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AR 5–10 • 2 April 2025
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Headquarters
Department of the Army
Washington, DC
*Army Regulation 5–10
2 April 2025 Effective 2 May 2025
Management
Stationing
History. This publication is a major revision. The portions affected by this major revision are listed in the summary of change.
Authorities. This regulation implements 10 USC 7013.
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.
Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this publication is the Deputy Chief of Staff, G –3/5/7. The proponent has the
authority to approve exceptions or waivers to this publication that are consistent with controlling law and regulations. The proponent
may delegate this approval authority, in writing, to a directorate or division chief within the proponent agency or its direct reporting unit
or field operating agency in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent. Activities may request a waiver to this publication by providing
justification that includes a full analysis of the expected benefits and must include 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 forwarded through their higher
headquarters to the policy proponent. Refer to AR 25 –30 for specific requirements.
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).
Suggested improvements. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recommended
Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to usarmy.pentagon.hqda-dcs-g-3–5–7.mbx.damo-saco@army.mil.
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.
SUMMARY of CHANGE
AR 5 – 10
Stationing
This major revision, dated 2 April 2025––
• Updates responsibilities (chap 1).
• Updates approval authorities and establishes thresholds for approval authority (chap 3).
• Updates format (throughout).
• Updates references (app A).
• Updates abbreviations and terms (app A).
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Contents (Listed by chapter and page number)
Summary of Change
Chapter 1
Introduction, page 1
Chapter 2
Planning Stationing Actions, page 12
Chapter 3
Stationing Action Request Documentation Requirements and Processes, page 16
Appendixes
A. References, page 19
B. Internal Control Evaluation, page 21
Table List
Table 2 –1: General stationing action timelines, page 14
Table 3 –1: Army stationing approval authority, page 17
Glossary of Terms
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Section I
Overview
1–1. Purpose
The Army must continue conserving its land, facilities, infrastructure, training, and testing areas to support
its missions and people and to station a modernizing Army. The Army compiles data from the largest
number of installations practical when making strategic basing decisions. This regulation assigns respon-
sibilities for and prescribes policies and procedures governing the Army stationing process. Headquar-
ters, Department of the Army (HQDA) will execute stationing actions with military necessity as the primary
consideration. Stationing aims to position the right force in the right place while simultaneously reinforcing
the Army's global posture. The Army will station its units to ensure optimal manning, training, and ease of
deployment to meet the National Defense Strategy. Stationing also supports the Army's unit life cycle
management process. Stationing is a continuous process, and the Army will station units as needed to
maximize their utilization and the Army's global posture. This regulation does not limit the rights of gover-
nors of States or the commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia to fix the loca-
tion of units of the National Guard of the United States within their respective borders, as authorized by
section 18238, Title 10, United States Code (10 USC 18238) and 32 USC 104(a). The Army will execute
stationing actions (activate/establish, inactivate/disestablish, realign, convert, and relocate) at the lowest
cost consistent with mission accomplishment and with the maximum use of existing available facilities at
the gaining installation. This process includes publishing a comprehensive Army stationing strategy devel-
oped by the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Installations, Energy and Environment) or (ASA (IE&E)), de-
veloping feasible stationing alternatives, ensuring that the documentation of alternatives addresses all
known costs, informing interested parties of stationing actions, and obtaining stationing decisions from
HQDA and clearance to announce and execute stationing actions.
1–2. References, forms, and explanation of abbreviations
See appendix A. The abbreviations, brevity codes, and acronyms (ABCAs) used in this electronic publica-
tion are defined when you hover over them. All ABCAs are listed in the ABCA directory located at
https://armypubs.army.mil/.
1–3. Associated publications
Procedures associated with this regulation are found in DA Pam 5 –13.
1–4. Responsibilities
See section II of this chapter.
1–5. Records management (recordkeeping) requirements
The records management requirement for all record numbers, associated forms, and reports required by
this publication are addressed in the Records Retention Schedule–Army (RRS– A). Detailed information
for all related record numbers, forms, and reports are located in the Army Records Information Manage-
ment 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 guid-
ance.
1–6. Scope
a. This regulation applies to all stationing actions on Army real or leased property and to Army units,
missions, and/or manpower authorizations desiring stationing on other than Army (OTA) real or leased
property within the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Virgin Is-
lands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Trust Territory of Pacific Islands, Guam,
or any other territory or possession of the United States. Manpower for the purpose of this regulation and
supporting pamphlet includes authorized military, government-appropriated/nonappropriated funded
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civilians, and, as identified by contracted agreement, contracted persons authorized use of Army-provided
facilities. Although this regulation does not specifically apply to Army installations outside the U.S. and
included territories and possessions, the concepts in this regulation should be used for all stationing plan-
ning.
b. Stationing is the process of combining force structure at a specific location on a specific date to sat-
isfy a specific mission requirement. It applies to force structure actions that affect personnel authoriza-
tions (military and civilian) at a particular location.
c. A stationing action is any unit identification code (UIC) level change (for example, activation, estab-
lishment, inactivate, discontinuance, conversion, adjustment, relocation) that results in the increase, de-
crease, and/or movement of:
(1) Army or OTA units, missions, and/or manpower authorizations both permanently and temporarily at
a location determined to be Army real or leased property.
(2) Army units, missions, and/or manpower authorizations either permanently or temporarily at a loca-
tion determined to be OTA real property or leased property.
(3) Equipment (basis-of-issue) plan modernization based on a modified table of organization and
equipment (MTOE) update that requires an Environmental Assessment (EA), Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS), triggers a Congressional notification or requires military construction (MILCON).
d. The Army uses stationing actions to complete coordination and obtain approval for stationing units,
missions, and/or manpower authorizations at installations and leased space in support of operational re-
quirements.
e. Stationing planners should use the methodology described in this regulation and DA Pam 5 – 13
whenever considering a stationing action, regardless of the source or purpose of the stationing action.
f. The following stationing actions or situations are exempt from the policies and procedures of this reg-
ulation:
(1) CONUS to outside CONUS (OCONUS) permanent stationing of units, missions, and/or manpower
authorizations governed by Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction (CJCSI) 2300.02K. A relocation
loss packet is required for the CONUS location.
(2) Intra–theater OCONUS units, missions, and/or manpower authorizations stationing actions (see
CJCSI 2300.02K).
(3) Units, missions, and/or manpower authorizations deploying from or returning to CONUS in accord-
ance with applicable emergency provisions in the execution of contingency plans or for reasons of na-
tional security.
(4) Units, missions, and/or manpower authorizations that temporarily move to another location to re-
ceive equipment and new equipment training prior to returning to home station.
(5) Actions required because of equipment (basis–of–issue) modernization without an MTOE update,
or does not require an EA or EIS, or MILCON, unless the modernization includes a system requiring Con-
gressional notification (see DA Pam 5–13) or affects the ability of an installation to support the system.
(6) Non–appropriated fund civilian reduction actions (see AR 215 –3).
(7) Reorganizations of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) involving civil works authorizations.
(8) Units, missions, and/or manpower authorizations temporarily relocated because of approved con-
struction or renovation of current facilities.
(9) Actions exempted by written approval of the HQDA, Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G–3/5/7, Director
of Force Management (DFM) or Deputy Director of Force Management (DDFM).
Section II
Responsibilities
1–7. Secretary of the Army
The SECARMY will—
a. Submit written notification to the congressional defense committees of any decision to make a sub-
stantial change to the Army force structure before implementing or announcing such change.
b. Approve or forward stationing decision packages for Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) approval as
indicated in Table 3– 1.
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c. Forward for SECDEF approval, announcements of installation realignments that SECARMY be-
lieves require the personal knowledge and involvement of the SECDEF prior to release to members of
Congress and the media and/or public.
d. Approve releasing all information for Members of Congress (IMC) and information for correspond-
ents (IC) regarding stationing actions.
e. Initiate and staff a stationing package for any Army Senior Leader (ASL) or Principal-directed inter-
nal changes that meet the definition of a stationing action.
