AR 600-8-6 — Personnel Accountability
AR 600-8-6 governs policies for the personnel accountability human resources support office function of the HR Support System.
- Publication number: AR 600-8-6
- Title: PERSONNEL ACCOUNTABILITY
- Date: 05/12/2026
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 600-8-6 on armypubs.army.mil
Related publications
- ARMY DIR 2020-16 (armypubs)
It addresses personnel accountability, IPPSA use, data accuracy and reconciliation, duty status reporting, and accountability throughout military service. It also requires internal controls to be tested and evaluated at least once every 5 years.
Topics covered
- Personnel accountability
- IPPSA reporting
- Data accuracy and reconciliation
- Duty status changes
- Personnel Asset Inventory
- Internal control evaluation
Questions and answers
Who is responsible for soldier accountability during deployments?
Soldier accountability is the responsibility of commanders at all echelons during peacetime, mobilization, combat, and other types of deployments. (paragraph 2-2)
How much personnel accountability is required?
Commanders and staffs will ensure 100 percent PA of all personnel for the duration of their military service. (paragraph 2-2)
What does personnel accountability include?
PA is the recording and visibility of by name management of the location and duty status of all personnel assigned or attached to a unit. (paragraph 2-2)
What system do unit commanders use to account for Soldiers?
Unit commanders account for Soldiers using IPPSA. (paragraph 2-3)
How are duty status changes reported?
Unit commanders report all duty status changes occurring during the strength reporting period in IPPSA. (paragraph 2-3)