AR 11-31 — Army Security Cooperation Policy
AR 11-31 governs how the Army develops capabilities and allocates resources for Department of Defense security cooperation.
- Publication number: AR 11-31
- Title: ARMY SECURITY COOPERATION POLICY
- Date: 03/21/2013
- Proponent: G-3/5/7
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 11-31 on armypubs.army.mil
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AR 11-31 covers security cooperation planning, resources, execution, and assessments within the PPBE and assessment framework. It requires Army organizations to submit plans and resource requirements, maintain activity data, and coordinate activities with responsible commands.
Topics covered
- Security cooperation planning
- Campaign support plans
- Security cooperation resources
- TSCMIS and ARGOS data management
- Army security cooperation execution
- Security cooperation assessments
Questions and answers
What resources does HQDA provide for security cooperation demand?
HQDA will provide Title 10, United States Code (10 USC) resources in support of SC demand. (paragraph 1-6)
What information must proposed security cooperation activities include?
Each activity will be described by subject, supported objective, location, date (by fiscal quarter), required funding, and forces. (paragraph 1-6)
What is the authoritative data source for Department of Defense security cooperation activities?
The Theater Security Cooperation Management Information System (TSCMIS) is the authoritative data source of DODs SC activities worldwide and supports and justifies DOD SC resourcing decisions. (paragraph 1-6)
Can ARTIMS replace TSCMIS or ARGOS?
ARTIMS will not be used in lieu of TSCMIS or ARGOS. (paragraph 1-6)
What must commanders of theater Armies and functional ASCCs do when assigned forces lack required skills?
If the ASCC lacks assigned forces with the required skills, it will request those forces using one of the following three processes: rotational force requirements, request for forces, or the institutional support requirement process. (paragraph 2-17)