1 –8. Chief of Staff of the Army
The CSA will—
a. Approve or forward for SECARMY approval, stationing decision packages indicated in Table 3 –1.
b. Advise the SECARMY through the Army Staff (ARSTAF) on the stationing implications of planned or
directed changes to the total Army.
c. Initiate and staff a stationing package for any ASL or Principal-directed internal changes that meet
the definition of a stationing action.
1–9. Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management and Comptroller)
The ASA (FM&C) serves as appropriation sponsor for the Regular Army and is responsible for the formu-
lation, presentation, submission, defense, and implementation of the Military Personnel; Operation and
Maintenance; Procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; and MILCON budgets. The
ASA (FM&C) will—
a. Program, budget, and administer funds to support permanent change of station moves for Regular
Army Soldiers through the Military Personnel Division of the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of
the Army for Budget.
b. Provide independent analyses to validate proposed base support costs and savings as required
through the U.S. Army Cost and Economic Analysis Center.
c. Review HQDA staffed stationing packages for cost and savings data and assess budgetary effects
of stationing proposals in coordination with the HQDA, DCS G –8, Director of Program Analysis and Eval-
uation, appropriations sponsors, and HQDA staff.
d. Program, budget, and administer funds to support stationing–related facility and installation services
costs validated by the Facilities Division of the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for
Budget.
e. Exercise oversight of appropriated and nonappropriated fund programming and execution for mo-
rale, welfare, and recreation, with assistance from the DCS, G –9.
f. Coordinate and integrate facility-related requirements with affected Program Evaluation Group (II
PEG) Co-Chairs, including the TT PEG (for training ranges and systems), EE PEG (for equipment-related
facilities), and II PEG (for most other facilities).
g. Update the Base Support chapter of Defense Finance and Accounting Service–Indiana Manual
37– 100 in coordination with the DCS, G – 9.
h. Initiate and staff a stationing package for any ASL or ASA (FM&C) Principal-directed internal
changes that meet the definition of a stationing action.
1–10. Assistant Secretary of the Army (Installations, Energy and Environment)
The ASA (IE&E) establishes policy and oversees programs for installations, housing, and partnerships;
energy and sustainability; environment, safety, and occupational health; and installation modernization.
The ASA (IE&E) will—
a. Establish overall Army policy related to the installation component of stationing facilities/infrastruc-
ture/base support and be responsible for matters pertaining to installation closures and realignments.
b. Engage Congress on matters of Army installations, energy, and environment. Prepare reports such
as the annual HQDA Report to Congress required under 10 USC 483(e).
c. Continually review and improve Army stationing procedures and approaches to reduce facility in-
vestment requirements and increase stationing decisions' readiness and modernization value.
d. Oversee and review HQDA staffed stationing packages for ASA (IE&E) equities, including compli-
ance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the sufficiency of the analyses of alternatives,
and community support/impacts.
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e. Determine, in coordination with DCS G –3/5/7, the alternatives analyzed in AR 5 – 10 packages that
require notification under 10 USC 483, 10 USC 2687, or 10 USC 993 to ensure synchronization of the al-
ternatives and that the alternatives do not conflict with the associated NEPA analyses.
f. Supervise and direct the real property functions of the USACE.
g. Supervise and direct the military and other construction functions of USACE.
h. Develop and oversee policies and budget requests for Army MILCON and Facility Sustainment,
Restoration, and Modernization (FSRM), including overseas MILCON agreements, and ensure con-
sistency with statute, regulation, and Army and Department of Defense (DoD) policy (includes submission
of MILCON budget justification documents, management of unspecified minor construction program, and
congressional notifications).
i. Coordinate and oversee Department of the Army (DA) staff functions and programs related to the
execution of MILCON, Army Family housing, management of real property, and nonappropriated con-
struction.
j. Chair quarterly MILCON execution reviews to provide Secretariat–level oversight to validate compli-
ance with statute, DoD policy, and effective execution.
k. Ensure a holistic, Total Army approach for facilities investments.
l. Develop and oversee policies and programs for installation modernization, including infrastructure
and services to address the changing social and economic expectations of Soldiers and Families; to in-
corporate emergent technologies to maximize Soldier and Family health, welfare, and readiness; and to
adapt installations to support evolving training doctrine, modernized equipment, and emerging protection
requirements.
m. Provide holistic oversight and synchronization for the stationing of missions at Army installations
and their policy effects on the Total Army and local communities.
n. Oversee the annual Facilities Investment Guidance development in coordination with the DCS, G –9,
and real property accountable organizations.
o. Initiate and staff a stationing package for any ASL or ASA (IE&E) Principal-directed internal changes
that meet the definition of a stationing action.
1–11. Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs)
The ASA (M&RA) sets the strategic direction for and develops and oversees Army policies, plans, and
programs for personnel; force structure; manpower management; training; Soldier education and creden-
tialing; transition and separation; military and civilian personnel readiness; reserve affairs; morale, wel-
fare, and recreation support; Soldier and Family readiness programs (Quality of Life); and Army policy
matters. The ASA (M&RA) will coordinate and integrate II PEG direction with the DCS, G –9. The ASA
(M&RA) will—
a. Oversee and review all Active Component forces (COMPO 1) and Reserve Component forces
(COMPOs 2 and 3) and civilian personnel policies addressing stationing actions.
b. Oversee well–being equities pertaining to Army stationing.
c. Oversee and review any manpower policies addressing stationing actions and conduct special stud-
ies, as necessary.
d. Review HQDA staffed stationing packages for ASA (M&RA) equities.
e. Initiate and staff a stationing package for any ASL or ASA (M&RA) Principal-directed internal
changes that meet the definition of a stationing action.
1–12. Army General Counsel
The AGC will—
a. Provide legal advice to the Army Secretariat on stationing actions, as necessary.
b. Review HQDA staffed stationing packages for legal objections as requested.
c. Initiate and staff a stationing package for any ASL or Office of General Counsel Principal-directed
internal changes that meet the definition of a stationing action.
1–13. Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
On behalf of the SECARMY, the AASA will—
a. Execute the roles and responsibilities prescribed in AR 1 – 21 to include NCR administrative space
allocation responsibility.
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c. Review Army NCR/Pentagon stationing actions, recommending approval/disapproval/mitigation of
stationing courses of action.
d. Coordinate with DCS, G –3/5/7 for Army and DoD Senior Leader-directed NCR stationing actions
(for example, temporary groups or task forces) to ensure both long- and short-term stationing actions are
documented.
1–14. Chief Information Officer
The CIO will—
a. Serve as the principal advisor to the Secretary of the Army for information resource management.
b. Validate policy changes regarding information technology (IT) requirements as they pertain to sta-
tioning.
c. Collaborate with the DCS, G – 9, to ensure cyber resilience for real property facility-related control
systems.
d. Initiate and staff a stationing package for any ASL or CIO Principal-directed internal changes that
meet the definition of a stationing action.
1–15. Chief of Legislative Liaison
The CLL will—
a. Review HQDA staffed stationing packages for the necessity to provide information to members of
Congress (IMC).
b. Provide guidance and assistance in preparing congressional notification documents in accordance
with AR 1– 20.
c. Inform interested members of Congress and congressional committees of proposed and approved
stationing actions at the direction of SECARMY.
d. Initiate and staff a stationing package for any ASL or Office of the Chief, Legislative Liaison (OCLL)
Principal-directed internal changes that meet the definition of a stationing action.
1–16. Chief, Public Affairs
The CPA will—
a. Review HQDA staffed stationing packages for the necessity to notify the public.
b. Ensure that stationing decision public notification documents closely align and do not conflict with
the IMC released by the OCLL.
c. Coordinate the release of stationing public notification documents with the Army command (ACOM),
Army service component command (ASCC), and/or direct reporting unit (DRU) after delivery of the
SECARMY-approved IMC.
d. Initiate and staff a stationing package for any ASL or CPA Principal-directed internal changes that
meet the definition of a stationing action.
