ARMY DIR 2025-19 — Loan, Lease, And Donation Of Army Materiel
ARMY DIR 2025-19 governs interim policy, responsibilities, and procedures for Army materiel loans, leases, donations, and outgoing artifact loans.
- Publication number: ARMY DIR 2025-19
- Title: LOAN, LEASE, AND DONATION OF ARMY MATERIEL
- Date: 10/24/2025
- Proponent: G-4
- Status: ACTIVE
View ARMY DIR 2025-19 on armypubs.army.mil
The directive identifies eligible recipients, approval authorities, loan periods, and procedures for Army artifact loans. It also sets controls for unconditional donations, recipient qualification, loan records, and agreement terms.
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
- Army materiel loans
- Army materiel leases
- Army artifact donations
- Artifact loan approval
- Unconditional donations
- Avalanche Control Program weapons
- Loan agreements
Questions and answers
Which Army components does ARMY DIR 2025-19 apply 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. (paragraph 3)
What happens if ARMY DIR 2025-19 conflicts with another Army regulation?
Where this policy conflicts with any other Army regulation, this directive is controlling. (paragraph 4)
How long may Army artifacts initially be loaned?
Army artifacts may be initially loaned for a period of up to 5 years. (paragraph 4)
Who controls loans of Army artifacts, including art?
CMH will control all loans of Army artifacts, including art, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2572(d). (paragraph 4)
When are Army donations conditional?
Donations will be conditional unless the item is valued at less than $10,000; is not a munitions list item/strategic-list item/commerce-controlled list item; and is not currently required, or projected to be in the future, by the Army. (paragraph 4)