AR 550-52 — Acquisition And Cross-servicing Agreements
AR 550-52 governs Army policy and procedures for executing and managing acquisition and cross-servicing agreements transactions.
- Publication number: AR 550-52
- Title: ACQUISITION AND CROSS-SERVICING AGREEMENTS
- Date: 05/12/2025
- Proponent: G-4
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 550-52 covers ACSA training and certification, reporting, order planning and execution, AGATRS management, and exchange and acquisition authorities. It requires appointed personnel to be trained and certified, transactions to be documented in AGATRS, and orders to meet specified criteria before execution.
Applies to: This regulation applies to the following logistics assistance and cross-servicing agreements:
Topics covered
- ACSA training and certification
- AGATRS transaction management
- Order criteria and planning
- Monetary reimbursement transactions
- Replacement-in-kind exchanges
- Loans of significant military equipment
Questions and answers
When must personnel complete ACSA certification training?
All individuals identified as a responsible party within an organization for administering or executing the ACSA authority are required to receive ACSA certification training prior to assuming these responsibilities. (paragraph 3-2)
Can inventory levels be increased in anticipation of ACSA requests?
Inventory levels of supplies may not be increased in anticipation of ACSA support requests to be made by foreign countries or international organizations. (paragraph 1-9)
What system must Army personnel use to manage ACSA transactions?
Army personnel will use the DoD system of record, AGATRS, for the life-cycle management of all ACSA transactions. (paragraph 1-9)
What documentation is required for every ACSA transaction?
All ACSA transactions must have a written agreement signed by an authorized appointed representative of the requesting party and the accepting party and be fully documented in the AGATRS, which is the mandated ACSA Department of Defense (DoD) program of record for the Joint Staff, CCMDs, service components, and subunified commands to manage ACSA transactions. (paragraph 1-8)
How long can replacement-in-kind orders remain on the agreed replacement schedule?
The agreed replacement schedule may not exceed 12 months from the estimated initial delivery. (paragraph 9-3)