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. Also, it applies to persons involved in the operation, aviation training, standardization, and maintenance of such aircraft and systems. This includes aircraft on loan, lease, and bailment to the Army, the Army National Guard, and the U.S. Army Reserve. During mobilization, the proponent may modify chapters and policies contained in this regulation.

Purpose

This regulation establishes policy and procedures for Army aircraft operations, flight rules, crew requirements, and general aviation provisions. It defines aircrew training and equipment requirements, standardization programs, and management of aviation resources. Also, this regulation covers procedures for safety of flight (SOF) messages, aviation safety action messages (ASAMs), and other aviation safety processes.