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Purpose

This regulation provides the authority and sets forth the responsibilities to conduct and administer the Quality Assurance Specialist (Ammunition Surveillance) (QASAS) Program and the general qualifications and placement guidance for careerists in this program. It also establishes functions the QASAS performs in maintaining the Army's readiness and warfighting capabilities; therefore, exempting them from private-sector performance. This regulation directs QASAS area and off post support responsibilities.

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. It also applies to supported Joint U.S. Military Assistance Advisory Groups and DOD installations, activities, and commands that receive, store, maintain, issue, use, and dispose of ammunition managed by the U.S. Army Materiel Command. During mobilization, policies contained in this regulation may be modified by the proponent.