scope:

Purpose.

This regulation establishes the policies and assigns responsibilities for the management of information resources and information technology. It applies to information technology contained in command and control systems, intelligence systems, business systems and national security systems developed or purchased by the Department of Army. It implements the provisions of Public Law 104-106, Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 (formerly Division E, Information Technology Management Reform Act, Defense Authorization Act of 1996), the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (as amended), DOD Instruction (DODI) 7740.3 and other related DOD directives. It addresses the management of information as an Army resource, the technology supporting information requirements, and the resources supporting Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4)/information technology (IT).

Applicability. This regulation applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard (ARNG), and the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). This publication is in effect during mobilization.