This regulation implements survivability as outlined in DODI 5000.2 and the Interim Defense Acquisition Guidebook within the Army. It prescribes combat survivability policies, responsibilities, and procedures for the sustainment of operational effectiveness and warfighting capability through the life cycle of survivable systems, personnel, equipment, and support. Combat survivability is the capability of a system to avoid (susceptibility) or withstand (vulnerability) man-made hostile environments. The term “survivability” includes both soldier and equipment unless otherwise specified.
