Purpose

This regulation establishes policies and assigns responsibilities for managing the Army Library Program (ALP), prescribes channels of communication, and defines staff relationships with Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) agencies and other Army elements. It specifies a command and control concept based on centralized administration and support, and decentralized mission execution to maximize ALP efficiency and effectiveness.

Applicability.

This regulation applies to t h e Active Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated.