This regulation:
a. Sets the policy and procedures for preparing, issuing, disseminating, tracking, managing, and responding to safety of flight, safety of use, aviation safety action, ground precautionary action, maintenance action, and maintenance information messages in accordance with AR 750-1.
b. Implements the provisions of AR 385-10 and DA Pam 385-16 that outline policy and procedures for notifying field commands of equipment safety issues, including recalls, to ensure corrective measures maximize Army readiness, safety, and training.
c. Establishes guidance and authorities for grounding aircraft or deadlining nonmission capable equipment with subsequent release from a grounding/deadline status.
d. Prescribes the Defense Message System for all messages and replies using digital signature validation.
e. Establishes the maintenance message process and purpose as a separate parallel notification process.
