AR 220-5 — Designation, Classification, And Change In Status Of Units
AR 220-5 governs general policies and rules for the designation, classification, and change in status of Army units.
- Publication number: AR 220-5
- Title: DESIGNATION, CLASSIFICATION, AND CHANGE IN STATUS OF UNITS
- Date: 02/14/2024
- Proponent: G-3/5/7
- Status: ACTIVE
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It distinguishes modification table of organization and equipment units from table of distribution and allowances units. It addresses significant status changes, approving authorities, orders, reporting, records, and coordination requirements.
Applies to: The actions listed in table 21 are significant changes in the status of units of the Regular Army, USAR, and ARNG while in Federal service.
Topics covered
- Army unit designation
- Unit classification
- Unit status changes
- Significant unit status changes
- Approving authorities
- Unit status change orders
- Historical continuity and honors
Questions and answers
What counts as a change in the status of a military unit?
Any action that changes the organizational structure, designation, assignment, or location of a military unit is a change in the status of that unit. (paragraph 2-2)
Why are unit status changes recorded?
Unit status changes are made a matter of record for legal and historical purposes. (paragraph 2-2)
What unit actions does CMH record?
CMH records constitutions, activations, inactivations, designations, redesignations, consolidations, reorganizations, assignments, permanent changes of station, and similar actions concerning the unit and its organic elements. (paragraph 2-2)
What must orders announcing significant unit status changes include?
All orders announcing significant changes must include CMH (ATMHHPO) in distribution. (paragraph 2-2)
How is the effective date of a unit status change determined?
The effective date is the date specified in the orders or the date of the orders if no effective date is specified. (paragraph 2-2)