AR 600-62 — U.s. Army Personnel Control Facility Procedures For Administering Assigned And Attached Personnel
AR 600-62 governs the mission, objectives, administration, and operation of U.S. Army Personnel Control Facilities.
- Publication number: AR 600-62
- Title: U.S. ARMY PERSONNEL CONTROL FACILITY PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTERING ASSIGNED AND ATTACHED PERSONNEL
- Date: 03/18/2024
- Proponent: PMG
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 600-62 addresses administrative processing of post-trial Soldiers, deserters, returnees, parole violators, and other personnel assigned to PCFs. It establishes requirements for PCF establishment, organization, staffing, facilities, and internal control evaluation.
Topics covered
- Personnel Control Facilities
- Post-trial Soldier processing
- Deserter processing
- PCF establishment and organization
- PCF personnel staffing
- PCF facility standards
- Internal control evaluation
Questions and answers
When can senior commanders open or close a personnel control facility?
Subject to Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) approval, senior commanders may open or close PCFs to accommodate the processing of deserters and Soldiers in civilian or military confinement. (paragraph 2-1)
How many personnel control facilities should be established?
Senior commanders will continuously review their requirements for PCFs to ensure that only the minimum number required are established. (paragraph 2-1)
Who can be assigned permanently to a personnel control facility?
Only qualified personnel will be assigned to a PCF as permanent party. (paragraph 2-3)
What training is required before personnel assume duties at a PCF?
All operating personnel assigned duties at the PCF will be fully trained prior to assuming their duties to ensure a thorough understanding of objectives, standards, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) governing administration of the PCF. (paragraph 2-3)
How much space must be provided for each person housed in a PCF?
Buildings used for housing personnel will provide a minimum of 72 square feet of space for each individual billeted. (paragraph 2-4)