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*Army Regulation 15–1
1 May 2026 Effective 1 June 2026
Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Department of the Army Federal Advisory Committee and Intergovernmental and
Intragovernmental Management Program
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 DoDI 5105.04, DoDI 5105.18, and 5 USC Chapter 10.
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 regulation is the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army.
The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions or waivers to this regulation that are consistent with controlling law and regu-
lations. The proponent may delegate this approval authority, 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 the civilian equivalent. Activities may request a waiver to this regu-
lation 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-hsa.mbx.committee-management@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 15– 1
Department of the Army Federal Advisory Committee and Intergovernmental and Intragovernmental
Management Program
This major revision, dated 1 May 2026—
• Updates the assignment of responsibilities of principal officials of Headquarters, Department of the
Army and commanders of Army commands, Army service component commands, and direct reporting
units (para 1 – 9).
• Updates the nomination process (para 2–4c).
• Updates charter template (table 3 –1).
• Updates internal control evaluation (app B).
• Consolidates AR 15– 1 (Department of the Army Federal Advisory Committee Management Program)
and AR 15– 39 (Department of the Army Intergovernmental and Intragovernmental Committee
Management Program) (throughout).
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Contents (Listed by chapter and page number)
Summary of Change
Chapter 1
Introduction, page 1
Chapter 2
Federal Advisory Committees, page 4
Chapter 3
Intergovernmental and Intragovernmental Committees, page 6
Appendixes
A. References, page 9
B. Internal Control Evaluation, page 10
Table List
Table 3 –1: Charter/Full Committee Name, page 7
Glossary of Terms
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Section I
General
1–1. Purpose
This regulation sets forth the basic policies and principles governing the Department of the Army (DA)
Federal Advisory Committee and Intergovernmental and Intragovernmental Committee Management Pro-
grams implementing the requirements of DoDI 5105.04, DoDI 5105.18, and the provisions of the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972, as amended, and Title 5 United States Code, Chapter 10 (5
USC Chapter 10).
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
This section contains no entries.
1–4. Responsibilities
Responsibilities are listed in section II of chapter 1.
1–5. Records management (recordkeeping) requirements
The records management requirements for all record numbers, forms, and reports required by this publi-
cation are prescribed in AR 25 –400 –2. Approved Army records control schedules are available on the
National Archives and Records Administration website at https://www.archives.gov/records-mgmt/rcs. Re-
tention schedules for Army users are located on the Records Management Division SharePoint Site at
https://armyeitass.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/hqda-cio-ises-rmr/sitepages/records-management-division.aspx.
Refer to AR 25 – 400 – 2 for detailed records management requirements.
Section II
Responsibilities
1–6. Secretary of the Army
The SECARMY will—
a. Pursuant to DoDI 5105.04 and in accordance with chapter 2 of this regulation, serve as the Depart-
ment of Defense (DoD) Sponsor for Federal Advisory Committees or Subcommittees established or sup-
ported by DoD and sponsored by DA fulfilling the following responsibilities.
(1) Appoint the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army (AASA) as the Army Group Fed-
eral Officer (GFO).
(2) Make recommendations to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) regarding the establish-
ment, renewal, or termination of Army-sponsored DoD-supported Federal Advisory Committees.
(3) Obtain approval from the Secretary of Defense, or designee, to appoint qualified individuals to serve
on Army-sponsored federal advisory committees or subcommittees established or supported by DoD.
Consistent with DoD policy, all requests to invite, appoint, or renew the appointment of individuals to advi-
sory committees or subcommittees established or supported by DoD must be reviewed for compliance by
the DoD Advisory Committee Management Officer (DoD ACMO) and appropriate OSD officials prior to
coordination with the Secretary of Defense or designee.
(4) Ensure that Army organizations cooperate with Army-sponsored DoD-supported Federal Advisory
Committees and furnish such information and assistance as is necessary for the performance of their
functions, consistent with applicable laws.
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(5) Delegate authority to appoint, in writing, designated Federal officers (DFOs) and alternate DFOs, for
each Army-sponsored Federal Advisory Committee or Subcommittee established or supported by DoD to
the AASA.
