ARMY DIR 2025-14 — Advanced Manufactured Parts Certification Authority Assigned To Commanding General, United States Army Materiel Command
ARMY DIR 2025-14 governs certification authority for parts created through the advanced manufacturing process.
- Publication number: ARMY DIR 2025-14
- Title: ADVANCED MANUFACTURED PARTS CERTIFICATION AUTHORITY ASSIGNED TO COMMANDING GENERAL, UNITED STATES ARMY MATERIEL COMMAND
- Date: 07/22/2025
- Proponent: ASA (AL&T)
- Status: ACTIVE
View ARMY DIR 2025-14 on armypubs.army.mil
It assigns the Commanding General, United States Army Materiel Command authority to apply advanced manufacturing methods and certify materials, processes, methods, parts, and components. It also addresses collaboration with life cycle/configuration managers, policy responsibilities, and the directive’s duration.
Applies to: The provisions of this directive apply to the Regular Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve.
Topics covered
- Advanced manufacturing methods
- Certification of materials, processes, and methods
- Parts and components
- Supply chain readiness
- Life cycle/configuration manager collaboration
Questions and answers
Who has authority to apply advanced manufacturing methods under ARMY DIR 2025-14?
Effective immediately, the Commanding General, United States Army Materiel Command (USAMC) has the authority to apply advanced manufacturing methods to address issues and challenges in the supply chain to underpin readiness of Army materiel. (paragraph 4)
Who can conduct and execute advanced manufacturing certification functions?
USAMC will leverage the organic industrial base or authorize third-party entities to conduct and execute these functions. (paragraph 4)
How must life cycle and configuration managers work with USAMC?
The life cycle/configuration managers will collaborate exclusively with USAMC to prioritize, fund, and support these processes. (paragraph 4)