AR 600-43 — index record
| Number | AR 600-43 |
|---|---|
| Title | CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION |
| Published | February 22, 2023 |
| Office of primary responsibility | ASA (M&RA) |
| 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 sets forth policy, criteria, and responsibilities in accordance with DoDI 1300.06 to classify and process military personnel who claim conscientious objection to participation in war in any form or to the bearing of arms.
Summary of changes, as printed
Authorities. This regulation implements DoDI 1300.06. 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 Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Re- serve Affairs). 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 reviewed by the activity’s senior legal officer. All waivers requests will be endorsed by the commander of senior leader of the requesting activity and forwarded through their higher headquarters to the policy proponent. Refer to AR 25–30 for specific guidance. Army internal control process. The regulation contains internal controls provisions in accordance with AR 11–2 and identifies key internal controls that must be evaluated (see app B). Suggested improvements.
Contents
- Chapter 1 Introductionp. 1
- Chapter 2 Applying for Conscientious Objector Statusp. 3
- Chapter 3 Disposition of Personnelp. 5
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