(6) Determine, in consultation with the Office of the Army General Counsel (OGC), whether to close all
or part of a committee meeting to the public pursuant to 5 USC 552b(c). This authority is delegated to the
AASA for all closed meeting requests and to the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics
and Technology) (ASA (ALT)) for U.S. Army Science Board Committee requests only.
(7) Evaluate, unless prohibited by a statute or executive order, a committee’s independent advice and
recommendations, and determine whether the DA will implement actions or policies.
(8) Approve work to be performed by all Army-sponsored federal advisory committees or subcommit-
tees in written tasks or terms of reference (TOR), unless otherwise directed by statute, Presidential di-
rective, or determination by the Secretary of Defense or the Deputy Secretary of Defense.
(9) Provide a copy of all delegations to the DoD ACMO.
(10) Determine whether to establish subcommittees for any Army-sponsored Federal Advisory Commit-
tees according to DoD policy.
b. In accordance with DoDI 5105.18 and chapter 3 of this regulation, fulfill the following responsibilities.
(1) Appoint the AASA as the Department of the Army Intergovernmental and Intragovernmental Com-
mittee Officer (DAIICO).
(2) Establish Army-sponsored intergovernmental or intragovernmental committees sponsored by one or
more Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) organizations and consisting of members from
more than one HQDA organization, Army command, Army service component command, direct reporting
unit, or DoD component. This authority is delegated as specified in paragraphs 1 –8 and 1– 9.
(3) Terminate Army-sponsored intergovernmental and intragovernmental committees sponsored by one
or more HQDA organizations.
(4) Confirm that all Army-sponsored intergovernmental and intragovernmental committees are adminis-
tered consistent with DoDI 5105.18.
1–7. U.S. Army General Counsel
The GC will—
a. Provide legal counsel on the Army’s aspects of the Committee Management Program in accordance
with DoDI 5105.04, DoDI 5105.18, and this regulation.
b. Review requests to close or partially close a committee meeting to the public in accordance with 5
USC 552b(c), DoDI 5105.04, and paragraph 2 – 7.
c. Review and retain a copy of the financial disclosure reports submitted by members of committees
that an organization in the Army Secretariat supports. The appropriate command ethics counselor will re-
view the financial disclosure reports of other committee members (see para 2–4c(3)).
1–8. Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
The AASA will—
a. Serve as the Army GFO, ensuring compliance with DoDI 5105.04 and chapter 2 of this regulation,
and fulfill the following responsibilities:
(1) Assist the DoD Sponsor in the administrative oversight and management of their aspects of the
DoD Federal Advisory Committee Management Program.
(2) Oversee Army-sponsored Federal Advisory Committees’ compliance with 41 CFR 102 – 3.5 through
41 CFR 102 – 3.185, 5 USC Appendix, DoDI 5105.04, and all other relevant Federal statutes and regula-
tions.
(3) Develop and maintain a DA Committee Management Program that ensures compliance with the ap-
propriate statutes, executive orders, policies, and regulations.
(4) Develop and implement Armywide policies and procedures to ensure compliance with 41 CFR
102 –3.5 through 102 –3.185, 5 USC Appendix, and DoDI 5105.04.
(5) Consult with OGC on legal matters pertaining to the Army’s aspects of the DoD Federal Advisory
Committee Management Program.
(6) Appoint, in writing, DFOs, and alternate DFOs, as needed, for each Army-sponsored Federal Advi-
sory Committee or Subcommittee established or supported by DoD.
(7) Determine, in consultation with the OGC, whether to close all or part of a committee meeting to the
public pursuant to 5 USC 552b(c).
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(8) Maintain copies of all DFO appointment memoranda and provide copies to the DoD ACMO.
b. Ensuring compliance with DoDI 5105.18 and chapter 3 of this regulation, serve as the DAIICO and
fulfill the following responsibilities:
(1) Approve the establishment or renewal of intergovernmental or intragovernmental committees spon-
sored by one or more HQDA organizations and consisting of members from more than one HQDA organi-
zation, Army command, Army service component command, direct reporting unit, or DoD component.
(2) Serve as the DAIICO to provide policy oversight and management of the DoD Intergovernmental
and Intragovernmental Advisory Management Program at the DA level.
(3) Issue such operating procedures and provide supplemental guidance as may be required to ensure
the efficient operation of Army-sponsored intergovernmental or intragovernmental committees.
