AR 5-13 — Army Munitions Requirements, Prioritization, And Authorizations Management Policy
AR 5-13 governs Army requirements for Department of Defense military munitions, including war reserve, operational, training, and test munitions.
- Publication number: AR 5-13
- Title: ARMY MUNITIONS REQUIREMENTS, PRIORITIZATION, AND AUTHORIZATIONS MANAGEMENT POLICY
- Date: 03/31/2021
- Proponent: G-3/5/7
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 5-13 sets standards for prioritizing needs, executing risk and readiness assessments, and managing integration. It defines command responsibilities and addresses munitions requirements, stockage objectives, authorizations, budgeting, and TAMIS processes.
Applies to: It applies to war reserve, operational, training, and test munitions.
Topics covered
- Munitions requirements
- Munitions prioritization
- Risk and readiness assessments
- War reserve munitions
- Munitions stockage objectives
- Munitions authorizations
- Nonstandard munitions
- Total Ammunition Management Information System
Questions and answers
What must Army munitions management offices do when updating their policies?
Army munitions management offices at every level must incorporate this policy into their written policies and procedures as they are updated. (paragraph 6)
When does AR 5-13 apply?
During peacetime and partial or full mobilization in support of peace-keeping, operational and combat missions. (paragraph 6)
What types of munitions does AR 5-13 cover?
To prime and substitute munitions that the Army manages, procures, accounts and stores, to include reactive armor and counter-munitions for Active Protective Systems. (paragraph 6)
What approval is required to deviate from mandatory provisions?
The words will and must are used to state mandatory requirements. Deviation from these provisions requires a written approval from DCS, G 37/TRA. (paragraph 6)
What funds are required to purchase munitions?
The PAA appropriation is the required fund source for purchasing munitions regardless of purpose or cost, excluding missiles. (paragraph 3-8)