AR 600-3 — index record
| Number | AR 600-3 |
|---|---|
| Title | THE ARMY PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM |
| Published | February 7, 2025 |
| Office of primary responsibility | G-1 |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Department of the Army |
| Status on the index | Active |
| Unit of issue | PDF P |
| Source index | Army Publishing Directorate |
| Index last read | October 20, 2026 |
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Purpose, in the publication’s words
This regulation establishes the Army Personnel Development System as prescribed by Army regulation (AR) 5– 22. It prescribes policies and responsibilities for personnel developers' involvement in the Army's personnel system, incorporates principles and key components of Army talent management, and incorpo- rates competitive categories for commissioned officers. It prescribes personnel developer responsibilities in career field management for officer branches and functional areas (FAs), warrant officer military occu- pational specialties, enlisted personnel career management fields (CMFs), and civilian occupational se- ries under their respective personnel management systems.
Summary of changes, as printed
Authorities. The authority for this regulation is AR 5–22. 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 appropriated and nonappropriated fund civilian employees. Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this regulation is the Deputy Chief of Staff, G –1. 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.
Contents
- Chapter 1 Introductionp. 1
- Chapter 2 Responsibilitiesp. 2
- Chapter 4 Competitive Categories for Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officersp. 10
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