(4) Act on requests to establish or renew committees from HQDA organizations, Army commands,
Army service component commands, and direct reporting units that are not headed by a three-star official
and do not report to a three-star official through their chain of command.
(5) Issue an Armywide data call no later than 31 December of each year for committee sponsors to vali-
date the list of existing Army-sponsored intergovernmental or intragovernmental committees on record.
(6) Maintain a list of all existing Army-sponsored intergovernmental or intragovernmental committees
that operate for more than 12 months.
(7) Provide, upon request, information to the Director for Administration and Management, OSD, or the
DoD Advisory Committee Management Officer on all Army-sponsored intergovernmental and intragovern-
mental committees.
1–9. Principal officials of Headquarters, Department of the Army and commanders of Army
commands, Army service component commands, and direct reporting units
In accordance with DoDI 5105.18 and chapter 3 of this regulation, these officials (if three-star equivalent
or above) may establish Army-sponsored intergovernmental and intragovernmental committees, are re-
sponsible for supporting the DA Intergovernmental and Intragovernmental Committee Management Pro-
gram, and will—
a. Evaluate, unless prohibited by a statute or an executive order, the advice and recommendations pro-
vided by Army-sponsored intergovernmental or intragovernmental committees they sponsor and deter-
mine which actions will be implemented, when such advice falls within the scope of the responsibilities
and functions formally assigned to them by a statute, a DoD directive, a DA general order, or the
SECARMY.
b. Provide adequate support to any intergovernmental or intragovernmental committee they sponsor,
which may, depending on the committee’s requirements, include support in funding; facilities; human re-
sources (for example, staffing requirements, when authorized); information technology; central services
(telephones, supplies, furniture, printing, and so forth); contracting; safety and occupational health evalua-
tion or support as necessary; and access to key decisionmakers.
c. Ensure that their sponsored committees comply with DoDI 5105.18 and this regulation.
d. Terminate their committees pursuant to paragraph 3 –4.
e. Review the need to continue their committees on an annual basis, at a minimum.
f. Respond to the annual AASA issued data call per the set suspense providing input to the list of exist-
ing Army-sponsored intergovernmental or intragovernmental committees on record.
1–10. Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology)
In accordance with paragraph 2 – 7 and DoDI 5105.04, the ASA (ALT) will determine, in consultation with
the OGC, whether to close all or part of a U.S. Army Science Board or Subcommittee meeting.
1–11. Army designated Federal officers
In accordance with DoDI 5105.04 and chapter 2 of this regulation, DFOs serve as the Federal Govern-
ment’s representative to the committee, ensuring that the committee is in compliance with all applicable
regulations and guidance. Appointed DFOs will—
a. Submit nomination request packages to the Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of
the Army (OAA).
b. Ensure that approved nominees comply with all regulatory appointment requirements before engag-
ing in committee work.
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c. Obtain documentation and coordinate with human resources offices, in accordance with paragraph
2–4c(3).
d. Input members’ information into the General Services Administration (GSA) FACA database.
e. Submit charter renewals, amendments, or terminations and subcommittee establishment requests to
OAA.
f. Submit closed meeting requests to the appropriate approval authority.
g. Maintain records on cost and members and committee reports.
h. Submit reports as specified in paragraph 2 – 8.
i. Approve meeting agendas and call, attend, and adjourn meetings.
j. Submit federal register notices (FRNs) to announce meetings as specified in paragraph 2 – 9.
Chapter 2
Federal Advisory Committees
Section I
Provisions
2–1. Purpose
This chapter prescribes policy and procedures in accordance with DoDI 5105.04 (see DoDI 5105.04 for
additional information).
2–2. Advisory committee policy
An advisory committee is established by statute, Presidential directive, or under the agency head’s au-
thority. Within DoD, the authority to establish a discretionary advisory committee rests with the OSD and
applies to all advisory committees and subcommittees established or supported by the DoD where one or
more individuals are not a full-time or permanent part-time Federal civilian officer or employee or active
duty member of the Uniformed Services. In addition, the following policy applies:
a. No committee will be considered essential if its functions can be performed effectively within an ex-
isting organizational element or committee or by enlarging the mandate of an existing committee.
b. No committee will be considered part of any DoD organizational structure.
c. An established committee will be terminated whenever the committee has accomplished its stated
objectives.
d. Committee meetings will be open to the public except when a closed meeting has been approved
pursuant to exemptions specified in 5 USC 552b(c).