1–17. Deputy Chief of Staff, G –1
The DCS, G –1 will—
a. Provide advice and assistance to the ASA(M&RA) in the development of military and civilian person-
nel policies, programs, and budget requirements.
b. Provide advice and assistance on Army policy for reducing and realigning civilian personnel involved
in stationing actions.
c. Assist in notifying labor organizations with national consultation rights of substantive changes in em-
ployment because of stationing decisions.
d. Review HQDA staffed stationing packages to validate personnel equities.
e. Validate the effective date (EDATE) with Force Management System Web for the Personnel Man-
agement Authorization Document documentation. Advise on impact to Assignment Interactive Module
manning cycle.
f. Initiate and staff a stationing package for any ASL or G –1 Principal-directed internal changes that
meet the definition of a stationing action.
1–18. Deputy Chief of Staff, G –2
The DCS, G –2 will—
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a. Coordinate, as required, stationing actions for units, activities, organizations, and installations under
the command of the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command.
b. Review HQDA staffed stationing packages to validate intelligence and security requirements.
c. Initiate and staff a stationing package for any ASL or G –2 Principal-directed internal changes that
meet the definition of a stationing action.
1–19. Deputy Chief of Staff, G –3/5/7
The DCS, G –3/5/7 will—
a. Serve as the Army proponent for stationing.
b. Approve stationing decision packages in accordance with Table 3– 1.
c. Endorse stationing packages and forward stationing packages for coordination/approval in accord-
ance with Table 3 – 1.
d. Initiate and staff a stationing package for any ASL or G –3/5/7 Principal-directed internal changes
that meet the definition of a stationing action.
e. Through the DFM:
(1) Serve as the ARSTAF principal proponent for directing and monitoring Army stationing activities,
alongside the ASA (IE&E) as the Secretariat proponent.
(2) Develop and maintain AR 5 – 10 and DA Pam 5 –13 as the Army stationing proponent to define pol-
icy, instructions, guidance, and procedures necessary to implement this regulation's policies and respon-
sibilities. Conduct annual assessments of policies and procedures to identify necessary updates.
(3) Integrate and synchronize strategic stationing actions and lead the effort to obtain senior-level sta-
tioning decisions.
(4) Apprise the Army leadership of the status of planned and ongoing stationing actions.
(5) Provide guidance and assistance to Army and OTA requesters for completing stationing documen-
tation.
(6) Execute stationing analysis as part of the force integration functional area (FIFA) in accordance
with AR 71 –32 and DA Pam 71 – 32 during the force design update (FDU) approval process.
(7) Execute stationing analysis as part of the FIFA analysis in accordance with AR 71 –32 and DA Pam
71– 32 during the change management plan approval process.
(8) Serve as the HQDA single point ARSTAF principal for receiving, reviewing, coordinating, and staff-
ing submitted stationing packages as required by this regulation and outlined in DA Pam 5 – 13.
(9) Serve as the HQDA single entry point and principal ARSTAF for OTA units, missions, and/or man-
power authorizations requesting stationing on Army-owned or leased property. Aid with the development
of the request, ensuring compliance with this regulation and DA Pam 5 – 13.
(10) Serve as the ARSTAF principal for coordinating and staffing Army stationing requests for station-
ing on OTA owned or leased property. Coordinate the stationing request with the appropriate department
or agency in accordance with that department's or agency's applicable regulations/instructions and poli-
cies on behalf of the Army.
(11) Coordinate with DCS, G–9, and ASA (IE&E) to ensure installation owned/controlled training infra-
structure (for example, ranges, training land) at the gaining installation either satisfies the specific mission
requirements of the unit at full operating capacity or a mitigation strategy exists.
(12) Resolve stationing-related intra-service agreement support functional differences elevated from
ACOMs, ASCCs, and/or DRUs.
(13) Assist ASA(IE&E) in the preparation of papers to Congress, such as the HQDA annual Report to
Congress required under 10 USC 483(e).
(14) Collaborate with ASA(M&RA) to ensure total force quality of life issues are addressed.
(15) Approve stationing packages in accordance with Table 3 –1.
(16) Maintain and publish the pending unit action list (PUAL) in accordance with the standard operation
procedure. See DA Pam 5– 13 for the definition of the PUAL and publishing information.
(17) Propose for ASA(IE&E) preliminary approval between two and five stationing alternatives for sta-
tioning actions triggering a Congressional notification under 10 USC 2687, 10 USC 993, or 10 USC 483.
f. Through the Director of Strategy, Plans, and Policy (SS):
(1) Serve as the ARSTAF principal proponent for directing, processing, and monitoring Army OCONUS
stationing activities requests.
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(2) Receive and coordinate permanent OCONUS stationing requests, overseas force structure change
(OFSC) requests, and Host Nation Notification OFSC requests in accordance with CJCSI 2300.02K and
HQDA guidance.
1–20. Deputy Chief of Staff, G –4
The DCS, G –4 will—
a. Provide executive and administrative support for the Sustainment Program Evaluation Group (SS
PEG).
b. Coordinate with the DCS, G – 9, to produce SS PEG products in a framework that supports an inte-
grated strategy operationalizing the strategic support area.
c. Review HQDA staffed stationing packages to ensure identification and mitigation of logistical equi-
ties.
d. Coordinate stationing actions involving logistical support to installations under U.S. Army Materiel
Command (AMC) command.
e. Coordinate DoD activity address code files maintained by AMC for all organizations affected by sta-
tioning actions.
f. Determine second destination transportation costs for the gaining and divesting equipment resulting
from a force structure action.
g. Initiate and staff a stationing package for any ASL or G –4 Principal-directed internal changes that
meet the definition of a stationing action.
1–21. Deputy Chief of Staff, G –6
The DCS, G –6 will—
a. Review HQDA-submitted stationing packages to validate installation IT requirements, including cost
estimates contained in stationing documents.
b. Identify the requirements of the common–user facilities providing the transport capability for voice,
data, imagery, and multimedia and the appropriate information assurance through the Installation Infor-
mation Infrastructure Modernization Program.
c. Ensure that the proposed IT requirements in the stationing action support the Army's current IT in-
vestment strategy and comply with the standardization, interoperability, and compatibility requirements of
other planned or programmed IT procurements to ensure integration with existing or programmed installa-
tion IT requirements.
d. Determine installation communications infrastructure impacts of proposed stationing actions in coor-
dination with the commander exercising accountability of the Army real property.
e. Initiate and staff a stationing package for any ASL or G –6 Principal-directed internal changes that
meet the definition of a stationing action.
1–22. Deputy Chief of Staff, G –8
The DCS, G –8, will—
a. Review all cost and savings data in HQDA staffed stationing packages.
b. Assess programmatic impacts of proposed stationing actions.
c. Identify, track, and communicate potential stationing and facility requirements to the HQDA, DCS,
G–3/5/7 (FM) during capability modernization using a consistent and auditable methodology described
further in DA Pam 5– 13.
d. Initiate and staff a stationing package for any ASL or G –8 Principal-directed internal changes that
meet the definition of a stationing action.
1–23. Deputy Chief of Staff, G –9
The DCS, G –9, will—
a. Advise the ASA (IE&E) on the development and integration of components of the Army Environmen-
tal Program as described in AR 200 –1 as applicable to stationing.
b. Advise the ASA (IE&E) on the development, resourcing, implementation, and evaluation of the base
realignment and closure (BRAC) program to include advising on all construction, environmental, and land
use requirements in support of the program.
c. Establish and operate automation tools (such as the Real Property Space Availability (RPSA)) to
analyze available inventory in support of Army and OTA services/agencies stationing requirements.
