DoDI 1015.10, July 6, 2009, Incorporating Change 1 on May 6, 2011

Department of Defense

INSTRUCTION

NUMBER 1015.10

July 6, 2009

Incorporating Change 1, May 6, 2011

USD(P&R)

SUBJECT: Military Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Programs

References: See Enclosure 1

1. PURPOSE. This Instruction reissues DoD Instruction (DoDI) 1015.10 (Reference (a)) and

incorporates and cancels DoD Directive (DoDD) 1015.2 (Reference (b) in accordance with the

authority in DoDD 5124.02 (Reference (c)) to establish and implement policy, assign

responsibilities, and prescribe procedures for operating and managing programs for military

MWR programs.

2. APPLICABILITY

a. This Instruction applies to:

(1) OSD, the Military Departments (including the Coast Guard at all times, including when

it is a Service in the Department of Homeland Security by agreement with that Department), the

Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint Staff, the Combatant

Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense

Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities within the Department

of Defense (hereafter referred to collectively as the “DoD Components”).

(2) Members of the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service and the

Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and their family

members.

b. Policy for funding MWR programs is governed by DoDI 1015.15 (Reference (d)) and this

Instruction.

c. This Instruction does not apply to Armed Services exchange operations, which are

addressed in DoDI 1330.09 (Reference (e)) and DoDI 1330.21 (Reference (f)) or to civilian

employee MWR programs, which are addressed in DoDI 1015.08 (Reference (g)).

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3. DEFINITIONS. See Glossary.

4. POLICY. It is DoD policy that the DoD Components establish MWR programs to maintain

individual, family, and mission readiness during peacetime and in time of declared war and other

contingencies. Military MWR programs:

a. Are an integral part of the military and benefits package.

b. Build healthy families and communities and provide consistently high quality support

services that are commonly furnished by other employers or State and local governments to their

employees and citizens.

c. Encourage positive individual values and aid in recruitment and retention of personnel.

d. Promote esprit de corps and provide for the physical, cultural, and social needs; general

well-being; quality of life (QOL); and hometown community support of Service members and

their families.

5. RESPONSIBILITIES. See Enclosure 2.

6. PROCEDURES. Enclosure 3 provides general procedures for MWR programs. Enclosure 4

lists authorized patrons. Enclosures 5 and 6 describe MWR Category A, B, and C programs and

funding metrics. Enclosures 7 and 8 contain criteria for remote and isolated locations and outline

MWR support for military missions in foreign countries. Enclosure 9 addresses alcoholic

beverages. Enclosure 10 addresses libraries and information services. Enclosures 11 and 12

discuss commercial sponsorship and advertising procedures.

7. INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS. The annual report to the Principal Deputy Under

Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (PDUSD(P&R)) required in Enclosure 6 has

been assigned RCS DD-P&R-(A) 2360 in accordance with DoD 8910.1-M (Reference (h)).

8. RELEASABILITY. UNLIMITED. This Instruction is approved for public release and is

available on the Internet from the DoD Issuances Web Site at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.

9. SUMMARY OF CHANGE 1. The changes to this issuance are substantive changes in

accordance with the action memo subject, “Approval of Substantive Change to DoD Instruction

1015.10, “Military Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Programs””

The changes occur in the responsibilities and applicability sections which expand the scope of

the issuance to U.S. territories and possessions of the U.S. in section 4.d. and applicability to

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Members of the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service and the Commissioned Corps

of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and their family members at all times,

not only when on active duty.

Also, in Enclosure 5, MWR programs and descriptions are expanded to include 5.2.n, Service

Member Techno-Activities Center, and in Enclosure 11, commercial sponsorship rules are

further explained specifically in section 11.4.

The changes to this issuance are also administrative and update references for accuracy.

9. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Instruction is effective immediately.

Enclosures – 12

1. References

2. Responsibilities

3. Procedures

4. Authorized Patronage of Military MWR Programs

5. MWR Programs and Descriptions

6. MWR Funding Metrics

7. Remote and Isolated Installations

8. MWR Support to Military Missions in Foreign Countries

9. Alcoholic Beverages

10. Libraries and Information Services

11. Commercial Sponsorship

12. Advertising

Glossary

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

REFERENCES ................................................................................................................................7

RESPONSIBILITIES ......................................................................................................................9

PDUSD(P&R) ............................................................................................................................9

DIRECTORS OF THE DEFENSE AGENCIES .......................................................................9

HEADS OF THE DoD COMPONENTS ................................................................................10

SECRETARIES OF THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS......................................................10

CHIEFS OF THE MILITARY SERVICES ............................................................................11

PROCEDURES..............................................................................................................................12

CLASSIFICATION OF MILITARY MWR PROGRAMS ....................................................12

STRATEGIC PLANS ..............................................................................................................12

PROGRAM STANDARDS .....................................................................................................12

CUSTOMER FOCUS ..............................................................................................................13

STAFFING ..............................................................................................................................13

CONSTRUCTION ...................................................................................................................14

FUNDING................................................................................................................................14

NAFI CONTRACTS ...............................................................................................................15

USE OF MWR NAF ................................................................................................................15

