AR 50-6 — Chemical Surety
AR 50-6 governs policies and procedures for the Army Chemical Surety Program, including Schedule 1 chemicals and Non-Traditional Agents.
- Publication number: AR 50-6
- Title: CHEMICAL SURETY
- Date: 10/13/2022
- Proponent: G-3/5/7
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 50-6 addresses acquisition, provisioning, accountability, personnel reliability, and incident or mishap response for Army chemical agents. It requires reporting, inspections, reliability certification, response planning, and scheduled exercises.
Applies to: The provisions of this regulation apply to Schedule 1 chemicals as defined in the CWC, with exemptions and modifications as identified in the following paragraphs.
Topics covered
- Army Chemical Surety Program
- Schedule 1 chemical acquisition
- Non-Traditional Agents accountability
- Chemical Personnel Reliability Program
- Chemical incident response
- Schedule 1 chemical exemptions
Questions and answers
What does AR 50-6 define as the purpose of the Chemical Personnel Reliability Program?
The purpose of the CPRP is to certify that each individual who is authorized unescorted access to non-exempt amounts of Army chemical agents meets high standards of integrity, trust, and personal reliability. (paragraph 5-1)
Does every amount of neat Schedule 1 chemical or NTA require accountability procedures?
Any amount of neat Schedule 1 chemical or NTA requires application of accountability procedures described in this regulation and any requirements provided by the DIAM. (paragraph 7-1)
What actions does CIMRA cover during a chemical incident or mishap?
CIMRA encompasses those actions taken to save lives, preserve health and safety, protect the environment, secure Schedule 1 chemicals or NTA, and protect property in the event of a Schedule 1 chemical or NTA incident or mishap. (paragraph 6-1)
How often must CIMRA plans be exercised?
Army chemical agent facility commanders or directors will exercise CIMRA plans quarterly. Each year, two of these exercises will include external agencies identified in the plan.