scope:

Purpose

This regulation prescribes requirements, procedures, and responsibilities for administering, operating, and approving Army Emergency Relief (AER) assistance.

It also states programs and policies for Army Emergency Relief (AER) assistance to eligible Army Soldiers and their authorized dependents.

The portions of this regulation pertaining to the organization and operation of the National Headquarters, AER (HQ, AER) only, are informative and not directive by the Department of the Army (DA).

Procedures used by AER sections in conducting AER activities are contained in other AER publications.

Army Emergency Relief officers should contact HQ, AER for guidance or assistance needed-

(1) In operating their sections.

(2) Regarding the content of this regulation.

(3) Regarding any other instructions from HQ, AER.

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, unless otherwise stated. During mobilization, the proponent may modify chapters and policies contained in this regulation.