Safety
Army Mishap Investigations and Reporting
History. This publication is a major revision. The portions affected by this major revision are listed in the summary of change.
Applicability. This pamphlet 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. In addition, it applies to Department of Army Civilian employees, all Department of
Defense personnel, and foreign military with and under Army operational control, as well as contract personnel, as prescribed in AR
385 – 10.
Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this pamphlet is the Director of Army Staff. The proponent has the authority
to approve exceptions or waivers to this pamphlet 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 pamphlet by providing justification that includes
a full analysis of the expected benefits and must include formal review by the activity’s senior legal officer. The commander or senior
leader of the requesting activity will endorse all waiver requests and forward them through their higher headquarters to the policy
proponent. Refer to AR 25 – 30 for specific requirements.
Suggested improvements. Send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publica-
tions and Blank Forms) directly to usarmy.pentagon.hqda-aso.mbx.army-safety-office@army.mil.
Distribution. This publication is available in electronic media only and is intended for the Regular Army, the Army National
Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve.
