History.
This UPDATE issue is a reprint of the original form of this regulation
that was published on 17 August 1976. Since that time, no changes have
been issued to amend the original.
Summary.
This is a complete revision of AR 40-8 and changes are made throughout.
Applicability.
See paragraph 1.
Army management control process.
Not applicable.
Supplementation.
Local limited supplementation of this regulation is permitted, but is not
required. If supplements are issued, Army Staff agencies and major Army
commands will furnish one copy of each to HQDA(DASG-HCH-O) WASH DC 20310;
other commands will furnish one copy of each to the next higher
headquarters.
Interim changes.
Not applicable.
Suggested improvements.
The proponent agency of this regulation is the Office of the Surgeon
General. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on
DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) direct
to HQDA(DASG-HCH-O) WASH DC 20310.
International standardization agreements.
Provisions of this regulation are the subject of international
standardization agreements (NATO and CENTO STANAG 3474 and SEASTAG 3474).
When amendment, revision, or cancellation of this publication is proposed
which will affect or violate the international agreement concerned, the
preparing activity will take appropriate reconciliation action through
international standardization channels, including departmental
standardization offices, if required.
Distribution.
To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-9A requirements for AR,
Medical Services--Applicable to All Army Elements: Active Army: A; ARNG:
B; USAR: B.
Supersession.