This new regulation implements the provisions of the Department of Defense Act of 1985, Public Law 98-525, 19 October 1984, as amended. This regulation--
By Order of the Secretary of the Army:
JOHN A. WICKHAM, JR. - General, United States Army - Chief of Staff
Official:
MILDRED E. HEDBERG - Brigadier General, United States Army - The Adjutant General
Summary. This regulation prescribes instructions for providing the loan or lease of weapons and supply of ammunition to authorized participants of the Army Avalanche Control Program (ACP) and instructions to participants for preparation of requests for loan or lease of weapons and purchase of ammunition to be used exclusively for avalanche control.
Applicability. This regulation applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard, and US. Army Reserve, as well as State and Federal agency ACP participants. It applies to all proponent agencies involved in the loan or lease of weapons and the supply of ammunition items applicable to the ACP.
Impact on New Manning System. This regulation does not contain information that affects the New Manning System.
Internal control systems. This regulation is not subject to the requirements of AR 11-2. It does not contain internal control provisions.
Supplementation. Supplementation of this regulation and the establishment of forms other than DA forms are prohibited without prior approval from HQDA (DALO-SMS), WASH DC 20310-0547.
Interim changes. Interim changes to this regulation are not official unless they are authenticated by The Adjutant General. Users will destroy interim changes on their expiration dates unless sooner superseded or rescinded.
Suggested improvements. The proponent agency of this regulation is the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank F orms) directly to HQDA (DALO-SMS), WASH DC 20310-0547.
Distribution. Distribution of this issue has been made in accordance with DA Form 12-9A requirements for 725 - series publications. The number of copies distributed to a given subscriber is the number of copies requested in Block 537 of the subscri ber's DA Form 12-9A. AR 725-20 distribution is C for Active Army, C for ARNG, and C for USAR.
Chapter 2 - Avalanche Control Program participant actions
Section II - Storage and Inventory Management Requirements
Chapter 3 - Loan or Lease of Weapons
Section II - Funding and Reimbursement<
Chapter 4 - Ammunition Requisition Procedures
Figure 4-1. - Instructions to ACP participants for completing (SF 344)
Sample Memorandum of Agreement
1-1. Purpose
This regulation implements the provisions of the Department of Defense Authorization Act 1985, PL 98-525, 19 October 1984, and prescribes policies and procedures for the loan or lease of weapons and sale of ordnance to the various categories of recipients under the Avalanche Control Program (ACP).
1-2. References
Required and related publications and referenced forms are in appendix A.
1-3. Explanation of abbreviations and terms
Abbreviations and terms used in this regulation are explained in the glossary.
1 4. Basic guidance
a. This regulation will be used in conjunction with-
(1) Other Department of the Army (DA) and Department of Defense (DOD) regulations that outline supporting policies and procedures.
(2) A memorandum of agreement (MOA) that will delineate all specific requirements and responsibilities with which Federal and State agency ACP participants will be required to concur prior to participation in the program. (Sample MOA is at fig 1-1)
b. The ACP support provided Federal agencies and departments will be documented in accordance with AR 5-16. DD Form 1144 (Support Agreement) will be used to document support at level of execution, form the financial basis for reimbursables, and provide in formation for recording, in the DOD data base, all ACP support to DOD and non-DOD Federal agencies and departments. The DD Form 1144 documenting the support is the official agreement; The MOA should be attached to the DD Form 1144.
c. Each DD Form 1144 agreement will be costed for budget and/or avoidance savings. The Army will take credit on the form for 100 percent of avoidance savings. Until procedures are established for interdepartmental transfer of shared budget savings, the re ceiver (non-DOD Federal agency) of support will retain any budget savings resulting from the agreement. The DD Forms 1144 will be recorded and forwarded to the DOD Defense Regional Interservice Support Data Base (AR 5-16). Man-year avoidance savings will be credited to the Army supplier.
d. All applicable echelons of supply, maintenance, and distribution will ensure that there are no undue delays in providing supply and weapons support to the program.
1-5. Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics (DCSLOG) The DCSLOG will-
a. Prescribe overall guidance on ACP logistics, policies, procedures, and priorities.
b. Enter into supporting MOAs with authorized participants of the ACP.
c. Authorize assignment of DOD activity address codes (DODAAC) for State agency ACP participants participating in the ACP.
d. Designate or obtain priority and project codes to be used by ACP participants.
e. Review and approve loan/lease requests for weapons in accordance with AR 700-131.
1-6 Commanding General, U.S. Army Materiel Command (CG, AMC) The CG, AMC will-
a. Identify sources for supply and maintenance of munitions in support of the ACP.
b. Monitor the ACP to ensure timely support of repair parts, weapons, and ammunition.
c. Review and recommend approval for loan/lease requests for weapons.
d. Maintain the central registry of DD Forms 1144 where AMC major subordinate commands are the suppliers to other Federal agencies or departments.
1-7. Commanding General, U.S. Army Forces Command (CG, FORSCOM) The CG, FORSCOM will-
a. Ensure that all explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) and quality assurance specialist ammunition surveillance (QASAS) personnel are aware of the ACP.
b. Provide support to ACP participants in accordance with this regulation.
c. Maintain the central registry of DD Forms 1144 where FORSCOM subordinate commands are suppliers to other Federal agencies or departments.
1-8 Commanders of AMC major subordinate commands
Within the scope of assigned responsibilities, these commanders will-
a. Provide support as delineated in this l regulation and subsequent MOAs as negotiated between Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) and participants.
b. Maintain files and copies of MOAs received from HQDA and supporting data relating to ACP logistics support.
c. Contact the U.S. Army Depot System Command (DESCOM) to arrange for depot maintenance of weapons used for avalanche control to be accomplished at Tooele Army Depot and of ammunition at selected DESCOM depots. (The costs of this support will be included in reimbursables on DD Form 1 144 (for non-DOD Federal agencies).)
d Assist State agency ACP participants in obtaining DODAAC as required.
Chapter 2 - Avalanche Control Program Participant Actions
2-1. Responsibilities
a. The ACP participants will accomplish the following actions:
(I) Submit requests for establishment of an MOA to HQDA (DALO-SMS), WASH DC 2031g0547. Specific responsibilities, required actions, liabilities, and procedures will be detailed in the MOA between DA and ACP participants. Other specific provisions will be detailed in the DD Form 1144 (or attachments) at the supplier/receiver level of execution.
