Purpose

This regulation establishes Army policy, responsibilities, and guidance for the Chemical Biological Defense Materiel Reliability Program (CBDMRP). Any equipment used by Soldiers or personnel while performing their duties in a chemical or biological hazardous or contaminated area falls under the provision of the CBDMRP. This includes chemical and biological agent detectors, individual chemical biological protective equipment, collective protective equipment, and decontamination equipment.

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