SUPPORT TO NON-FEDERAL ENTITIES AND/OR PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS ......15

ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS .........................................................................................15

FUNDRAISING ......................................................................................................................15

UNAUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES ...........................................................................................15

AUTHORIZED SPECIAL ACTIVITIES................................................................................16

RECYCLING MATERIALS PROGRAM ..............................................................................17

INSTALLATION MWR SUPPORT .......................................................................................17

RESALE ..................................................................................................................................17

PHYSICAL FITNESS SERVICES .........................................................................................17

PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTER STANDARDS ....................................................................18

CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS .....................................................................................18

WARFIGHTER AND FAMILY SERVICES (WFS) .............................................................19

MWR SUPPORT TO MILITARY MISSIONS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES .......................19

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ..................................................................................................19

LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION SERVICES ..................................................................19

LODGING ...............................................................................................................................19

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT ..............................................................................................19

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ......................................................................................................19

AUTHORIZED PATRONAGE OF MILITARY MWR PROGRAMS ........................................20

GENERAL ...............................................................................................................................20

ELIGIBLE PATRONS ............................................................................................................20

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MWR PROGRAMS AND DESCRIPTIONS ................................................................................24

CATEGORY A – MISSION SUSTAINING PROGRAMS ..................................................24

CATEGORY B – BASIC COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS .....................................26

CATEGORY C – REVENUE-GENERATING PROGRAMS ...............................................29

MWR FUNDING METRICS ........................................................................................................32

APF SUPPORT AS A PERCENT OF TOTAL EXPENSES .................................................32

NAF FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT .......................................................................................33

REMOTE AND ISOLATED INSTALLATIONS: APF SUPPORT TO

CATEGORY C PROGRAMS .................................................................................................35

GENERAL ...............................................................................................................................35

OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING REMOTE AND ISOLATED LOCATION

STATUS ................................................................................................................................35

MWR SUPPORT TO MILITARY MISSIONS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES .............................38

OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................38

FUNDING ...............................................................................................................................38

STANDARDS FOR MWR SUPPORT ..................................................................................39

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES .......................................................................................................41

USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ..................................................................................41

AGE RESTRICTIONS ............................................................................................................41

NAFI PURCHASE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ...........................................................42

AUTHORIZED SALES ..........................................................................................................42

LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION SERVICES PROGRAM ..................................................43

GENERAL ..............................................................................................................................43

APF SUPPORT ........................................................................................................................43

LIBRARY CLOSURES...........................................................................................................44

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS .....................................................................................44

COMMERCIAL SPONSORSHIP .................................................................................................45

GENERAL ...............................................................................................................................45

SOLICITED SPONSORSHIP .................................................................................................46

UNSOLICITED SPONSORSHIP ...........................................................................................47

OCONUS AUTOMOBILE SPONSORSHIP ..........................................................................47

ADVERTISING .............................................................................................................................48

GENERAL ...............................................................................................................................48

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PROCEDURES........................................................................................................................48

GLOSSARY .................................................................................................................................50

DEFINITIONS .........................................................................................................................50

TABLES

1. Unlimited Use Authorized for All MWR Programs ...........................................................21

2. Limited Use Authorized by Installation Commanders .......................................................22

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ENCLOSURE 1

REFERENCES

(a) DoD Instruction 1015.10, “Programs for Military Morale, Welfare, and Recreation

(MWR),” November 3, 1995 (hereby canceled)

(b) DoD Directive 1015.2, “Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR),” June 14, 1995 (hereby

canceled)

(USD(P&R)),” June 23, 2008

(d) DoD Instruction 1015.15, “Establishment, Management, and Control of Nonappropriated

Fund Instrumentalities and Financial Management of Supporting Resources,” October 31,

2007

(e) DoD Instruction 1330.09, “Armed Services Exchange Policy,” December 7, 2005

(f) DoD Instruction 1330.21, “Armed Services Exchange Regulations,” July 14, 2005

(g) DoD Instruction 1015.08, “DoD Civilian Employee Morale, Welfare, and Recreation

(MWR) Activities and Supporting Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities (NAFI),”

December 23, 2005

(h) DoD 8910.1-M, “Department of Defense Procedures for Management of Information

Services,” June 30, 1998

(i) DoD 7000.14-R, “Department of Defense Financial Management Regulations (FMR),”

Volumes 12 and 13, “Special Accounts Funds and Programs” and “Nonappropriated Funds

Policy and Procedures,” as amended

(j) Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Memorandum, “Joint Basing

Implementation Guidance,” January 22, 2008

(k) DoD 1401.01-M, “Personnel Policy Manual for Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities,”

December 13, 1988

(l) DoD Instruction 1400.25, “DoD Civilian Personnel Management System,” December 1,

1996

(m) DoD Instruction 7700.18, “Commissary Surcharge, Nonappropriated Fund (NAF), and

Privately Financed Construction Reporting Procedures,” December 15, 2004

(n) DoD Instruction 6060.2, “Child Development Programs (CDPs),” January 19, 1993

(o) DoD Instruction 6060.3, “School-Age Care (SAC) Program,” December 19, 1996

(p DoD Instruction 6060.4, “Department of Defense (DoD) Youth Programs (YPs),” August

