Which organization validates, prioritizes, and resources urgent requirements (ONS) to provide timely Army support?

• A. Army Readiness Oversight Committee
• B. Unified Operational Support Council
• C. Army Requirements Coordination Board
• D. Army Requirements Oversight Council (AROC)

Answer: (D)

Urgent requirements need a single high-level gatekeeper that can confirm the need, rank it against other demands, and secure funding or resources to deliver support quickly. The Army Requirements Oversight Council does exactly that. It validates that an urgent need exists, assigns its priority among competing needs, and ensures the necessary resources are provided so timely Army support can reach the fight or operating environment. This centralized authority coordinates across Army staff and commands to balance urgency with broader programs and the budget, expediting funding and fielding for time-sensitive operations. Other bodies focus on coordination or readiness oversight, but they don’t carry the authority to validate, prioritize, and resource urgent requirements for immediate support.