The initiating activity will attempt to resolve, at the lowest level, any dispute or controversy pertaining to a proposal.
a. The DA AT&A manager will be notified immediately when any proposal becomes controversial or attracts the attention of public or political individuals.
b. On request, the DARR or the DA AT&A manager will assist the Army commander in resolving any issues with regard to the proposal. If necessary, meetings will be arranged between all involved parties in an attempt to resolve the differences. At such meetings, the DARR will represent the Army position after coordination with the DA AT&A manager. If the issue requires the attendance of the DA AT&A manager, he or she will be the DA spokesperson.
c. Proposals involving a disagreement between the Army and another military department will not be forwarded to the FAA until the matter is resolved. The initiating activity will attempt to resolve the matter first. If unable, the DARR will negotiate for resolution at regional level. If necessary, the DA AT&A manager will attempt resolution at DA or higher level.
d. A proposal involving a disagreement between the Army and other agencies, activities, or individuals (other than the military departments) may be submitted to the FAA after the steps outlined in b andc above have been taken in an effort to resolve the difference.