AR 702-19 — Reliability, Availability, And Maintainability
AR 702-19 governs Army materiel system reliability, availability, and maintainability policies during development, procurement, deployment, and sustainment.
- Publication number: AR 702-19
- Title: RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, AND MAINTAINABILITY
- Date: 03/25/2024
- Proponent: ASA (AL&T)
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 702-19 addresses RAM documentation, requirements generation, testing, scoring, evaluation, and reporting. It requires RAM requirements and supporting analyses to be documented, reviewed, tested, and evaluated throughout the materiel acquisition process.
Applies to: It applies to all combat or mission essential developmental, non-developmental, commercial items adapted for military use, and product improved hardware and software systems.
Topics covered
- RAM program management
- RAM documentation
- RAM requirements generation
- RAM testing
- Scoring conferences
- RAM evaluation and reporting
Questions and answers
When does RAM management apply to Army acquisition programs?
RAM management applies to all acquisition category (ACAT) programs where the CAPDEV has determined RAM to be an attribute of operational importance. (paragraph 2-1)
When are quantitative RAM requirements stated in requirements documents?
Quantitative RAM requirements will be stated in requirements documents unless not appropriate for the item. (paragraph 9)
When is a RAM C report required?
A RAM C report will be prepared for all ACAT I and designated ACAT II and ACAT III programs requiring quantitative RAM attributes. (paragraph 9)
When must the RAM working group be established?
The RAM working group will be established before the draft RAM C report is prepared. (paragraph 9)
What must happen when quantitative RAM requirements do not apply?
When quantitative RAM requirements do not apply, a statement with rationale will be included in the System Engineering Plan and requirements document. (paragraph 9)