AR 15-1 — Department Of The Army Federal Advisory Committee And Intergovernmental And Intragovernmental Management Program
AR 15-1 governs the Department of the Army Federal Advisory Committee and Intergovernmental and Intragovernmental Committee Management Programs.
- Publication number: AR 15-1
- Title: DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND INTRAGOVERNMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
- Date: 05/01/2026
- Proponent: AASA
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 15-1 addresses committee establishment, renewal, amendment, termination, charters, open meetings, and program oversight. It requires internal controls to be tested and evaluated at least once every 5 years, with deficiencies explained and corrective action identified.
Applies to: A committee is defined as any committee, board, commission, council, conference, panel, task force, integrated process team, or other similar group or any subcommittee or subgroup thereof that is composed of United States or foreign officials and is established at the direction of the OSD or heads of DoD components.
Topics covered
- Federal Advisory Committees
- Intergovernmental and Intragovernmental Committees
- Committee charters
- Open meetings
- Internal control evaluation
- Army Group Federal Officer evaluation
Questions and answers
What form certifies that an internal control evaluation was conducted?
Certification that the evaluation has been conducted must be accomplished on a DA Form 11 2 (Internal Control Evaluation Certification). (paragraph 1-8)
What must be done when an internal control evaluation identifies deficiencies?
Answers that indicate deficiencies must be explained and corrective action identified in supporting documentation. (paragraph 1-8)
How long are committee charters valid?
Committee charters are valid for a period of up to 3 years. (paragraph 3-3)
What coordination is required before submitting a committee charter request?
The sponsoring organization will obtain coordination (at a minimum, from member organizations and legal counsel), before submitting a formal request to the approval authority. (paragraph 3-3)
What meeting schedule must a committee subject to AR 15-1 have?
Holds regular or periodic meetings (at least once every 12 months). (paragraph 3-2)