will be
used to adjust the date of rank.
7. Prior Commissioned Service Credit. Credit for prior service as a commissioned
officer (except as a commissioned warrant officer) will be awarded for previous
commissioned service performed in any Military Service, the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, or the U.S. Public Health Service.
a. For regular appointments, credit will be awarded on a day-for-day basis for any
active commissioned service in an active status in the field or specialty in which the
person is being appointed.
b. For reserve appointments, credit will be awarded on a day-for-day basis for any
commissioned service as a regular officer or as a reserve officer in an active status in
the field or specialty in which the person is being appointed.
c. No less than half-day credit for each day of such service credit will be awarded
for prior commissioned service in a field other than the field or specialty for which the
person is currently being appointed.
8. Constructive Service Credit. Constructive service credit is awarded when
commissioned service begins after the additional education, training, or experience
required for appointment, designation, or assignment in a professional specialty or a
specifically designated field is obtained. Constructive service credit provides a person
the grade and date of rank comparable to a contemporary who began commissioned
service immediately after obtaining a bachelor’s degree. Constructive service credit will
be granted pursuant to guidance in DoD Instruction 1312.03, paragraph 3.4.
9. Grade Above Major Board
a. No person may be appointed as a commissioned officer above the grade of
major as a Regular Army or reserve component officer unless recommended for
appointment by a board of officers convened on my behalf pursuant to my instructions.
SUBJECT: Army Directive 2019-27 (Direct Appointment of Officers Up to the Grade of
Colonel (Other Than Special Branches))
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b. Appointments to the grades of lieutenant colonel and colonel are reserved for the
most experienced, critical, and meritorious applicants to fill operational needs.
10. Age and Age in Grade. Age and age in grade requirements, established in Army
Regulation 135-100 (Appointment of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the Army)
and Army Regulation 601-100 (Appointment of Commissioned and Warrant Officers in
the Regular Army) remain unchanged. Waivers continue to be authorized.
11. Service Availability
a. Regular Army applicants are no longer required to complete 20 years of active
commissioned service before their 62d birthday for an original appointment as a
commissioned officer.
b. Applicants for appointment in the Regular Army must be able to complete
10 years of active commissioned service by the date they have completed 20 years of
active Federal service.
12. Mandatory Removal Date
a. Mandatory removal dates for Regular Army officers as prescribed by 10 U.S.C.
§§ 631–637a and 1251 remain unchanged.
b. Reserve component officers in grades above first lieutenant may be selectively
continued on active duty in designated specialties up to the first day of the month after
the month in which the officer completes 40 years of active service.
13. Initial Military Training
a. All applicants without prior commissioned service will be required to attend
officer initial military training consisting of Basic Officer Leader Course (BOLC)
phases A and B.
b. All applicants with prior commissioned service in the U.S. Army who completed
BOLC A and B with more than a 3-year break in service will attend BOLC A.
c. Prior service personnel from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Coast
Guard appointed pursuant to this directive will attend BOLC A, Direct Commission
Course regardless of the length of their break in service.
SUBJECT: Army Directive 2019-27 (Direct Appointment of Officers Up to the Grade of
Colonel (Other Than Special Branches))
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14. Proponent. The Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 is the proponent for this policy. Under
the policy oversight of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve
Affairs), the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 will coordinate the revision of applicable Army
regulations to incorporate the provisions of this directive within 2 years from the date of
this directive.
15. Duration. This directive is rescinded upon publication of all the revised regulations.
Encls Ryan D. McCarthy
Acting
DISTRIBUTION:
Principal Officials of Headquarters, Department of the Army
Commander
U.S. Army Forces Command
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
U.S. Army Materiel Command
U.S. Army Futures Command
U.S. Army Pacific
U.S. Army Europe
U.S. Army Central
U.S. Army North
U.S. Army South
U.S. Army Africa/Southern European Task Force
U.S. Army Special Operations Command
Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command
U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Strategic Command
U.S. Army Cyber Command
U.S. Army Medical Command
U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command
U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Army Military District of Washington
U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command
U.S. Army Human Resources Command
U.S. Army Financial Management Command
Superintendent, United States Military Academy
(CONT)
SUBJECT: Army Directive 2019-27 (Direct Appointment of Officers Up to the Grade of
Colonel (Other Than Special Branches))
5
DISTRIBUTION: (CONT)
Director, U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center
Superintendent, Arlington National Cemetery
Commandant, U.S. Army War College
Director, U.S. Army Civilian Human Resources Agency
CF:
Director of Business Transformation
Commander, Eighth Army
Army Directive 2019-27 Enclosure 1
REFERENCES
a. Title 10, United States Code, sections 531–533 (10 U.S.C. §§ 531–533) (Original
appointments of commissioned officers), as amended August 13, 2018.
b. 10 U.S.C. § 637a (Continuation of active duty: officers in certain military specialties
and career tracks), as amended August 13, 2018.
c. 10 U.S.C. § 1251 (Age 62: regular commissioned officers in grades below general
and flag officer grades, exceptions), as amended January 7, 2011.
d. 10 U.S.C. § 12201 (Reserve officers: qualifications for appointment), as amended
January 7, 2011.
e. 10 U.S.C. § 12203 (Commissioned officers: appointment, how made, term), as
amended January 7, 2011.
f. 10 U.S.C. § 12204 (Commissioned officers: original appointment; limitation), as
amended January 6, 2006.
g. 10 U.S.C. § 12207 (Commissioned officers: service credit upon original
appointment.
h. 10 U.S.C. § 14509 (Separation at 62: reserve officers in grades below brigadier
general or rear admiral (lower half)), as amended October 17, 2006.
i. Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1300.04 (Inter-Service and Inter-
Component Transfers of Service Members), July 25, 2017.
j. DoDI 1304.25 (Fulfilling the Military Service Obligation (MSO)), October 31, 2013.
k. DoDI 1304.26 (Qualification Standards for Enlistment, Appointment, and Induction),
March 23, 2015; Incorporating Change 3, October 26, 2018.
l. DoDI 1310.02 (Original Appointment of Officers), March 26, 2015.
m. DoDI 1312.03 (Entry Grade Credit for Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers),
December 28, 2018.
n. DoDI 6000.13 (Accession and Retention Policies, Programs, and Incentives for
Military Health Professions Officers (HPOs)); December 30, 2015; Incorporating
Change 1, Effective May 3, 2016.
Army Directive 2019-27 2 Enclosure 1
o. Army Directive 2017-26 (Pilot Program for Direct Commission to Cyber Positions),
27 Oct 2017 (hereby superseded).
p. Army Regulation 135-100 (Appointment of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of
the Army), 1 September 1994.
q. Army Regulation 601-100 (Appointment of Commissioned and Warrant Officers in
the Regular Army), 21 November 2006.
Army Directive 2019-27 Enclosure 2
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. The Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) ASA (M&RA)
has the authority to approve exceptions or waivers to the policy in this directive, other
than the requirement for a Grade Above Major Board, that are consistent with
controlling law and regulations. This authority may be further delegated no lower than a
division chief within the Directorate Military Personnel Management. The ASA (M&RA)
will:
a. serves as the proponent for functional area (FA) 58.
b. identify and report, in writing, needed qualifications, experience, training, and
education for FA 58.
2. The Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G-1 will issue implementing guidance governing
selection and constructive credit boards considering direct appointment applicants for
other than special branches.
3. The Chief, National Guard Bureau will:
a. identify technical requirements and skills for direct commission Army promotion
list officers in the Army National Guard.
b. identify the personnel requirements for direct commission Army promotion list
officers in the Army National Guard.
c. develop order of merit lists based on identified prospective direct commission
Army promotion list officers.
d. tender approved offers of appointment to selected applicants.
4. The Chief of Army Reserve will:
a. identify technical requirements and skills for direct commission Army promotion
list officers in the U.S. Army Reserve.
b. identify the personnel requirements for direct commission Army promotion list
officers in the Army Reserve.
c. develop order of merit lists based on identified prospective direct commission
Army promotion list officers.
d. tender approved offers of appointment to selected applicants.
