What is Army regulation AR 71-9?
Army regulation AR 71-9, titled "Warfighting Capabilities Determination," is a regulation that provides guidance and procedures for the determination of the Army's warfighting capability requirements.

What is the purpose of AR 71-9?
The purpose of AR 71-9 is to establish a systematic and repeatable process for the Army to determine its warfighting capabilities based on current and future threats, operational environments, and resources available.

Who does AR 71-9 apply to?
AR 71-9 applies to all members of the U.S. Army, including active component, reserve component, and Department of the Army civilians involved in the process of determining warfighting capabilities.

What is the goal of warfighting capability determination?
The goal of warfighting capability determination is to ensure that the Army has the necessary capabilities to accomplish its missions effectively and efficiently in various operational environments and against different adversaries.

What factors are considered in warfighting capability determination?
Several factors are considered, including mission requirements, threats, operational environments, technological advancements, available resources, and force structure.

How is warfighting capability determined?
Warfighting capability is determined through an iterative process that includes analyzing threats, conducting capability gap analysis, recommending solutions, assessing risks, and evaluating cost and benefits.

Who is responsible for warfighting capability determination?
The Deputy Chief of Staff, G-8, is responsible for overseeing the warfighting capability determination process, while the various Army organizations and stakeholders contribute to the analysis and decision-making process.

How often is warfighting capability determination conducted?
Warfighting capability determination is conducted on a continuous basis to ensure that the Army maintains readiness and adapts to dynamic and emerging threats and challenges.

Are the results of warfighting capability determination publicly available?
Generally, the results of warfighting capability determination are not publicly available due to their sensitive nature. However, high-level summaries and updates may be shared with appropriate stakeholders and Congress.