THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARMY NATIONAL GUARANTEE 1775
Headquarters
Department of the Army
Washington, DC
28 April 2023

*Army Regulation 700–4

Effective 28 May 2023

Logistics

Logistics Assistance Program

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

JAMES C. MCCONVILLE
General, United States Army
Chief of Staff

Official:

MARK F. AVERILL
Administrative Assistant to the
Secretary of the Army

History. This publication is a major revision. The portions affected by this major revision are listed in the summary of change.

Authorities. The authorities for this regulation are DoDI 4000.19, the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, and the Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement.

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.

Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this regulation is the Deputy Chief of Staff, G–4. 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) directly to the G–4 Publications Team email address, usarmy.pentagon.hqda-dcs-g-4.mbx.publications@mail.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 publication supersedes AR 700-4, dated 23 March 2017.

AR 700–4 • 28 April 2023

UNCLASSIFIED

Actionable logistics intelligence Information that can be followed up on, with the further implication that a strategic plan should be under- taken to make positive use of the information gathered.

Division logistics support element Elements are formed from the direct support AFSBn in support of the deploying division. DLSEs are tai- lorable organizations formed from existing AMCAMCU.S. Army Materiel Command capabilities based on METT – TC factors. A DLSE con- sists of a small group of AMCAMCU.S. Army Materiel Command military and DA Civilian SMEs. The mission of the DLSE is to synchronize operations with the theater army AFSB/AFSBn, provide integration of AMCAMCU.S. Army Materiel Command capabilities into division plan- ning, and develop a common operating picture of materiel enterprise capabilities in the division area of operations. L-STRs will normally deploy with DLSEs.

Key position A federal position that cannot be vacated during a national emergency without seriously impairing the ca- pability of its parent agency to function effectively.

Logistics assistance Advice, training, and assistance provided by technically trained and experienced logistics personnel em- ployed by or under contract to the Army.

Logistics Assistance Program DA plan of action in which technical resources are provided to assist unit commanders in identifying and resolving problems affecting materiel and logistics systems that are beyond the capability or responsibility of using field commands. It also provides for the collection, evaluation, and exchange of technical infor- mation.

Logistics assistance representative A key E – E and MM individual assigned to the AMCAMCU.S. Army Materiel Command LAP.

Logistics information The product resulting from the collection, evaluation, analysis, integration, and interpretation of all availa- ble information by field technicians and other internal sources on the performance, use, operational capa- bility, and support of Army weapon systems and end items of equipment deployed with troops.

Logistics support element The element formed by the AFSB or AFSBN commander to deploy in support of contingency operations to support a JTF or similar DSCA. The LSE will be task organized to support operations and consist of a command element, designated LARs, and other required personnel to execute the concept of support. The LSE coordinates, synchronizes, and integrates materiel enterprise capabilities to support operations.

Logistics support team A team of LARs located at non-division installations composed of 1 – 11 commodity LARs providing area support to units in that area that cannot be supported by the AFSBN. LSTs are not deployable but the LARs on the team are deployable as part of the rotational base.

Mandatory mobile Army civilian employees (primarily LARs and deployable plans and operations personnel) that must sign a mobility agreement as a condition of employment. These mobility agreements require LARs and other affected personnel to periodically change assignments.

Supporting command A command that is responsible for the procurement, distribution, maintenance, or technical assistance for an item or for the development or operation of a logistics system.

Logistics Assistance Program This major revision, dated 28 April 2023— • Changes the title from Logistics Assistance to Logistics Assistance Program (title page). • Clarifies the purpose of the Logistics Assistance Program (para 1 – 1). • Adds Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology) responsibilities (para 1 – 6). • Updates Deputy Chief of Staff, G – 4 responsibilities (para 1 – 7). • Updates Commanding General, U.S. Army Materiel Command responsibilities (para 1 – 8). • Adds Commanding General, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command responsibilities (para 1 – 9). • Updates Logistics Assistance Program purpose (para 2 – 1). • Updates Logistics Assistance Program structure (para 2 – 2). • Updates establishing Army field support structure (para 2 – 3). • Updates documenting Logistics Assistance Program and base support to reflect the new network (para 2 – 4). • Updates the geographic areas of responsibility (para 2 – 5). • Adds language requiring that logistics assistance representatives must be deployable, mandatory mobile, and emergency essential (para 3 – 1). • Updates policy on using logistics assistance representatives (para 3 – 2). • Updates life cycle management commands manpower requirements internal review (para 4 – 1). • Updates special requirements (para 4 – 2). • Updates general contracting assistance information (para 5 – 1).