Army Directive 2019-27 2 Enclosure 2
5. The Commander, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) will:
a. identify and report, in writing, needed qualifications, experience, training, and
education in other than special branches and FAs to the DCS, G-1 for use in the
recruitment, selection, and management of direct commission officers.
b. identify and report, in writing, to the DCS, G-1 any skill gaps in the operational
force for future development of FAs and branches, as necessary.
c. manage the recruitment of all prospective officers who apply for direct
commissioning with assistance from U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC).
d. provide subject matter experts to participate in the applicant interview process.
e. recommend applicants for appointment to Army components and constructive
service credit based on the individual experience, training, and education of the
applicants.
f. base recommendations for appointment and constructive service credit on the
recommendation of a board. Pursuant to Secretary of the Army instructions, appoint
board members and refer applicants to a Grade Above Major Board, when applicable.
g. submit appointment and constructive service credit recommendations with
accompanying board results to U.S. Army Human Resources Command, Officer
Readiness Directorate for processing.
h. tender approved appointments to qualified applicants.
i. complete and maintain written work plans before the appointed officer’s arrival at
his or her first unit of assignment.
j. identify which established initial military training/Direct Commission Course direct
commission applicants will attend.
k. coordinate with the DCS, G-3/5/7 to establish appropriate Basic Officer Leader
Course (BOLC) B for all FAs.
l. direct the Commander, USAREC to:
(a) develop a marketing plan and distribute information about Army Competitive
Category and Army Promotion List direct appointment up to colonel to all recruiting
stations. Ensure that recruiters can effectively communicate information about the
program to interested citizens and the private sector.
Army Directive 2019-27 3 Enclosure 2
(b) facilitate LiveScan and Military Entrance Processing Station processing for
identified prospects.
(c) facilitate administration of the Occupational Physical Assessment Test to
prospects to determine suitability for Army service.
m. direct the Training Operations Management Activity to ensure available training
seats for the Direct Commission Course for all other than special branches and FAs.
6. The Commander, U.S. Army Futures Command will:
a. identify and report, in writing, to TRADOC and the DCS, G-1 emerging skills for
direct commission officers not inherent to already established branches and FAs.
b. operate as the commissioning source for direct commission Army Futures
Command officers into newly established branches and FAs for emerging skills
identified in paragraph 4a.
7. The Commander, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Strategic
Command will:
a. identify and report, in writing, needed qualifications, experience, training, and
education in FA 40 (Space Operations) to the DCS, G-1 for use in the recruitment,
selection, and management of direct commission officers.
b. identify and report, in writing, to TRADOC and the DCS, G-1 any skill gaps in the
operational force for future development of FAs and branches, as necessary.
c. manage the recruitment of all prospective officers who apply for direct
commission in FA 40 with assistance from USAREC.
d. provide subject matter experts in FA 40 to participate in the applicant interview
process.
e. recommend applicants for appointment to Army components and constructive
service credit based on the individual experience, training, and education of the
applicants for service in FA 40.
f. base recommendations for appointment and constructive service credit on the
recommendation of a board. Pursuant to Secretary of the Army instructions, appoint
board members and refer applicants to a Grade Above Major Board, when applicable.
g. submit appointment and constructive service credit recommendations with
accompanying board results to Human Resources Command, Officer Readiness
Directorate for processing.
Army Directive 2019-27 4 Enclosure 2
h. tender approved appointments to qualified applicants.
i. complete and maintain written work plans for FA 40 before the appointed officer’s
arrival at his or her first unit of assignment.
j. coordinate with TRADOC, through the Director, Directorate of Training and
Doctrine, to establish appropriate programs of instruction (POIs) for FA 40 BOLC B.
8. The Commander, U.S. Army Special Operations Command will:
a. identify and report, in writing, needed qualifications, experience, training, and
education for Special Forces, Civil Affairs, and Psychological Operations to the
DCS G-1 for use in the recruitment, selection, and management of direct commission
officers.
b. manage the recruitment of all prospective officers who apply for direct
commissioning with assistance from USAREC.
c. recommend applicants for appointment to Army components and constructive
service credit based on the individual experience, training, and education of the
applicants.
d. base recommendations for appointment and constructive service credit on the
recommendation of a board. Pursuant to Secretary of the Army instructions, appoint
board members and refer applicants to a Grade Above Major Board, when applicable.
e. submit appointment and constructive service credit recommendations with
accompanying board results to Human Resources Command, Officer Readiness
Directorate for processing.
f. tender approved appointments to qualified applicants.
g. complete and maintain written work plans before the appointed officer’s arrival at
his or her first unit of assignment.
h. direct subordinate commanders to identify emerging skills for direct commission
officers not inherent to already established branches and FAs to fill critical gaps in the
operational force.
9. The ASA (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology) will:
a. identify and report, in writing, needed qualifications, experience, training, and
education in FA 51 (Research, Development and Acquisition) to the DCS, G-1 for use in
the recruitment, selection, and management of direct commission officers.
Army Directive 2019-27 5 Enclosure 2
b. identify and report, in writing, to TRADOC and the DCS, G-1 any skill gaps in the
operational force for future development of FAs and branches, as necessary.
c. provide subject matter experts in FA 51 to participate in the applicant interview
process.
d. recommend applicants for appointment to Army components and constructive
service credit based on the individual experience, training, and education of the
applicants for service in FA 51.
e. base recommendations for appointment and constructive service credit on the
recommendation of a board. Pursuant to Secretary of the Army instructions, appoint
board members and refer applicants to a Grade Above Major Board, when applicable.
f. submit appointment and constructive service credit recommendations with
accompanying board results to Human Resources Command, Officer Readiness
Directorate for processing.
g. tender approved appointments to qualified applicants.
h. complete and maintain written work plans for FA 51 before the appointed officer’s
arrival at his or her first unit of assignment.
i. coordinate with TRADOC to establish appropriate POIs for FA 51 BOLC B.
10. The DCS, G-3/5/7 will:
a. identify and report, in writing, needed qualifications, experience, training, and
education in FAs 48 (Foreign Area Officer), 52 (Nuclear and Counter Proliferation), and
59 (Strategist) to the DCS, G-1 for use in the recruitment, selection, and management of
direct commission officers.
b. identify and report, in writing, to TRADOC and the DCS, G-1 any skill gaps in the
operational force for future development of FAs and branches, as necessary.
c. manage the recruitment of all prospective officers who apply for direct
commission in FAs 48, 52, and 59 with assistance from USAREC.
d. provide subject matter experts to participate in the applicant interview process.
e. recommend applicants for appointment to Army components and constructive
service credit based on the individual experience, training, and education of the
applicants.
Army Directive 2019-27 6 Enclosure 2
f. base recommendations for appointment and constructive service credit on the
recommendation of a board. Pursuant to Secretary of the Army instructions, appoint
board members and refer applicants to a Grade Above Major Board, when applicable.
g. submit appointment and constructive service credit recommendations with
accompanying board results to Human Resources Command, Officer Readiness
Directorate for processing.
h. tender approved appointments to qualified applicants.
i. complete and maintain written work plans for FAs 48, 52, and 59 before the
appointed officer’s arrival at his or her first unit of assignment.
j. coordinate with TRADOC to establish appropriate POIs for FAs 48, 52, and 59
BOLC B.
11. The DCS, G-8 will:
a. identify and report, in writing, needed qualifications, experience, training, and
education in FAs 49 (Operations Research/Systems Analysis), 50 (Force Management)
and 57 (Simulations Operations) to the DCS, G-1 for use in the recruitment, selection,
and management of direct commission officers.
b. identify and report, in writing, to TRADOC and the DCS, G-1 any skill gaps in the
operational force for future development of FAs and branches, as necessary.
c. manage the recruitment of all prospective officers who apply for direct
commission in FAs 49, 50, and 57 with assistance from USAREC.
d. provide subject matter experts in FAs 49, 50, and 57 to participate in the
applicant interview process.
e. recommend applicants for appointment to Army components and constructive
service credit based on the individual experience, training, and education of the
applicants for service in FAs 49, 50, and 57.
f. base recommendations for appointment and constructive service credit on the
recommendation of a board. Pursuant to Secretary of the Army instructions, appoint
board members and refer applicants to a Grade Above Major Board, when applicable.
g. submit appointment and constructive service credit recommendations with
accompanying board results to Human Resources Command, Officer Readiness
Directorate for processing.
h. tender approved appointments to qualified applicants.
