scope:

Purpose

This regulation prescribes policies, responsibilities, objectives, and standards for the implementation and management of Army subsistence and food service programs in garrison, field, and contingency operations.

Applicability.

This regulation applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard, Army National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve unless otherwise stated. It also applies to all contracted operations in appropriated fund Army dining facilities, unless otherwise stated. During mobilization, the proponent may modify chapters and policies contained in this regulation. This regulation is not applicable to cadet mess dining facilities at U.S. military academies, which are governed by DOD 7000.14-R.