(2) Return furnished materiel when no longer required.
(3) Reimburse the Army in accordance with AR 700-131, AR 37-60, and this regulation for costs incurred in conjunction with the ACP.
(4) Assume responsibility and accountability for weapons and ammunition. Title for equipment loaned or leased to ACP participants remains with the U.S. Army.
(5) Be responsible for maintaining equipment in good (serviceable) condition.
b. For Federal agency ACP participants, the head of the Federal agency or his or her designee will approve all requisitions, comply with provisions of an established MOA, complete agency portions of DD Form 1144, and furnish data required by the Army supp lier for cost analysis.
c. For State agency ACP participants, the governor or his or her designee will approve all requisitions and comply with provisions of an established MOA.
2-2. Requests for loan/lease of weapons
a. Written requests for loans/leases should be submitted on DA Form 4881~R (Request and Approval for Loan or Lease of Equipment and Loan or Lease Agreement) concurrently with request for establishing an MOA and be submitted through Commander, U.S. Army Ma teriel Command, ATTN: AMCSM-PDP, 5001 Eisenhower Avenue, ALEX VA 22333-0001, to HQDA (DALO-SMS), WASH DC 2031O0547. The use of DA Form 488 1-6-R is prescribed by AR 70>131, and is a locally reproducible form found in that regulation. Generally, weapons will be loaned to Federal agencies and leased to all non-Federal agencies and activities in accordance with established laws.
b. Request must contain justification, urgency of need, and duration of loan or lease.
c. Request must also contain certification that funds are available to defray transportation and packaging, crating, and handling (PC&H) costs. Reimbursement will be required within 30 days of invoice presentation. Invoices will be prepared during the month in which expenses are incurred.
Section II - Storage and Inventory Management Requirements
2-3. Storage
Weapons and ammunition will be stored as outlined in respective MOAs. See section III for security and storage facility requirements. Provisions for care and preservation of materiel must be included in storage plans according to AR 702-6.
2-4. Inventory management
The ACP participant assumes responsibility for the safe handling of weapons and ammunition and for accountability of ammunition. An annual reconciliation of weapons will be initiated by the ICP. A monthly inventory of ammunition will be conducted by Feder al ACP and State agency ACP participants; quantities on hand will be reported to the HQ AMCCOM, ATTN: AMSMC-MMD, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000. (See AR 710-2 and AR 740-26.)
Section III - Security Requirements
2-5. Security
Security procedures identified in DODI 5220.30 and ammunition storage procedures identified in DOD 4145.19-R-1 (extracts of which will be attached as part of the MOA) will be followed. Minimum requirements will be delineated in respective MOAs.
2-6. Security waivers
Waivers will be considered on an individual basis, and blanket waivers will not be authorized.
a. The participant will submit a written request for waivers of security requirements as indicated in the MOA to HQDA (DALO-SMS), WASH DC 20310-0547.
b. The request for waiver will include the following:
(1) A statement as to why the ACP participant is unable to meet established security requirements.
(2) Alternative procedures that the participant proposes to establish to provide comparable security.
c. HQDA (DALO-SMS) will coordinate the request through security channels.
d. Approved waivers will be documented and provisions will be included as a clause in the MOA.
2-7. Security exceptions
Waivers provide temporary relief from correctable deficiencies. Exceptions provide permanent relief for deficiencies that are impracticable to correct and do not degrade security. Requests for exceptions will be processed in the same manner as requests fo r waivers (para 2-6) and will be documented in the MOA.
Chapter 3 - Loan or Lease of Weapons
3-1. Requester or participant
a. Upon approval of an MOA, loan/lease agreements and Interservice/Interagency Support Agreements (in case of Federal agencies) will be initiated by the U.S. Army Armament, Munitions and Chemical Command (AMCCOM) and forwarded to the ACP participant for s ignature.
b. The following forms will be used:
(1) DD Form 1144. This form will be used by the supporting Army activity for documentation of support to DOD and non-DOD Federal agencies.
(2) DA Form 4881-R. Federal agencies will complete DA Form 4881-R (Agreement for the Loan of U.S. Army Materiel) and corresponding forms and documentation as directed by AR 700-131 for obtaining weapons for ACP purposes. Completion of the agreement packag e requires coordination between the agency and the inventory control point (ICP).
(3) DA Form 4881-5-R. Domestic (State) organizations must, in conjunction with the ICP, complete DA Form : 4881-5-R (Agreement for the Lease of U.S. Army Materiel) and supporting forms and documentation as outlined in the individual MOA in accordance with AR 700-131.
(4) DA Form 1857. The ICP will submit DA Form 1857 (Statement of Account) to the appropriate domestic (State) organization for collection of the annual lease fee as delineated in the MOA. See AR 37-108 for guidance on use.
(5) DD Form 448 (Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request) (prescribed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)). This form is designed for use by DOD agencies to request repair parts or maintenance support from other DOD agencies. Federal agencies will use DD Form 448 for requesting maintenance support of weapons. Copies of the purchase request will be forwarded to the ICP as delineated in the respective MOA. ACP participant requirements for depot level maintenance must be provided to HQ AMCCOM, AT TN: AMSMC-MMD-I, not later than 15 May each year to allow sufficient time for the Army to schedule maintenance.
c. Non-Federal agencies-
(1) Will submit written requests with certification of availability of funds for purchase of repair parts or for performance of depot level weapons maintenance. Requirements for parts or maintenance must be submitted not later than 15 May each year. Reimb ursement will be required within 30 days of issue of parts or accomplishment of maintenance.
(2) May request from HQ, AMCCOM, ATTN: AMSMC-MMD, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000, without charge, copies of drawings, specifications, or instructions as required for the operation or field repair of the weapon as part of the agreement.
3-2. Maintenance support See appendix B.
Section II - Funding and Reimbursement
3-3. Loans
Loans of weapons to Federal agencies participating in the ACP are continuous recurring support. These types of loans do not expire until the ACP requirement no longer exists or until the weapon becomes uneconomically repairable. The AMCCOM accountable pro perty officer (AMSMC-MMD) performs an annual reconciliation of weapons on loan to Federal agencies. Federal agencies are charged only the incremental costs the Army incurs for providing equipment on loan or for repair parts for maintenance of the weapons.
