Process used to certify that new and upgraded Army systems are safe, suitable, and logistically supportable in the intended operational environment when used within stated operational parameters.
The Material Release Approval process certifies that new and upgraded Army systems are safe, suitable, and logistically supportable in the intended operational environment when used within stated operational parameters. It also ensures that critical materiel release and developmental and operational test and evaluation issues have been resolved or that provisions for their resolution have been made before a full release is granted and that all interoperability and network certifications requirements have been completed. It is a prerequisite for materiel fielding and deployment by Army units.
Full Materiel Release is required prior to the Full Rate Production decision. The PM will incorporate all required MR activities into the acquisition program baseline and register the system in the Materiel Release Tracking System (MRTS).
Army Regulation 700-142DA Pam 700-142
For web registration of systems in the MRTS visit https://aeps.ria.army.mil.
MR is a prerequisite for materiel fielding and deployment by Army units.
The PM receives MR approval from the AMC LCMC with the sustainment mission for each ACAT I–III programs and non program-of-record materiel. MR approval for non-AMC-supported materiel will be approved by the Commander of the appropriate supporting Army organization at the general-officer level.
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