Army Directive 2019-27 7 Enclosure 2
i. complete and maintain written work plans for service in FAs 49, 50, and 57
before the appointed officer’s arrival at his or her first unit of assignment.
j. coordinate with TRADOC to establish appropriate POIs for FAs 49, 50, and
57 BOLC B.
12. The Chief of Public Affairs will:
a. identify and report, in writing, needed qualifications, experience, training, and
education in FA 46 (Public Affairs) to the DCS, G-1 for use in the recruitment, selection,
and management of direct commission officers.
b. identify and report, in writing, to TRADOC and the DCS, G-1 any skill gaps in the
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UNCLASSIFIED
Army Regulation 11–18
Army Programs
The Cost and
Economic
Analysis
Program
Headquarters
Department of the Army
Washington, DC
29 August 2019
SUMMARY of CHANGE
AR 11– 18
The Cost and Economic Analysis Program
This major revision, dated 29 August 2019—
o Adds recordkeeping requirements (para 1– 5).
o Incorporates Army Directive 2017– 34, Acquisition Reform Initiative #7: Improving Cost Estimation and Resourcing,
dated 15 November 2017 (paras 2–1f, 2–2c, and 2–3c).
o Updates references (app A).
o Updates abbreviations (glossary).
*This regulation supersedes AR 11-18, dated 19 August 2014.
AR 11–18 • 29 August 2019
UNCLASSIFIED i
Headquarters
Department of the Army
Washington, DC
*Army Regulation 11–18
29 August 2019 Effective 29 September 2019
Army Programs
The Cost and Economic Analysis Program
History. This publication is a major revi-
sion.
Summary. This regulation establishes
responsibilities and policy for the Army’s
Cost and Economic Analysis Program.
Applicability. This regulation applies to
the Regular Army, the Army National
Guard/Army National Guard of the United
States, and the U.S. Army Reserve. It also
applies to all Army activities performing
cost or economic analyses.
Proponent and exception authority.
The proponent of this regulation is the As-
sistant Secretary of the Army (Financial
Management and Comptroller). The propo-
nent has the authority to approve exceptions
or waivers to this regulation that are con-
sistent with controlling law and regulation.
The proponent may delegate this approval
authority, in writing, to a division chief
within the proponent agency or its direct re-
porting unit or field operating agency in the
grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent.
Activities may request a waiver to this reg-
ulation by providing a justification that in-
cludes a full analysis of the expected bene-
fits and must include a formal review by the
activity’s senior legal officer. All waiver re-
quests will be endorsed by the commander
or senior leader of the requesting activity
and forwarded through their higher head-
quarters to the policy proponent. Refer to
AR 25 – 30 for specific guidance.
Army internal control process. This
regulation contains internal control provi-
sions in accordance with AR 11 –2 and
identifies key internal controls that must be
evaluated (see appendix B).
Supplementation. Supplementation of
this regulation and establishment of com-
mand and local forms are prohibited with-
out prior approval from the Assistant Sec-
retary of the Army (Financial Management
and Comptroller) (SAFM– CE), 109 Army
Pentagon, Washington, DC 22310 – 0109.
Suggested improvements. Users are
invited to send comments and suggested
improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recom-
mended Changes to Publications and Blank
Forms) directly to the Assistant Secretary
of the Army (Financial Management and
Comptroller) (SAFM – CE), 109 Army Pen-
tagon, Washington, DC 22310– 0109.
Distribution. This publication is availa-
ble in electronic media only and is intended
for the Regular Army, the Army National
Guard/Army National Guard of the United
States, and the U.S. Army Reserve.
Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number)
Chapter 1
Introduction, page 1
Purpose • 1– 1, page 1
References and forms • 1– 2, page 1
Explanation of abbreviations and terms • 1– 3, page 1
Responsibilities • 1 – 4, page 1
Records management (recordkeeping) requirements • 1– 5, page 1
Chapter 2
Responsibilities, page 1
Headquarters, Department of the Army principal officials • 2 – 1, page 1
Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management and Comptroller) • 2 – 2, page 2
Commanders of Army commands, Army service component commands, and direct reporting units • 2 – 3, page 2
Program executive officers and program manager • 2 – 4, page 3
Chapter 3
Provisions, page 3
Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System • 3– 1, page 3
Cost and economic analyses • 3 – 2, page 3
Contents—Continued
ii AR 11–18 • 29 August 2019
Cost-benefit analysis requirements • 3 – 3, page 3
Appendixes
A. References, page 4
B. Internal Control Evaluation, page 6
Glossary
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1– 1. Purpose
This regulation establishes policy for the Department of the Army (DA)’s Cost and Economic Analysis Program to support
decision making throughout the Army and assigns responsibility for aspects of the cost and economic analysis program to
appropriate officials. This regulation contains management control provisions and cost-benefit analysis (C– BA) manage-
ment controls.
1– 2. References and forms
See appendix A.
1– 3. Explanation of abbreviations and terms
See glossary.
1– 4. Responsibilities
See chapter 2.
1– 5. Records management (recordkeeping) requirements
The records management requirement for all record numbers, associated forms, and reports required by this regulation are
addressed in the Army Records Retention Schedule-Army (RRS– A). Detailed information for all related record numbers,
forms, and reports are located in ARIMS/RRS– A at https://www.arims.army.mil. If any record numbers, forms, and reports
are not current, addressed, and/or published correctly in ARIMS/RRS– A, see DA Pam 25– 403 for guidance.
Chapter 2
Responsibilities
2– 1. Headquarters, Department of the Army principal officials
HQDA principal officials will—
a. Provide program and cost data, such as system descriptions, requirements, plans, schedules, and funding data (for
example, the cost analysis requirements description (CARD)).
b. Serve as functional proponents for program areas involving economic analysis in decision making, resource alloca-
tion, and support of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES).
c. Review cost and economic analysis or other cost comparisons to ensure completeness, suitability, feasibility, and
balance against Army program requirements and objectives.
d. Coordinate cost and economic analysis matters with Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management and
Comptroller) (ASA (FM&C)) and provide members to the Army cost review board (CRB), study advisory groups, and
other cost and economic analysis groups. Study advisory groups may be established under the provisions of AR 5– 5. Intra-
Army committees may comply with AR 15– 1, including approval by the Secretary of the Army (SECARMY).
e. The following HQDA principal officials will establish procedural guidance for incorporating C–BAs into the deci-
sion-making processes and forums for which they are responsible. This procedural guidance may include dollar thresholds
below which C–BAs are not required.
(1) Chief, Legislative Liaison. Legislative proposals.
(2) Deputy Chief of Staff, G – 3/5/7. The Army Resource and Requirements Board, Army Campaign Plan decision
points, and capability portfolio reviews, concept plans, force design updates stationing analysis, and Equipment Require-
ments Validation Board.
(3) Deputy Chief of Staff, G–8. Develop the Army program objective memorandum.
f. The following HQDA officials will support the CRB process by participating in proposed CARD and Army cost
position (ACP) briefings and providing members to the CRB working group. The CRB process is further described in the
Department of the Army Cost Analysis Manual. CRB members include:
(1) Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Plans, Programs, and Resources).
(2) Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Budget).
(3) Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health).
2 AR 11–18 • 29 August 2019
(4) Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G– 3/5/7.
(5) DCS, G– 4.
(6) Chief Information Officer/G– 6.
(7) DCS, G– 8, Program Analysis & Evaluation.
(8) DCS, G– 8, Force Development.
(9) Functional Proponent Representative (Information Systems only) will participate and serve in an advisory capacity
to the CRB.
