AR 415-28 — Real Property Category Codes

AR 415-28 governs the Armywide real property category coding system for accounting for managed and planned facilities.

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  • Publication number: AR 415-28
  • Title: REAL PROPERTY CATEGORY CODES
  • Date: 04/15/2014
  • Proponent: G-4
  • Status: ACTIVE

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It defines five-digit category codes, assigns responsibilities for establishing and maintaining them, and addresses their use in real property systems. It also requires category codes for construction, acquisitions, disposals, facility conversions, and real property records.

Topics covered

  • Real property category coding system
  • Five-digit category codes
  • Facility category groups
  • Real property assets
  • Facility conversions and diversions
  • Construction project category codes
  • Updates to Army Real Property Category Codes

Questions and answers

What is a real property CATCD?

A real property CATCD is an Army-developed five-digit number used to classify a specific category of real property assets (RPAs) and identify the functional nature of the RPA. (paragraph 1-8)

Where must five-digit CATCDs be used?

The five-digit CATCDs will be used in all systems and programs classifying items of real property. (paragraph 2-1)

What must garrison commanders and civilian managers report on real property records?

Commanders and Civilian Managers of Garrisons, Army National Guard Installations, and Regional Readiness Commands will a. Ensure correct CATCDs are reported on real property records. (paragraph 1-7)

What happens when a CATCD cannot be determined?

Report facilities for which CATCDs cannot be determined through Senior Commands to DCS, G 4 for proper CATCD assignment. (paragraph 1-7)

Where can additional guidance on CATCDs be found?

Additional guidance on CATCDs to include definition, description and procedures for assigning CATCDs and requesting new CATCDs can be found in DA Pam 415 28. (paragraph 2-2)

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