This regulation sets forth authorities, responsibilities, policies, and procedures for the disposal of military and industrial real estate under the custody and control of the Department of the Army worldwide. Chapters 1 through 6 apply to Army military and industrial real estate in the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and the Virgin Islands. Chapter 7 applies to real estate in foreign countries. Where procedures are not required by statute or regulation issued by higher authority, the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Installations and Logistics) may approve or ratify exceptions to this regulation.