3-4. Leases
a. The Army may lease weapons to domestic (State) organizations participating in the ACP to be used exclusively for avalanche control purposes under provisions of 10 USC 2667. Leases in support of the ACP may be approved for a maximum of 5 years. A specif ic determination that the lease is in the public interest must be made by the Secretary of the Army or his designee (ASA(I&L)) to extend the lease beyond the 5-year period. Annual rental fees and specific provisions of support will be delineated in MO As established between DA and ACP participants.
b. Requests for repair parts and return/ repair of leased weapons will be coordinated between the AMCCOM weapons manager (AMSMC-MMD) and the ACP participant. The participant will submit written requests through channels as indicated in the MOA or DD Form 1144. The AMCCOM representative will coordinate with the lessee for return of unserviceable weapons to Tooele Army Depot. An overhaul price will be provided and the lessee will be required to reimburse the Army for overhaul/repair of the equipment. The AM CCOM representative will initiate shipment of the repaired weapon. Transportation costs will be borne by ACP participants.
3-5. Pricing
At the beginning of each fiscal year, AMCCOM(AMSMC-MG) will provide prices to ACP participants for overhaul, basic issue items, and PC&H for the 75mm and 105mm recoilless rifles. These prices will remain fixed throughout the fiscal year. Revision of t he DD Form 1144 will be required to reflect updated prices.
3-6. Losses
Claims for losses or damage to Government-owned property will be processed in accordance with AR 735-11 and the provisions of the MOA.
Chapter 4 - Ammunition Requisition Procedures
4-1. Submission of requests by ACP participants
a. Federal and State agency ACP participants will prepare SF 344 (Multi-use Standard Requisitioning/Issue System Document) (prescribed by AR 725-50) in triplicate to place demands for conventional ammunition items on defense supply sources. (See fig 4-1 f or preparation guidance.) Completed SF 344's will be forwarded to Commander, AMCCOM, ATTN: AMSMC-DS, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000, as identified in the specific MOA.
b. State forms may be used by State ACP participants as long as complete information requested by figure 4-1 is provided.
c. Any organization requiring help in the requisitioning of conventional ammunition for ACP purposes should contact applicable offices as designated in specific MOAs.
4-2. Receipt documents
a. DD Form 1348-1 (DOD Single Line Item Release/Receipt Document) (prescribed by AR 725-50) will accompany items shipped to the customer. The form is used as a-
(I) Release document from the shipping activity to the consignee resulting from a requisition.
(2) Receipt document by the consignee.
b. Upon receipt of supplies, the customer will sign and date the DD Form 1348-1 in block 14 and provide receiving agency document number in block 15 signifying actual receipt of item and quantity ordered. The original copy will then be mailed to Commander , AMCCOM, ATTN: AMSMC-DS, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000 (for ammunition), and Commander, AMCCOM, ATTN: AMSMC-MMD, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000 (for weapons) (address as outlined in the respective MOA).
c. Participants may submit a report of discrepancy (ROD) involving the receipt of weapons or ammunition. This report will be sent to the ICP (address and details as outlined in the respective MOA).
4-3. Reimbursement procedures for Federal agencies
Upon completion of supply actions, AMCCOM (AMSMC-CP) will bill the agency at the address designated on the SF 344 (requisition document) using SF 1080 (Voucher for Transfer Between Appropriations and/ or Funds) (prescribed by AR 37-27).
4-4. Funding and reimbursement procedures for domestic (State) agencies
State agencies may request the purchase of ammunition directly from Commander, AMCCOM, ATTN: AMSMC-DS, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000. The actual fund authorization document to be used by the State may be negotiated during establishment of the MOA. Certificat ion that funds are available must be provided and documented in advance. The ICP will bill the agency at the address designated on the requisition document using SF 1080.
4-5. Ammunition pricing
a. The following criteria will be used to determine price of ammunition issues to both domestic and Federal agencies:
(I) Surplus rounds: Three percent of the standard price. (This is an exception to AR 37-60, table 2-2.)
(2) Nonsurplus rounds and components (fuzes, new propellant, and so forth): Standard price at time of issue.
(3) Labor charges: Actual costs to install/replace fuzes, replace propellant, and so forth.
(4) PC&H and administrative charges: Nine percent of the standard price (accessorial charges for PC&H munitions in accordance with AR 37-60 or successor regulations) of the munitions purchased.
(5) Transportation charges: Actual cost.
b. Specific pricing policy for ammunition items to include renovation and repair and installation of fuzes will be delineated in the MOA. AMCCOM (AMSMC-DS) (ammunition) and AMCCOM (AMSMC-MMD) (weapons/maintenance) will provide a pricing update to all ACP participants on I April each year.
c. Buyback of fuzes or other components is authorized subject to the requirements of the FAR and subsequent DOD and Army FAR supplements.
4-6. Forecasting ammunition requirements
All participants will provide the ICP (point of contact and address will be delineated in the MOA/DD Form 1144 attachments) a 5-year forecast of ammunition requirements. An annual update of these requirements will be submitted no later than 15 May each ye ar. AMCCOM (AMSMC-MMD) will provide annual price and availability to each participant by 1 April each year.
4-7. Ammunition surveillance
a. The Army will perform surveillance and reliability testing of ammunition according to SB 742-1 prior to issue of ACP participants to ensure that ammunition provided for the ACP is functionally serviceable. The Army will not certify ammunition for overh ead fire. Where overhead fire is required, ACP participants will assume full responsibility. Participants may submit written requests for QASAS support to Commander, AMCCOM, ATTN: AMSMC-QAS, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000. AMSMC-QAS will coordinate the reques t with the appropriate Army installation to assure prompt QASAS support.
b. ACP participants will notify HQ, AMCCOM, ATTN: AMSMC-QAS, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000 (as delineated in the MOA/DD Form 1144), regarding any ammunition malfunction. This may be done telephonically by calling (309) 782-2421, extension 82, during business hours or (309) 782-4815 after duty hours.
c. The Army will provide official notification of ammunition suspensions or other ammunition data and will provide disposition instructions for any ammunition permanently suspended and still within control of the ACP participant. A like quantity of nonsus pended ammunition may or may not be provided without cost to the participant as replacement. Determination will be on a case-by-case basis by HQ, AMCCOM.