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d. Serve as the primary HQDA coordinator for programmatic environmental analyses prepared to ena-
ble stationing decisions informed by potential environmental impacts.
e. Serve as the ARSTAF responsible agent for planning, developing, implementing, resourcing, over-
seeing, and evaluating the execution of strategies, policies, plans, and programs for the delivery of instal-
lation services and infrastructure to support readiness in accordance with AR 600 – 20.
f. In coordination with AMC / U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM), HQDA, DCS,
G–6, HQDA DCS, G– 3/5/7, ASA (ALT), ASA (IE&E), and the commander exercising accountability of the
Army real property accomplish the following:
(1) Analyze the installation infrastructure at a specific location to determine if it will support the unit's
specific mission requirements and minimizes the potential to create a critical infrastructure risk because of
the proposed stationing action.
(2) Analyze the installation real property (for example, buildings, structures, and ranges) at a specific
location to determine if it will support the unit's specific mission requirements for training, testing, and op-
erations.
(3) Coordinate with OTA departments or agencies to ensure appropriate programming occurs when
supporting stationing of OTA equities on Army-owned or leased property or stationing of Army equities on
OTA owned or leased property.
(4) Provide assistance in implementing environmental requirements to support stationing decisions.
Advise in the preparation of NEPA analyses in accordance with Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR) 651. Aid in identifying and resolving other environmental requirements that may influence station-
ing decisions.
(5) Validate base support impacts at losing and gaining installations using a consistent and auditable
methodology described further in DA Pam 5 – 13.
(6) Ensure full analysis of base support impacts throughout the planning, programming, budgeting, and
execution (PPBE) process.
(7) Resolve AR 5–9 stationing-related inter-service support agreement functional differences elevated
from ACOMs, ASCCs, and/or DRUs.
g. Review base support affects as part of the FIFA process.
h. Review HQDA staffed stationing packages to ensure that the preferred installation's infrastructure
meets the specific mission requirements of the proposed stationing action and minimizes the potential to
create a critical infrastructure risk.
(1) Ensure that the installation infrastructure at a specific location meets the unit's specific mission re-
quirements and minimizes the potential to create a critical infrastructure risk because of the proposed sta-
tioning action.
(2) Ensure that the installation real property at a specific location meets the unit's specific mission re-
quirements for training, testing, and operations.
i. In coordination with ASA (IE&E) establish policies for preparing SF 7600A (Host Tenant Real Prop-
erty Use Agreements and Installation Agreement).
j. Collaborate with ASA (M&RA) QoL to ensure total force quality of life issues are addressed.
k. Initiate and staff a stationing package for any ASL or G –9 Principal-directed internal changes that
meet the definition of a stationing action.
1–24. Chief, National Guard Bureau
The CNGB will ensure—
a. Stationing actions of Army National Guard (ARNG) (COMPO 2) units, activities, organizations, and
installations are executed using the methodology in this regulation and DA Pam 5 –13.
b. All stationing actions of ARNG forces are coordinated as prescribed by NGR 10 – 1.
c. Stationing packages for brigade and division stationing actions are forwarded to HQDA, DCS,
G–3/5/7 (FM) for approval by SECARMY or SECDEF.
d. Moves to or from IMCOM managed installations, are coordinated with the command having respon-
sibility for managing the land.
e. Total force quality of life issues are addressed in collaboration with ASA (M&RA) QoL.
f. Stationing request packages are forwarded to HQDA, DCS, G –3/5/7 (FM) for units, missions, and/or
manpower authorizations proposed for AMC/IMCOM or OTA managed properties/facilities, identifying ar-
eas of friction and resolution recommendations.
g. HQDA staffed stationing packages are reviewed for ARNG equities.
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h. Stationing packages are initiated and staffed for any ASL or CNGB Principal-directed internal
changes that meet the definition of a stationing action.
1–25. Chief of Army Reserve
The CAR will—
a. Act as staff proponent for stationing actions of U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) units, activities, organiza-
tions, and installations, using the methodology in this regulation and DA Pam 5 – 13.
b. Approve stationing actions of USAR units involving USAR-managed installations.
c. Approve stationing actions of COMPO 1 or COMPO 2 units involving USAR-managed installations
or properties.
d. Approve the Stationing of COMPO 3 training divisions, brigades, and separate brigades on COMPO
3 owned or leased properties.
e. Ensure coordination of moves to or from non-COMPO 3 owned or leased properties with the re-
sponsible commander exercising accountability of Army real property.
f. Forward stationing request packages to HQDA, DCS, G– 3/5/7 (FM) for units, missions, and/or man-
power authorizations proposed for non-COMPO 3 or OTA managed properties/facilities, identifying areas
of friction and resolution recommendations.
g. Collaborate with ASA (M&RA) QoL to ensure total force quality of life issues are addressed.
h. Review HQDA staffed stationing packages for USAR equities.
i. Initiate and staff a stationing package for any ASL or Principal-directed internal changes that meet
the definition of a stationing action.
j. Collaborate with ASA (M&RA) QoL to ensure total force quality of life issues are addressed.
1–26. The Surgeon General
TSG will—
a. Coordinate with the HQDA, DCS, G – 3/5/7 (FM), as required, on stationing actions for medical units,
activities, and organizations under the command/control of U.S. Army Medical Command and its subordi-
nate commands.
b. Coordinate stationing actions with the Defense Health Agency to assess the impact on health ser-
vices and adequacy of medical support to include Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) support.
Inform Defense Health Agency of approved stationing actions that may require a change in medical sup-
port in accordance with AR 40 – 5 and AR 40 –502.
c. Initiate and staff a stationing package for any ASL or Office of The Surgeon General-directed inter-
nal changes that meet the definition of a stationing action.
1–27. The Judge Advocate General
TJAG will—
a. Provide legal advice to the ARSTAF on stationing actions, as necessary.
b. Review HQDA submitted stationing packages for legal objections or considerations.
c. Initiate and staff a stationing package for any ASL or Office of the Judge Advocate General Princi-
pal-directed internal changes that meet the definition of a stationing action.
1–28. Chief of Chaplains
The CCH will—
a. Will advise and assist commanders in discharging their responsibility to provide free exercise of reli-
gion.
b. Review stationing packages and recommend changes to installation-level pastoral care as needed.
c. Review HQDA staffed stationing packages in coordination with AMC, IMCOM, commanders exercis-
ing real property accountability, HQDA, DCS, G –9, and ASA (IE&E) to ensure that the installation reli-
gious support real property (including Chapels, Family Life Centers, and Religious Education Centers) at
a specific location will meet the installation's requirement to provide religious support for assigned units,
families, and authorized civilian staff.
d. Initiate and staff a stationing package for any ASL or CCH-directed internal changes that meet the
definition of a stationing action.
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1–29. Commanding General, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
The CG, TRADOC will—
a. Execute the roles and responsibilities prescribed in AR 600 –20.
b. Through the Director, Center of Military History—
(1) Provide unit historical data to decision makers as necessary to inform stationing decisions.
(2) Assist the HQDA, DCS, G –3/5/7 (FM) with identifying UIC and unit designations.
(3) Ensure the expeditious transfer of unit historical property, heraldic property, and organizational his-
tory file material impacted by stationing actions.
(4) Maintain the official rolls of the Army.
1–30. Commanding General, U.S. Army Materiel Command
The CG, AMC will—
a. Execute the responsibilities prescribed in AR 600 –20.
b. Serve as the Army's primary logistics and sustainment command, responsible for ensuring installa-
tion readiness across the total force.
c. Review HQDA staffed stationing packages for AMC equities.
d. Receive and coordinate stationing packages submitted for stationing on AMC and IMCOM managed
properties.
e. Maintain installation deployment infrastructure to ensure power projection capabilities.
f. Identify, develop, prioritize, track, and execute Stationing-related MILCON and FSRM projects in
support of Regular Army stationing actions, including reprioritizing the Facility Investment Plan as re-
quired to account for ASL priorities.
g. Review restationing requests developed by IMCOM to relocate tenants other than Army (TOTA) as
an alternative to the Army constructing new facilities rather than reuse existing Army facilities currently
occupied by TOTA and develop/submit a restationing action to relocate the TOTA to a more suitable site
within the installation (or to another installation).
h. Ensure the CG, IMCOM will—
(1) Execute the roles and responsibilities prescribed in AR 600 –20.
