AR 700-146 — Individual Chemical Equipment Management Program
AR 700-146 governs the management, funding, storage, sustainment, recovery, and disposal of CBRN individual protective equipment.
- Publication number: AR 700-146
- Title: INDIVIDUAL CHEMICAL EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
- Date: 04/14/2023
- Proponent: G-4
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 700-146 covers program objectives, inventory, procurement, receipting, services support, surveillance, testing, and support for non-unit personnel and contractors. It requires centralized life cycle management, controlled funding and procurement, accountability, shelf-life testing, and procedures for returning and disposing of equipment.
Applies to: This regulation is not applicable to Army preposition stock and class VIII medical IPE.
Topics covered
- CBRN individual protective equipment
- Program objectives and funding
- Storage and sustainment
- Recovery and disposal
- Receipting and inventory
- Surveillance and shelf-life testing
- Procurement procedures
- Non-unit personnel and contractor support
Questions and answers
How does AR 700-146 manage CBRN individual protective equipment?
The program executing agency provides life cycle management of IPE from purchase and/or requisition through demilitarization. (paragraph 2-2)
Who authorizes disposal actions for ICEMP items?
All disposal actions for ICEMP items must be requested, coordinated, and authorized through the ICEMP executing agency. (paragraph 2-2)
Can units retain contingency materiel in unit areas?
Units are not authorized to retain contingency materiel in unit areas. (paragraph 3-4)
How many IPE sets can Army units receive for deployment?
Ensures Army units are provided with a maximum of two sets for deployment (per individual and bulk request). (paragraph 3-6)
How often must shelf-life testing be conducted?
Ensures a plan is in place for annual shelf-life testing. (paragraph 3-8)