4-8. Explosive ordnance disposal
a. EOD assistance will be provided upon the request of the ACP participant.
b. The ACP participants may request EOD support when ammunition items issued by the Army in support of the ACP have failed to function as intended.
c. EOD support will be provided on a nonreimbursable (public assistance) basis.
d. Points of contact for EOD support are as follows:
(1) For California, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming-Commander, 548th Ord Det (EODCC), Presidio of San Francisco, California 94129, telephone (415) 561-4203/4312.
(2) For Colorado-Commander, 543d Ord Det (EODCC), Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473, telephone (314) 368-3814/4313.
(3) For Alaska-Commander, 176th Ord Det, Fort Richardson, AK 99505, telephone (907) 862-2198/8114.
e. Guidance for EOD support is fully discussed in AR 75-14 and AR 75-15.
4-9. EOD support to civil authorities
Rendering-safe and disposing of explosive ordnance (EO) reported or discovered outside DOD installations normally are responsibilities of civil authorities. The EOD assistance, in the form of actions and/or advice, may be provided upon request when a dete rmination has been made by the authority concerned that such assistance is required in the interest of public safety.
4-10. Additional details
a. Specific details for QASAS and EOD support will be delineated in the individual MOAs/DD Forms 1144.
b. Appendix C gives guidance for procedures on QASAS. Questions regarding EOD support may be directed to the ICP or to Commander, FORSCOM, ATTN: AFOP-OCE, Fort McPherson, GA 30330-6000. Telephonic requests may be made during duty hours by calling commerci al (404) 752-3193/3998, or AUTOVON 588-3193/3998; after duty hours, call commercial (404) 752-4162/3222.
Section I -Required Publications
AR 5-16
Army Supplement to Defense Regional Interservice Support (DRIS) Regulation (DOD 4000.19-R) (Cited in paras lAb and lic.)
AR 37-27
Accounting Policy and Procedures for Intragovernment, Intradefense, and Intra-Army Transactions. (Cited in para F3.)
AR 37-60
Pricing for Materiel and Services. (Cited in paras 2-la and F5.)
AR 37-108
General Accounting and Reporting for Financial and Accounting Offices. (Cited in para 3-lb.)
AR 75-1
Malfunctions Involving Ammunition and Explosives. (Cited in para C-7.)
AR 75-14
Interservice Responsibilities for Explosives Ordnance Disposal. (Cited in para 4-8.)
AR 75-15
Responsibilities and Procedures for Explosive Ordnance Disposal. (Cited in para F8.)
AR 700-131
Loan and Lease of Army Materiel. (Cited in paras 1-5e, 2-la, 2-2, 3-1, 3-3, and 3 4.)
AR 702-6
Ammunition Stockpile Reliability Program. (Cited in para 2-3.)
AR 710-2
Supply Policy Below the Wholesale Level. (Cited in para 2 4.)
AR 725-50
Requisitioning, Receipt, and Issue System. (Cited in para F2a.)
AR 735-11
Accounting for Lost, Damaged, and Destroyed Property. (Cited in para 3-6.)
AR 740-26
Physical Inventory Control. (Cited in para 2-4.)
SB 742-1
Ammunition Surveillance Procedures. (Cited in para F7.)
FAR
Federal Acquisition Regulation. (Cited in para 3-lb(5).)
DODI S220.30
DD Form 1348-1 Physical Security of Sensitive Conventional DOD Single Line Item Release/Receipt Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives at Con- Document tractor Facilities. (Cited in para 2-5.)
DOD 4145.19-R-1
Storage and Materiels Handling. (Cited in para 2-5.)
Section II - Related Publications
Related publications are merely sources of additional information. The reader does not have to read them to understand this regulation.
AR 5-9
Intraservice Support Installation Area Coordination
AR 37-12
Interfund Billing, Collecting, and Reporting Procedures
AR 37-20
Administrative Control of Appropriated Funds
AR 190-11
Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives
AR 385-63
Safety, Policy, and Procedures for Firing Ammunition for Training, Target Practice, and Combat
AR 702-12
Quality Assurance Specialist (Ammunition Surveillance)
AR 710-1
Centralized Inventory Management of the Army Supply System
Section III - Referenced Forms
DA Form 1857
Statement of Account
DA Form 4881-R
Agreement for the Loan of U.S. Army Materiel
DA Form 4881-5-R
Agreement for the Lease of U.S. Army Materiel
DA Form 4881-R
Request and Approval for Loan or Lease of Equipment and Loan or Lease Agreement
DD Form 448
Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request
DD Form 1144
Support Agreement
Appendix B - Requests for Maintenance Support
B-1. General
This appendix prescribes procedures for obtaining repair parts or maintenance support of weapons loaned or leased for ACP purposes.
B-2. Weapons
a. The following weapons are used for avalanche control:
b. Repair parts for these weapons are generally available. Those not readily available are replenished through cannibalization and disassembly programs or procurement.
B-3. Maintenance support
a. Depot maintenance will be on a reimbursable basis to all participants in the ACP. The participant will submit DD Form 448 or provide a purchase order to Commander, AMCCOM, ATTN:AMSMC-MMD-I, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000, to fund depot maintenance. Depot m aintenance will be accomplished under direction of HQ, DESCOM at Tooele Army Depot, UT.
b. Maintenance will be scheduled, so far as possible, during the summer months. Participant requirements will be provided to the ICP not later than 15 May each year to allow sufficient time and planning for maintenance.
B-4. Support data
Upon request, HQ, AMCCOM will furnish, at no cost, copies of drawings, specifications, or instructions as the participant may require for the operation or field repair of the weapon. It is the participant's responsibility to maintain the weapon in good (s erviceable) condition.
B-5. Field maintenance support
ACP participants may arrange for field service maintenance support from local Active Army, U.S. Army Reserve, or National Guard units on a reimbursable basis. These maintenance support agreements may be locally negotiated.
Appendix C - Ammunition Surveillance and Suspension Procedures
C-1. General
This appendix prescribes procedures for obtaining ammunition surveillance support and actions required to address suspensions.
C-2. Ammunition surveillance
Ammunition surveillance includes-
C-3. Ammunition surveillance inspections
Ammunition surveillance inspections are structured to assure that materiel in storage meets established safety and reliability criteria and is properly classified.