2– 2. Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management and Comptroller)
a. The ASA (FM&C) has the policy making authority to—
(1) Direct the DA Cost and Economic Analysis Program to include establishing the cost and economic policies, meth-
ods, and procedures.
(2) Develop and maintain standard cost and economic analysis systems, cost data collection, models, and databases;
statutory independent cost estimates; and cost factors for installation operations and civilian personnel.
(3) Ensure the use of sound methods for setting cost factors for preparing the program and budget, chairing the Army
CRB and approving the ACP for major acquisition programs, and supervising and providing technical guidance and sup-
port for cost management efforts.
b. The ASA (FM&C) will—
(1) Establish and publish policy and procedures for and oversee the following: all Army cost and economic analysis
activities, to include development, review, and validation of cost C– BA; the cost analysis career field, to include education,
training, professional development, and referral; the program office estimates and/or economic, cost analyses, or compo-
nent cost analysis processes; and estimating manpower.
(2) Approve the ACP, represent the Army in the acquisition process on all cost and economic analysis matters, provide
policy on implementing contractor cost data reporting, and publish manuals that provide frameworks and procedures to
implement DOD and Army policies to include DODD 5000.01, DODI 5000.02, DODI 5000.73, DODI 7041.03, and DOD
5000.04 – M–1.
(3) Implement the Army’s Cost and Economic Analysis Program, and administer the Office of the Secretary of Defense
Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation process for the Army.
(4) Prepare Army component cost analyses and independent cost analyses; develop cost models and tools for Armywide
use, databases, and planning factors; and review selected cost and economic analyses and other cost comparisons.
(5) Publish a cost-estimating calendar, and administer the contractor cost data reporting and the visibility and manage-
ment of operating and support cost program processes.
(6) Manage a cost research program and provide members to study advisory groups, CRBs, and other cost and economic
analysis groups.
(7) Develop, coordinate, and approve the recommended ACP for major weapon and information systems through the
CRB process. The ACP is the Army’s life-cycle cost estimate used to create a cost basis for Army program baselines,
decisions, programming, and budgeting.
c. On behalf of ASA (FM&C), the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Cost and Economics) (DASA– CE) will—
(1) Chair the CRB.
(2) Review and validate C–BAs submitted under the provisions in this regulation.
(3) Validate rough order of magnitude estimates to support development of the course of action and the Initial Capa-
bility Documents for the Army Requirements Oversight Council (AROC) and Materiel Development Decision Army Sys-
tems Acquisition Review Council (ASARC) decisions.
(4) Conduct sensitivity analysis for acquisition category (ACAT) I and selected ACAT II and III programs or Mid-Tier
acquisition programs, and brief the ACP to the AROC and ASARC at Milestones A, B, and C, and Full-Rate Production
decisions to provide funding options so Army senior leaders can make cost-informed decisions. The Assistant Secretary
of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology; ASA (FM&C); and DCS, G– 8 can nominate ACAT II and III
programs for this process in accordance with AR 70 – 1.
(5) Perform Independent Cost Estimates or sufficiency reviews of cost estimates nominated in accordance with AR
70 – 1.
2– 3. Commanders of Army commands, Army service component commands, and direct reporting
units
Commanders of ACOMs, ASCCs, and DRUs will—
a. Incorporate C– BA into the resource decision-making processes within their organizations.
AR 11–18 • 29 August 2019 3
b. Establish and maintain sufficient cost and economic analysis expertise to support acquisition and resource allocation
processes, and review and validate cost and economic analyses and other cost comparisons for currency, reasonableness,
completeness, and compliance with DOD and Army guidance.
c. Implement contractor cost data reporting; collect, analyze, store, and distribute program and cost data; and provide
members to study advisory groups, CRB, and other cost and economic analysis groups.
2– 4. Program executive officers and program manager
PEOs and program managers will—
a. Provide program and cost data (to include a CARD) and contract data (to include cost performance reports), and
provide validated cost and economic analyses and other cost comparisons to support the acquisition and PPBES processes.
b. Conduct in-process reviews to ensure coordination of program requirements and consistency of cost estimating for
the program office estimates, coordinate cost and economic analyses with supporting major command cost analysis activ-
ities for validation, implement contractor cost data reporting, and coordinate cost and economic analysis matters with the
ASA (FM&C).
Chapter 3
Provisions
3– 1. Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System
The Army is committed to supporting the PPBES and the system acquisition processes within the DOD (see AR 1 – 1). The
keys to an executable PPBES and to properly resource acquisition programs are professionally prepared cost and economic
analyses.
3– 2. Cost and economic analyses
The Army will provide timely and sufficient cost and economic analyses to support the effective allocation and manage-
ment of resources for Army programs, materiel systems, automated information systems, facility acquisitions, installation
services, capital budget investments, production base support, construction projects, forces, and activities.
3– 3. Cost-benefit analysis requirements
a. C– BA is a process used to support a resource-informed decision by analyzing courses of actions to make a value
based proposition recommendation to decision makers. A list of best practices and methods to completing a C– BA can be
found in the U.S. Army Cost Benefit Analysis Guide.
b. At HQDA level, a C– BA is required to support resource-informed decision making in the following situations:
(1) When an unfunded requirement or a new or expanded program proposal is submitted to the SECARMY, Chief of
Staff of the Army, Under Secretary of the Army, or Vice Chief of Staff of the Army.
(2) When a resource decision is to be made in the context of the processes and forums identified in this regulation.
c. Within ACOMs, ASCCs, and DRUs, a C– BA is required to support significant resource decisions. The commanders
of these organizations will determine significance. A general guideline is that a C– BA is appropriate for any decision
involving $10 million or more in any one fiscal year.
4 AR 11–18 • 29 August 2019
Appendix A
References
Section I
Required Publications
DOD publications are available at https://www.esd.whs.mil/dd/.
AR 1– 1
Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (Cited in para 3 –1.)
AR 70 – 1
Army Acquisition Policy (Cited in para 2–2c(4).)
Army Directive 2017– 34
Acquisition Reform Initiative #7: Improving Cost Estimation and Resourcing, dated 15 November 2017 (Cited in summary
of change.)
Department of the Army Cost Analysis Manual
(Available at https://www.asafm.army.mil/offices/ce.) (Cited in para 2–1f.)
DOD 5000.04 –M – 1
Cost and Software Data Reporting (CSDR) Manual (Cited in para 2–2b(2).)
DODD 5000.01
The Defense Acquisition System (Cited in para 2–2b(2).)
DODI 5000.02
Operation of the Defense Acquisition System (Cited in para 2–2b(2).)
DODI 5000.73
Cost Analysis Guidance and Procedures (Cited in para 2–2b(2).)
DODI 7041.03
Economic Analysis for Decision-Making (Cited in para 2–2b(2).)
U.S. Army Cost Benefit Analysis Guide
(Available at https://www.asafm.army.mil/offices/ce/.) (Cited in para 3–3a.)
Section II
Related Publications
A related publication is a source of additional information. The user does not have to read it to understand this publication.
Unless otherwise indicated, DA publications are available on the Army Publishing Directorate website
(https://armypubs.army.mil/).
AR 5 – 5
Army Studies and Analyses
AR 5– 10
Stationing
AR 11– 2
Managers’ Internal Control Program
AR 15– 1
Department of the Army Federal Advisory Committee Management Program
AR 25– 30
The Army Publishing Program
DA Pam 5– 13
Procedures for Army Stationing
DA Pam 25 – 403
Guide to Recordkeeping
AR 11–18 • 29 August 2019 5
Department of the Army Economic Analysis Manual
(Available at https://www.asafm.army.mil/offices/documents.aspx?category=303.)
GAO Cost Estimating and Assessment Guide
(Available at http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d093sp.pdf.)
Joint Agency Cost Schedule Risk and Uncertainty Handbook
(Available at https://www.ncca.navy.mil/tools/csruh/ja_csruh_16sep2014.pdf.)
Section III
Prescribed Forms
This section contains no entries.
Section IV
Referenced Forms
Unless otherwise indicated, DA Forms are available on the Army Publishing Directorate website
(https://armypubs.army.mil/).
