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Purpose. This pamphlet provides procedures based on policy set forth in AR 700-142. It contains instructions, formats, reporting requirements, and schedules used to carry out the policies and procedures of the Army's materiel release, fielding, and transfer processes. This information is intended to assure the necessary coordination for, and documentation of, the orderly and effective deployment and redeployment of Army equipment, including all necessary logistics support requirements. All forms, reports, and coordination included in this pamphlet may be electronically produced and distributed to reduce cycle times and costs.

Applicability. This pamphlet applies to the Active Army (AA), the Army element of the Special Operations Command (SOCOM), the Army National Guard (ARNG) and the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). It applies to all Army personnel involved in materiel acquisition, materiel release, and the fielding and transfer of new, modified, or displaced materiel systems developed, acquired, or used by the Army.