2–3. Committee members and composition
Committee membership, as a whole, will be balanced in terms of the points of view and the functions to
be performed.
Section II
Program Policy
2–4. Member nominations
a. Membership on a Federal Advisory Committee or subcommittee is a nominative process that re-
quires approval from the Secretary or Deputy Secretary of Defense.
b. DoDI 5105.04 and policy memorandums issued by the OSD describe the process for the DoD com-
mittee member selection and appointments.
c. The Army procedures within the DoD process follow:
(1) The Army DFO will submit a nomination request package to the Army GFO for coordination by the
DoD Sponsor with the Secretary of Defense or designee. The nomination package will include the follow-
ing:
(a) For new appointments or reappointments to an additional multiyear term of service, the request
memorandum will specify a term of service length (1 to 4 years) consistent with the committee’s charter.
The request will specify the existing members’ terms of service inclusive dates for the annual renewal of
appointments. Multiple nominees may be listed in one memorandum.
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(b) The nominee’s resume or curriculum vitae with comprehensive information regarding their qualifica-
tions to serve on the committee.
(2) The SECARMY will obtain appointment approval from the Secretary or Deputy Secretary of De-
fense.
(3) The Army DFO will ensure that the approved nominees comply with all regulatory appointment re-
quirements before engaging in committee work (see DoDI 5101.04 for requirements). If applicable, the
Army DFO will collect the completed appointment paperwork from the special Government employee
(SGE) member and coordinate with the appropriate servicing human resources office to appoint the mem-
ber as an SGE. For SGE members, the DD Form 2292 (Request for Appointment or Renewal of Appoint-
ment of Expert or Consultant or Advisory Board Member) will include the signature of the appropriate
standards of conduct authority that indicates review of the Office of Government Ethics Form 450 (Confi-
dential Financial Disclosure Report) for potential conflicts of interest. This form will be filed electronically
using the Financial Disclosure Management System as appropriate. In addition, the Army DFO will obtain
a completed DA Form 5412 (Waiver of Compensation Statement) from the SGE member. The Army DFO
will input the members’ information into the GSA FACA database.
2–5. Charters
a. Establishment. Submit requests to establish an Army-sponsored Federal Advisory Committee to
OAA for review and submission to the DoD Sponsor. The request will include an initial draft charter con-
taining the required charter components and a memorandum containing the elements of justification (see
DoDI 5105.04).
b. Renewal. FACA committee charters will contain a termination date no later than two years after the
charter’s current filing date. To renew a charter, the Army DFO will submit a renewal request to the OAA
for processing no later than 180 days before the committee’s charter expiration date. The DFO will obtain
additional coordination as specified by the OAA. The request will specify proposed updates to the charter,
if any, and will include a justification to renew pursuant to DoDI 5105.04.
c. Amendments. The Army DFO will submit proposed amendments to the OAA for processing.
d. Termination. The Army DFO will submit requests to terminate a committee prior to the charter’s expi-
ration date to the OAA for processing.
e. Approval and filing of charters. For each charter action, OAA personnel will review the request and,
as appropriate, will submit a request to the DoD ACMO for final determination. The DoD ACMO files cop-
ies of approved charters with the GSA, the Library of Congress, and the appropriate Congressional over-
sight committees.
2–6. Establishment of subcommittees
When establishing a subcommittee is required to fulfill the advisory committee’s mission, the Army DFO
will initiate coordination with the OAA by submitting a draft TOR. The OAA staff, in coordination with the
Army DFO and the DoD ACMO, will submit a request to establish the subcommittee to the DoD Sponsor
for approval. If approved by the DoD Sponsor, the OAA staff will prepare the necessary paperwork for the
appointment of the subcommittee members in accordance with DoD policy. All subcommittee recommen-
dations must be submitted to the parent committee for deliberation and subsequent submission by the
parent committee to the Government decisionmaker.
