What are the regulations to altering an Army Publication Form?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 11 May 2021 05:31:40 -0400

About to finish my first year in the Regular Army @South Korea and I am attempting to expedite my growth by drawing from your well of experience~!

After my first year, I have noticed a lot of photocopying over Army forms to alter them. Can't find any regulations against it, but puzzled when I have a hard to read photocopy and the Army Publications original is not accepted by my installation/unit. Oddly have found some forms unlocked and are used for day to day business, is this acceptable?

Thank you very much for your perspective,
PFC TA

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made May 11 at 2021 9:29 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Tue, 11 May 2021 09:29:26 -0400

Each form has a specific regulation that covers it's usage. You can generally find this information at the top of a form, usually listed under "authority".

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made May 11 at 2021 6:52 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Tue, 11 May 2021 18:52:22 -0400

To change a regulation you submit a DA Form 2028. As SFC Stephen H. points out, forms have been hidden in plain site on APD for years

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2021 7:43 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 11 May 2021 19:43:13 -0400

Conclusion: Authority at the top of a form supports which portion of the law supports them. For example:
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/301

5 U.S. Code § 301 - Departmental regulations

The head of an Executive department or military department may prescribe regulations for the government of his department, the conduct of its employees, the distribution and performance of its business, and the custody, use, and preservation of its records, papers, and property. This section does not authorize withholding information from the public or limiting the availability of records to the public.