What is Army regulation AR 10-87 about?
AR 10-87 is the official Army regulation that provides guidance and procedures for establishing, organizing, and managing Army Commands, Army Service Component Commands (ASCCs), and Direct Reporting Units (DRUs).

What is the purpose of AR 10-87?
The purpose of AR 10-87 is to define the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of Army Commands, ASCCs, and DRUs, and ensure effective command and control throughout the Army.

What is an Army Command?
An Army Command is a specifically designated organization that is established and authorized by the Department of the Army to exercise command authority over assigned forces. It is responsible for mission accomplishment, force generation, and the readiness of assigned forces.

What is an Army Service Component Command (ASCC)?
An ASCC is a command that supports the Army Command by providing tactical, operational, and/or administrative support to forces operating in a specific theater or geographic region.

What is a Direct Reporting Unit (DRU)?
A DRU is a unit or activity that is directly subordinate to the Department of the Army, has a specified mission, and is not subordinate to an Army Command or ASCC. DRUs are typically responsible for specific functional areas, such as research, development, testing, or training.

Who has the authority to establish Army Commands, ASCCs, and DRUs?
The Secretary of the Army has the authority to establish, disestablish, consolidate, or revise Army Commands, ASCCs, and DRUs in accordance with Department of Defense directives.

What are some examples of Army Commands?
Examples of Army Commands include United States Army Forces Command (FORSCOM), United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), and United States Army Materiel Command (AMC).

Do all Army Commands have the same level of authority?
No, the authority vested in Army Commands can vary depending on their designated mission, geographic location, and the forces they are responsible for. Some Army Commands have global responsibilities, while others focus on specific regions or functional areas.

How are Army Commands, ASCCs, and DRUs organized?
The organizational structure of Army Commands, ASCCs, and DRUs includes a Headquarters element responsible for overall command and control, and subordinate units or activities that execute specific functions or missions.