C-4. Types of surveillance Inspections
Types of surveillance inspections are as follows:
C-5. ACP participants
ACP participants may request special inspections of their ammunition assets citing this regulation and applicable MOA. Requests will be forwarded to the addresses cited in paragraph C-9.
C-6. Inspection results
The QASAS personnel will provide written results of each inspection and investigation performed upon request of the ACP participant.
C-7. Suspensions
Ammunition suspensions occur when ammunition items are suspected of being unsafe for use, storage, or handling.
C-8. Suspension notices
Ammunition suspension notices are disseminated worldwide and published in technical bulletins. The ACP participants will be provided copies of suspension notices involving items issued for avalanche control.
C-9. Information sources
Any questions regarding ammunition surveillance or suspensions or requests for special inspections can be sent to the Commander, AMCCOM, ATTN: AMSMC-QAS, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000, or requested telephonically (Commercial (309) 782-2421, extension 82, or AUTOVON 793-2421, extension 82).
Section I - Abbreviations
ACP
Avalanche Control Program
AMC
U.S. Army Materiel Command
AMCCOM
U.S. Army Armaments, Munitions, and Chemical Command
ASA (I&L)
Assistant Secretary of the Army (Installations and Logistics)
DA
Department of the Army
DCSLOG
Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics
DESCOM
U.S. Army Depot System Command
DOD
Department of Defense
DODAAC
DOD activity address code
DODIC
Department of Defense identification code
EO
Explosive ordnance
EOD
Explosive ordnance disposal
EODCC
Explosive Ordnance Detachment Control Center
FAR
Federal Acquisition Regulation
FORSCOM
U.S. Army Forces Command
FSC
Federal supply class
HQDA
Headquarters, Department of the Army
ICP
Inventory control point
MOA
Memorandum of Agreement
NSN
National stock number
PC&H
Packaging, crating, and handling
QASAS
Quality assurance specialist ammunition surveillance
ROD
Report of discrepancy
USC
United States Code
USFS
U.S. Forest Service
Section II - Terms
Accessorial charges
Expenses incidental to issue, PC&H, and transfer of materiel.
Administrative charges
General management and administrative expenses for supply and procurement of services.
Army inventory control point (ICP)
The Arrny activity charged with the responsibility for inventory control and shipment instructions for all assigned equipment and supplies.
Avalanche control
Those actions required to protect users of land under the control of States or Federal agencies by permit or other authorization from foreseeable hazards relating to avalanches. Measures necessary to ensure safe conditions on roads, other public areas, an
d ski areas.
Avalanche control program (ACP)
An Army program for providing munitions and weapons to Federal and State agencies for use in avalanche control.
DOD Activity Address Directory (DODAAD)
A directory of activity address codes and corresponding organization addresses to which materiel, documentation, or billing is directed.
Domestic organization
Any non-Federal organization or private firm.
Excess items
Items identified for reduced pricing purposes.
Explosive ordnance (EO)
Includes bombs and warheads, missiles, artillery, small arms ammunition, mines, torpedoes and depth charges, grenades, demolition charges, improvised explosive devices, and all similar or related items.
Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD)
The detection, identification, evaluation, rendering-safe, recovery, and final disposal of unexploded EO.
EOD incident
The suspected or detected presence of unexploded EO or damaged EO that constitutes a hazard to personnel, facilities, or equipment.
Fair value
A reduced price established as a percent of standard or replacement price based upon condition and age of the item.
Firing position
Location of the weapon set for use.
Inventory control point
The Army organization responsible for wholesale inventory management of assigned items.
Malfunction
The failure of an ammunition item to function as expected when fired or launched, or when explosive components function during a nonfunctional test. Malfunctions do not include accidents or incidents that result from negligence, malpractice, or situations
such as vehicle accidents or fires. However, malfunctions do include hangfires, as well as abnormal or premature functioning of explosive ammunition items, warheads, missiles, and rockets (under normal handling, maintenance, storage, transportation, and
tactical deployment).
Munitions
Nonsurplus ammunition
Ammunition in which the existing requirement equals or exceeds available assets.
Ordnance
Military weapons, associated equipment, and ammunition.
Overhead fire
Fire (firing of ammunition) that is delivered over the heads of unprotected personnel and materiel objects (public roads and buildings) occupying an area between the firing position and the target area.
Purchase order
Request for supplies, equipment, or services.
Requisition
Order for supplies and/or equipment.
Supplies
Each item for which the Army has inventory management responsibilities under the DOD supply system, which has an assigned Federal stock number, and which is centrally managed and procured by one of the Army ICPs.
Suspensed munitions
A munitions item withdrawn from issue, movement, or use, with or without qualifications, due to a suspected or confirmed unsafe condition.
Winter sports permittee
Authorized operator of the winter sports site.
Winter sports site
An area of National forest land commercially operated and authorized by U.S. Forest Service special use permit for winter recreation.
2. Only one line item (NSN) per order.
3. The following ordering information is keyed to the circled numbers of figure 4-1:
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF FOR LOGISTICS
WASHINGTON, DC 20310-0547
ATTENTION OF:
BETWEEN
THE U.S. ARMY
AND
(THE STATE OF (Receiver), DEPARTMENT OF (Receiver),)
OR
(THE DEPARTMENT OF (Receiver))
1. Purpose. The purpose of this MOA is to provide an agreed upon for the ACP and to establish the nature or support that will be made available by the Army in support or the ACP, the procedures for requesting support, the responsibilities or the Army an d the (Receiver), and the requirements for reimbursement.
2. References. All references to this agreement are listed in AR 725-20, appendix A.
3. Background. Commercial sources for weapons and ammunition suitable for avalanche control purposes are currently not available. The Army has provided surplus weapons and munitions for avalanche control in the past and will continue to do so pending the development or suitable commercial or sports industry alternative.
4. Scope. This agreement applies to the parties or this agreement and to proponent agencies involved in the loan or lease of weapons and the supply of ammunition items for avalanche control purposes.
5. Responsibilities. Nothing in this agreement will be construed as relieving the (principal parties) Or the irrespective responsibilities relating to avalanche control or the ACP.
