AR 210-20 — Real Property Master Planning For Army Installations

AR 210-20 governs the Army’s real property master planning process, including RPMP development, submission, maintenance, and related planning.

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  • Publication number: AR 210-20
  • Title: REAL PROPERTY MASTER PLANNING FOR ARMY INSTALLATIONS
  • Date: 05/16/2005
  • Proponent: G-4
  • Status: ACTIVE

View AR 210-20 on armypubs.army.mil

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It covers RPMP components, spatial data, project siting, land-use changes, environmental documentation, intergovernmental coordination, and sustainable design. It requires annual review of an installation RPMP and formal updates at least every 5 years, with specified submission and approval procedures.

Topics covered

  • Real property master planning
  • Spatial data and geographic information systems
  • Project siting
  • Land use change requests
  • Environmental documentation
  • Sustainable design and development
  • Real Property Planning Board

Questions and answers

How often must an installation RPMP be reviewed and updated?

An RPMP will be reviewed annually for change and formally updated at least every 5 years. (paragraph 7)

When must site approvals be obtained for a project?

Site approvals must be obtained before project design begins. (paragraph 7)

What happens to MILCON projects without site approval?

MILCON projects without site approval will be held in abeyance until proper site approval is obtained. (paragraph 7)

Who has final approval authority for a land-use change request?

Final approval authority resides with the designated IMA staff. (paragraph 3-9)

Who establishes the GIS working group for an installation?

The garrison commander will establish a GIS working group consisting of representatives from garrison staff offices involved in the development and/or application of spatial data on the installation.

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