AR 750-1 — Army Materiel Maintenance Policy
AR 750-1 governs policies, responsibilities, and requirements for the performance and management of Army materiel maintenance.
- Publication number: AR 750-1
- Title: ARMY MATERIEL MAINTENANCE POLICY
- Date: 04/29/2026
- Proponent: G-4
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 750-1 on armypubs.army.mil
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It establishes field and sustainment maintenance levels and addresses maintenance operations, watercraft, non-tactical equipment, medical devices, and life cycle support. It requires equipment to meet the Army maintenance standard and includes policies for maintenance programs, advanced manufacturing, ammunition, clothing and equipment, and nuclear hardness.
Topics covered
- Army maintenance standards
- Field maintenance
- Sustainment maintenance
- Watercraft maintenance
- Non-tactical equipment maintenance
- Training aids and devices
- Nuclear hardness maintenance
- Repair cycle float
Questions and answers
What does Army maintenance preserve or restore?
Army maintenance preserves the required performance capabilities of Army materiel or returns those assets to their baseline performance capabilities. (paragraph 3-1)
How does the Army achieve the useful service life of equipment?
Army maintenance follows the principle that the useful service life of Army equipment is achieved when the item is operated within its intended purpose and is maintained in accordance with its designed engineered specifications. (paragraph 3-1)
What four processes does the Army use to manage equipment maintenance?
The Army uses four core maintenance processes to manage equipment during its useful service life: performance observation, maintenance plans, fault repair, and single-standard repair. (paragraph 3-1)
How much variance is authorized for maintenance plans?
Units are authorized maximum 10 percent variance when performing maintenance plans because of competing mission requirements. (paragraph 2)
When is cannibalization of Army-owned non-tactical vehicles authorized?
Cannibalization of uneconomically repairable Army-owned NTVs prior to turn in to DLA DS is authorized if serviceable parts are deemed mission critical and not available by local vendor. (paragraph 1)