ARMY DIR 2025-26 — Supply Chain Risk Management For Weapon Systems
ARMY DIR 2025-26 governs supply chain risk management policy and responsibilities for Army weapon systems.
- Publication number: ARMY DIR 2025-26
- Title: SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT FOR WEAPON SYSTEMS
- Date: 12/12/2025
- Proponent: ASA (AL&T)
- Status: ACTIVE
View ARMY DIR 2025-26 on armypubs.army.mil
The directive defines SCRM as identifying, assessing, and mitigating supply chain threats, vulnerabilities, and disruptions throughout a weapon system’s life cycle. It addresses funding, security protection, commercial tools, sustainment reviews, and cyber-SCRM compliance.
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
- Supply chain risk management
- Weapon system life cycles
- Supply chain vulnerabilities
- SCRM funding
- Supply chain security
- Sustainment reviews
- Cyber-SCRM
Questions and answers
What is supply chain risk management under ARMY DIR 2025-26?
SCRM is the process for managing risk by identifying, assessing, and mitigating threats, vulnerabilities, and disruptions to the Department of War supply chain, from beginning to end, to ensure mission effectiveness. (paragraph 4)
When must SCRM be conducted for weapon systems?
SCRM will be conducted on systems throughout their life cycle. (paragraph 4)
What must organizations do when funding SCRM?
Organizations will plan, program, budget, and execute funding for SCRM by balancing risk management with mitigations to ensure affordability. (paragraph 4)
How must system-specific supply chain risks be protected?
System-specific supply chain vulnerabilities and risks will be protected at the appropriate security level determined by the organizations security manager and security classification guide. (paragraph 4)
What tools and standards must organizations conducting SCRM use?
Organizations conducting SCRM will leverage commercially available tools, standards, and best practices. (paragraph 4)