scope:

Summary.

This regulation implements policies and procedures contained in DODD 3100.10 and DODD 5101.2E. It establishes U.S. Army policy and responsibilities and authorities for the development of Army space capabilities and operations with respect to space.

Applicability.

This regulation applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve.

Purpose

a. This regulation updates established Army space policy and assigned Army offices and organizations responsible for space-related activities. This publication implements policies and procedures contained in Department of Defense directive (DODD) 3100.10 and 5101.2E and acknowledges that space capabilities are critical to Joint Combined Arms Operations, while addressing the challenges posed in an increasingly contested and congested space domain. Army space policy defines how the Army accomplishes its service-level responsibilities and integrates space capabilities into Joint Combined Arms Operations.

b. The Army, as part of joint, inter-organizational, and multinational teams, protects the homeland and engages regionally to prevent conflict, shape security environments, and create multiple options for responding to and resolving crises. Space capabilities are critical enablers to projecting land power and winning in close combat. The Army's warfighting functions (mission command, intelligence, movement and maneuver, fires, protection, and sustainment) are all enhanced by incorporating space capabilities. The Army employs collaborative efforts centered on the operational and tactical needs of land forces to shape space-related combat capabilities development (CAPDEV) and materiel development (MATDEV).