1. Army Publishing Directorate
AD Publishing Process
Step 6: The AO submits final draft AD with form 5 via TMT through Principal Official to ECC for final coordination:
SMA (if required)
DAS
DUSA (if required)
VCSA
CSA
USA
AASA (OAA Editor completes final proofread and assigns AD#)
SECARMY for signature
NOTE: for TMT, either create new TMT number or use previous TMT tracking number from step 1) 7
Publish and Post
OAA Editor creates final docs APD posts online; completes admin revisions to affected pubs
Principal Official & ECC Coordination 6 5
AO Adjudication
AO addresses all comments in the legal review, finalizes draft with OAA editor- and RTNs via to OTJAG/OAA editor 4
TJAG/OGC
30 business days (outside TMT); returns via written opinion to OAA editor/APD/AO 3
OAA Editor
15 business days for initial edit; coordinates with AO and APD. APD s approved draft to TJAG/OGC for legal review. (NOTE- review is outside TMT) 2
Submit to APD
AO s final draft packet to PC/PCO for endorsement. PC/PCO s final draft with DA Form 260 and staffing captured on HQDA Form 5 or DA Form 260 (signed by PC/PCO) to DA Form 260 Mailbox; APD will log in the AD/Assign draft # then assign to OAA editor. In TMT, AO should annotate in REMARKS (or elsewhere in TMT) that action is status ‘WITH OAA/OTJAG”- either close tasker or hold it. 1
Develop Policy/Staff
AO writes, then staffs AD containing new policy via TMT with HQDA organizations (GS-15/O-6 level) that have oversight or responsibilities (Mandatory staffing: AASA, ASA (FM&C) and Army Safety).
2/5/2018
Army Publishing Directorate