scope:

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. Portions of this regulation, which prescribe specific prohibitions, are punitive, and violations of these provisions may subject offenders to nonjudicial or judicial action under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. During mobilization,procedures in this publication can be modified to support policy changesas necessary.

Purpose

This regulation establishes policies and assigns responsibilities for the management of information resources and information technology (IT). It applies to IT contained in command and control (C2) systems, intelligence systems (except as noted), business systems, and (when identified) national security systems (NSS) developed or purchased by the Department of Army (DA). It implements the provisions of Sections 2223 and 3014, Title 10, United States Code (10 USC 2223 and 3014); 40 USC Subtitle III, Clinger-Cohen Act (CCA); 44 USC Chapters 35 and 36; DODD 8000.01; and other related Federal statutes and directives. It addresses the application of knowledge management (KM) concepts and systems across the Army, the management of information as an Army resource, technology supporting information requirements, and resources supporting IT. This regulation does not apply directly to information systems (ISs) acquired under the National Intelligence Program (NIP) and the Military Intelligence Program (MIP) or for operational support of intelligence and electronic warfare systems.