The ICRMP is a five-year planning document used to implement an installation’s cultural resources management program. It is a component of the installation’s Master Plan. The installation commander uses the ICRMP to assist in making decisions about cultural resources management activities and compliance procedures. The ICRMP:
The Army has established ICRMPs on all installations with cultural resource programs. The plans identify and define components of cultural resources management essential to long-range installation planning. The ICRMP includes:
The key to a successful ICRMP is integrating cultural resources data with mission-related training and testing activities. Integrating training data into the ICRMP gives a broad perspective of the installation and makes cultural resources management relevant to the military mission. Tools such as a geographic information system (GIS) are critical in integrating the complex set of data the ICRMP requires. The Army will continue to survey installation lands and ensure GIS mapping identifies all cultural resources assets on the installation.
ICRMPs are the Army installation commander’s primary tool for cultural resources management. These plans emphasize a holistic approach to management of cultural resources and support mission activities. Army policy promotes integrating cultural resources with daily installation activities through the establishment of standard operating procedures in the ICRMP for each installation.