AR 11-18 THE COST AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS PROGRAM

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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
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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
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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).
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(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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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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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.
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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
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Glossary
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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.
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MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION
SUBJECT: Army Directive 2019-23 (Allocation of Wireless Portable Electronic Devices)
1. References:
a. Department of Defense Directive 8100.02 (Use of Commercial Wireless Devices,
Services, and Technologies in Department of Defense (DOD) Global Information Grid
(GIG)); April 14, 2004; Certified Current as of April 23, 2007.
b. Army Regulation 25-13 (Army Telecommunications and Unified Capabilities),
11 May 2017.
c. Army Regulation 735-5 (Property Accountability Policies), 9 November 2016.
d. Department of the Army Pamphlet 25-1-1 (Army Information Technology
Implementation Instructions), 26 September 2014.
2. In support of ongoing reform initiatives, the Army must improve the management
and accountability of portable electronic devices (PEDs) to increase visibility over the
devices and identify opportunities to reduce mobile costs.
3. Examples of PEDs include, but are not limited to, smartphones, cell phones,
electronic tablets with cellular capability, air cards, MiFi hotspots, push-to-talk (or press-
to-transmit)-enabled devices, and pagers. Initial assessments indicate the Army
currently has allocated more than 220,000 PEDs.
4. This directive establishes the first Armywide allocation rules for organizations to
determine which positions are eligible for specific types of PEDs.
5. All Army commands, organizations, and activities will complete implementation of
the policy in the enclosure by 1 October 2019.
6. This directive applies to the Regular Army, Army National Guard/Army National
Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve.
7. The Army Chief Information Officer/G-6 is the proponent for this policy and will
incorporate the relevant provisions of this directive into Army Regulation 25-13 and
Department of the Army Pamphlet 25-1-1 within 2 years of the date of this directive.
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 2019-23 (Allocation of Wireless Portable Electronic Devices)
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8. This directive is rescinded upon publication of the revised publications.
Encl 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
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
Enclosure
ALLOCATION OF WIRELESS PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES
1. Purpose. This directive provides Armywide policy for determining which positions
are eligible for Government-owned, wireless portable electronic devices (PEDs).
2. Background. At the direction of the Secretary of the Army, the Chief Information
Officer (CIO)/G-6 has established Armywide allocation rules for organizations to follow
when issuing PEDs. The policy requires Army organizations to develop and maintain
documentation of PED allocations. It also complements the Army’s ongoing migration
to an enterprise wireless contract for mobile devices, which could save up to 10 percent
in programmed funding each year.
3. Intent. This policy will improve the visibility, accountability, and management of
wireless PEDs and identify opportunities for the Army to reduce mobile costs.
4. Scope. This policy applies to all Army-allocated, Government-owned PEDs. A PED
is defined as any nonstationary commercial electronic apparatus with the capability of
recording, storing, and/or transmitting classified or unclassified information. The scope
of this allocation policy is limited to classified or unclassified PEDs requiring supporting
cellular and/or data services.
a. Examples of PEDs within the scope of the policy include, but are not limited to,
smartphones, cell phones, electronic tablets with cellular service capability, air cards,
MiFi hotspots, push-to-talk (or press-to-transmit)-enabled devices, and pagers.
b. PEDs within the scope of this allocation policy do not include devices used for
group mission communications (for example, early entry communications kits or satellite
phones). For the purposes of this policy, PEDs do not include laptop computers.
5. Policy. Effective immediately, Army commanders will:
a. ensure PEDs are allocated in accordance with the following criteria:
(1) No more than three PEDs (classified or unclassified) are authorized for
general officers, flag officers, members of the Senior Executive Service, deputy
commanders, and chiefs of staff.
(2) No more than two PEDs (classified or unclassified) may be allocated to each
aide or executive assistant to a senior leader and directors of primary staff directorates
(that is, those who report directly to general officers, flag officers, or members of the
Senior Executive Service).
(3) No more than two PEDs (classified or unclassified) may be allocated to each
commanding officer, deputy commanding officer, and command sergeant major serving
at the brigade and battalion levels.
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(4) No more than one PED (classified or unclassified) may be allocated to each
company commander and/or first sergeant at Army organizations and commands.
(5) No PEDs (classified or unclassified) will be allocated to any other positions
without written approval from Army personnel at or above the O-6 or GS-15 level. The
approval must justify why allocation of the PED is mission critical. The approving official
must ensure a copy of the written authorization is documented and available to auditors.
b. establish and maintain a documented basis of allocation for all Government-
owned PEDs. The documented allocation rules for PEDs must:
(1) require accounting for all allocated PEDs (regardless of dollar value) in the
Accountable Property System of Record according to Army Regulation 735-5 (Property
Accountability Policies).
(2) specify the quantity of PEDs allocated to each position within the
organization.
(3) specify the type of PED (for example, classified or unclassified, smartphone
or tablet) allocated to each authorized position within the organization. PED allocations
must account for device specification based on technical and mission requirements,
feasibility, and/or cost considerations.
c. prohibit the allocation of PEDs when:
(1) the allocation of the PED is solely for convenience.
(2) alternatives are available to personnel, such as Government-owned, fixed
telecommunication systems, desktops, or laptops.
(3) the PED substitutes for a tactical communication system for a field
environment.
(4) the PED is used as an auxiliary or spare device to an already allocated
Government-owned PED with active service.
6. Compliance
a. Army activity heads will ensure the documentation for PED allocation provides
auditors with enough information to assess compliance with the requirements of this
policy. Activities will fully document the basis of allocation in accordance with
paragraph 5b. No later than 1 October 2019, activities will send a copy of the activity’s
documented allocation rules to the point of contact identified in paragraph 7.
b. The CIO/G-6, in coordination with U.S. Army Audit Agency and other
organizations, as appropriate, may coordinate future audits to assess:
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(1) Army compliance with this policy, including compliance with the quantities
and types of PEDs allocated, as well as the sufficiency of the documentation of PED
allocation.
(2) the effect of this policy on mission requirements, readiness, and the workload
of personnel ensuring compliance.
c. The CIO/G-6 will review the results of all future audits associated with this policy
and propose recommendations for improvement.
d. To the extent this policy affects bargaining unit employees’ conditions of
employment, commanders and supervisors are reminded to fulfill any applicable labor
relations obligations prior to implementation.
7. Point of Contact. Email any questions about this policy to usarmy.pentagon.hqda-
cio-g-6.mbx.policy-inbox@mail.mil.

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