DA Form 11– 2
Internal Control Evaluation Certification
DA Form 2028
Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms
6 AR 11–18 • 29 August 2019
Appendix B
Internal Control Evaluation
B– 1. Function
The function covered by this evaluation is the Army Cost and Economic Analysis Program.
B– 2. Purpose
The purpose of this evaluation is to assist PEOs in evaluating the key internal controls listed. It is intended as a guide and
does not cover all controls.
B– 3. Instructions
Answers must be based on the actual testing of key internal controls. Answers that indicate deficiencies must be explained
and the corrective action identified in supporting documentation. These internal controls must be evaluated at least once
every 5 years. Certification that the evaluation has been conducted must be accomplished on DA Form 11 – 2 (Internal
Control Evaluation Certification).
B– 4. Test questions
a. Have the policies and guidelines supporting the execution of the Army Cost and Economic Analysis Program been
established and published?
b. Have the policy, procedures, and process to review and validate C–BAs been established and published?
c. Are manuals, guidebooks, and supporting documents for executing the Army Cost and Economic Analysis Program
current?
d. Have ACPs been fully documented and approved by the ASA (FM&C)?
B– 5. Supersession
This evaluation replaces the evaluation previously published in AR 11 – 18, dated 19 August 2014.
B– 6. Comments
Help make this a better tool for evaluating internal controls. Submit comments to the Assistant Secretary of the Army
(Financial Management and Comptroller) (SAFM– CE), 109 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 22310 –0109.
AR 11–18 • 29 August 2019 7
Glossary
Section I
Abbreviations
ACAT
acquisition category
ACOM
Army command
ACP
Army cost position
AR
Army regulation
ARIMS
Army Records Information Management System
AROC
Army Requirements Oversight Council
ASA (FM&C)
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Financial Management and Comptroller
ASARC
Army Systems Acquisition Review Council
ASCC
Army service component command
CARD
cost analysis requirements description
C– BA
cost-benefit analysis
CRB
cost review board
DA
Department of the Army
DA Form
Department of the Army form
DA Pam
Department of the Army pamphlet
DCS
Deputy Chief of Staff
DOD
Department of Defense
DODD
Department of Defense directive
DODI
Department of Defense instruction
DRU
direct reporting unit
HQDA
Headquarters, Department of the Army
8 AR 11–18 • 29 August 2019
PEO
program executive officer
PPBES
Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System
SECARMY
Secretary of the Army
Section II
Terms
Cost analysis
The act of developing, analyzing, and documenting cost estimates through various analytical approaches and techniques.
It is the process of analyzing and estimating incremental and total resources required to support past, present, and future
systems. In its application to future resource requirements, it becomes a step in selection of alternatives by the decision
maker.
Cost–benefit analysis
A structured methodology for estimating and comparing the anticipated costs and benefits of alternative courses of action
in order to identify the optimum solution for achieving a stated goal or objective. A C– BA identifies courses of action for
solving a problem, determines their costs and benefits and, with a sound rationale, identifies the best course of action. The
purpose of a C– BA is to produce a strong value proposition, which is a clear statement that the benefits of a recommended
course of action justify the costs, risks, and bill-payers associated with that course of action. C– BA is a narrowly focused
economic analysis that applies rigorous analytical techniques to complement, but not replace, experience, judgment, and
subject matter expertise.
Economics analysis
A systematic approach to identify, analyze, and compare costs or benefits of alternative courses of action that will achieve
a given set of objectives. This approach is taken to determine the most efficient and effective manner to employ resources.
In the broad sense, the systematic approach called economic analysis applies to new programs, as well as to the analysis
of ongoing actions.
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UNCLASSIFIED
Army Regulation 10–16
Organization and Functions
U.S. Army
Nuclear and
Countering
Weapons of
Mass
Destruction
Agency
Headquarters
Department of the Army
Washington, DC
29 August 2019
SUMMARY of CHANGE
AR 10– 16
U.S. Army Nuclear and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Agency
This major revision, dated 29 August 2019—
o Revises responsibilities of Director, U.S. Army Nuclear and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Agency (para
2 – 3).
o Reflects changes in the functions of the U.S. Army Nuclear and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Agency
(paras 2–3a through 2–3k).
o Implements internal control provisions in accordance with AR 11 – 2 (app B).
*This regulation supersedes AR 10-16, dated 24 September 2008.
AR 10–16 • 29 August 2019
UNCLASSIFIED i
Headquarters
Department of the Army
Washington, DC
*Army Regulation 10–16
29 August 2019 Effective 29 September 2019
Organization and Functions
U.S. Army Nuclear and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Agency
History. This publication is a major revi-
sion.
Summary. This regulation implements
mission and functions and command and
staff relationships of the U.S. Army Nu-
clear and Countering Weapons of Mass De-
struction Agency. It also reflects an addi-
tion of functions that will maintain a core of
critical nuclear expertise in a down-sized
Army and assist in aligning expertise in the
implementation of strategy and policy.
Applicability. This regulation applies to
the Regular Army, the Army National
Guard/Army National Guard of the United
States, and the U.S. Army Reserve, unless
otherwise stated. During mobilization or
national emergency, this regulation remains
in effect without change.
Proponent and exception authority.
The proponent of this regulation is the Dep-
uty Chief of Staff, G– 3/5/7. The proponent
has the authority to approve exceptions or
waivers to this regulation that are consistent
with controlling law and regulations. The
proponent may delegate this approval au-
thority, in writing, to a division chief within
the proponent agency or its direct reporting
unit or field operating agency, in the grade
of colonel or civilian equivalent. Activities
may request a waiver to this regulation by
providing justification that includes a full
analysis of the expected benefits and must
include a formal review by the activity’s
senior legal officer. All waiver requests will
be endorsed by the commander or senior
leader of the requesting activity and for-
warded through their higher headquarters to
the policy proponent. Refer to AR 25 – 30
for specific guidance.
Army internal control process. This
regulation contains internal controls and
provides an internal control evaluation for
use in evaluating key internal controls (see
app B).
Supplementation. Supplementation of
this regulation and establishment of com-
mand and local forms are prohibited with-
out prior approval from the Deputy Chief of
Staff, G– 3/5/7, 400 Army Pentagon, Wash-
ington, DC 20310– 0400.
Suggested improvements. Users are
invited to send comments and suggested
improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recom-
mended Changes to Publications and Blank
Forms) directly to the Deputy Chief of
Staff, G– 3/5/7, 400 Army Pentagon, Wash-
ington, DC 20310– 0400.
Distribution. This regulation is available
in electronic media only and is intended for
the Regular Army, the Army National
Guard/Army National Guard of the United
States, and the U.S. Army Reserve.
Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number)
Chapter 1
General, page 1
Purpose • 1 – 1, page 1
References and forms • 1– 2, page 1
Explanation of abbreviations and terms • 1– 3, page 1
Responsibilities • 1 – 4, page 1
Records management (recordkeeping) requirements • 1– 5, page 1
U.S. Army Nuclear and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Agency’s mission • 1 – 6, page 1
Chapter 2
Responsibilities and Command and Staff Relationships, page 1
The Deputy Chief of Staff, G– 3/5/7 • 2 – 1, page 1
The Surgeon General • 2 – 2, page 2
Director, U.S. Army Nuclear and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Agency • 2 – 3, page 2
Appendixes
A. References, page 6
B. Internal Control Evaluation, page 8
Contents—Continued
ii AR 10–16 • 29 August 2019
Glossary
AR 10–16 • 29 August 2019 1
Chapter 1
General
1– 1. Purpose
This regulation prescribes the mission and functions of the U.S. Army Nuclear and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruc-
tion Agency (USANCA), a field operating agency of the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G– 3/5/7. It sets forth the responsi-
bilities of the Director, USANCA.
1– 2. References and forms
See appendix A.
1– 3. Explanation of abbreviations and terms
See the glossary.
1– 4. Responsibilities
See chapter 2.
