What is the purpose of Army regulation AR 702-19?
Army regulation AR 702-19, titled "RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, AND MAINTAINABILITY," establishes the policies and procedures for managing the reliability, availability, and maintainability of Army materiel.

What does "reliability" refer to in AR 702-19?
"Reliability" refers to the probability of Army materiel performing its intended function without failure for a given period under stated conditions.

What does "availability" mean in AR 702-19?
"Availability" refers to the ability of Army materiel to be in a given state to perform its intended function at a stated instant or over a stated period of time.

How does AR 702-19 define "maintainability"?
"Maintainability" encompasses the characteristics of Army materiel that dictate the ease, accuracy, and economy of performing maintenance actions.

Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with AR 702-19?
Commanders and managers at all levels in the Army are responsible for ensuring compliance with the provisions of AR 702-19.

Are there specific organizations designated to oversee the implementation of AR 702-19?
Yes, the Army Materiel Command (AMC) and its subordinate commands are designated as responsible commands for implementing and managing the reliability, availability, and maintainability program.

How often are reliability, availability, and maintainability assessments conducted?
Reliability, availability, and maintainability assessments are conducted on Army materiel throughout all phases of its life cycle, including design, development, acquisition, fielding, operation, and sustainment.

Can exceptions be made to the requirements outlined in AR 702-19?
Exceptions to the requirements outlined in AR 702-19 may be granted by the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-4, on a case-by-case basis.

What are the consequences of noncompliance with AR 702-19?
Noncompliance with AR 702-19 may result in disciplinary action, as well as potential risks to mission success, safety, and readiness.