23, 2004

(q) DoD Directive 4105.67, “Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Procurement Policy,” May 2, 2001

(r) DoD Directive 1000.26E, “Support for Non-Federal Entities Authorized to Operate on

DoD Installations,” February 2, 2007

(s) DoD Instruction 1000.15, “Procedures and Support for Non-Federal Entities Authorized to

Operate on DoD Installations,” October 24, 2008

(t) DoD 5500.7-R, “Joint Ethics Regulation (JER),” August 1, 1993

(u) DoD Directive 5500.07, “Standards of Conduct,” November 29, 2007

(v) Section 1301 of Title 18, United States Code

(w) Chapter 47 and sections 2495, 2577, 2683, and 10142 of Title 10, United States Code

Available on MilitaryHomefront.dod.mil/legislation/policies/guidance.

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(x) DoD Instruction 4000.19, “Interservice and Intragovernmental Support,” August 9, 1995

(y) DoD Directive 1308.1, “DoD Physical Fitness and Body Fat Program,” June 30, 2004

(z) DoD Instruction 1342.22, “Family Centers,” December 30, 1992

(aa) DoD Instruction 1015.11, “Lodging Policy,” October 6, 2006

(ab) DoD Instruction 1015.12, “Lodging Program Resource Management,” October 30, 1996

(ac) DoD Directive 1350.2, “Department of Defense Military Equal Opportunity (MEO)

Program,” August 18, 1995

(ad) DoD Directive 1020.1, “Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs and

Activities Assisted or Conducted by the Department of Defense,” March 31, 1982

(ae) DoD Instruction 1330.4, Armed Forces Participation in National and International Sports

Activities,” August 31, 2010

(af) DoD Instruction 1125.03, “Vending Facility Program for the Blind on DoD-Controlled

Federal Property,” December 22, 2009

(ag) DoD 4165.63-M, “DoD Housing Management,” September 30, 1993

(ah) DoD Directive 5100.3, “Support of the Headquarters of Combatant and Subordinate Joint

Commands,” November 15, 1999

(ai) DoD Instruction 5120.20 “American Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS),”

October 18, 2010

(aj) DoD Directive 1010.4, “Drug and Alcohol Abuse by DoD Personnel,” September 3, 1997

(ak) DoD Instruction 1322.25, “Voluntary Education Programs,” February 5, 1997

(al) DoD Instruction 1344.07, “Personal Commercial Solicitation on DoD Installations,” March

30, 2006

(am) DoD Instruction 5120.4, “Department of Defense Newspapers, Magazines and Civilian

Enterprise Publications,” June 16, 1997

(an) DoD Instruction 1000.13, “Identification (ID) Cards for Members of the Uniformed

Services, Their Dependents, and Other Eligible Individuals,” December 5, 1997

(ao) Joint Publication 1-02, “Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated

Terms,” current edition

(ap) DoD Directive 5132.03, “DoD Policy and Responsibilities Relating to Security

Cooperation,” October 24, 2008

(aq) DoD Instruction 5025.01, “DoD Directives Program,” October 28, 2007

(ar) Sections 106 and 109 of Title 38, United States Code

(as) Section 763 of Title 33, United States Code

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ENCLOSURE 2

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. PDUSD(P&R). The PDUSD(P&R), under the authority, direction, and control of the Under

Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)), shall:

a. Serve as the principal point of contact for the DoD Components on all MWR policy

matters; establish working groups with representatives from the DoD Components to assist in

formulation and review of MWR policies.

b. Develop policy, strategic guidance, and program goals to ensure proper administration

and management of MWR programs; monitor DoD Component compliance with policy and

guidance and progress toward meeting goals.

c. Require that the DoD Components meet minimum MWR standards, including ensuring

consistent quality and monitoring compliance in meeting those standards.

d. Oversee funding and expenditures of appropriated and nonappropriated funds (APF and

NAF) of MWR programs; periodically review NAF and APF support to military missions in

foreign countries as set forth in Enclosure 8 of this Instruction.

e. Maintain outreach capabilities to expand MWR benefits through the Military OneSource

Web Site at www.militaryonesource.com and other cooperative efforts to support deployed

Reserve Component and active duty Service members and their families who do not have access

to installation support services.

f. Establish annual information requirements to monitor compliance with standards, establish

MWR funding metrics, and prescribe formats to ensure consistent annual reviews of DoD

Component MWR programs.

g. In coordination with the commanders concerned and the Military Services, designate new

remote and isolated locations to meet new mission requirements as set forth in paragraph 2.c. of

Enclosure 7 of this Instruction.

h. Approve all requests for library closures.

i. Review physical fitness center standards every 3 years.

2. DIRECTORS OF THE DEFENSE AGENCIES. The Directors of the Defense Agencies,

under the authority, direction, and control of the respective OSD Presidentially Appointed,

Senate-confirmed officials to whom they report, shall coordinate with the Chiefs of the Military

Services to develop memorandums of understanding with them detailing Defense Agency

responsibilities for the sale of alcoholic beverages.