1– 5. Records management (recordkeeping) requirements
The records management requirement for all record numbers, associated forms, and reports required by this regulation are
addressed in the Army Records Retention Schedule-Army (RRS– A). Detailed information for all related record numbers,
forms, and reports are located in ARIMS/RRS– A at https://www.arims.army.mil. If any record numbers, forms, and reports
are not current, addressed, and/or published correctly in ARIMS/RRS– A, see DA Pam 25– 403 for guidance.
1– 6. U.S. Army Nuclear and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Agency’s mission
The USANCA provides nuclear and countering weapons of mass destruction (CWMD) expertise and analysis to opera-
tional and strategic headquarters in order to increase the Army's lethality and survivability in ground combat. On order,
deploys Nuclear Employment Augmentation Teams (NEAT) to support Army and/or Joint force commanders (JFCs).
Chapter 2
Responsibilities and Command and Staff Relationships
2– 1. The Deputy Chief of Staff, G – 3/5/7
The DCS, G– 3/5/7 will—
a. Develop Army CWMD policies consistent with U.S. Government (USG) national strategies in order to provide
trained and ready forces capable of supporting CWMD missions.
b. Provide strategic analysis of arms control issues and provide guidance and implementation oversight to ensure Army
elements comply with arms control requirements.
c. Assess and coordinate CWMD related support to combatant commanders, Army unit commanders, and installation
commanders, including developing and coordinating plans for the employment of Army forces to meet strategic require-
ments.
d. Serve as the principal advisor to the Secretary of the Army; Chief of Staff, Army; Under Secretary of the Army; Vice
Chief of Staff of the Army; and Assistant Secretaries of the Army for Army participation in Defense Support of Civil
Authorities (for example, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) response support).
e. Synchronize Army force protection programs across the Army Staff (ARSTAF), Army commands, Army service
component commands (ASCCs), and direct reporting units.
f. Support development of Army requirements for CBRN and related effects research in coordination with the Assistant
Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology and DCS, G– 8.
g. Approve Army CWMD non-materiel requirements associated with CBRN, including implementation of strategy,
policy, and research requirements.
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2– 2. The Surgeon General
The Surgeon General will—
a. Provide advice and assistance to the ARSTAF and other Army organizations on surety matters and biological safe-
guards in accordance with pertinent Army regulations.
b. Support the Director, USANCA in establishing Soldier CBRN battlefield survivability criteria.
c. Coordinate with the Director, USANCA on all matters relating to the personal health effects from CBRN exposures
including medical pretreatment, treatment, diagnostic/biodosimetry, tracking, and recording.
d. Consult with the Director, USANCA, on the effects of nuclear and CBRN weapons, toxic industrial hazards/materi-
als, and biological hazards/materials and their impact on safety, survivability, vulnerability, lethality, and other related
issues.
2– 3. Director, U.S. Army Nuclear and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Agency
On behalf of the DCS, G– 3/5/7, the Director, USANCA supports efforts to resolve nuclear, CWMD, and CBRN operations
and research, development, testing and evaluation issues across the Army for the ARSTAF. All nuclear, CWMD, and
CBRN issues within the Army will be coordinated with USANCA during Army staffing. Additionally, USANCA will
support or represent the ARSTAF as described in paragraphs 2– 3(1) through 2– 3(11) and coordinate with high level offices
in ARSTAF, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Staff, National Guard Bureau (NGB), combatant commands,
other Services, Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Department of Homeland Security, Department of Energy
(DOE), and other USG agencies concerning Army nuclear, CWMD, and CBRN interests. The Director, USANCA will—
a. Provide the Army’s capability to advise theater commanders and staff plan for the Joint employment of nuclear
weapons.
(1) Support the JFC and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in the planning and executing regional nuclear
deterrence operations and exercises.
(2) Develop, train, and exercise NEATs to provide offensive nuclear effects integration and planning support to aug-
ment designated ASCC/JFC in support of training, planning, exercises, and operations. Deploy the NEAT to augment/ad-
vise the Joint Force Land Component Command (JFLCC) with preclusion oriented analysis on nuclear targets to ensure
integration of weapons effects, and mitigate the impact of nuclear weapons effects on the friendly scheme of maneuver.
As required, provide recommendations for theater level nominations of nuclear targets. On request, provide preclusion
oriented analysis and planning support to unified combatant commands.
(3) Research, compute, coordinate, and maintain nuclear weapons safety, effects, target coverage data, and target anal-
ysis procedures for all nuclear weapons in support of Army and Joint requirements.
(4) Provide consequence of execution support, through modeling and analysis, as it relates to the impacts on the friendly
scheme of maneuver and provide the JFC with an understanding of the impacts on operations in a nuclear environment.
(5) Assist Joint Staff with Army nuclear expertise in the development of Joint nuclear doctrine.
(6) Assist Joint Staff and OSD with nuclear related plans and policies.
(7) Assist the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) with nuclear expertise in the development of
nuclear operations doctrine.
(8) Maintain the Army database for nuclear weapon effects to support nuclear weapon targeting analysis and nuclear
operations planning.
b. Represent the Army on the Nuclear Weapons Council Standing and Safety Committee.
(1) Advocate Army equities and assist DOE, national laboratories, and other agencies involved in technical aspects of
the development of nuclear weapon systems.
(2) Provide membership on the use control project officer groups and other groups, committees, or teams constituted
for developing nuclear weapon systems and related equipment.
(3) Support research and development actions for nuclear weapon systems, such as nuclear weapon military character-
istics.
(4) Represent the Army at Nuclear Weapons Council related general and action officer-level working groups.
c. Execute the Army Reactor Program (ARP) in accordance with AR 50– 7.
(1) Serve as focal point for interaction and coordination with DOD, DOE, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, other fed-
eral and state agencies, and Army agencies involved in the ARP.
(2) Maintain a database of worldwide nuclear reactor data (commercial, test, and research).
(3) Provide Army subject matter expertise in matters related to nuclear power production, nuclear fuel cycle, and de-
velopment of nuclear technologies supporting Army energy needs.
d. Develop and manage officers with nuclear expertise.
(1) Serve as the Department of the Army (DA) principal coordination point for functional area (FA) 52 nuclear and
counterproliferation (NCP) officers in accordance with AR 5 – 22 and AR 600 – 3.
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(2) Exercise control over Advanced Civil Schooling students, monitor their progress, and provide technical advice and
assistance concerning curriculum and initial utilization assignments.
(3) Convene the semi-annual FA 52 Advanced Civil Schooling Selection Panel, consisting of three FA 52 colonels,
who will recommend approval to the Human Resources Command and prioritize FA 52 officers for graduate degrees.
(a) Manage the appropriate personnel life cycle functions for FA 52 NCP officers in accordance with AR 600 – 3 in
order to provide trained and ready nuclear and CWMD enablers to the Joint force as part of Title 10,United States Code
(10 USC) responsibilities.
(b) Operate and direct the FA 52 Army Nuclear and Counterproliferation Personnel Development Office.
(c) Determine the FA 52 NCP course requirements and oversee the officer qualification course for officers career-field-
designated into FA 52. Assess and revise the program of instruction (POI) in coordination with Defense Nuclear Weapons
School (DNWS), DTRA, and TRADOC to ensure officers meet minimum educational requirements to serve as an FA 52.
(4) Serve as the DA principal coordination point for skill identifier (SI)/additional skill identifier (ASI) 5H (Nuclear
Target Analyst).
(a) Serve as the functional proponent manager for SI/ASI 5H; assist TRADOC in identifying ASI 5H requirements;
and monitor and revise the POI for the Theater Nuclear Operations Course, the certifying course for SI/ASI 5H, as required,
in coordination with DTRA’s DNWS.
(b) Serve as an advocate to ensure that adequate nuclear expertise exists in Army and Joint organizations responsible
for radiological and nuclear related crisis response planning and execution.
e. Enhance force survivability in CBRN environments.
(1) Advocate for Army requirements to address CBRN survivability of Army and Joint materiel.
(2) Establish CBRN materiel survivability criteria. Develop and issue quantitative design criteria levels for all Army
mission critical equipment that is required to survive and operate in CBRN environments.
