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Purpose

This pamphlet provides guidance for the vetting, approval, acquisition, and use of cybersecurity tools (cybersecurity and cybersecurity-enabled products) within the Department of the Army (DA), and leverages applicable Department of Defense (DOD) and DA publications. It contains amplifying procedures and guidance to AR 25-2, DODI 8100.04, and the Army's use of the DOD Unified Capabilities (UC) Approved Products List (APL). This pamphlet also addresses the process for placing cybersecurity tools on the DOD UC APL and explains the roles and duties within the DOD UC APL process. The DOD UC APL process provides for an increased level of confidence through cybersecurity and interoperability certification.