Army Regulation 600-20
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1. Purpose
This regulation prescribes the policies and responsibilities of command. It provides guidance covering military discipline and conduct, precedence of rank, and the military Equal Opportunity (EO) Program.
1-2. References
Required and related publications and pre-scribed and referenced forms are listed in appendix A.
1-3. Explanation of abbreviations and terms
Abbreviations and special terms used in this regulation are listed in the glossary.
1-4. Responsibilities
a. The Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel (DCSPER) has Army General Staff responsibilities for the formulation, management, and evaluation of command policies, plans, and programs that relate to the following:
(1) Personnel distribution, to include grade and specialties.
(2) Assessment of human readiness.
(3) Discipline, law enforcement, correction, and apprehension.
(4) Leadership development.
(5) Professional military ethics.
(6) Accommodation of religious practices.
(7) Military equal opportunity.
(8) Military labor unions.
b. Commanders at all levels are responsible for implementing and enforcing the pollicies addressed by this regulation.
1-5. Command
a. Right to command. Command is exercised by virtue of office and the special assignment of members of the Armed Forces holding military rank who are eligible to exercise command. The right to command is not limited solely by branch of Service except as set forth in chapter 2. A civilian, other than the President as Commander-in-Chief, may not exercise command. However, a civilian may be designated to exercise general supervision over an Army installation or activity under the command of a military superior.
b. Elements of command. The key elements of command are authority and responsibility. Formal authority for command is derived from the policies, procedures, and precedents presented in chapters 1 through 3 of this regulation. The specified and inherent
1-1. Purpose
This regulation prescribes the policies and responsibilities of command. It provides guidance covering military discipline and conduct, precedence of rank, and the military Equal Opportunity (EO) Program.
1-2. References
Required and related publications and pre-scribed and referenced forms are listed in appendix A.
1-3. Explanation of abbreviations and terms
Abbreviations and special terms used in this regulation are listed in the glossary.
1-4. Responsibilities
a. The Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel (DCSPER) has Army General Staff responsibilities for the formulation, management, and evaluation of command policies, plans, and programs that relate to the following:
(1) Personnel distribution, to include grade and specialties.
(2) Assessment of human readiness.
(3) Discipline, law enforcement, correction, and apprehension.
(4) Leadership development.
(5) Professional military ethics.
(6) Accommodation of religious practices.
(7) Military equal opportunity.
(8) Military labor unions.
b. Commanders at all levels are responsible for implementing and enforcing the pollicies addressed by this regulation.
1-5. Command
a. Right to command. Command is exercised by virtue of office and the special assignment of members of the Armed Forces holding military rank who are eligible to exercise command. The right to command is not limited solely by branch of Service except as set forth in chapter 2. A civilian, other than the President as Commander-in-Chief, may not exercise command. However, a civilian may be designated to exercise general supervision over an Army installation or activity under the command of a military superior.
b. Elements of command. The key elements of command are authority and responsibility. Formal authority for command is derived from the policies, procedures, and precedents presented in chapters 1 through 3 of this regulation. The specified and inherent