AR 611-60 — Assignment Of Army Personnel To The Defense Attache Service

AR 611-60 governs selection and assignment of Regular Army and Reserve Component personnel to the Defense Attach Service.

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  • Publication number: AR 611-60
  • Title: ASSIGNMENT OF ARMY PERSONNEL TO THE DEFENSE ATTACHE SERVICE
  • Date: 02/12/2020
  • Proponent: G-2
  • Status: ACTIVE

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AR 611-60 covers Defense Attach Service assignments, qualifications, screening, training, medical examinations, security requirements, and selection procedures. It requires specific documentation, clearances, examinations, and eligibility standards for officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel.

Topics covered

  • Defense Attach Service assignments
  • Personnel prerequisites
  • Selection procedures
  • Attach duty training
  • Medical examinations
  • Security clearances
  • Consecutive DAS assignments

Questions and answers

What security clearance is required before reporting to DIA for Defense Attach Service duty?

Prior to reporting to DIA for duty, all Soldiers will possess a top secret (TS) sensitive compartmented information (SCI) security clearance based on a current tier 5 investigation. (paragraph 6)

What language proficiency is required for Regular Army officers considered for Defense Attach Service assignments?

Be proficient in a language of the region for which they are being considered (minimum score of 2/2 on the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT)). (paragraph 1-1)

What training do Defense Attach Service drilling individual mobilization augmentees complete?

Personnel designated as DAS DIMAs complete the same training as Regular Army personnel. (paragraph 4)

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