What is the purpose of Army regulation AR 702-16 CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE MATERIEL RELIABILITY PROGRAM?
The purpose of this regulation is to establish policy, responsibilities, and procedures for the Army's Chemical Biological Defense Material Reliability Program (CBDMRP) to ensure the reliability of chemical and biological defense systems.

Who does AR 702-16 apply to?
AR 702-16 applies to all Army personnel involved in the maintenance, storage, and testing of chemical and biological defense materiel, as well as any other individuals working within the program.

What is the scope of AR 702-16?
The scope of AR 702-16 covers policies and procedures for reliability testing, evaluation, and the establishment of reliability programs for chemical and biological defense materiel.

What are the responsibilities of the Program Manager (PM)?
The PM is responsible for establishing and managing the CBDMRP, which includes ensuring adherence to reliability procedures, conducting procedures for reliability testing, and reporting any issues or deviations discovered during testing.

What are some key objectives of the CBDMRP?
Some key objectives of the CBDMRP include providing commanders with reliable and effective chemical and biological defense capabilities, ensuring materiel readiness and availability, and supporting joint and interagency interoperability.

What is the role of the Materiel Developer (MD)?
The MD is responsible for developing, demonstrating, and manufacturing chemical and biological defense materiel according to reliability specifications outlined in AR 702-16.

How often should reliability tests be conducted?
Reliability tests should be conducted at specified intervals throughout the materiel's life cycle, as determined by the PM, MD, and the Materiel Fielding and Training (MF&T) Agency.

What actions should be taken if an item fails a reliability test?
If an item fails a reliability test, it should be analyzed to determine the cause of the failure, corrective actions should be implemented, and the item must be retested to verify its reliability.

What are the reporting requirements for the CBDMRP?
Reporting requirements include documenting and reporting test results, recommending changes to reliability requirements, and providing feedback on reliability improvements to the Materiel Developer and PM.