(2) Receive, coordinate, and staff all Army, OTA departments, agencies, and federal entities initiated
stationing packages from HQDA and or AMC that involve IMCOM managed installations/federal land re-
gardless of any established personnel thresholds.
(3) Provide garrison/installation analysis/assessment of preferred stationing courses of action to in-
clude Installation services, facilities, integrated training area management (training ranges), community,
climate, and NEPA environmental impacts to the initiating ACOM/ASCC/DRU and others that have inter-
est in basing/stationing on IMCOM managed installations/Federal land.
Note. The purpose of NEPA is to incorporate environmental consideration into Federal agency planning
and action.
(4) Review HQDA staffed stationing packages for final review and/or changes on initially submitted
preferred stationing courses of action/analysis or assessment identified and conducted by IMCOM Instal-
lations.
(5) Identify to the CG, AMC, the TOTA that the installation recommends relocation or restationing as
an alternative to the Army constructing new facilities rather than reusing existing ones occupied by TOTA.
1–32. Commanders exercising accountability of Army real property
Commanders exercising accountability of Army real property will—
a. Execute planning and resourcing in accordance with AR 210 – 20 and the roles and responsibilities
prescribed in AR 600 – 20.
b. Conduct stationing analyses and studies in accordance with this regulation.
c. Establish procedures to receive, coordinate, and staff Army, OTA departments, agencies, and fed-
eral entities initiated stationing packages submitted from HQDA or the respective Army initiator that in-
volve the command’s managed Installations/Federal land regardless of any established personnel thresh-
olds.
d. Provide garrison/installation analysis/assessment of preferred stationing courses of action to include
installation services, facilities, integrated training area management (training ranges), community, climate,
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and NEPA environmental impacts to the initiating ACOM/ASCC/DRU and others that have interest in bas-
ing/stationing on the command’s managed installations/Federal land.
Note. The purpose of NEPA is to incorporate environmental consideration into Federal agency planning
and action.
e. Review HQDA staffed stationing packages for final review and or changes on initially submitted pre-
ferred stationing courses of action/analysis or assessment identified and conducted by IMCOM Installa-
tions.
f. Identify to the HQDA, DCS G–3/5/7 stationing analyst any TOTA that the installation recommends for
relocation or restationing to open existing Army facilities occupied by the TOTA as an alternative to Army
MILCON.
g. Identify and list in the RPSA all blocks of space occupied by contractors (and capable of hosting ten
or more people) for which the contract issuer has not obtained consent from the commander exercising
accountability of Army real property authorizing the contractor to use government-owned facilities and
mark such space as available for stationing.
1–33. Commanders and Directors of Army commands, Army service component commands, and
direct reporting units
AR 10– 87 prescribes ACOMs, ASCCs, and DRUs missions, functions, and command and staff relation-
ships within the DA. AR 600 – 20 prescribes the roles and responsibilities of commanders. The
ACOM/ASCC/DRU commander/director will—
a. Establish procedures to conduct stationing analyses and studies in accordance with this regulation.
b. Establish procedures to receive, coordinate, approve/forward stationing packages.
c. Identify the stationing package initiating/executing unit/element in accordance with
ACOM/ASCC/DRU policies and procedures.
d. Assist and support the initiating/executing unit in the development of the AR 5 –10 stationing pack-
ages as the parent for both Army-directed actions (for example. Total Army Analysis (TAA), FDU) and
command/DRU-initiated actions regardless of the number of military and/or civilian authorizations.
e. Lead the stationing process to include coordinating requirements with the facility/landowner.
f. Conduct coordination with the commander exercising accountability of Army real property that has
installation management authority. In coordination with the installation management authority, the
ACOM/ASCC/DRU commander/director must ensure that the proposed target installations can support
the currently assigned force structure and the proposed additional force structure before submitting or ap-
proving stationing packages.
g. Coordinate stationing packages with stakeholders (no thresholds).
h. Approve stationing decision packages as authorized in Chapter 3 and forward a stationing approval
notification to ASA(IE&E), HQDA, DCS, G – 1, G – 3/5/7 (FM), G –4, G– 9, and the commander exercising
accountability of Army real property.
i. Endorse and forward stationing decision packages to HQDA, DCS, G– 3/5/7 (FM) for coordination as
required by Chapter 3.
j. Document proposed stationing actions in the command plan and program objective memorandum
(POM) to ensure available funding to implement actions.
k. Ensure POM Schedule 8 includes the stationing action to ensure a 24-month lead–time to imple-
ment manpower and funding changes.
l. Identify other Army units or organizations under their command at the receiving installation for possi-
ble relocation or restationing as an alternative to MILCON and submit to the DCS G –3/5/7.
1–34. All other Heads of Headquarters, Department of the Army staff directorates, agencies, and
elements
Heads of directorates, agencies, and elements not otherwise identified will—
a. Support the coordination of stationing packages when identified as a stakeholder or as requested.
b. Act as an executing unit when making changes to structure or locations within the NCR that require
submission of a stationing package as required by this regulation and defined in DA Pam 5 – 13.
c. Initiate and staff a stationing package for any ASL or Principal-directed internal changes that meet
the definition of a stationing action.
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1–35. The Head of Army Initiating/Executing Unit/Activity
The head of the Army initiating/executing unit/activity as identified by the parent command, unit, or
agency will—
a. Support the policies in this regulation and procedures in DA Pam 5 –13.
b. Initiate stationing package.
c. Initiate a site survey request for OTA command or activity to include joint bases where the Army is
the supported component.
d. Search the RPSA online tool for existing inventory/space and document search results within the AR
5– 10 packet indicating evaluation of installation inventory before recommending MILCON and/or a lease,
in conformance with the Use Policy in Section 2866 of Public Law 116-283 (Fiscal Year 21 National De-
fense Authorization Act (NDAA)).
e. Submit all requests for stationing actions to their higher headquarters in accordance with Chapter 2
and the parent organization's policies and procedures.
f. Execute the decisions of the approval authority.
1–36. Senior commander/manager
The Senior commander/manager will—
a. Execute the responsibilities prescribed in AR 600 –20.
b. Support the policies in this regulation and DA Pam 5 – 13 procedures.
c. Support stationing analyses and studies in accordance with this regulation.
d. Direct OTA entities with proposed Army-controlled property stationing actions to commanders exer-
cising accountability for Army real property for action in accordance with Chapter 2.
e. Identify and prioritize the use of existing facility space to accommodate new missions.
f. Identify underutilized facilities and potential consolidations to mitigate costs and timeline executions.
g. Prepare NEPA documentation in accordance with 32 CFR 651, and other applicable command poli-
cies and procedures.
h. Identify available or potentially available space for stationing and coordinating findings with the DCS
G–9 for inclusion in the RPSA online tool for the use of executing units and activities.
i. Submit the documentation described in DA Pam 5 – 13 to the requesting unit or activity.
j. Coordinate with the servicing department of education or school district for planning purposes of po-
tential increase or decrease of the number of school-aged dependents requiring educational support. Pro-
vide updates on stationing decisions for programming planning.
k. Identify and submit programming requirements to support the requirement of the commander exer-
cising accountability of Army real property to execute planning and resourcing in accordance with AR
210 –20.