(3) Provide the chairperson of the CBRN Survivability Committee in support of the Army's CBRN Survivability Com-
mittee (see AR 15 – 41). Facilitate application of nuclear and CBRN contamination survivability waivers.
(4) Review all materiel requirements documents for compliance with the Army CBRN Survivability Program.
f. Analyze the impact of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and CBRN effects on military operations.
(1) Serve as the ARSTAF electromagnetic environment (EME) effects expert and lead on the effects of high power
EMEs, high altitude electromagnetic pulse, and direct energy weapons on military operations, mission critical equipment
and infrastructure survivability.
(2) Serve as the ARSTAF nuclear weapons effects expert and lead on prompt and delayed nuclear weapons effects and
their impacts on Army operations, Soldier and equipment survivability, and available solutions or criteria for medical,
protection, detection, and decontamination.
(3) Serve as the ARSTAF expert and lead on chemical agents and their impacts on Army operations, Soldier and equip-
ment survivability, and available solutions or criteria for medical, protection, detection, and decontamination.
(4) Serves as the ARSTAF integrator/coordinator on biological agents and emerging threats and their impacts on Army
operations, Soldier and equipment survivability, and available solutions or criteria for force health, medical countermeas-
ures, protection, detection, and decontamination.
(5) Lead analysis and conduct studies on foreign CBRN weapons and impact to U.S. and allied forces and operations.
(6) Lead analysis and conduct studies as the ARSTAF expert on CWMD issues in support of Army CWMD initiatives
such as the impact on operations, Soldier safety, mission critical equipment survivability and vulnerability, lethality, and
other technical issues.
(7) Identify and recommend Army requirements and priorities for CBRN defense related research, radiation/nuclear
weapons effects related research, directed energy weapon effects related research, and other related EME technologies
research in coordination with the U.S. Army’s Health Readiness Center of Excellence and the Maneuver Support Center
of Excellence.
(8) Advise DOD and external organizations on the impacts of CBRN hazards on Army operations.
(9) In consultation with The Surgeon General, serve as the ARSTAF expert on the effects of nuclear and CBRN weap-
ons, toxic industrial hazards/materials, and biological hazards/materials and their impact on safety, survivability, vulnera-
bility, lethality, and other related issues.
(10) Provide technical reviews on CWMD or CBRN related Army and Joint publications.
(11) Prepare and publish appropriate CWMD or CBRN related literature.
(12) Provide a CWMD and CBRN information portal to support Army CWMD and CBRN operations, exercises, plan-
ning, and reachback.
(13) Maintain and update DA Pam 50– 7.
(14) Partner with combat developer and development/operational test agencies on integrated concept teams to review
and recommend requirements based on operational capability gaps.
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(15) Provide CWMD and CBRN hazard modeling and simulation support for ARSTAF and ASCCs/JFLCCs.
g. Provide operational and technical information in response to CBRN accidents and incidents in support of the Army.
(1) Provide technical information in support of Joint and Army units responding to accidents/incidents involving these
weapons.
(2) Provide operational and technical input for policy formulation on the Army’s response to improvised nuclear de-
vices and improvised chemical and biological weapons.
(3) Provide Army members for the Joint Nuclear Accident and Incident Response Team in accordance with Joint re-
quirements as described in CJCSI 3431.01D.
(4) Assist ARSTAF and subordinate Army commands in the development of CBRN accident and incident response in
accordance with DA Pam 50– 5.
(5) Maintain an on-call nuclear accident or incident response and assistance duty officer.
(6) Provide support to the Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) emergency relocation group to execute and
sustain mission essential functions and 10 USC responsibilities in accordance with HQDA’s continuity of operations plan.
(7) Assist the Director of Army Safety with CBRN technical expertise.
(8) Assist ARSTAF, ASCCs, and unified combatant commands in formulating policies for safe and secure disposition
of captured or otherwise recovered non-stockpile chemical, biological warfare materiel, or CBRN materials in Army areas
of operation.
h. Support development of Army CWMD and CBRN capabilities.
(1) In coordination with the DCS, G– 8, support identification and development of Army CWMD requirements across
all Joint Capability and Integration Development System CBRN capability development venues and efforts, and develop
and articulate positions in order to address Army capability gaps through day-to-day interface with the other CWMD
stakeholders from HQDA, ASCCs, the Joint Staff, and OSD.
(2) Identify and support activities across doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership, and education, personnel,
facilities and policy (DOTMLPF– P) domains that accomplish DCS, G– 3/5/7 CWMD goals and facilitate coordination
with stakeholder elements within the CWMD enterprise.
(3) In coordination with the DCS, G– 8, assist in favorably engaging and influencing multiple parts of the Army, NGB,
the Joint Staff, OSD, Congress, and industry to shape CWMD capabilities for the future Army and help harmonize CBRN
capability development themes and messages within the Army CWMD community.
(4) Act as representatives of the Director, USANCA in all DOD CBRN capability development actions with interna-
tional CWMD partners.
(5) Ensure future Army equipment is survivable in a CBRN environment, standardized (per standardization agree-
ment/quadripartite standardization agreement) with partner coalition forces and interoperable with allied/coalition forces
(American, British, Canadian, and Australian (ABCA) (and New Zealand through an agreement with Australia) and
NATO).
(6) Provide technical support to the Army test and evaluation community in planning, developing, and assessing
CWMD test requirements, needs, and procedures.
i. Support Army planning efforts and operations to counter WMD.
(1) Provide operational planning, exercise, and technical support to ARSTAF and ASCC/JFLCC staff elements across
the full spectrum of CWMD.
(2) Support ASCC/JFLCC planners on the primary and secondary effects of friendly offensive operations against WMD
sites, storage and production facilities, transportation methods, weapon systems and other locations with suspected or
known CBRN, toxic industrial chemical/toxic industrial material, or biological hazardous material.
(3) Support the JFC and NATO in offensive targeting of WMD related sites.
(4) Advise and coordinate with U.S. Strategic Command, U.S. Special Operations Command, DTRA, Joint and Service
staffs, and other USG agencies to ensure Army equities are addressed.
(5) Assist TRADOC with CWMD or CBRN expertise in the development of doctrine, training, and exercises.
j. Support NATO standardization agreements to enhance interoperability of multinational forces in CBRN environ-
ments.
(1) Serve as the DOD lead agent for NATO Joint Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense Capability
Development Group (JCBRND– CDG) and subordinate panels and working parties (non-medical) to develop and coordi-
nate U.S. positions, in accordance with CJCSI 2700.01F, to support international standardization and interoperability for
CBRN matters.
(2) Provide the principal U.S. representative (Head of Delegation) to the JCBRND– CDG.
(3) Designate the principal U.S. representative (Head of Delegation) to panels subordinate to the JCBRND– CDG and
NATO– CBRN related forums.
(4) Serve as the chair for the ABCA Capability Group Shield.
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k. Support Army, DOD, or other USG agencies wargames, exercises, and seminars with subject matter WMD/nuclear
expertise.
(1) Support future conceptual CBRN DOTMLPF– P capability development and future threat studies.
(2) Support current and future ASCC and combatant command exercises and operations with WMD/nuclear expertise.
(3) Support Army and Joint experiments and wargames with WMD/nuclear expertise.
(4) Support future planning efforts with nuclear energy expertise.
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Appendix A
References
Section I
Required Publications
AR 15– 41
Nuclear and Chemical Survivability Committee (Cited in para 2–3e(3).)
AR 50– 7
Army Reactor Program (Cited in para 2–3c.)
AR 600– 3
The Army Personnel Development System (Cited in para 2–3d(1).)
CJCSI 2700.01F
Rationalization, Standardization, and Interoperability (RSI) Activities (Cited in para 2–3j(1).) (Available at
http://www.jcs.mil/library/cjcs-instructions/.)
CJCSI 3431.01D
Joint Nuclear Accident and Incident Response Team (Cited in para 2–3g(3).) (Available at http://www.jcs.mil/library/cjcs-
instructions/.)
