AR 135-5 — Army Reserve Forces Policy Committee
AR 135-5 governs the authority, composition, duties, and interagency relationships of the Army Reserve Forces Policy Committee.
- Publication number: AR 135-5
- Title: ARMY RESERVE FORCES POLICY COMMITTEE
- Date: 01/16/2026
- Proponent: ASA (M&RA)
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers committee and subcommittee composition, Reserve Component member qualifications, terms of service, military executives, administration, and internal controls. It requires specified appointment standards, membership terms, records management, and periodic evaluation of key internal controls.
Applies to: This regulation applies to the Regular Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Army Reserve Forces Policy Committee authority
- Committee composition
- Reserve Component member qualifications
- Committee terms of service
- Military executives
- Chairperson authority
- Internal control evaluation
Questions and answers
What security clearance must an Army Reserve Forces Policy Committee member possess?
Possess a current security clearance for access to top secret materials or be eligible for such security clearance.
How long is the term for Army Reserve Forces Policy Committee members?
The SECARMY will appoint all ARFPC members for a term of 3 years.
What issues does the Army Reserve Forces Policy Committee review and assess?
The ARFPC and its ARNG and USAR subcommittees review and provide assessments and recommendations to the SECARMY and the Chief of Staff of the Army (CSA) on major policy matters and preparedness and capability readiness issues directly affecting the Regular Army (RA) and Reserve Component (RC).