1. References.
See references enclosed.
2. Purpose.
This directive rescinds Army Directive 2016-01 solely to implement terminology required by Executive Order 14168 and does not change Army policy.
3. Applicability.
The provisions of this directive apply to the Regular Army, Army National Guard (ARNG)/Army National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve.
4. Policy.
Where the provisions of this policy conflict with any other Army regulation, this directive is controlling.
The following amendments to Army Regulations (ARs) are effective immediately:
a. AR 135-100.
Revise paragraph 3-15 (Branch) to read:
The branch of assignment for applicants will be determined by the authority tendering appointment. The branch will be based on the applicant’s qualifications and the needs of the Service.
b. AR 140-50.
(1)
Delete paragraph 2-4c.
(2)
Delete paragraph 3-1c(2).
(3)
Delete paragraph 4-8b(7).
c. AR 350-51.
(1)
Revise paragraph 3-2a(1) to read:
Applicants-2-combat arms, 2-combat support arms, and 2-combat service support arms. One combat arms branch must be among the first three choices. The remaining four branch choices will be at the applicant’s discretion.
(2)
Delete paragraph 3-2a(2) and renumber paragraph 3-2a(3) to 3-2a(2).
d. AR 601-50.
Delete paragraph 11a(2) and renumber paragraph 11a(3) as 11a(2).
5. Responsibilities.
a.
Commanders, through their respective G-1s and S-1s, are responsible for executing the provisions of this directive.
b.
The Director, ARNG will provide additional implementing guidance to its commanders and S-1s.
c.
The ARNG Directorate G-1, State adjutants general, commanders, and S-1s are responsible for executing the provisions of this directive in ARNG units.
6. Proponent.
The Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) has oversight responsibility for this policy.
The Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 will incorporate its provisions into AR 135-100, AR 140-50, AR 350-51, and AR 601-50 within 2 years of the date of this directive.
7. Duration.
This directive is rescinded on publication of the revised regulations.
DISTRIBUTION:
- Principal Officials of Headquarters, Department of the Army
- Commander
- U.S. Army Forces Command
- U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command
- U.S. Army Materiel Command
- U.S. Army Pacific
- U.S. Army Europe and Africa
- U.S. Army Central
- U.S. Army North
- U.S. Army South
- U.S. Army Special Operations Command
- U.S. Army Transportation Command
- U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Strategic Command
DISTRIBUTION: (CONT)
- U.S. Army Cyber Command
- U.S. Army Medical Command
- U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- U.S. Army Audit Agency
- U.S. Army Military District of Washington
- U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command
- U.S. Army Human Resources Command
- U.S. Army Corrections Command
- Superintendent, U.S. Military Academy
- Director, U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division
- Director, U.S. Army Civilian Human Resources Agency
- Executive Director, Military Postal Service Agency
- Director, U.S. Army Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office
- Superintendent, Arlington National Cemetery
- Director, U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center
CF:
- Commander, Eighth Army