2–7. Closed meeting determinations
To close all or any portion of a meeting, the Army DFO must submit a request to the closed meeting ap-
proval authority for review at least 45 days before the scheduled meeting (see paras 1–6a(6) and 1 –10
for approval authorities). The request for closure must cite the specific exemption(s) of 5 USC 552b(c)
and include appropriate justification to support the Army DFO’s request to close all or a portion of a meet-
ing to the public. In accordance with 41 CFR 102 – 3.155, OGC will review all requests to close meetings
and provide a legal determination to the closed meeting approval authority. In consultation with OGC, the
closed meeting approval authority will provide a written determination to the DFO. Consistent with judicial
rulings, every request to close all or a portion of a meeting to the public must be done individually and
based on an approved meeting agenda. Under no circumstances will any blanket closed meeting determi-
nations be allowed.
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2–8. Reporting requirements
Army DFOs will submit reports as required by the DoD ACMO or the OAA. Annual DoD ACMO required
reports include the following:
a. Annual comprehensive review. DFOs will update and verify the accuracy of their portion of the GSA
FACA database.
b. Annual report of closed or partially-closed committee or subcommittee meetings. DFOs will submit
either a negative response or a closed or partially-closed meeting report in accordance with DoD ACMO
guidance.
2–9. Federal register notices
Army DFOs will submit requests to the appropriate approval authority and, once approved, to the appro-
priate Federal Register Liaison Officer to post FRNs in the Federal Register announcing committee meet-
ings at least 15 calendar days in advance. See AR 25 – 58 for publishing to the Federal Registry policy.
Chapter 3
Intergovernmental and Intragovernmental Committees
Section I
Provisions
3–1. Purpose
In accordance with DoDI 5105.18, this chapter prescribes policy and procedures to establish, renew, and
terminate an Army-sponsored committee.
3–2. Applicability
A committee is defined as any committee, board, commission, council, conference, panel, task force, inte-
grated process team, or other similar group or any subcommittee or subgroup thereof that is composed of
United States or foreign officials and is established at the direction of the OSD or heads of DoD compo-
nents. Further considerations are provided below—
a. General. To be considered a committee subject to this regulation, the following criteria must be met:
(1) Performs such tasks as fact-finding, research, evaluation, studies, and/or reviews.
(2) Provides consensus recommendations and/or advice as its purpose.
(3) Holds regular or periodic meetings (at least once every 12 months).
(4) Has fixed membership.
(5) Considers an Armywide subject area (local committees performing a normal staff process are not
considered Armywide for purposes of this regulation).
b. Exemptions. If any of the following criteria are met, the group is not subject to the provisions of this
regulation:
(1) Committees that are intended to or actually operate for less than 12 months.
(2) DoD-supported federal advisory committees subject to the provisions of DoDI 5105.04.
(3) Internal DoD staff meetings, any accident investigation boards, safety mishap boards, flying evalua-
tion boards, or medical evaluation boards; or boards to select members of the Military Services for promo-
tion, reassignment, education, training, separation, or retirement.
(4) Organizations created by a non-Federal entity (such as a contractor or private organization) and not
actually managed or controlled by an officer or employee of the Federal Government.
(5) Meetings initiated by one or more Federal officials with more than one other individual to obtain ad-
vice from individual attendees and not for the purpose of using the group to obtain consensus advice or
recommendations.
(6) Local civic groups whose primary function is that of rendering a public service with respect to a Fed-
eral program or any State or local committee, council, board, commission, or similar group established to
advise or make recommendations to State or local officials or agencies.
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Section II
Program Policy
3–3. Establishing, renewing, or amending an Army-sponsored committee charter
The sponsoring organization will obtain coordination (at a minimum, from member organizations and legal
counsel), before submitting a formal request to the approval authority. Committee charters are valid for a
period of up to 3 years. Documentation to establish, renew, or amend a charter includes the following:
a. Justification to establish.
(1) An explanation of the committee’s objectives.
(2) The proposed charter, with documented coordination (a sample charter is in table 3 –1).
(3) An explanation of how the committee’s objectives exceed the capabilities of normal staff processes.
(4) The committee’s probable benefit to DA.
b. Justification to renew (required every 3 years).
(1) The proposed charter, with documented coordination (a sample charter is in table 3 –1).
