This manual prescribes and establishes procedures for the administration and operation of all "Armed Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS)."

This Regulation details the organizational relationships and responsibilities, and standard procedures to be used, for the management and operation of all AFRTS outlets and networks. It also addresses specific areas of AFRTS concern, including programs and program materials, logistical support, inter-service cooperation, broadcasting of internal information, and the use of spot announcements, physical security of personnel and equipment, the AFRTS management information system, payment of fees to foreign performing rights societies, providing non-AFRTS cable and satellite service overseas, and the deployment of AFRTS resources during contingencies and exercises.