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.

Purpose

This regulation provides the authoritative policy guidance regarding force development and documentation. The Army continues to adapt its institutional policies to be more responsive to change while seeking ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness in an era of persistent conflict. This regulation prescribes policies and responsibilities for the development and documentation of Army force structure programs, force accounting, personnel and equipment requirements and authorizations, and associated force management activities.