6. Authority. The authority for this agreement is:
(For Federal agencies) 31 USC 1535, chapter 10, Title 40 USC, and to the extent that the (Receiver) ACP may be deemed to protect public property, 10 USC 4655.
(For non-Federal agencies, domestic organizations) 10 USC 2667, and 10 USC 4657 (effective 1 Oct 84).
(For the U.S. Forest Service (USFS)) Special use permit are issued by the USFS under the authority of 16 USC 497, 16 USC 555, and 16 USC 572. Cooperation between the USFS and winter sport permittees includes the permittees financing the cost of adm inistration and use of military hardware for use at winter sport sites.
7. Objectives. The objectives of this agreement are to:
a. Identify responsibilities of the participants to this agreement and establish a relationship applicable to the participating organizations delineating their respective actions relating to the ACP.
b. Provide policies governing respective agreement on matters relating to the ACP.
c. Standardize relationships and language between Army organizations and (Receiver) agencies/ elements.
8. General Policies.
a. HQDA is responsible for overall Army guidance for the ACP program.
b. HQ, AMCCOM is the principal Army Headquarters responsible for ACP support. AMCCOM will accept and process requisitions from authorized customers; provide customers with current suspension/ restriction listings; assist those responsible for storage, use
, and transportation Of weapons and ammunition; and answer questions from customers concerning general safety publications not covered by national safety codes or standards subject to the terms and conditions Of this agreement.
c. The policies contained herein will govern the relationship Or all parties involved with this agreement. Actions will be executed at the lowest practical level and will be in accordance with AR 725-20 (attached) andAR5-16.
d. (For Federal agencies) Weapons may be loaned at incremental cost to the Department of Agriculture and Interior under provisions of 31 USC 1U5; or (For State agency ACP participants) Weapons may be leased to State agencies under provisions of 10 USC 266
7. In addition to recoupment of cost, the lessee is required to pay a "fair monetary rental fee."
e. (For Federal agencies) 31 USC 1535 permit sales of ammunition to Federal department and agencies; or (For domestic (State) organizations) 10 USC 4657 permit sales of ammunition to State agencies or entities licensed by the State for avalanche control p
urposes.
9. Understandings, Agreements, Support, and Resource Requirements.
a. The Department Or the Army (HQDA) recognizes the importance Of avalanche control to the public safety and will, within capabilities, provide weapons and ammunition in support Of the ACP.
b. HQ, ARC, ATTN: AMCSM-PDP, will monitor logistics support for the ACP and review and recommend approval for loan/lease Or weapons in accordance with AR 725-20.
c. HQ, AYCCOM, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000, has general responsibility for providing logistics support to ACP participants in accordance with AR 725-20 and AR 5-16. Specific Offices are identified with functions. AMCCOM has responsibility for ammunition su
rveillance. Where ammunition surveillance is required, this category Of support will be included on DD Form 1144 for all Federal agencies, and will be provided on a reimbursable basis as agreed to in writing by State agency ACP participants.
d. ACP participants will follow procedures outlined in Appendix B. AR 725-20, for maintenance. Maintenance responsibilities for avalanche weapons are as follows:
(l) ACP participants will contact HQ AMCCOM, ATTN: AMSMC-MML, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000, Comm (309) 782-6454, for assistance in scheduling maintenance for weapons.
(2) ACP participants will contact HQ AMCCOM, ATTN: AMSMC-MAG-S, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000, Coma (309) 782-6303, to obtain advice and assistance for resolving operating problems related to operation Of ACP weapons.
(3) ACP participants will write to HQAMCCOM, ATTN: AMSMC-MMD, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000, to formally request performance Of maintenance.
(4) HQ AMCCOM, ATTN: AMSMC-MAF-MW, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000, Comm (309) 782-4287, AV 793-4287, will receive approved requests for maintenance Support from AMCCOM (AMSMC-MMD) and will conduct all required coordination for actual performance Of maintenanc
e with HQ DESCOM.
(5) HQ DESCOM, ATTN: AMSDS-SM-MTA, Chambersburg, PA 17201-4170, Comm (717) 263-7946, AV 238-7941, will direct maintenance Of avalanche weapons at Tooele Army Depot.
(6) Commander, Tooele Army Depot, ATTN: SDSTE-MEP-TA, Tooele, UT 84074-5006, Comm (801) 833-2918, AV 790-2918, will perform maintenance on weapons used for avalanche control.
e. HQ, FORSCOM, ATTN: AFOP-OCE, Ft McPherson, GA 30330-6000, Comm (404) 752-3193/3998, AV 588-3998, is responsible for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) support required by ACP participants.
r. The Army agrees to perform routine surveillance and reliability testing Of ammunition, on a lot basis, prior to issue at no cost to ACP participants. The Army will not certify ammunition for overhead fire. Where overhead fire is required, the (Recei
ver) will assume full responsibility.
g. The (Receiver) may request surveillance support on a reimbursable basis from HQ, AMCCOM, ATTN: AIIS^IC-QAS, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000. AMSMC-QAS will coordinate the request with the appropriate Army headquarters and installation to assure promp
t support. Include location Of inspection and the lot and type of ammunition to be inspected. Cite this agreement and AR 725-20 as authority.
h. The (Receiver) agrees to notify HQ, AMCCOM, ATTN: AMSMC-QAS, commercial (309) 782-2421, extension 82, or AUTOVON 793-2421, extension 82, immediately Of any ammunition malfunction involving death, injury, or property damage. Other malfunctions mu
st be reported within 24 hours. Notification shall include type Of ammunition, lot number, and the conditions under which the malfunction occurred. The Army is to notify the (Receiver) at message address of ACP participant) Of ammunition suspension
s or other ammunition data. The Army will provide disposition instructions for any ammunition permanently suspended and still within control Of the (Receiver) A like quantity Of nonsuspended ammunition may or may not be provided without cost to the
(Receiver) as replacement. Determination will be on a case-bycase basis by HQ, AYCCOM.
i. The (Receiver) is responsible for training all personnel who handle or use munitions furnished under this program with particular attention to safety and security. The Army may, on the basis Or local arrangements not within the scope Or this ag
reement, assist in the training Of such personnel on a reimbursable basis.
j. The (Receiver) assumes responsibility for the security, safe handling, and use Of munitions furnished pursuant to this agreement in a manner consistent with common practice, public law, loea ordinances, and this MOA. The Army recommends that se
curity procedures identified in DODI 5220.30 and ammunition storage procedures in DOD 4145.19-R-l, extracted copies Of which are attached to this agreement, be followed. As a minimum, the following mandatory security requirements are agreed to by the (
Receiver):
(l) Safeguard weapons and ammunition from loss or theft and ensure that provisions as set forth in this agreement are followed.
