scope:

This regulation governs all service obligation events begun after the effective date of this regulation. Those begun earlier will be governed by regulations in effect at that time. If there is a conflict between this regulation and other Army publications, the policies in this regulation take precedence.

This regulation establishes policies and procedures for the receipt, computation, and notice of active duty service obligations (ADSOs) for all Active Army officers. It also describes how active duty service obligations are served with precommission ADSOs.

Applicability. This regulation applies to all Army commissioned officers and warrant officers serving on the active duty list. This regulation does not apply to officers serving on active duty for training or to those serving in Active Guard Reserve status. This publication has limited application during full mobilization.