Section I General 15 – 1. Scope The ASAP policies and procedures in this regulation apply to all components of the Army, including the ARNG. However, due to the different laws and conditions that affect National Guard when they are on state and federal duty, some additional or different ASAP policies and procedures may also apply. The CNGB will implement the ASAP at the State level based on program functions in the ARNG. Subject to the CNGB’s discretion, the following should be considered when planning State ASAPs. 15 – 2. Applicability a. This chapter applies to all ARNG Soldiers including recruits in the Recruit Sustainment Program, except for personnel in the following duty categories, who are covered by the provisions in the other chapters of this regulation (1) AD of 30 days or more that is not for training, including AD in an AGR status under 10 USC. (2) Special tours of AD for training (ADT) of 30 days or more. (3) Initial AD training. (4) Involuntary ADT of 45 days or more. (5) Soldiers ordered to AD status during periods of partial, full, or total mobilization. b. State employees and Federal technicians are not serving in a military duty status while employed in those capacities, and this chapter does not apply to them unless otherwise stated. Section II Subject to the Chief, National Guard Bureau’s discretion, the following should be considered