AR 525-92 — Army Arms Control Implementation And Compliance Policy

AR 525-92 governs the Army's Arms Control Implementation and Compliance Program, including its policies, goals, and processes.

Search AR 525-92

  • Publication number: AR 525-92
  • Title: ARMY ARMS CONTROL IMPLEMENTATION AND COMPLIANCE POLICY
  • Date: 09/27/2021
  • Proponent: G-3/5/7
  • Status: ACTIVE

View AR 525-92 on armypubs.army.mil


It defines arms control treaties and agreements and addresses implementation, compliance, onsite inspection, overflight, reporting, and resource allocation. It assigns treaty implementing agents and establishes requirements for planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of ACIC activities.

Topics covered

  • Arms control treaties and agreements
  • Arms control implementation and compliance
  • Onsite inspection and overflight verification
  • Military information reporting
  • Treaty implementing agents
  • Resource allocation for ACIC activities

Questions and answers

What is the purpose of arms control treaties and agreements?

Arms control treaties and agreements are bilateral or multilateral international agreements concluded by the United States for the purpose of limiting, eliminating, controlling, obtaining insight, or preventing the proliferation of military arms and weapons, technologies, equipment, force operations, or production facilities, to include those with dual-use capability that may be used as, or contribute to, military and other war-making equipment. (paragraph 2-1)

Are arms control treaties signed by the United States but not yet ratified followed?

Arms control treaties that have been signed, but not yet ratified by the United States, will be complied with unless otherwise directed by the National Command Authority. (paragraph 2-1)

What must the Army do regarding arms control treaties and agreements?

The Army is required to be fully compliant with USG arms control treaties and agreements, and for implementation of, and compliance with, arms control agreements using methods and practices that avoid the compromise of national security information. (paragraph 2-2)

What budget information must the Army provide for ACIC expenses?

The Army is required to provide separate budget presentations and justifications for all Army ACIC-related expenses. (paragraph 2-2)

When is the CFE Treaty annual exchange of information due?

The AEI is conducted each year no later than 15 December and is projected to be current as of the first day of the next calendar year (CY). (paragraph 2-3)

Ask Reggie.Bot a question about AR 525-92