scope:

Purpose. This regulation establishes policy, procedures, and responsibilities for Total Army Quality (TAQ) Management. The regulation emphasizes the Army's commitment to performance excellence through leadership and vision, mission and customer focus, employee empowerment, and continuous improvement.

Applicability. This regulation applies to all soldiers and civilians of the Active Army, the Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS) and the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). During mobilization chapters and policies contained in this regulation may be modified by the proponent, except those required by law.