THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1775
Headquarters
Department of the Army
Washington, DC
16 November 2023

*Army Regulation 190–56

Effective 16 December 2023

Military Police

The Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

RANDY A. GEORGE

General, United States Army

Chief of Staff

MARK F. AVERILL

Administrative Assistant to the

Secretary of the Army

History. This publication is a major revision.

Authorities. This regulation implements Section 2465, Title 10, United States Code, DoDI 5525.13, DoDI 5525.15, and DoDI 5200.08.

Applicability. This regulation applies to the Regular Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated. Also, it applies to all Department of the Army employees assigned to 0083 and 0085 career-series positions. Although not specifically applicable to the Army National Guard in its Title 32, United States Code status, the policies and procedures contained herein are appropriate for Army National Guard activities.

Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this regulation is the Provost Marshal General. The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions or waivers to this regulation that are consistent with controlling law and regulations. The proponent may delegate this approval authority, in writing, to a division chief within the proponent agency or its direct reporting unit or field operating agency, in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent. Activities may request a waiver to this regulation by providing justification that includes a full analysis of the expected benefits and must include formal review by the activity's senior legal officer. All waiver requests will be endorsed by the commander or senior leader of the requesting activity and forwarded through their higher headquarters to the policy proponent. Refer to AR 25–30 for specific requirements.

Army internal control process. This regulation contains internal control provisions in accordance with AR 11–2 and identifies key internal controls that must be evaluated (see appendix B).

Suggested improvements. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA FormDA FormDepartment of the Army form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) via email to hqdapmgpsd@army.mil.

Distribution. This regulation is available in electronic media only and is intended for the Regular Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve.

*This regulation is superseded by AR 190–56, dated 15 March 2013.

AR 190–56 • 16 November 2023

UNCLASSIFIED

Certifying official The commander or director, or his or her designated representative, charged with the maintenance of law and order at an installation, activity, or facility and for making suitability determinations of DACP/SGs.

Contracting officer’s representative An individual designated, in writing, by the contracting officer to act as an authorized representative within the scope and limitations authorized by the contracting officer.

Department of the Army Civilian Police Officer, General Schedule–0083 Positions with the primary duty of law enforcement work in the preservation of the peace; the prevention, detection, and investigation of crimes; the apprehension of violators; and providing assistance to citizens in emergency situations, including the protection of civil rights. Generally, police work is to assure compli- ance with Federal, State, county, and municipal laws and ordinances, and agency rules and regulations pertaining to law enforcement work.

Department of the Army Security Guard, General Schedule–0085 Positions with the primary duty of protective services work in guarding federally owned or leased buildings and property; protecting Government equipment and material; and controlling access to Federal installa- tions and activities by employees, visitors, residents, and patients. Generally, guard work is to protect and prevent loss of materials or processes that are important for national defense, for public health or safety, or as national treasures.

Provost Marshal General A principal military officer on the Army Staff per DA General Order 2020 – 01.

Reasonable accommodation Modifications or adjustments to a job application process that enable a qualified applicant with a disability to be considered for the position such qualified applicant desires; or modifications or adjustments to the work environment, or to the manner or circumstances under which the position held or desired is custom- arily performed, that enable an individual with a disability who is qualified to perform the essential func- tions of that position; or modifications or adjustments that enable a covered employee with a disability to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees with disabilities.