AR 600-8-104 — Army Military Human Resource Records Management

AR 600-8-104 governs the creation, use, administration, maintenance, and disposition of the Army Military Human Resource Record.

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  • Publication number: AR 600-8-104
  • Title: ARMY MILITARY HUMAN RESOURCE RECORDS MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 06/29/2023
  • Proponent: G-1
  • Status: ACTIVE

View AR 600-8-104 on armypubs.army.mil

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AR 600-8-104 addresses AMHRR and OMPF purposes, iPERMS and iPERMS-S storage, access controls, privacy, filing, retention, and classified records. It requires designated personnel to manage records, upload documents, protect personal information, and follow specified retention and access procedures.

Topics covered

  • Army Military Human Resource Record
  • Official military personnel file
  • iPERMS access and use
  • Document filing and retention
  • Classified AMHRR documents
  • Privacy Act protections
  • Records cross reference

Questions and answers

What records are included in the AMHRR?

The naming convention AMHRR is an umbrella term encompassing human resource (HR) records for Soldiers, retirees, veterans, and deceased personnel. (paragraph 1-7)

Is there a limit to the number of documents filed in the AMHRR?

There is no maximum number of documents allowed for filing in the AMHRR. (paragraph 1-7)

How quickly must records managers upload Soldier documents to iPERMS?

RMs conduct personnel record reviews and upload Soldier documents to iPERMS within 20 duty days of the document being produced and associated actions completed. (paragraph 1-9)

When may personnel access Soldier records in iPERMS?

The access or permission to view Soldier records will only be granted to complete an official mission. (paragraph 2-3)

What happens if someone misuses personally identifiable information in iPERMS?

Unauthorized disclosure of PII and viewing a Soldiers AMHRR for other than official purposes are violations of the Privacy Act that may subject users to civil and criminal penalties. (paragraph 2-4)

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