(2) An explanation of how the committee’s objectives exceed the capabilities of normal staff processes.
(3) The committee’s benefit to DA (since it was established and in the last 3 years).
(4) A copy of the current approved charter.
c. Request to amend the charter. Requests for major amendments to a charter, such as changing the
mission, membership composition, or frequency of meetings, will include—
(1) An explanation of the proposed amendments.
(2) The proposed charter (a sample charter is in table 3 –1).
(3) A copy of the current approved charter.
Table 3–1
Charter/full committee name—Continued
1. Name of committee. Provide the full name of the committee (with acronym in parenthesis).
2. Category and type of committee. Enter the category of committee, based on the following definitions:
a. Interagency. Membership composed wholly of representatives from two or more U.S. Government agencies.
b. Joint DoD. Membership composed wholly of representatives from two or more DoD components (for example, Navy, Army, Air
Force, Joint Staff).
c. Intra-Army. Membership composed wholly of representatives from DA.
3. Date established. If a new committee, insert: “New committee.” Otherwise, insert the original establishment date: “ddmmyyyy.”
4. Authority. List memorandums and/or regulations that authorize or suggest the establishment of the committee.
5. References.
a. DoDI 5105.18.
b. AR 15–1.
c. Former charter, approved date (hereby superseded).
6. Date to be terminated. Enter the expected overall duration for the committee to carry out its purposes.
a. Example of an ongoing/indefinite duration. The need for this advisory function is on a continuing basis. However, it will termi-
nate upon completion of its mission or 3 years from the date this charter is approved, whichever is sooner, unless extended by the
SECARMY or designee.
b. Example of projected sunset date. The committee’s charter will expire 16 months from the date this charter is approved.
7. Mission or purpose. Describe the mission, purpose, and functions of the committee. Explain why existing DA or DoD organiza-
tions cannot accomplish the board’s functions.
8. Direction and control. Title of official and/or name of the organization the committee provides its advice to and receives it from.
9. Committee structure and membership. Describe the hierarchy and method by which the subcommittee(s) report their findings
and recommendations.
List the official titles and/or offices of the chair(s), vice chair(s), and members of the committee and each subcommittee, if any. For
example—
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Table 3–1
Charter/full committee name—Continued
a. The committee will be composed of the following members:
1. Official title (chair).
2. Official title (vice-chair).
3. Official title.
4. Official title, and so forth.
b. The (subcommittee) will be composed of the following members:
10. Estimated number of meetings. The committee will meet an estimated x times a year. The subcommittee will meet an estimated
x times a year.
11. Estimated annual operating costs and staff years. List the total estimated cost for all expenses (for example, personal, travel,
contract support and meeting space costs) and input any remarks explaining associated expenses.
a. The number of work years annually required for the attendance of board participants (all board members and any participating
staff), including any requirements for formal action officer meetings, councils of colonels, and any other preliminary or shaping ses-
sions leading to the board, is (example: 1.52) full-time equivalents (FTEs) at an estimated cost of $ (cost in dollars).
b. The number of FTEs annually required to support the board (including partial FTEs) is (example: 1.52) FTEs at an estimated cost
of $ (cost in dollars).
1. The number and grade of any full-time Government (civilian or military) support staff or members whose duties are exclusive to the
board is zero.
2. The size, source, and estimated cost of any contract support staff is (example: 1.52) FTEs at an estimated cost of $ (cost in dol-
lars).
c. The cost of meeting space is $ (cost in dollars) (if zero, insert this language if applicable: because the board will use existing Gov-
ernment facilities).
d. The annual travel costs are $ (cost in dollars). (Insert if applicable: Organizations of members will fund the travel and per diem as-
sociated with meeting attendance.) (If more than two committees/subcommittees are involved, use a table).
12. Administrative support. Provide the name of the office/directorate responsible for providing administrative support.
(For example, the Office of the (agency or directorate) will provide staff support and services to the board, including the financial,
administrative, logistical, and other support services necessary to carry out the functions of the board).
13. Other data. Enter any other information that may be pertinent to the operations of the committee or subcommittee, such as rota-
tion of chairperson assignment, when applicable; existence of similar committee operations under another name; or any special re-
porting requirements or explain additional benefits of the committee to the Army with establishing or continuation of the board.
