AR 1-50 — Army Conference Policy
AR 1-50 governs Army conference hosting and attendance, including approval authorities, documentation, reporting, and exemptions.
- Publication number: AR 1-50
- Title: ARMY CONFERENCE POLICY
- Date: 11/25/2024
- Proponent: AASA
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 1-50 on armypubs.army.mil
AR 1-50 defines conferences and categorizes them as DoD-hosted, Army-hosted, or non-DoD-hosted. It addresses conference costs, exemption determinations, approval requirements, and prohibited expenses.
Applies to: This policy does not apply to Army National Guard events.
Topics covered
- Conference hosting expenses
- Conference attendance approval
- Conference exemptions
- Conference cost determination
- Army-hosted approval authorities
- Non-DoD-hosted conference attendance
- Prohibited conference expenses
Questions and answers
When can conference funds be obligated?
Do not obligate any funds before obtaining written conference approval from the appropriate approval authority. (paragraph 3-1)
How must conference costs and fees be determined?
All the conference costs and fees being paid must be consistent with fair market value and not above market average in support of any fundraising by the host or sponsors of an event. (paragraph 3-1)
What expenses are prohibited at conferences?
Conferences may not provide entertainment at the U.S. Government expense. (paragraph 3-1)
What happens when it is unclear whether an event is a conference?
If a clear-cut determination cannot be made, consider the event a conference. (paragraph 1-7)
How does the regulation define a conference?
The JTR defines a conference as a meeting, retreat, seminar, symposium, or event that involves attendee travel. (paragraph 1-7)