PAM 420-11 — Project Definition And Work Classification
PAM 420-11 governs the classification, approval, execution, and cost accounting of projects affecting existing Army real property.
- Publication number: PAM 420-11
- Title: PROJECT DEFINITION AND WORK CLASSIFICATION
- Date: 10/03/2023
- Proponent: G-4
- Status: ACTIVE
View PAM 420-11 on armypubs.army.mil
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PAM 420-11 provides examples of maintenance, repair, and minor construction work, including real property installed equipment and personal property. It addresses project files, approval documents, work classifications, and separate cost tracking for auditability.
Applies to: Classification applies to Capital Investment Program projects to repair or improve facilities under the purview of working capital fund capital budget.
Topics covered
- Work classification
- Maintenance and repair projects
- Minor construction projects
- Real property installed equipment
- Personal property equipment
- Project documentation
- Cost accounting workflow
Questions and answers
What is the purpose of PAM 420-11?
The purpose of this pamphlet is to promote Armywide uniform interpretation on the development and execution of projects to sustain or improve existing real property owned or leased and set the Army up for financial auditability success. (paragraph 1-1)
Are the work classification examples in PAM 420-11 authoritative?
The examples given are not all inclusive and not authoritative; they are presented as guidance. (paragraph 1-1)
When is a repair project justified?
A repair project is based on the concept of correcting failed or failing conditions in facilities, systems, or components. (paragraph 1-5)
What happens if a facility, system, or component is not failed or failing?
If the facility, system, or component cannot be classified as failed or failing, then there is no basis for a repair project, unless it is a conversion. (paragraph 1-5)
Can maintenance, repair, and construction be approved on one DA Form 4283?
An undertaking involving both maintenance and repair and construction may be approved on a single DA Form 4283 as long as an approval limit is not exceeded.