DA Pam 50 – 5
Nuclear Accident or Incident Response and Assistance (NAIRA) Operations (Cited in para 2–3g(4).)
DA Pam 50 – 7
Personnel Risk and Casualty Criteria for Nuclear Weapons Effects (Cited in para 2–3f(13).)
Section II
Related Publications
A related publication is a source of additional information. The user does not have to read it to understand this publication.
Unless otherwise indicated, DA publications are available on the Army Publishing Directorate website
(http://armypubs.army.mil).
AR 1 – 50
Army Conference Policy
AR 5– 22
The Army Force Modernization Proponent System
AR 11– 2
Managers’ Internal Control Program
AR 25– 22
The Army Privacy Program
AR 25– 30
Army Publishing Program
AR 25– 55
The Department of the Army Freedom of Information Act Program
AR 50– 5
Nuclear Surety
AR 50– 6
Nuclear and Chemical Weapons and Materiel Chemical Surety
AR 70– 1
Army Acquisition Policy
AR 70– 75
Survivability of Army Personnel and Materiel
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AR 190– 17
Biological Select Agents and Toxins Security Program
AR 385– 10
The Army Safety Program
DA Pam 25– 403
Guide to Recordkeeping in the Army
DA Pam 385 – 10
Army Safety Program
DA Pam 385 – 24
The Army Radiation Safety Program
DA Pam 385 – 61
Toxic Chemical Agent Safety Standards
DA Pam 385 – 69
Safety Standards for Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories
DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
(Available at http://www.dtic.mil/doctrine/new_pubs/dictionary.pdf.)
JP 1 – 0
Joint Personnel Support (Available at http://dtic.mil/doctrine/new_pubs/jointpub.htm.)
JP 3 – 11
Operations in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Environments (Available at http://dtic.mil/doc-
trine/new_pubs/jointpub.htm.)
JP 3 – 13.1
Electronic Warfare (Available at http://dtic.mil/doctrine/new_pubs/jointpub.htm.)
JP 3 – 40
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (Available at http://dtic.mil/doctrine/new_pubs/jointpub.htm.)
JP 3 – 41
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Response (Available at http://dtic.mil/doctrine/new_pubs/jointpub.htm.)
ST 3 – 90.15
Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Tactical Operations Involving Sensitive Sites (Available at https://www.globalse-
curity.org/military/library/policy/army/other/index.html.)
10 USC
Armed Forces (Available at https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/.)
Section III
Prescribed Forms
This section contains no entries.
Section IV
Referenced Forms
Unless otherwise indicated, DA forms are available on the Army Publishing Directorate website
(http://armypubs.army.mil).
DA Form 11 – 2
Internal Control Evaluation Certification
DA Form 2028
Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms
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Appendix B
Internal Control Evaluation
B– 1. Function
The function covered by this evaluation is the effective conduct of USANCA in support of ABCA, FA 52s, and SI/ASI
5H.
B– 2. Purpose
The purpose of this evaluation is to assist USANCA in evaluating the key internal controls listed. It is intended as a guide
and does not cover all controls.
B– 3. Instructions
Answers must be based on the actual testing of key internal controls (for example, document analysis, direct observation,
sampling, simulation, other). Answers that indicate deficiencies must be explained and corrective action identified in sup-
porting documentation. These internal controls must be evaluated at least once every 5 years. Certification that the evalu-
ation has been conducted must be accomplished on DA Form 11 – 2 (Internal Control Evaluation Certification Statement).
B– 4. Test questions
a. Does the DCS, G– 3/5/7 review this regulation once every 5 years and update as necessary?
b. Does the DCS, G– 3/5/7 update this regulation as CWMD and/or nuclear policy changes dictate?
c. Do the organizations holding or requesting FA 52 billets use the appropriate channels to request changes?
d. Is the POI for FA 52 NCP reviewed annually for accuracy, responsive to changes in policy, and coordinated with
DTRA’s DNWS?
e. Is the POI for SI/ASI 5H reviewed annually for content and coordinated with DTRA’s DNWS?
f. Are ABCA events that fall under the Army approved in accordance with AR 1 – 50?
B– 5. Supersession
Not applicable.
B– 6. Comments
Help us make this a better tool for evaluating initial internal controls. Submit comments to U.S. Army Nuclear and Coun-
tering Weapons of Mass Destruction Agency (MONA– CWZ), 5915 16th Street, Building 238, Fort Belvoir, VA
22060 – 1298.
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Glossary
Section I
Abbreviations
ABCA
American, British, Canadian, and Australian
AR
Army Regulation
ARIMS
Army Records Information Management System
ARP
Army Reactor Program
ARSTAF
Army Staff
ASCC
Army service component command
ASI
additional skill identifier
CBRN
chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear
CJCSI
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction
CWMD
countering weapons of mass destruction
DA
Department of the Army
DA Pam
Department of the Army Pamphlet
DCS
Deputy Chief of Staff
DNWS
Defense Nuclear Weapons School
DOD
Department of Defense
DOE
Department of Energy
DOTMLPF– P
doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel, facilities and policy
DTRA
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
EME
electromagnetic environment
FA
functional area
HQDA
Headquarters, Department of the Army
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JCBRND– CDG
Joint Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense Capability Development Group
JFC
Joint force commander
JFLCC
Joint Force Land Component Command
JP
Joint Publication
NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NCP
nuclear and counterproliferation
NEAT
Nuclear Employment Augmentation Team
NGB
National Guard Bureau
OSD
Office of the Secretary of Defense
POI
program of instruction
SI
skill identifier
ST
Special Text
TRADOC
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
USANCA
U.S. Army Nuclear and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Agency
USG
U.S. Government
WMD
weapons of mass destruction
Section II
Terms
Biodosimetry
The use of physiological, chemical, or biological markers of exposure of human tissues to ionizing radiation for the purpose
of reconstructing doses to individuals or populations.
Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear environment
An operational environment that includes CBRN threats and hazards and their potential resulting effects. (See JP 3– 11.)
Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear hazard
CBRN elements that could create adverse effects due to an accidental or deliberate release and dissemination. (See JP
3 – 11.)
Consequence of execution
The identification of the effects of a friendly attack on an enemy target and the surrounding geographic areas and popula-
tions during the targeting planning phase of a mission.
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Countering weapons of mass destruction
Efforts against actors of concern to curtail the conceptualization, development, possession, proliferation, use, and effects
of weapons of mass destruction, related expertise, materials, technologies, and means of delivery. (See JP 3– 40.)
Counterproliferation
Those actions taken to reduce the risks posed by extant weapons of mass destruction to the United States, allies, and
partners. See also nonproliferation. (See JP 3– 40.)
Electromagnetic environment
The resulting product of the power and time distribution, in various frequency ranges, of the radiated or conducted elec-
tromagnetic emission levels encountered by a military force, system, or platform when performing its assigned mission in
its intended operational environment. (See JP 3 – 13.1.)
Electromagnetic hardening
Action taken to protect personnel, facilities, and/or equipment by blanking, filtering, attenuating, grounding, bonding,
and/or shielding against undesirable effects of electromagnetic energy. (See JP 3– 13.1.)
Nonproliferation
Actions to prevent the acquisition of weapons of mass destruction by dissuading or impeding access to, or distribution of,
sensitive technologies, material, and expertise. See also counterproliferation. (See JP 3–40.)
Subordinate unified command
A command established by commanders of unified commands, when so authorized by the Secretary of Defense through
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to conduct operations on a continuing basis in accordance with the criteria set
forth for unified commands. (See JP 1 – 0.)
Surety
The controls, procedures, and actions that assure safety, security, and reliability.
Survivability criteria
The criteria that establish the capability of a system and crew to avoid or withstand a manmade hostile environment without
suffering an abortive impairment of its ability to accomplish its designated mission.
Weapons of mass destruction
Chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear weapons capable of a high order of destruction or causing mass casualties,
and excluding the means of transporting or propelling the weapon where such means is a separable and divisible part from
the weapon.
UNCLASSIFIED PIN 000253–000 

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