scope:

Applicability.

This regulation applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the United States Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated. During mobilization, the proponent may modify chapters and policies contained in this regulation.

Purpose

This regulation assigns responsibilities and prescribes policies and procedures for the Army's materiel release, fielding, and transfer processes. The materiel release process is intended to ensure that Army materiel is safe, operationally suitable, and is supportable before release for issue to users. The materiel fielding and transfer processes are intended to ensure the orderly and effective deployment and transfer of Army equipment, including all necessary logistics support requirements. Electronic transmission and receipt of correspondence, documentation, and reports is appropriate in meeting the requirements of this regulation. This can include posting documents to a Web site and notifying recipients of their availability.