Chapter 2
Planning Stationing Actions
2–1. General
a. The stationing action is the processes and coordination of courses of action to arrive at proposed
stationing solution for an individual UIC or multiple UICs at a single installation, regardless of the number
of manpower authorizations. The stationing package is the collection of supporting documents necessary
for an informed decision. The stationing decision is the final disposition of the proposed stationing solu-
tion.
b. An organization is properly stationed when the organization and its field maintenance and sustain-
ment structure have all required organizational facilities and support infrastructure in place. No quality of
life, safety, or environmental standards can be degraded.
c. Stationing actions consist of a force UIC structure component, an installation (facilities/real prop-
erty), and the associated real property unique identifier component. Stationing considerations must be
part of the planning process at the earliest opportunity. Efficient use of available planning time is neces-
sary due to the long lead–time required to engage the many directorates, agencies, and offices necessary
to modify force structure, create facility support, program funds, and develop political support for a
change in the Army base structure.
d. Many actions and analyses inform stationing decisions. These include all or some of the following:
the TAA process; Structure Manning Decision Review; NEPA analysis; Defense Management Reviews;
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Army Management Reviews; ACOM, ASCC, and/or DRU visions; the PPBE process; statutes; real prop-
erty master planning (OSD Memo, Installation Master Planning, 28 May 2013) Inter-Service Training Re-
view Organization (AR 351 –9); resource constraints; and changing capabilities.
e. TAA produces recommendations for unit activations/establishments, inactivations/discontinuances,
internal structure changes, conversions, functions transfers across Army components or military services,
and modernization to resource the best mix of units in the total force to meet strategic requirements. The
Army Structure memorandum (ARSTRUC) specifies the outcomes of TAA and is directive in nature. TAA
and the ARSTRUC have important implications on stationing. TAA often proposes location solutions
based primarily on the operational requirements of the Army without a vetted stationing analysis. TAA
may identify a preferred stationing solution, but TAA does not station units. The TAA solution becomes
one course of action (COA) analyzed with others through the AR 5 –10 decision–making process. The
stationing process assesses those factors that may force a deviation from the preferred stationing solu-
tion. For example, HQDA establishes unit activation EDATEs to maximize readiness and meet force pos-
ture requirements for current and contingency demands. The operational need to meet a unit EDATE can
majorly impact which installations are viable stationing alternatives.
f. DA Pam 5 – 13 outlines the Army stationing planning and approval process.
2–2. Interface considerations
a. The HQDA, DCS, G– 3/5/7 (FM) is the single point of contact for all Army stationing actions on OTA-
controlled properties, including joint bases identified in DA Pam 5 – 13.
b. The DCS, G– 3/5/7 (FM) is the single Army point of contact for all OTA stationing actions on Army-
controlled properties, including joint bases identified in DA Pam 5 – 13.
c. The DCS, G –3/5/7 (FM) is the responsible agent for guidance and support to OTA governmental
units and activities on stationing on Army-controlled or managed installations and properties.
d. Army planners should consider these issues when basing Army units/activities on other Army instal-
lations and when basing OTA units/activities on Army installations:
(1) The Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 4000.19 requires the negotiation of a host-tenant
support agreement to document the support responsibilities for all use of real property by a tenant on the
host’s installation. A memorandum of agreement or memorandum of understanding may also accompany
the support agreement. Stationing Army units, organizations, and/or agencies on OTA installations may
be more expensive than an Army installation because of Army peculiar support requirements and/or fair
share costing. See AR 5-9 for policy on installation agreements related to stationing actions. AR 405 – 80
requires an appropriate realty outgrant instrument when use of Army real property by a non-DoD party is
contemplated under an agreement.
(2) Inquiries for a site survey on an Army installation from OTA go to DCS, G– 3/5/7 (FM) for coordina-
tion.
(3) Table 3–1 identifies the HQDA decision authority for stationing of OTA units/activities on Army
COMPO 1 installations and joint bases where the Army is the supporting component.
(4) The HQDA, DCS, G –3/5/7 (FM) HQDA coordinates Army stationing requests at Joint bases with the
servicing proponents and follows the stationing procedures of the servicing component.
2–3. Stationing activities external to the routine stationing process
a. Army stationing decisions have political and economic implications that affect local communities and
the defense budget. As a result, stationing decisions may be outside the normal Army stationing process.
Such instances include specific actions mandated by Congress or through the statutory BRAC process.
b. Regardless of the source of the decision, the stationing planning factors prescribed in this regulation
and outlined in DA Pam 5 – 13 apply to developing an Army stationing course of action before a final deci-
sion. The same planning factors used for other stationing actions apply to the externally mandated deci-
sion. For example, closures directed under the base closure process usually address only major functions
of an installation. Other unit actions resulting from the closure (other than those directed under applicable
law) are discretionary and require individual consideration. These BRAC discretionary actions require a
stationing package and the approval of the ASA (IE&E) or higher. While reporting procedures and funding
or staffing procedures may vary with these external actions, the fundamental nature of stationing remains
complex and demands strict adherence to the planning policy prescribed in this regulation.
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2–4. Outside the Continental United States Stationing and Basing actions
a. An OCONUS force is any Army element permanently stationed OCONUS. CJCSI 2300.02K governs
permanent OCONUS stationing and basing actions at enduring locations in accordance with Theater Pos-
ture Plan.
b. Pursuant to CJCSI 2300.02K, the SECDEF is the approval authority of OFSCs and the Under Sec-
retary of Defense for Policy is the approval authority for host nation notification-only requests and “leader-
ship-directed” OFSCs. This process requires extensive lead–time.
c. Commanders will submit a stationing summary to HQDA, DCS, G –3/5/7 Strategy, Plans, and Policy
Directorate (SS) eighteen (18) months before the proposed EDATE of the governing MTOE/table of distri-
bution and allowances (TDA). Mandatory procedures for submitting the stationing summary are pre-
scribed in DA Pam 5-13.
2–5. Stationing timelines
Table 2 –1 demonstrates the optimal timeline for implementation with foreknowledge of all factors and is-
sues.
Table 2–1
General stationing action timelines — Continued
Action timelines with MILCON | Action timelines without MILCON
5 years minimum (EDATE minus five (5) years) | 16 months minimum (EDATE minus sixteen months)
1. Placement in command vision. | 1. Initiate stationing package / coordinate COA with com-
mander exercising accountability of Army real property.
2. Initiate stationing package / coordinate with commander ex-
ercising accountability of Army real property.
| 2. Initiate NEPA analysis.
3. Initiate NEPA analysis (updated throughout construction). | 3. Stationing package submitted with completed NEPA analy-
sis and approved.
4. Submit projected construction costs. | 4. Operations and Maintenance Army base support funding
request in funding letter.
5. Coordinate site with installation master plan. | 5. MTOE/TDA published.
6. Search RPSA for available listed inventory; submit draft use
certification.
| 6. Search RPSA listings for existing responsive assets.
4 years prior to EDATE | 1 year prior to EDATE (Activation)
1. Submit stationing package with NEPA analysis for approval. | 1. Activation / establishment orders published.
2. Design for 35 percent of MCA construction required. | 2. Establish demand signal for personnel and equipment de-
mand signal.
3. Army completes required RPSA use certification to Con-
gress.
| 9 months prior to EDATE (Relocation)
3 years prior to EDATE | Relocation orders published.
1. Design for 100 percent of MCA construction required. | 6 months prior to EDATE
2. Construction contract award for MCA required. | Realignment / conversion / inactivation / disestablishment or-
ders published.
2 years prior to EDATE | 3 months prior to EDATE
1. Construction in progress for required MCA. | Advanced party moves / initial staffing begins.
2. Operations and Maintenance Army base support funding re-
quested.
| EDATE
3. MTOE/TDA published. | Movement of main body.
16 months minimum prior to EDATE | EDATE+2 months
1. Initiate NEPA analysis unless covered by MILCON analysis. | Rear detachment moves.
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Table 2–1
General stationing action timelines — Continued
2. Operations and Maintenance Army (OMA) base support
funding request in funding letter.
1 year prior to EDATE
1. Construction in progress for required MCA.
2. For activation / establishment - activation / establishment or-
ders published.
9 months prior to EDATE (Relocation)
Relocation orders published.
6 months prior to EDATE (Realignment / Conversion /Inac-
tivation / Disestablishment)
Realignment / conversion / inactivation / disestablishment
orders published.
3 months prior to EDATE
Advanced party moves.
EDATE
Movement of main body.
EDATE+2 months
Rear detachment moves.
2– 6. Types of stationing actions
a. Some stationing actions are strategic stationing initiatives. "Strategic" implies a stationing action of
importance to ASLs and Congress, often with specific actions directed by an NDAA requiring HQDA or
higher coordination and/or approval. These can be either major actions or minor actions. See Table 3– 1
for coordination and approval decision levels.
