scope:

Applicability.

This regulation applies to all Active Army, Army National Guard/ Army National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated. This regulation also applies to persons involved in the operation, aviation training , standardization, and maintenance of such aircraft and systems. This includes aircraft on loan, lease, and bailment to the Army, the Army National Guard, and the U.S. Army Reserve. During mobilization, the proponent may modify chapters and policies contained in this regulation.

Purpose

This regulation establishes procedures, policy, and responsibilities for-

Crewmember training and standardization.

Aircrew Training Program (ATP).

Flight violations.

Command, control, operation, and use of Department of the Army (DA) aircraft.

Department of the Army Aviation Standardization Program.

Incorporation of previously issued messages and policy memos that impact this regulation. Messages that have not been incorporated or validated in this document shall be updated and reissued by the appropriate agency if still deemed valid.

Safety of flight (SOF) messages and Aviation Safety Action Messages (ASAM).

Aircraft weight and balance.

Aviation life support equipment (ALSE).

Nonstandard aircraft.

Department of the Army Flying Hour Program (FHP).