Dispatcher Appointment Memorandum (DISPATCH)

The Dispatcher appointment memorandum is an AR 25-50 compliant memorandum used to formally designate a Soldier or DA Civilian to serve as the unit's Dispatcher. It documents the appointee, references DA Pam 750-8 (The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS) Users Manual), and is signed by the commander.

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Regulation reference

DA Pam 750-8 — The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS) Users Manual (22 August 2005)

Citation: para 2-2

Proponent: SMO

Grade requirement: NCO — designated by commander

Slots: Primary — optional dispatch approval designee

Memo type: MEMORANDUM FOR

When is the DISPATCH memo needed?

Most Army units appoint a Dispatcher (DISPATCH) when a new commander takes charge, when the previous appointee PCSes, ETSes, or is reassigned, or when the unit's mission set changes in a way that requires renewed appointment. The memo is also required for unit inspections — including CIP, CCIR, and command climate reviews — where the DA Pam 750-8 program is evaluated.

The appointment memorandum is the foundational document that establishes the appointee's authority under DA Pam 750-8. Without a current, signed appointment memo on file, the unit's Dispatcher program is non-compliant — even if the appointee has all required training certificates. Inspectors will look for: a signed memo with current date, a grade that meets NCO — designated by commander, and training/certification documents matching the appointee on the memo.

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Required training for DISPATCH

No formal course required

Appointee must be familiar with DA Pam 750-8 dispatch procedures, GCSS-Army dispatch functions, and unit motor pool SOPs. Commander responsible for ensuring appointee understands all dispatch responsibilities.

Documentation required on file

Appointment orders signed by commander
GCSS-Army dispatch access documented if applicable

What inspectors look for

Inspector verifies commander has appointed a responsible person as dispatcher per DA Pam 750-8 para 2-2. Each unit (troop/company/battery) level requires appointment.

Additional notes

Commander or designated representative must also be appointed to approve limited operations of NMC equipment (DA Pam 750-8 para 3-10).

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