ARMY DIR 2026-02 — Elimination Of Department Of The Army Ad Hoc Review Boards
ARMY DIR 2026-02 governs the elimination of ad hoc review boards for boards of inquiry and the officer elimination process.
- Publication number: ARMY DIR 2026-02
- Title: ELIMINATION OF DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY AD HOC REVIEW BOARDS
- Date: 01/08/2026
- Proponent: ASA (M&RA)
- Status: ACTIVE
View ARMY DIR 2026-02 on armypubs.army.mil
It eliminates the requirement to refer boards of inquiry to an ad hoc review board before final action. Boards of inquiry continue under AR 600824, while the directive’s provisions are incorporated into that regulation within 2 years.
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
- Ad hoc review boards
- Boards of inquiry
- Officer elimination process
- Final action by the Secretary of the Army
- AR 600824 provisions
- Directive duration
Questions and answers
Which Army components does ARMY DIR 2026-02 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)
Who has oversight responsibility for the policy in ARMY DIR 2026-02?
The Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) has oversight responsibility for this policy. (paragraph 5)