14. Correspondence. Explain correspondence or communications channels to and from the committee, to include responsible office,
pertinent email or mailing addresses, Website address, and so forth.
Date established/renewed. Signature and typed name, Position title of approving official
3– 4. Terminating an Army-sponsored committee
Committees will be carefully managed and, unless prescribed by statute, terminated when—
a. The stated objectives have been accomplished, the subject matter or work of the intergovernmental
or intragovernmental committee has become obsolete by the passing of time, or their functions are as-
sumed by another entity.
b. The authorizing authority determines that the cost of operation exceeds the benefits acquired by DA.
c. In the opinion of the authorizing authority, DA can no longer continue to support the intergovernmen-
tal or intragovernmental committee due to a declared national emergency.
3–5. Annual review
In accordance with paragraphs 1–8b(5) and 1–9f, committee sponsors will review the mission and re-
source requirements of all existing committees they sponsor and approve their continuation or direct ter-
mination annually.
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Appendix A
References
Section I
Required Publications
Unless otherwise stated, Department of the Army publications are available on the Army Publishing Direc-
torate website at https://armypubs.army.mil/. DoD issuances are available on the Washington Headquar-
ters Services website at https://www.esd.whs.mil/. The USCs are available at https://uscode.house.gov/.
DoDI 5105.04
Department of Defense Federal Advisory Committee Management Program (Cited in title page.)
DoDI 5105.18
DoD Intergovernmental and Intragovernmental Committee Management Program (Cited in title page.)
41 CFR 102–3.5 through 102–3.185
Federal Advisory Committee Management (Available at https://www.ecfr.gov/.) (Cited in para 1–8a(2).)
5 USC Chapter 10
Federal Advisory Committees (Cited in title page.)
5 USC 552b
Open meetings (Cited in para 1– 6a(6).)
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 management and administration of the DA Federal Advi-
sory Committee Management Program.
B–2. Purpose
The purpose of this evaluation is to assist the Office of the AASA 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 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. Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army Group Federal Officer evaluation.
(1) Was each Army DFO appointed in writing?
(2) Was each Army DFO informed of their duties and responsibilities?
(3) Was each Army DFO kept abreast of policy, regulation, and guidance changes?
(4) Was each Army-sponsored DoD-supported committee properly established with an approved filed
charter prior to convening meetings?
(5) Did each subcommittee have a properly approved TOR on file?
(6) Was each closed meeting reviewed by OGC and approved by the correct approval authority?
b. Army designated Federal officers’ evaluation.
(1) Were nomination request packages submitted to OAA as specified in paragraph 2 –4?
(2) Were approved nominees in compliance with all regulatory appointment requirements before en-
gaging in committee work?
(3) Did DFO obtain documentation and coordinate with appropriate servicing human resources offices
as needed as specified in paragraph 2–4c(3)?
(4) Did DFO input member’s information into the GSA FACA database?
(5) Did DFO submit charter renewals, amendments, or terminations and subcommittee establishment
requests to OAA as specified in paragraphs 2 –5 and 2– 6?
(6) Did DFO submit closed meeting requests to appropriate approval authority as specified in para-
graph 2– 7?
(7) Did DFO maintain records on cost and members and committee reports?
(8) Did DFO submit reports as specified in paragraph 2 –8?
(9) Did DFO approve meeting agendas and call, attend, and adjourn meetings?
(10) Did DFO submit FRNs to announce meetings as specified in paragraph 2 –9?
c. Department of the Army Intergovernmental and Intragovernmental Committee Officer evaluation.
(1) Was each existing committee established or renewed pursuant to AR 15– 1 requirements?
(2) Did AASA issue an Armywide data call no later than 31 December of each year for committee spon-
sors to validate the list of existing Army-sponsored intergovernmental or intragovernmental committees on
record?
d. Intergovernmental or Intragovernmental sponsoring organization evaluation.
(1) Did the charter conform to the format in table 3 – 1?
(2) Did the appropriate approval authority approve the charter?
(3) Did committee sponsor annually review the mission and resource requirements of all existing com-
mittees they sponsor and assess the continuing need from a mission and resource perspective?