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3. HEADS OF THE DoD COMPONENTS. The Heads of the DoD Components - except for

OSD, the Military Departments, and the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and

the Joint Staff - shall establish, manage, and control MWR programs in accordance with the

directives of the Secretary of the Military Department responsible for logistical support of those

programs.

4. SECRETARIES OF THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS. The Secretaries of the Military

Departments shall:

a. Designate a principal point of contact within the office of the Secretariat for Service

component MWR program policy matters and to coordinate reporting and communication with

the PDUSD(P&R).

b. Ensure Service MWR programs comply with and implement the provisions of this

Instruction.

c. Establish priorities for funding MWR programs and capital expenditures and provide

associated NAF funding strategy.

d. Specifically approve members of the general public within the United States and its

territories and possessions who may use Category C programs on a continual basis when the

established criteria have been met (see Table 2 of Enclosure 4 of this Instruction). This waiver

authority may be delegated to a flag officer or Senior Executive Service (SES) equivalent of the

Military Service Headquarters staff, but no further.

e. Grant a temporary waiver (not to exceed 2 years) to physical fitness center standards to an

installation, or a permanent waiver to an installation determined to be too small for full

compliance with the standards (see paragraph 19.c. of Enclosure 3 of this Instruction). This

waiver authority may be delegated to a flag officer or SES equivalent of the Military Service

Headquarters staff, but no further.

f. Grant case-by-case waivers, as appropriate, for local community use of existing Category

C programs when these programs have capacities in excess of authorized patron requirements.

This waiver authority may be delegated to a flag officer or SES equivalent of the Military

Service Headquarters staff, but no further.

g. Authorize commercial sponsorship for MWR events at open houses, as appropriate. This

authority may be delegated to a flag officer or SES equivalent of the Military Service

Headquarters staff, but no further.

h. Issue regulations, as appropriate, controlling the sale of alcoholic beverages dispensed by

the drink or beer sold in other than sales outlets for packaged alcoholic beverages.

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5. CHIEFS OF THE MILITARY SERVICES. The Chiefs of the Military Services, under the

authority, direction, and control of the Secretaries of the Military Departments, shall:

a. Develop overall goals and uniform quality standards for their MWR programs consistent

with fundamental DoD standards for each activity in the program.

b. Ensure their MWR programs are resourced with APF and NAF according to financial

categories and ensure installation MWR nonappropriated fund instrumentalities (NAFIs) remain

financially sustainable. Identify respective APF and NAF funding accounts in annual budgets to

meet DoD funding goals.

c. Ensure installations operate customer-driven MWR programs that are determined locally

by market analysis for the benefit of authorized patrons.

d. Review and submit all management reports to the PDUSD(P&R) as required by

Reference (d), DoD 7000.14-R (Reference (i)), and this Instruction.

e. Comply with USD(P&R) Memorandum (Reference (j)) and supplemental joint base

guidance.

f. Facilitate ongoing cooperative efforts and joint MWR programming between the Service

exchanges and among the military MWR organizations; report to the PDUSD(P&R) on the status

of such initiatives in conjunction with the annual MWR program review.

g. Provide comparable and consistent MWR support to all eligible personnel assigned to or

supported on DoD installations.

h. Provide staff training that stresses stewardship, fiscal and program accountability, use of

technology, and customer satisfaction.

i. Promote outreach and partnerships with Military OneSource, local communities, and

supporting non-Federal entities to expand the MWR benefit outside the installation to the

greatest extent possible.

j. Coordinate with the PDUSD(P&R), and the commanders concerned, in the PDUSD(P&R)

designation of new remote and isolated locations to meet new mission requirements.

k. Approve the use of temporary military personnel beyond the approved 90-day timeframe

when necessary.

l. Comply with and implement all MWR policies outlined in this Instruction.

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ENCLOSURE 3

PROCEDURES

1. CLASSIFICATION OF MILITARY MWR PROGRAMS. The DoD Components shall

follow established categories of MWR programs set forth in Enclosure 5 of this Instruction for

uniformity of funding and reporting. Military MWR programs are classified as Program Group 1

according to Reference (d). All management and financial data reported shall comply with

Reference (d).

2. STRATEGIC PLANS. MWR program plans shall accommodate locally-assessed needs

while maintaining both the readiness capability to support wartime missions and the operating

capability to meet quality, fiscal, health, and safety standards both in the short- and long-term. In

accordance with paragraph 1.f. of Enclosure 2 of this Instruction, the DoD Components shall

complete and submit an annual comprehensive MWR program and financial review to the

PDUSD(P&R) in a format prescribed by the PDUSD(P&R). They shall develop and maintain

long-term strategic plans that align organizational goals and objectives with resourcing,

responsibilities, and implementation timelines for at least 5 years out.

3. PROGRAM STANDARDS. MWR programs shall meet mission requirements and be

market-driven. The DoD Components shall periodically measure customer demand, usage, and

satisfaction and act upon findings through program adjustments, new initiatives, or closures to

ensure consistent quality. In keeping with common guidance, program standards should address:

a. Personnel Category. Assesses staffing, qualifications, and training information.

b. Program Category. Assesses standard programs, services, and hours of operation.

c. Equipment Category. Assesses equipment type, life-cycle replacement plans, and

automation.

d. Facilities Category. Assesses square footage, qualitative areas, and facility condition

code.

e. Financial Category. Assesses percent funded with APF for authorized expenditures and

appropriateness of fees or surcharges.

f. Customer Satisfaction. Assesses customer feedback system and results of periodic

surveys.