(1) Major stationing actions include:
(a) Activation, establishment, inactivation, discontinuance, or relocation of 3,000 or more military au-
thorizations at a single garrison or installation.
(b) Activation, establishment, inactivation, disestablishment, or relocation of 50 or more Army Civilian
authorizations under a single UIC.
(c) Activation, establishment, inactivation, disestablish, or movement of a general officer or senior ex-
ecutive service (SES) led unit or organization.
(d) Activation, establishment, changes, or movement within the NCR with initial costs exceeding
$500,000. See terms for the definition of the NCR.
(e) Actions of extraordinary interest to senior leaders.
(f) Actions of Congressional interest. See Chapter 2–7 and DA Pam 5 – 13 for more information.
(2) Minor stationing actions are all other actions that fall below the major stationing action criteria.
b. Stationing actions are further defined as either permanent or temporary.
(1) Permanent stationing actions. Permanent stationing is the stationing of units, missions, and/or
manpower authorizations without anticipated follow–on stationing actions. Examples of permanent sta-
tioning actions are:
(a) Approved activation/establishment or inactivation/discontinuance of units.
(b) Units moving to CONUS from permanent OCONUS station.
(c) Units moving to OCONUS from permanent CONUS station.
(d) Concurrent reduction and realignment actions.
(e) Appropriated fund civilian actions.
(f) Direction of the SECDEF or interaction with other Defense agencies, Joint, and other governmental
agency.
(2) Temporary stationing actions. Temporary stationing is the stationing of units, missions, and/or man-
power authorizations to achieve specific objectives within a specified period, generally less than five
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years, and with an anticipated follow–on stationing action. Military necessity and efforts to minimize costs
and use of resources may require temporarily stationing units. The Army's goal is to minimize the time and
resources required for temporary stationing and provide more time to analyze cost-effective, perma-nent
stationing alternatives. Temporary stationing may be necessary when the unit activation or EDATE could
preclude the Army from complying with NEPA and/or Congressional notification requirements. There are
two types of temporary stationing actions: temporary stationing for experimentation and tempo-rary
stationing for staging.
(a) Temporary stationing for experimentation. The temporary stationing of a unit to conduct an experi-
ment, test, or pilot of a new capability to inform a modernization or structure change decision. Temporary
stationing locations are determined based on the experimental concept and characteristics of the tested
unit. Factors considered include military necessity, resources, cost, timing, and availability. For example,
access to ranges, facilities, and adjacent units for training.
Note. One (1) year before the conclusion of the experiment, test, or pilot, the Army leader with decision
authority per Table 3–1 will determine whether to relocate the unit from the temporary location or make
the stationing permanent. A relocation determination requires a fully staffed AR 5 – 10 package submitted
to the DCS, G– 3/5/7. A determination to make the temporary stationing permanent requires a memoran-
dum from the ACOM, ASCC, or DRU commander to the DCS, G –3/5/7, verifying all required NEPA
and/or Congressional notification requirements for a permanent stationing decision have been met.
(b) Temporary stationing for staging. The temporary stationing of a unit designated for stationing
OCONUS, and the designated location is not ready or to build a unit in CONUS, so the unit arrives at
OCONUS fully manned and equipped. The Army will temporarily station a unit for staging when there is a
critical operational requirement for that capability to execute Defense Planning Guidance assigned mis-
sions that cannot be delayed. For example, the necessity to build a unit in CONUS so the unit arrives
OCONUS fully manned and equipped. The temporary stationing for staging factors, including resources,
cost, timing, and availability, determine location.
(c) A stationing package is required for any action meeting the criteria for a temporary stationing action
as defined in this regulation.
(d) There is no minimum personnel impact threshold for a temporary stationing package. All temporary
stationing packages will be submitted to HQDA, DCS, G –3/5/7 (FM), regardless of size.
(e) Temporary stationing packages contain the same required components as a permanent stationing
package in accordance with this regulation and DA Pam 5 –13, plus the following: a draft timeline to in-
clude planned funding and a proposed NEPA strategy for analyzing possible permanent locations.
(f) The HQDA, DCS, G –3/5/7 is the lowest approval authority for temporary stationing.
2–7. Congressional notification and public announcements
a. Through the NDAA process, Congress dictates general and specific reporting requirements.
b. Politically sensitive stationing actions may require congressional notification (for example, an IMC or
information paper) during the initial planning stages (see Table 3– 1 footnote and DA Pam 5– 13). Army
leadership makes this determination when the HQDA stationing integrator briefs the stationing package to
gain support for the proposed temporary or permanent stationing action.
c. Commanders, Directors, and Principals of Army organizations will coordinate with the OCLL to de-
termine congressional implications and notification requirements pursuant to AR 1 –20, Chapter 8, as sta-
tioning plans develop.
d. SECARMY is the approval authority for the announcement of stationing actions and the release of
IC. Official public notification of stationing actions requiring an IMC will not occur until permission from
SECARMY through the HQDA, DCS, G – 3/5/7 (FM).
e. See DA Pam 5 –13 for the IMC and IC processes and formats.
Chapter 3
Stationing Action Request Documentation Requirements and Processes
3–1. Stationing package requirements
a. All actions described in paragraphs 2–6a and 2–6b require an approved stationing package.
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b. The commanders, directors, and principals of the initiating unit or activity prepares and submits the
stationing package to the commanders, directors, and principals of the parent in accordance with this reg-
ulation, DA Pam 5– 13, and the parent ACOM/ASCC/DRU, or OTA government agency internal policies
and procedures.
c. The head of the parent entity will submit a stationing decision package to HQDA, DCS, G –3/5/7
(FM) for coordination and approval for actions meeting thresholds outlined in Table 3 –1. The
ACOM/ASCC/DRU commander will provide notification of approval to HQDA, DCS, G– 3/5/7 (FM) of sta-
tioning actions approved at the ACOM/ASCC/DRU level.
d. The parent ACOM/ASCC/DRU commander must coordinate the action with the responsible com-
mander exercising accountability of Army real property prior to stationing package approval or submission
to HQDA for coordination and approval.
e. Submitting organizations forward stationing packages to the HQDA, DCS, G –3/5/7 (FM) stationing
integrator (SI) by the approved Army electronic media.
f. Chapter 4 of DA Pam 5 – 13 addresses Compo 2 and 3 stationing packages requiring HQDA action.
g. DA Pam 5– 13 provides guidance and describes the required documents used in the stationing deci-
sion process.
3–2. Coordinating and Approval Authority
a. Approval of a stationing package by Army leadership initiates the execution of stationing actions
such as construction, manning, and equipping. The stationing coordination and decision authority level
depends upon the nature of the specific action (see Table 3– 1). The decision approval level significantly
influences the time necessary to coordinate, staff, and secure a decision. Planners must account for this
when proposing stationing milestones. See DA Pam 5 –13 for general coordination and approval time-
lines.
b. Table 3– 1 describes the coordination and approval decision level for stationing actions.
Table 3–1
Army stationing approval authority— Continued
Stationing Actions SEC
DEF
SEC
ARMY
CSA DCS
G–3/5/7
DFM
Congressional Notification/SECARMY interest *
NCR >=$500K X
NCR <=$500K X
BRAC X
Reduce>=300 civilians at installation X
Reduce>1,000 mil at installation X
4 Star Command X
3 Star /SES -3 CMD/DIR X
1 or 2 Star / SES CMD / DIR X
<=200 MIL <1,000 authorizations X
>= 3,000 Mil X
>= 300 CIV + Int closure X
>=1,000 CIV _ relocation X
>=1,000 Mil but <3,000 Mil X
Non-Congressional Stationing actions *
Temporary Stationing for staging or experimentation X
>50 < 300 Civilians X
Realignment >50 Civ within one UIC X
Stationing/relocation >=200<1,000 MIL X
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Table 3–1
Army stationing approval authority— Continued
>=200 MIL authorizations X
>= 35 MIL/CIV authorizations<200 X
Command initiated <35 mil/civ (no cost to Army) X
<35 authorization ASL interest X
<35 MIL/CIV (no cost to the Army) ** X
>35 < 50 CIV X
>35 MIL/CIV but facility costs >= $1M X
OTA
<200 authorizations realignment X
>200 authorizations realignment X
Joint Base Army Managed <200 X
Joint Base Army Managed >200 X
Other Approval Levels NAVY AF USMC ACOM/
ASCC
DRU
Joint Base Installations
Air Force managed Installation X
Navy managed installation X
Marine Corps managed Installations X
ACOM/ASCC/DRU <35 authorizations X X
Navy Installations X
Air Force Installations X
* Congress may require, or OCLL may determine, the submission of an IMC for any action.
