Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com c. The type of release—full, conditional, urgent, or training—will be recommended by the MRRB after a compre- hensive assessment of the total materiel system (see para 4–5, which defines the requirements for MR and supporting documentation). d. The lead PM responsible for fielding the primary materiel, will ensure the availability and operational capability of all support equipment. This includes materiel system computer resources, initial support resources, ammunition, ASIOE, general and special purpose TMDE, ATE, NET, and TADSS. e.
For systems containing explosives, the explosive component cannot be prepositioned, moved, or shipped to a GC until all safety requirements have been certified as being met or mitigated, as determined by the supporting safety office. This includes— (1) The EOD supportability statement. (2) Safety confirmations. (3) A final DOD hazard classification (FHC). If the FHC is not complete, an interim hazard classification (IHC) can be assigned provided the IHC authority is satisfied that the sponsoring organization is actively pursuing the FHC (see TB 700–2 for additional considerations). (4) Approved transportation processes and procedures in accordance with 49 CFR 173. f.
Certifications used for TC may be used for MR when stated for dual use by the functional authority unless changes were made to the materiel. g. An RFIC can be used for follow-on releases of ammunition and small arms that undergo continuous testing in their production environment. The RFIC is used for materiel systems unchanged since the last full MR, and where there are no logistics, performance, quality, or safety deficiencies. (1) A RFIC is issued by AMC supporting command. (2) The RFIC procedure documentation requirements are outlined in DA Pam 700–142.
(3) If there is a break in production of 2 or more years, or if the materiel is produced by a different contractor, the RFIC procedures can be used, provided that the criteria outlined in paragraph 4–2 e (1) through 4–2 e (4) are satisfied. h. Materiel release policy applies to post-FRP decision review materiel that has been modified or upgraded as defined in chapter 1. Changes to a fielded software baseline must be approved by the portfolio manager (for example, Logistics – DCS, G–4) prior use on the Army network. Depending on the extent of the change, the system may need to complete interoperability certification and network certification requirements another time. 4–3.
Materiel release authority An AMC LCMC with the sustainment mission is the approval authority for all materiel releases of assigned ACAT I–III programs and nonprogram of record materiel. a. Materiel release approval for non-AMC-supported materiel will be approved by the commander of the appropriate supporting Army organization at the general-officer level. (1) The PEO simulation, training, and instrumentation is the MR authority for training aids, devices, simulators, simulations, instrumentation, targets and threat simulators for training and testing and combat training center instru- mentation for which they are the materiel developer.
(2) Joint PEO chemical and biological defense is the MR authority for all chemical and biological technology, materiel and medicine for which they are the materiel developer. (3) The Commander, U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command is the MR authority for ammunition. b. The MR authority will not be delegated below the commander; however, (1) A deputy commander not lower than the grade of brigadier general or the civilian equivalent may approve an MR action in his/her absence. (2) The joint munitions commander may appoint a person not lower than the grade of colonel or civilian equivalent to approve an MR action in his/her absence. c.
When there is a nonconcurrence by a MRRB member, the Army logistician (DASA (ILS)), ATEC, or functional authority on the release of any system, and it cannot be resolved by the MRA, the MRA will refer the release to the Commander, AMC for resolution. 4–4. Types of materiel release There are four types of MR: full, conditional, urgent, and training. a. Full materiel release. An FMR is the formal certification that the materiel is safe, suitable (meets all of its performance requirements), and supportable (logistically) when used within stated operational parameters.
This certifi- cation provides the authorization to a PM to proceed to a FRP decision review and issue with no materiel conditions requiring further resolution. Criteria for FMR are found in paragraph 4–6. b. Conditional materiel release. (1) Conditional materiel release results when all criteria for a FMR are not met and may occur when— (a) The AAE allows a program to proceed into FRP under a CMR. (b) A program has no planned FRP as part of the approved acquisition strategy. 15 AR 700–142 • 26 March 2008