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4. CUSTOMER FOCUS. To fulfill the MWR mission, the DoD Components shall establish and

operate customer-driven MWR programs as determined by periodic market analysis for the

benefit of authorized patrons.

a. Market Analysis. MWR services and products shall be determined by the market as

measured by usage, customer satisfaction, sales, market research, patron affordability, and the

ability to maintain viable operations.

b. Information Management. Appropriate information management systems shall meet

reporting requirements of the installation, major command, Military Services, and Department of

Defense. Information management systems shall use open system architecture that facilitates

interchange of data among different systems. The Military Services shall encourage cooperative

initiatives.

c. MWR Program Review. In reviewing programs, a market analysis shall determine

whether current MWR programs should be continued, enhanced, or discontinued or whether new

MWR programs should be established. The accessibility of existing exchange services, on-base

commercial or civilian community MWR alternatives, and current and planned MWR programs

on adjacent DoD installations shall be considered. Installations should rely on local community

programs to the fullest extent practicable.

d. Community Agreements. The DoD Components are authorized to establish agreements

with local governments for use of similar Category A and B MWR programs when it is in the

best interest of the Department of Defense and when the provisions of such agreements are

otherwise in compliance with applicable law and regulation. In accordance with paragraphs 4.d

and 4.f. of Enclosure 2 of this Instruction, when existing Category C programs have capacities in

excess of authorized patron requirements, the Secretaries of the Military Departments may grant

waivers for local community use on a case-by-case basis. (Authorized patrons are listed in

Enclosure 4 of this Instruction.)

5. STAFFING. The appropriate funding categories are specified in Reference (d). Military

personnel may be assigned based on subparagraphs 5.b. through 5.d. of this enclosure.

a. Civilian Personnel. The DoD Components shall staff MWR programs primarily with

civilians. Component civilian employee personnel policies shall be in accordance with the

guidance in DoD 1401.01-M (Reference (k)) and DoDI 1400.25 (Reference (l)).

b. Permanent Military Personnel. Pursuant to Reference (d), permanent military personnel

may be assigned to Category A and B activities without restriction and to Category C activities

when performing in an executive control and essential command supervision (ECECS) position,

when mobility or deployment requirements occur, or when training to upgrade or maintain

essential military skills cannot be provided through other means.

c. Temporary Military Personnel. Military personnel may be placed on temporary

assignment to MWR programs, to include detail and temporary duty, for a period not to exceed

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90 days, unless a longer period is approved by the Chief of the Military Service concerned in

accordance with paragraph 5.k. of Enclosure 2 of this Instruction. Temporary assignments may

be made to Category A and B activities without restriction and to Category C activities when

performing in an ECECS position, when mobility or deployment requirements occur, or when

training to upgrade or maintain essential military skills cannot be provided through other means.

Fleet Marine Force Personnel Assistance Program (FAP) personnel shall not be used to fill

Category C program positions as they are not occupying table of organization billets and are

required to carry out the provisions of the FAP.

d. Volunteer Military Personnel. Officer and enlisted personnel are encouraged to serve as

volunteers. Enlisted personnel are eligible for NAF part-time or off-duty employment.

e. Seasonal Employment. The employment of APF and NAF seasonal over-hire personnel

in summer youth hire programs and other DoD and non-DoD funded programs is encouraged

where authorized.

6. CONSTRUCTION. Commissary surcharge, NAF, and privately-financed construction

programs shall be managed in accordance with DoDI 7700.18 (Reference (m).

7. FUNDING. MWR programs should receive funding at the same level as other community

support programs. MWR programs shall be resourced from either APF, NAF, or a combination

of APF and NAF pursuant to Reference (d) and consistent with the DoD funding standards at

Enclosure 6 of this Instruction. NAF expenditures for valid MWR purposes are not an

augmentation of appropriations.

a. Funding Sources. Pursuant to paragraphs 1.d., 4.c., and 5.b. of Enclosure 2 of this

Instruction, the PDUSD(P&R), the Secretaries of the Military Departments, and the Chiefs of the

Military Services are responsible for oversight of the total APF and NAF resourcing of MWR

programs. This includes major force structure changes, selected individual program growth, and

new market-oriented MWR programs. Specific APF authorizations for elements of resource are

prescribed in Enclosure 4 of Reference (d). The standards for APF support are provided in

Enclosure 5 of this Instruction. The DoD Components shall report annually to the

PDUSD(P&R) on the status of meeting these standards as part of the annual MWR program

review (paragraph 1.f. of Enclosure 2 of this Instruction).

b. Fees. MWR programs may charge fees to cover NAF costs associated with management

and maintenance of APF-provided equipment or materials. Guidance for fees for child

development, school-age care, and youth programs are provided in DoDI 6060.2 (Reference (n)),

DoDI 6060.3 (Reference (o)), and DoDI 6060.4 (Reference (p)).

c. Pricing. Except when authorized by Military Service regulation, no merchandise may be

given away or sold for less than cost. No authorized patron shall receive special prices that are

not available to similar patrons. This does not prohibit specifically tailoring unique promotions

to major target groups (e.g., families, single personnel, retirees) as a means of increasing

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participation. Special prices and privileges shall not be given to functions designated as

“command-sponsored.” Prices for tobacco products, when authorized to be sold, shall be no

lower than the selling price of identical items sold by Service exchange retail stores. Owners of

privately-owned horses, boats, recreational vehicles, or aircraft that are stabled, moored,

provided utilities, parked, or rendered other Government or NAF support shall be assessed

appropriate fees and charges.