** This will be an expedited stationing approved by the DFM-designated Division Chief O6/GS15.
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Appendix A
References
Section I
Required Publications
Unless otherwise indicated, all Army publications are available on the Army Publishing Directorate
website at https://armypubs.army.mil.
AR 1–20
Legislative Liaison (Cited in para 1–15b.)
AR 1–21
Administrative Space Management in The National Capital Region (Cited in para 1–13a.)
AR 5–9
Installation Agreements (Cited in para 1-23f(7).)
AR 10–87
Army Commands, Army Service Component Commands, Direct Reporting Units (Cited in para 1 –33.)
AR 40–5
Army Public Health Program (Cited in para 1–26b.)
AR 40–502
Medical Readiness (Cited in para 1–26b.)
AR 71–32
Force Development and Documentation Consolidated Policies (Cited in para 1–19e(6).)
AR 200–1
Environmental Protection and Enhancement (Cited in para 1–23a.)
AR 210–20
Real Property Master Planning for Army Installations (Cited in para 1–32a.)
AR 215–3
Nonappropriated Funds Instrumentalities Personnel Policy (Cited in para 1–6f(6).)
AR 405–80
Management of Title and Granting Use of Real Property (Cited in para 2–2d(1).)
AR 600–20
Army Command Policy (Cited in para 1–23e.)
CJCSI 2300.02K
Coordination of Overseas Force Structure Changes and Host-Nation Notification (Cited in para 1–6f(1).)
(Available at https://www.jcs.mil/.)
DA Pam 5–13
Procedures For Army Stationing (Cited in para 1 –3.)
DA Pam 25–403
Army Guide to Recordkeeping (Cited in para 1 –5.)
DA Pam 71–32
Force Development and Documentation Consolidated Procedures (Cited in para 1–19e(6).)
DFAS–IN 37–100
Defense Finance and Accounting Service–Indiana Manual (Cited in para 1–9g.) (Available at
https://www.asafm.army.mil/DFAS-Guidance/DFAS-IN-Manual-37-100/.)
DoDI 4000.19
Support Agreements (Cited in para 2–2d(1).) (Available at https://www.esd.whs.mil/.)
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Public Law 116-283 Section 2866
Department of the Army pilot program for development and use of online real estate inventory tool (Cited
in para 1–36d.) (Available at https://www.congress.gov.)
NGR 10–1
Organization and Federal Recognition of Army National Guard Units (Cited in para 1–24b.) (Available at
https://www.ngbpmc.ng.mil/ngr/.)
10 USC 483
Notifications related to basing decision-making process (Cited in para 1–10b.) (Available at https://us-
code.house.gov/.)
10 USC 993
Notification of permanent reduction of sizable numbers of members of the armed forces (Cited in para 1–
10e.) (Available at https://uscode.house.gov/.)
10 USC 2687
Base closures and realignments (Cited in para 1–10e.) (Available at https://uscode.house.gov/.)
32 CFR 651
Environmental Analysis of Army Actions (AR 200-2) (Cited in para 1–23f(4).) (Available at
https://www.ecfr.gov/.)
Section II
Prescribed Forms
This section contains no entries.
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Appendix B
Internal Control Evaluation
B–1. Function
The function covered by this evaluation is the Stationing of Army organizations and elements on Army
and other than Army-owned or controlled properties and for stationing other than Army government or-
ganizations or elements on Army-owned or controlled properties.
B–2. Purpose
The purpose of this evaluation is to assist Army and other than Army governmental agencies in evaluat-
ing 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 by utilizing one of four test methods
which are Inquiry, Observations, Examination, or Re-performance. Inquiry regarding a control’s effective-
ness does not, by itself, provide sufficient evidence of whether a control is operating effectively and gen-
erally is corroborated through other types of control tests (observation or inspection). Answers that indi-
cate deficiencies must be explained and 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 a DA Form 11–2 (Internal Control Evaluation Certification).
B–4. Key control questions
a. Are key internal controls identified in the governing Army regulations? (HQDA functional proponents
only.)
b. Are internal control evaluations provided, or are alternate evaluation methods identified to test key
internal controls? (HQDA functional proponents only.)
c. Is local internal control guidance that defines internal control responsibilities and required actions
available?
B–5. Supersession
This evaluation replaces the evaluation that assesses the execution of the Army Publishing Program pre-
viously published in AR 5 – 10, dated 20 August 2010.
B–6. Comments
Help to make this a better tool for evaluating internal controls. Submit comments to Headquarters Depart-
ment of the Army, Deputy Chief of Staff, G –3/5/7 (DAMO –FM), usarmy.pentagon.hqda-dcs-g-
3 – 5 – 7.mbx.damo-saco@army.mil.
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Glossary of Terms
Army command
(See AR 10–87).
Army service component command
(See DoD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms (Jan 24)).
Base
(See AR 405 –45).
Combatant command
(See DoD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms (Jan 24)).
Continental United States
(DoD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms (Jan 24)).
Conversion
The change or reorganization of an MTOE unit through the application of a force design update (FDU) or
change of standard reference code.
Direct reporting unit
(See AR 10–87).
Directed military overstrength
(See AR 570–4).
Discontinuance
The process of terminating a unit or activity established by a TDA.
Discontinue
To terminate the existence of a TDA or provisional unit.
Effective date
(See AR 71–32).
Establishment
The organization of a unit or activity under a TDA.
Force design update
(See AR 71–32).
Force integration functional area analysis
(See AR 71–32).
Force management
(See AR 71–32).
Host-tenant support agreement
(See DoDI 4000.19).
Inactivate
To place a Regular Army or USAR MTOE unit needed in the active force structure in an inoperative status
without assigned personnel or equipment for a limited period.
Installation
(See Section 2801, Title 10, United States Code).
Inter-service support agreement
(See AR 5–9).
Modification table of organization and equipment
A document that prescribes the modification of a basic TOE necessary to adapt it to the needs of a spe-
cific unit or type of unit. Also, see TOE.
National capital region
(See AR 1–21).
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Real property space availability
A suite of geospatial applications managed by the DCS, G– 9 and authorized by Section 2866 of the FY21
National Defense Authorization Act. The RPSA allows participating installations to 'list' or denote real
property assets as being available for stationing purposes on or after a certain date, at a specific location,
and at an estimated price to make available. Authorized users can search the assets listed on the RPSA
based on a set of search parameters organized along likely unit or tenant requirements.
Realignment
(See 10 USC 2687).
Regular Army
(See 10 USC 7075).
Relocation
The permanent or temporary physical removal of a unit or portions of a unit from one installation to an-
other.
Reorganize
To change the structure of a unit in accordance with a new MTOE or TDA.
Standard requirements code
(See 71–32).
Support agreement
(See DoDI 4000.19).
Table of distribution and allowances
A document that prescribes the organizational structure and the personnel and equipment authorizations
and requirements of a military unit to perform a specific mission for which there is no appropriate TOE.
Table of organization and equipment
A document that prescribes the official designation, normal mission, organizational structure, and person-
nel and equipment requirements for a military unit and is the basis for an authorization document. Also,
see MTOE.
Unit identification code
A unique six-character symbol, beginning with W and ending with AA, identifying each unit in the Army.
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