The ADL Registry provides access to searchable information in the form of metadata records that describe content objects to enable their discovery and reuse regardless of location or origin. Members of the DoD community of practice may register learning assets, technical documents, and SCORM content objects, through the ADL Registry to enable their discovery and reuse by other members of the community and, where permitted, the general public.

Each DoD Component must identify a single Component Proponent for the ADL Registry. The Component Proponent identifies, validates, and approves repositories for inclusion in the ADL Registry and acts as the point of contact for the ADL Registry Registrar regarding Component accounts.

The DoD has established the following Component Proponents:

• Air Force
• Army
• Marine Corps
• Navy