The use of government motor vehicles is limited to official business.
Read MoreGovernment resources should be used for official use and authorized purposes.
Read MoreWhen traveling on civilian aircraft, military members are authorized to wear uniforms while traveling in coach class.
Read MoreAs a general rule, spouses and other family members of an authorized traveler may not accompany the military member or civilian employee on official business at government expense.
Spouses may travel at government expense in limited situations
Read MoreThe President may order or call the National Guard into federal service. Mobilization includes all activities necessary for the orderly transition of forces from reserve category to active duty for war, emergency or operational purposes.
Read MoreUnits of the National Guard have a dual mission.
The first is a federal or state mission to provide units organized, equipped, and trained to function efficiently in the protection of life and property and the preservation of peace, order and public safety under competent orders of federal or state authorities.
The second is a federal mission to develop, maintain, and provide the Air Force and Army with operationally ready units to augment the active duty forces upon mobilization, and support of Department of Defense peacetime operations.
Read MoreActive Guard and Reserve (AGR) members are under the jurisdiction of their state law while in their usual Title 32 duty status.
AGR grade authorizations are based on the underlying military technician (civil service) grade approved for each position.
Read MoreNational Guard dual-status technicians are federal civilian employees who wear their service uniform and adhere to the customs and courtesies of their service. They are mandated to maintain military status as an Army or Air National Guard service member as a condition of continued employment. These members are employed in a full-time status to meet the day to day administrative, training, and logistical needs of the National Guard.
Read MoreDoD policy is to prevent alcohol abuse and alcoholism, to try to restore to effective functioning persons with problems attributable to the abuse of alcohol, and to ensure humane management and disposition of those who cannot be restored or who do not remain restored.
Read MoreBoots to Business (B2B) is a free entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as part of the Department of Defense's Transition Assistance Program. B2B provides participants with an overview of business ownership and is open to transitioning service members and their spouses.
Read MoreThe Consumer Credit Protection Act limits the amount that can be deducted as child support or alimony from earnings.
Read MoreThe Military Lending Act, or MLA, says that military members cannot be charged an interest rate higher than 36 percent on most types of consumer loans and provides other significant rights.
Read MoreFundraising is the solicitation of funds from or sale of items to military and civilian personnel.
Before any group (to include squadron booster clubs, private organizations, unit advisory councils, etc.) engages in a fundraising activity, either on or off base, prior approval must be obtained from the installation commander or his designee.
Read MoreDoD employees may not accept or solicit gifts from a prohibited source or given because of their official positions. A gift includes any item having a monetary value.
Read MoreGovernment resources and property may only be used for authorized purposes.
With few exceptions, supporting non-federal entities (NFEs) -- even if the government is compensated or reimbursed -- is an improper use of funds and resources.
Read MoreClaims initiated and processed under Article 139, Uniform Code of Military Justice, permit individuals to file claims against military members who willfully take or destroy personal property.
Read MoreThe Foreign Claims Act allows for reimbursement for property losses, injury or death caused by US servicemembers or civilian employees. The purpose is to promote and maintain friendly relations with the host nation.
Read MoreThe Military Claims Act allows US residents to recover for the loss, damage or destruction of personal property incident to service.
The Act applies worldwide. However, the Act only applies overseas when the claim cannot be paid under the Personnel Claims Act or Foreign Claims Act.
Read MoreThe Personnel Claims Act enables military members and Department of Defense civilian employees to recover for the loss, damage or destruction of personal property incident to service.
The Act applies worldwide.
Read MoreSolatia payments are monies or in-kind payments to a victim or a victim's family as an expression of sympathy or condolence. The payments are immediate and, generally, nominal.
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