8. NAFI CONTRACTS. NAFI contracts or agreements to provide military MWR goods and

services for authorized patrons shall be executed in accordance with DoDD 4105.67 (Reference

(q).

9. USE OF MWR NAF. NAF generated from or associated with MWR programs shall be used

only within MWR programs. Unauthorized use of NAF is addressed in Reference (d). MWR

NAF shall not be used to support official command-sponsored programs.

10. SUPPORT TO NON-FEDERAL ENTITIES AND/OR PRIVATE ORGANZATIONS.

Policy for DoD support to non-Federal entities authorized to operate on DoD installations is

provided in DoDD 1000.26E (Reference (r)) and DoDI 1000.15 (Reference (s). MWR programs

are not authorized to provide NAF financial assistance to non-Federal entities or individuals

unless authorized by other regulations or statutes. MWR programs shall not distribute, transfer,

or donate NAF property or assets to a non-Federal entity unless authorized by regulations or

statute.

11. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS. Policy on accepting donations is provided in DoD

5500.7-R (Reference (t)). Procedures for commercial sponsorship are provided in Enclosure 11

of this Instruction.

12. FUNDRAISING. Policy for fundraising is provided in Reference (t) and DoDD 5500.07

(Reference (u)).

13. UNAUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES. The DoD Components shall not operate or engage in:

a. Lotteries or the sale of lottery tickets.

b. Pull-tab bingo.

c. The sale of firearms or ammunition, except in rod and gun clubs, outdoor recreation

programs, community recreational sports centers, skeet and trap programs, or other MWR

Category B and C programs as determined by the installation commander.

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d. The sale of State excise tax-free tobacco products through vending machines.

14. AUTHORIZED SPECIAL ACTIVITIES. The DoD Components may operate or engage in:

a. Gaming. Before conducting games or related entertainment activity, personnel shall

review the applicable provisions of References (t) and (u).

(1) Amusement and/or Recreational Machines. In locations outside the 50 United States

and its territories and possessions, unless prohibited by host-country laws or agreements, the

Military Services may operate slot machines or other recreational machines that return money or

tokens redeemable in money. Payouts and use of revenues from recreational machines shall be

determined by the Military Services.

(2) Bingo. Both paper and electronic bingo may be played on installations within the

United States, its territories, and possessions that are fully ceded to the U.S. Government, and on

those installations that are not fully ceded where playing bingo is allowed within the local civil

jurisdiction, State, territory, or possession. Bingo may be played at installations in foreign areas

when not prohibited by host-country laws or agreements.

(3) Raffles. Raffles may be played on installations within the United States, its

territories, and possessions that are fully ceded to the U.S. Government, and on those

installations that are not fully ceded where playing raffles is allowed within the local civil

jurisdiction, State, territory, or possession. All raffles shall comply with section 1301 of title 18,

United States Code (U.S.C.) (Reference (v)), and all other applicable Federal laws. Raffles may

be played at installations in foreign countries when not prohibited by host-country laws or

agreements. Review of all raffle proposals for legal sufficiency is required. Raffle promotions,

sale of raffle tickets, and award of prizes shall take place on the sponsoring installation.

Participation by local host-nation personnel is prohibited. Raffles shall be structured to cover the

costs of conducting the raffle at a minimum. Raffle tickets shall clearly state the maximum

number of tickets offered for sale in the raffle.

(4) Monte Carlo and/or Recreational Card Game Tournaments. In the United States,

Monte Carlo games and recreational poker tournaments shall conform to State and local

requirements unless these events are played at installations under exclusive Federal jurisdiction.

International agreements apply overseas. Although no monetary gain is awarded participants,

non-monetary prizes may be awarded. Once a patron purchases the necessary instrument for

participation in the available games and activities (i.e., tickets or chips), no reimbursement may

be made for unused or accumulated instruments.

b. Entertainment. Entertainment and social events shall adhere to standards of good taste

and shall not promote an environment that is perceived as insulting to the audience. Programs

that may offend the audience, to include topless or nude entertainers or participants, shall not be

permitted. Each event when viewed in the context of both local and Service standards must be

able to withstand objective scrutiny.

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c. Commercial Sponsorship. See Enclosure 11 of this Instruction.

d. Advertising. See Enclosure 12 of this Instruction.

15. RECYCLING MATERIALS PROGRAM. According to section 2577 of title 10, U.S.C.

(Reference (w)), a qualifying recycling program is an APF responsibility and not an MWR

program. MWR programs are authorized to administer recycling programs and receive revenues

but shall not use NAF to subsidize them.

