AR 405-45 — Real Property Inventory Management

AR 405-45 governs the accountability and management of Army real property and interests therein, including real property inventories.

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  • Publication number: AR 405-45
  • Title: REAL PROPERTY INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 11/01/2004
  • Proponent: G-4
  • Status: ACTIVE

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It covers real property records, inventories, facility assignments and numbering, transfers, leases, improvements, utilities, and funding categories. It requires continuous record updates, semiannual reporting, physical inventories, and supporting vouchers for changes.

Applies to: This regulation is applicable to all Army installations and MACOMs having accountability for or occupying DA real property. This includes DoD agencies using Army property acquired by permit.

Topics covered

  • Real property inventories
  • Facility assignments
  • Facility numbering
  • Real property transfers
  • Facility conversions and diversions
  • Capital improvements
  • Utility distribution systems
  • Nonappropriated fund real property

Questions and answers

How often must an Army real property inventory be updated and reported?

An inventory of such property will be continuously updated and reported semiannually or as otherwise directed by the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G4. (paragraph 1-5)

What information must the Army real property inventory contain?

The Army will maintain real property accountability records and an inventory on both a quantitative and monetary basis, and report thereon as directed by DoD Instruction (DoDI) 4165.14 to the President and to the U.S. Congress. (paragraph 2-1)

What facility numbering rule applies to Army installations?

All facilities on an installation will have a unique, five-character, facility number. The reuse of facility numbers is prohibited for 5 years. (paragraph 2-3)

How long may a facility diversion last?

A diversion is a temporary change in the current use of a facility not to exceed 3 years. (paragraph 2-8)

What documentation is required for changes to real property?

In any case, all changes to real property require vouchered documents. (paragraph 2-9)

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