scope:

a. The guidance contained within this document provides guidelines for OCONUS war and OCONUS operations other than war. In OCONUS situations host nation agreements may also apply.

Purpose. This regulation-

a. Establishes the policies, responsibilities, and procedures for the proper management of-

(1) Damaged equipment containing depleted uranium or radioactive commodities.

(2) Any equipment contaminated by deplated uranium or radioactive commodities.

b. In addition, provide commanders guidance on how these procedures may be modified consistent with operational risk and risk management principles per FM 101-5.

Applicability. This regulation applies to Department of the Army (DA) commands, installations, and activities. This includes the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) and the Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS). This regulation remains applicable to DA personnel deployed to either humanitarian or peacekeeping missions where the degree of readiness to respond to hostile fire requires the availability of radioactive commodities, such as depleted uranium, as a contingency.