16. INSTALLATION MWR SUPPORT. The DoD Components shall provide MWR support to

all DoD personnel and activities supported by the installation as set forth in Enclosure 4 of this

Instruction. Tenants shall receive MWR services from the host installation. Parent services of

tenant organizations shall not duplicate services provided by the host installation. Exceptions

are:

a. Interagency Support. The installation or regional commander shall provide MWR support

for all Military Service organizations, units, individuals, and DoD agencies located on an

installation or in a region. Exceptions may be granted in accordance with agreements between

the Military Departments or Defense Agencies concerned. DoDI 4000.19 (Reference (x))

applies to inter-Service, inter-departmental, and interagency support.

b. Interagency Patronage. All personnel assigned or working for tenant organizations and

units shall be afforded the opportunity to participate in MWR programs as determined by the

patron authorization set forth in Enclosure 4 of this Instruction.

17. RESALE. MWR programs may engage in resale activities and services that are directly

related to their program as set forth in Enclosure 5 of this Instruction. Such activities shall be

NAF-operated. Otherwise, the Service exchanges shall be the primary source of non-food resale

merchandise and services on DoD installations in accordance with References (d) and (e). MWR

programs shall obtain, in advance, written right of first refusal from the Service exchange, with

the approval level designated by each Military Service, to operate any other resale not directly

related to their program or service activity.

a. Consignment. Consignment sales may be conducted only when authorized by the DoD

Component. Adequate controls shall be established to safeguard against NAF liability for the

merchandise.

b. Services. The sale of services in which income is received is not considered resale; it is

considered fees and charges or dues and assessments for participation.

18. PHYSICAL FITNESS SERVICES. DoDD 1308.1 (Reference (y) provides DoD policy for

Service member physical fitness services. It is a DoD responsibility to provide the necessary

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physical fitness training areas and facilities through APF programs to ensure that DoD military

personnel are sufficiently fit to accomplish their assigned missions. However, when these APF

training areas and facilities are not available to individual Service members due to their

particular duty assignment, MWR programs may be used to supplement required physical fitness

training.

a. Where DoD installation facilities are not available or are inadequate, the use of APF is

authorized for contracting with community recreation centers or organizations such as the Young

Men’s and Women’s Christian Associations and municipal, county, State, or private fitness

facilities for fitness memberships on behalf of DoD personnel. Individual (by name)

memberships paid for with Government funds are not authorized unless the Military Service

grants a waiver due to unique circumstances.

b. Following a needs assessment, APF may be used to contract for gymnasiums, running

tracks, athletic fields, shower and/or locker facilities, recreation centers, and community centers

including swimming pools that are an integral part of these physical fitness facilities.

Contracting procedures shall be in accordance with applicable law and regulation and

commanders shall certify that the contract is in the best interest of the Government.

c. The Military Services shall prepare an annual review of these physical fitness

arrangements to determine past and future usage of the facilities and justify continuing with the

arrangements.

19. PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTER STANDARDS

a. The Military Services shall submit a status report to the PDUSD(P&R) by September 30

of each year on the number of installations and fitness facilities within each Military Service that

meet core physical fitness center standards and those that do not. All data reported shall be

current as of June 30 of the previous year and shall include a list of installations that were

granted a waiver, the reason for the waiver, and the duration of the waiver.

b. In accordance with paragraph 4.e. of Enclosure 2 of this Instruction, the Secretaries of the

Military Departments or the designated flag officer or SES equivalent at the Military Service

headquarters staff may grant a temporary waiver of physical fitness center standards to an

installation not to exceed 2 years. They may also grant permanent waivers to those installations

determined to be too small for full compliance with the standards. However, they may not waive

standards regarding training or personnel qualifications.

c. In accordance with paragraph 1.i. of Enclosure 2 of this Instruction, the PDUSD(P&R)

shall review physical fitness center standards every 3 years. The standards are available at

www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/legislation/policies/guidance.

20. CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS. References (n), (o ), and (p) govern child

development programs, school-age care, and youth programs, respectively.

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21. WARFIGHTER AND FAMILY SERVICES (WFS). DoDI 1342.22 (Reference (z))

governs WFS.

22. MWR SUPPORT TO MILITARY MISSIONS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES. See Enclosure

8 of this Instruction.

23. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. See Enclosure 9 of this Instruction.

24. LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION SERVICES. See Enclosure 10 of this Instruction.

25. LODGING. DoDI 1015.11 (Reference (aa )) and DoDI 1015.12 (Reference (ab)) govern

lodging operations.

26. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT. The standards of conduct published in References (t) and

(u ) are applicable to all personnel assigned to or employed by MWR programs, services, and

entertainment. Violations by personnel subject to chapter 47 of Reference (w) (commonly

known as the Uniform Code of Military Justice) are punishable in accordance with chapter 47 of

Reference (w).

27. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY. The non-discrimination provisions in DoDDs 1350.2 and 1020.1

(References (ac) and (ad)) are applicable to MWR programs, services, and entertainment, and

shall guide MWR officials and employees in the performance of their duties.

