What is AR 700-90 Army Industrial Base (AIB) Process?
AR 700-90 is an Army regulation that provides guidance and procedures for the management and sustainment of the Army Industrial Base.

Who is responsible for implementing AR 700-90?
The Deputy Chief of Staff, G-4, is responsible for implementing and overseeing the administration of the AIB Process.

What does the AIB Process encompass?
The AIB Process encompasses the management of organic and commercial industrial facilities, capabilities, technologies, and workforce to meet the Army's needs.

How does the AIB Process support Army readiness?
The AIB Process supports Army readiness by ensuring the availability of necessary equipment, materiel, and technical assistance for the Army's operational requirements.

What is the purpose of developing the AIB Process?
The purpose of developing the AIB Process is to maintain a diverse and responsive industrial base capable of producing and sustaining the Army's weapon systems.

How are capabilities and capacities of the industrial base determined?
Capabilities and capacities of the industrial base are determined through comprehensive assessments of supplier performance, process capabilities, constraints, and technological advancements.

How does the AIB Process enhance industrial base readiness?
The AIB Process enhances industrial base readiness by identifying potential risks, addressing vulnerabilities, and developing mitigation strategies to ensure the industrial base is ready to support Army requirements.

What is the role of the Army Materiel Command (AMC) in the AIB Process?
The AMC is responsible for leading the AIB Process, coordinating industrial base analyses, and providing recommendations on industrial base matters to higher headquarters.

How often is an assessment of the industrial base conducted?
The industrial base is assessed through periodic comprehensive analyses, as well as ongoing monitoring of industrial capabilities, capacities, and trends.