AR 700-8 — Logistics Planning Factors And Data Management
AR 700-8 governs Army logistics data and planning factors, including their collection, development, validation, maintenance, and dissemination.
- Publication number: AR 700-8
- Title: LOGISTICS PLANNING FACTORS AND DATA MANAGEMENT
- Date: 07/21/2021
- Proponent: G-4
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 700-8 addresses logistics planning factor applications, population-based and equipment-based factors, equipment usage profiles, and approved-factor dissemination. It requires general officer approval, continuing coordination, and recurring updates for planning factors and equipment usage profiles.
Applies to: For the purposes of this regulation, authorized users are defined as any U.S. military service member, DoD Civilian employee, or DoD contractor with duties related to logistics planning.
Topics covered
- Army logistics planning factors
- Population-based logistics planning factors
- Equipment-based logistics planning factors
- Equipment usage profiles
- Operational Logistics Planner
- Planning factor approval process
- Planning factor dissemination
- Planning factor development timelines
Questions and answers
Who is considered an authorized user of Army logistics planning factors?
For the purposes of this regulation, authorized users are defined as any U.S. military service member, DoD Civilian employee, or DoD contractor with duties related to logistics planning. (paragraph 1-6)
How often are Army logistics planning factors and equipment usage profiles updated?
The Army logistics planning factors and EUPs are updated every other year, on alternating years. (paragraph 4-2)
Who has final approval authority for disseminating Army logistics planning factors?
The final approval authority for dissemination of the Army logistics planning factors is the DCS, G 4. (paragraph 4-2)
What must happen before approved logistics planning data and factors are made available?
Ensure that approved and current logistics planning data and factors are posted on an approved Army data repository and available for authorized users to discover and apply consistent with Army data plans and policies. (paragraph 2-2)
How long does logistics planning factor development typically take?
The process to gather logistics planning factor data, develop the factors (to include analysis and validation), and obtain factor approval typically takes 9 months, and occurs biannually. (paragraph 4-6)