(a) Accountability. The (Receiver) is required to have or establish an accountability system for both weapons and ammunition. Records kept shall reflect nomenclature, serial numbers, quantities, lot numbers, and locations Or weapons and ammunition
.
(b) Security. The (Receiver) is required to--
1. Provide storage area exterior lighting Or sufficient intensity for personnel in the area to recognize illegal or unauthorized activities.
2. Establish a key and lock control system that provides for the appointment Of a custodian, maintenance of a key and lock register, maintenance Or a list Of personnel authorized to use/issue keys, and secure keys in a locked container.
3. Physically remove the firing device from the weapon and store the firing device under lock at a location removed from the weapon storage or firing area.
4. Comply with the Gun Control Act Of 1968 (PL 90-618) and any other applicable Federal, State, or local laws to the extent they apply to the ACP. The (Receiver) is responsible for preventing misuse Of the munitions or their use by unauthorized pe
rsons.
(e) Storage and Storage Areas. Ammunition will be stored under look and key. An inventory will be conducted Of all ammunition monthly. The result Or the monthly inventory will be reported in writing to HQ, AMCCOM, ATTN: AMSMC-DSD, Rock Island, IL 61299-6
000. (Telephone commercial (309) 782-3261/5206 or AUTOVON 79>3261/5206.) The (Receiver) is required to ensure that storage areas are constructed in accordance with requirements established by the Bureau Of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms in 18 US
C 842 (DODI 5220.30). Storage areas will be protected with a central alarm system to be installed in accordance with UL Standard 681, Extent No 3. Storage areas not under constant surveillance, or protected by an intrusion alarm system, will be checked du
ring nonworking hours at least once every 4 hours.
(d) Standing Operating Procedures. The (Receiver) is required to prepare written procedures designed to ensure compliance with the security standards as outlined in this agreement. These procedures shall be made available for review and approval b
y HQDA(DALO-SMS).
(2) The (Receiver) will report any loss, theft, or attempted theft Or Government property with physical evidence Of the attempt; any evidence Of terrorist involvement or trafficing Of weapons and/or munitions to local law enforcement agencies and
to the Federal Bureau Of Investigation. Losses or theft and the circumstances thereof will also be reported in writing to HQ, AMCCOM, AMSMC-MMD, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000. (Telephone commercial (309) 782-6494 or AUTOVON 793-6494.) Army claims for losses
or damage to Government-owned property will be processed in accordance with existing Army regulations. The (Receiver) agrees to reimburse the Army for loss or damage to materiel loaned or leased in support Or the ACP.
(3) ACP participants may enter into a separate support agreement (MOA/DD Form 1144) for storage Of weapons and ammunition with an Army installation/depot, local National Guard, or Army Reserve activity with the capability and facilities to store the weap
ons or ammunition. Services provided will be on a reimbursable basis. Where existing rates/costs have not been established, rates may be negotiated.
k. The (Receiver) will not mortgage, pledge, assign, transfer, sublet, or part with possession Of any munitions in any manner to any third party either directly or indirectly (except as provided in this paragraph) without the written permission Of
the Assistant Secretary Or the Army (Installation and Logistics). The munitions will be utilized by the (Receiver) under this agreement. At all times, the Army shall have free access to all munitions for the purpose Of inspection or inventory.
1. The (Receiver) will return all materiel furnished when no longer required for the ACP upon termination Or this agreement. Materiel will be returned to a location designated by HQ, AMCCOM(AMSMC-MMD) with credits and charges calculated under appl
icable Army regulations.
m. The (Receiver) agrees to reimburse the Army for all costs incurred in conjunction with the ACP. Monies collected as reimbursement will be deposited to the account used to provide the materiel. Ammunition will be priced as prescribed by AR 725-20
, paragraph 4-5. The Army will provide the price Of each ammunition item to ACP participants by l April each year.
n. Responsibility for weapons and responsibility and accountability for ammunition will be transferred to the (Receiver) upon receipt.
(For U.S. Forest Service)
(1) USFS weapon assets stored at Tooele Array Depot will be accounted for using ownership/purpose code 9 within the Commodity Command Standard System. Specific written instructions from the owning participant will be required for release of weapon asset s
tored at Tooele Army Depot, ATTN: SDSTE-SUI, AV 790~2507 by HQ, AMCCOM, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000.
(2) Storage and control of asset will require reimbursement from the participant on an annual basis. HQ, DESCOM will compile the charges for which participants will be billed. Any significant change in these cost will require an update of the DD Form 1144
.
(For al ACP participants) Assets leased to State agencies and loaned to Federal agencies will be returned to HQ, AMCCOM's accountability in accordance with provisions of the loan/lease agreement upon determination of being unserviceable or no longer requi
red. Replacement for unserviceable assets will occur as required; credit for unserviceable returned assets will be determined on a case-by-case basis by HQ, AMCCOM,
o. The (Receiver) will assume all responsibility for any claims arising from the possession, use, or transportation Of the munitions items and agrees to hold the Army harmless from any such claims and liability.
(For all ACP participants) Specifically, the (Receiver) agrees to hold the Army harmless for damage to property of the (Receiver) or property of others or for personal injuries to the officers, agent, servant, or employees of the (Receive
r) or to any other persons arising from an incident related to the (Receivers continued retention and use of munitions materiel incident to this agreement.
(For Federal ACPs) The (Receiver) assumes the responsibility for receiving, processing, and payment of claims made against the Department of Defense and its subordinate departments arising from incident relating to munitions supplies furnished to t
he (Rffliver). In the event suit is filed, the (Receiver) will be the lead agency in supporting the Department of Justice in litigation..
for stHte Agency ACPs) The (Receiver) agrees to indemnify the Army for any cost incurred as a result of any claims or civil actions brought by any third person arising from or incident to the (Receivers retention and use of munitions
materiel. The (Receiver), in addition, agrees to file no claim for administrative settlement with any Federal agency or institute any action or suit for money damages in any court of the United States or any State for loss of proverty, perso
nal injury, or death arising from or incident to the (Receivers) continued retention and use of munitions.
p. The (Receiver) agrees by 15 May annually to provide an updated 5-year forecast Or requirements to enable the Army to plan for ammunition supply, surveillance, and other inspections, and maintenance planning for parts and repair Of weapons
and accouterments.
