scope:

Applicability.

This regulation applies to Active Army enlisted soldiers, excluding initial entry training soldiers governed by AR 612-201. Also, it applies to the Army National Guard of the United States and U.S. Army Reserve soldiers on active duty (other than active duty for training), unless otherwise indicated. This regulation is not required during mobilization.

Purpose

This regulation prescribes the reporting, selection, assignment, and utilization of Active Army enlisted personnel, excluding initial entry training (IET) soldiers who are governed by AR 612-201. It provides general assignment policies and responsibilities for managing the enlisted force. Guidance in this regulation is in addition to that in AR 614-30. This regulation also prescribes-

a. Stabilized periods for selected units, agencies, and activities, and special category personnel and positions.

b. Procedures to be used by commanders to request stabilization for personnel within their organizations, certain approved positions within a unit, and units.