PAM 770-3 — Type Classification And Materiel Release Procedures
PAM 770-3 governs Army type classification and materiel release procedures for materiel developed, acquired, used, or managed by the Army.
- Publication number: PAM 770-3
- Title: TYPE CLASSIFICATION AND MATERIEL RELEASE PROCEDURES
- Date: 05/14/2026
- Proponent: ASA (AL&T)
- Status: ACTIVE
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It identifies materiel requiring type classification or materiel release, along with exemptions and requirements for modified, upgraded, or re-procured materiel. Its tables address safety, suitability, supportability, software, urgent, and training materiel release requirements.
Applies to: The mandatory procedures in this pamphlet apply to all materiel developed, acquired, used, or managed by the Army.
Topics covered
- Type classification applicability
- Materiel release applicability
- Materiel release safety requirements
- Materiel release suitability requirements
- Materiel release supportability requirements
- Software materiel release
- Urgent materiel release documentation
- Training materiel release
Questions and answers
What does the pamphlet say about another Service's fielded ammunition?
Another Services fielded ammunition that has achieved a Milestone C, if adopted by the Army without configuration changes, requires a TC validation memo from the materiel developer (MATDEV) to the program executive officer (PEO) documenting this. (paragraph 1-6)
Is clothing and individual equipment acquired by U.S. Special Operations Command exempt?
CIE acquired by U.S. Special Operations Command acquisition authority and provided to Army special operations forces is exempt from TC and MR. (paragraph 1-6)
Who may elect to conduct materiel release activities on some programs?
The capability developer (CAPDEV) or Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) may elect to conduct MR activities on some programs. (paragraph 1-6)
Who determines when safety, suitability, transportability, and supportability issues are significant?
The applicable functional authority (FA) or Materiel Release Authority (MRA) will determine when safety, suitability, transportability, and supportability issues are significant. (paragraph 1-6)