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(4) Did committee sponsor terminate any committees? If so, was termination properly recorded and re-
ported?
B–5. Supersession
This evaluation replaces the evaluation previously published in AR 15– 1, dated 20 November 2023, and
AR 15– 39, dated 16 November 2023.
B–6. Comments
Help to make this a better tool for evaluating internal controls. Submit comments to the AASA (AAHS– SP)
at usarmy.pentagon.hqda-hsa.mbx.committee-management@army.mil.
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Glossary of Terms
Advisory committee
A committee, board, commission, council, conference, panel, task force, or other similar group, or any
subcommittee or other subgroup thereof that is established or utilized to obtain advice or recommenda-
tions for the President or one or more agencies or officers of the Federal Government and that is estab-
lished by statute or reorganization plan; established or utilized by the President; or established or utilized
by one or more agencies. As defined, “Advisory Committee” does not include any committee that is com-
posed wholly of full-time or permanent part-time officers or Federal employees or any committee created
by the National Academy of Sciences or the National Academy of Public Administration. (5 USC 1001
and DoDI 5105.04).
Alternate designated Federal officer
A full-time or permanent part-time Federal employee appointed by the DoD Sponsor to assist the commit-
tee’s appointed DFO. The alternate designated Federal officer may assist the DFO in the performance of
his or her duties (DoDI 5105.04).
Committee
Any committee, board, commission, council, conference, panel, task force, integrated process team, or
other similar group or any subcommittee or subgroup thereof that is composed of U.S. or foreign officials
and is established at the direction of the OSD or DoD Component Heads (DoDI 5105.18).
Committee member
An individual who serves by appointment or invitation on an advisory committee or subcommittee. A com-
mittee member may be a Federal employee, a private U.S. citizen, or employee of a U.S. State or local
government (DoDI 5105.04).
Department of Defense Advisory committee management officer
The individual designated by the Director for Administration and Management, OSD, to manage and pro-
vide policy oversight to the DoD Federal Advisory Committee Management Program.
Department of Defense Sponsor
The component head designated by the Director for Administration and Management, OSD, to sponsor a
DoD-supported Federal Advisory Committee. The SECARMY is the DoD Sponsor for Federal Advisory
Committees within the DA.
Department of Defense–supported Federal Advisory Committee
Any Federal Advisory Committee subject to the provisions of 41 CFR 102– 3.5 through 41 CFR
102 –3.185 and Title 5 USC Appendix that the Secretary of Defense or the DoD has been directed to sup-
port or that the Secretary of Defense or designee has established (DoDI 5105.04).
Designated Federal officer
A full-time or permanent part-time Federal employee appointed by the DoD Sponsor for a specific DoD-
supported committee, who, as the Federal Government’s representative to the committee, will ensure the
committee’s compliance with 41 CFR 102 –3.5 through 41 CFR 102 – 3.185 and Title 5 USC Appendix
(DoDI 5105.04).
Group Federal officer
A full-time or permanent part-time Federal employee appointed by the DoD Sponsor to assist the Sponsor
in overseeing and managing the Sponsor’s aspects of the DoD Federal Advisory Committee Management
Program. (DoDI 5105.04)
Interagency committee
Membership composed wholly of representatives from two or more U.S. Government agencies.
Intergovernmental committee
Any committee composed wholly of full-time or permanent part-time Federal officers or employees and
elected officers of State, local, or tribal governments (or their designated employees with authority to act
on their behalf), acting in their official capacities (DoDI 5105.18).
Intra–Army committee
An intragovernmental committee with membership composed wholly of representatives from DA organiza-
tions.
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Intragovernmental committee
Any committee composed wholly of full-time or permanent part-time Federal officers or employees. Intra-
governmental committees composed wholly of DoD representatives from two or more DoD components
may also be referred to as Joint DoD committees (DoDI 5105.18).
Joint Department of Defense committee
An intragovernmental committee with membership composed wholly of representatives from two or more
DoD components (for example, Navy, Army, Air Force, Joint Staff).
Special Government employee
Refers to an officer or employee of the executive or legislative branch who is retained, designated, ap-
pointed, or employed to perform temporary duties (either on a full-time or intermittent basis) not to exceed
130 days during any period of 365 consecutive days (see DoDI 5105.04).
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