(1) Forward repair parts and maintenance forecast to Commander, AMCCOM, ATTN: AMSMC-MMD, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000.
(2) Forward ammunition requirements forecast to Commander, AMCCOM, ATTN: AMSMC-DSD, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000.
q. The (Receiver) is responsible for care and maintenance Of loaned or leased materiel during the term Or this agreement. The (Receiver) will maintain the materiel in serviceable condition and ensure it is returned to the Army
in as good a condition as when loaned or leased (fair wear and tear excepted). Records Of maintenance performed will be kept, and returned to the Army with the materiel. The Army agrees to provide repair parts, maintenance, and overhaul repair services fo
r weapons provided under this agreement on a reimbursable basis. Requests for maintenance agreements should be addressed to Commander, AMCCOM, ATTN: AMSMC-MMD, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000.
(1) The (Receiver) will neither make nor permit any modifications or alterations Or any borrowed or leased materiel except with written permission Or HQ, AMCCOM, ATTN: AMSMC-MMD, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000.
(2) AMCCOM, ATTN: AMSMC-MMD, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000, Comm (309) 782-6454 or AV 793-6454, will, in coordination with HQ, DESCOM, arrange for depot maintenance Or weapons used for ACP purposes to be accomplished at Tooele Army Depot, UT.
(3) AMCCOM(AMSMC-MMD) will provide the cost Of repair parts, maintenance, and overhaul to ACP participants at the beginning Of each fiscal year. These costs will remain fixed for the following fiscal year and will enable participants to plan for maintenan
ce Of assigned equipment.
(4) Upon determination Or maintenance requirements, the participant will submit a purchase order/ written request with fund cite to Commander, AMCCOM, ATTN: AMSMC-MMD, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000.
(5) Maintenanee will be scheduled, insofar as possible, during the summer season. Participant requirements for maintenance and repair parts should be forwarded to Commander, AMCCOM, ATTN: AMSMC-MMD, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000, not later than 15 May annual
ly to allow for sufficient time for scheduling maintenance and procurement Or parts.
r. Requisitioning Of ammunition will be accomplished in accordance with AR 725-20, chapter 4. In all cases, the stockpiling Or ordnance for greater than one year's expenditure is prohibited by this agreement. HQ, AMCCOM will accept requisitions from autho rized participants for ammunition considered applicable to the ACP, subject to the terms and conditions Of this agreement. Ammunition requisitions will be submitted as follows:
(1) (For Federal agency ACP participants) The (Receiver) will direct SF 344 in triplicate, one line (NSN) per order, to Commander, AMCCOM, ATTN: AMSMC-DSD, Rock Island, IL 61299~, or (For State agency ACP participants) The (Receiver) will utilize SF 344 or similar form when submitting requisitions.. Blank forms are available through the Baltimore AG Publications Center, Customer Assistance, telephone (301) 962-2533. (Cite AR 725 20 Had this agreement ashen regllest{ng forms.) T he order will be in the format outlined in AR 725-20, figure 4-1, and will be directed to Commander, AMCCOM, ATTN: AMSMC-CPB-CB, Rock Island, IL 61299 6000, who will forward the requisition for appropriate suPpb action. Reimbursement for munitions will be accomplished in accordance with AR 725-20, chapter 4, and this MOA.
(2) Authorized priority for requisitioning munitions for the purpose Or this agreement is 03 (emergency), 06 (immediate), and 15 (routine replenishment) .
(3) HQ, AMCCOM(AMSMC-CPB-CB) will bill the participant at (Receiver) (designated address) on SF 1080, and the participant will reimburse the Army at the rate or prices specified in the annual pricing supplement issued by the ICP in accordanc e with the MOA.
(4) Upon receipt Of ammunition, the ACP participant will be responsible for completing DD Form 1348-1, which will accompany the shipment. Upon receipt Of supplies, the ACP participant will sign and date the document signifying actual receipt for the item and quantity ordered. The original copy will be mailed to Commander, AMCCOM, ATTN: AMSMC-DSD, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000.
s. Participants may submit reports Of discrepancy (ROD) involving receipt Of ammunition or weapons to the Commander, AMCCOM, ATTN: AMSMC-MMD, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000, telephone comm (309) 782-6494, or AV 793-6494.
t. The EOD support will be provided upon request and without charge. EOD support will be provided in accordance with AR 725-20, paragraphs 4-8 and S9. Requests must be forwarded or telephoned to the geographic area EOD Control Centers as follows:
(1) For California, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming: Commander, 548th Ordnance Detachment (EODCC), Presidio Or San Francisco, CA 94129, telephone: (415) 561-4203/4312.
(2) For Colorado: Commander, 543d Ordnance Detachment (EODCC), Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473, telephone: (314) 368-3814/4313.
(3) For Alaska: Commander, 176th Ordnance Detachment (EOD), Fort Richardson, AK 99505, telephone: (907) 862-2198/8114.
u . (For State agency ACP participants) The (Receiver) agrees to pro vide a sureb bond to HQ, AMCCOM, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000, in the form of a certified bank check, a cash deposit, U.S. treasury bond, or bonding company bond in the amoun t of the total value of borrowed or leased materiel.
10. Effective Date, Modifications, and Termination.
a. This agreement becomes effective upon signature Or all parties.
b. This MOA will be reviewed annually, during the fourth quarter Of the fiscal year. The agreement may be modified at any time by mutual agreement Or the Army and the (Receiver), and may be terminated upon the mutual agreement Or all signato ries, or 90 days following the receipt Or written notice Or withdrawal by either party.
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Executive Director Avalanche Control
Headquarters, Department Or the Army
Note Material that is to be included in this memorandum exactly as shown is printed as if typewritten (typewritten). Material that is to be included in this memorandum exactly as shown but only by certain users is printed in bold (bold print) Information to be provided by the user and instructions for this memorandum are printed in bold italic (bold italic print).