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ENCLOSURE 4

AUTHORIZED PATRONAGE OF MILITARY MWR PROGRAMS

1. GENERAL

a. The authorizations in Tables 1 and 2 of this enclosure shall be used to determine program

access, except where authorization is in conflict with international agreements.

b. Access to Service exchanges and their programs shall be in accordance with References

(e) and (f).

c. When MWR facilities cannot accommodate all authorized patrons, the installation

commander shall determine specific use priorities. The priorities for those authorized to use

MWR facilities in such situations shall be based on the priorities established in paragraphs 2.a.

and 2.b. and Tables 1 and 2 of this enclosure. Members of the Ready Reserve and Retired

Reserve, including those who have qualified for retired pay at age 60 but have not yet reached

age 60, are permitted use of Category C activities on the same basis as members on active duty

and their family members.

d. The DoD Component concerned shall ensure patrons are identified as authorized before

providing privileges.

e. Patron eligibility for child and youth programs is provided in References (n), (o), and (p).

f. Patron eligibility for WFS programs is provided in Reference (z).

2. ELIGIBLE PATRONS

a. Table 1 shows groups authorized unlimited use of all MWR programs.

b. Table 2 shows groups authorized limited use of military MWR activities at the discretion

of the installation commander. Commanders may open activities to these patrons based on local

demand and capacity. Resale of food, state tax-free beverages, and tobacco products is restricted

to amounts consumed on the premises and to convenience merchandise incidental to daily

participation (such as golf tees). APF and NAF civilian personnel employed by MWR activities,

and their family members, may purchase merchandise without restrictions from MWR resale

activities (not exchanges).

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Table 1. Unlimited Use Authorized for All MWR Programs

CATEGORY

AUTHORIZED GROUP

Sponsored visitors to the installation may use MWR food and

beverage activities.

1. Motion picture patronage shall be in accordance with non-theatrical licensing agreements negotiated

separately by the Military Service.

2. At a minimum:

a. Commander determines that adequate facilities are available and currently underutilized by

authorized patrons.

b. Written agreements are obtained from local government officials or other appropriate community

leaders indicating that they have no objections to expanded use of military MWR programs.

c. Allowing these individuals to use these facilities is beneficial to both the military members and

civilians in the community.

d. No conflict exists with Federal, State, or local laws.

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ENCLOSURE 5

MWR PROGRAMS AND DESCRIPTIONS

1. CATEGORY A – MISSION SUSTAINING PROGRAMS. These programs are considered

essential in meeting the organizational objectives of the Military Services. They promote the

physical and mental well-being of the military member, a requirement that supports

accomplishment of the basic military mission. They shall be supported almost entirely with

APF, with the use of NAF limited to specific instances where APF support is prohibited by law

or where the use of NAF is essential for the operation of a facility or program. Programs in this

category have virtually no capacity for the generation of NAF revenues.

a. Armed Forces Entertainment. Acquisition and support of professional entertainment

provided free to Military Service members overseas.

b. Motion Pictures Provided at No Cost to the User. Free motion picture entertainment,

licensed for public viewing, provided to shipboard sites, isolated areas, and deployed military

personnel regardless of format. Also provided to shore sites on videotape or other

non-35-millimeter film media and distributed only through officially designated Military Service

agencies.

c. Physical Fitness. Programs that develop the components of aerobic capacity, muscular

strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility, in conjunction with body fat measurement, that are

within an optimal range for military personnel.

d. Aquatic Training. Includes swimming programs associated with Service member

training. Does not include those recreational swimming programs in Category B or aquatics

centers in Category C.

e. Libraries and Information Services Program. Supports readiness and the military mission,

QOL, voluntary education, professional and technical education and training, Internet access,

lifelong learning, transition and career assistance, and the leisure needs of military communities.

Components may include library buildings, multimedia resource centers, information centers, or

similarly named entities. Generally, does not include those libraries whose primary purpose is to

provide technical reference and information related to training centers, military occupational

specialty education, or DoD reference facilities. Enclosure 10 of this Instruction provides

additional information.

f. On-Installation Parks and Picnic Areas. Provide on-installation picnic areas, barbecues,

pavilions, game fields, fitness trails, nature centers, playgrounds, etc., for self-directed use.

g. Basic Social Recreation Programs. Provide directed and self-directed individual and

group activities that promote stress relief such as social networks, video games, entertainment

videos, board games (e.g., chess), social events, and Internet access.

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(1) Single Service Member Programs. Address single Service member QOL issues and

initiatives and support commanders by providing a forum through which single Service member

QOL concerns are identified and recommendations for improvement are made. Additionally,

this forum provides a means to assess the interests and needs of single Service members. QOL

for single Service members includes all those concerns that can directly or indirectly influence

morale, living environment, personal growth, and development.

(2) Category A Recreation Centers (Military Personnel). Provide a comprehensive

MWR program with both directed and self-directed individual and group activities specifically

targeted to the DoD community as a whole, but with special emphasis on military personnel.

May include Internet cafes, game rooms with video games, billiards, table games and table

tennis, television and movie rooms, music rooms, classrooms, etc., to allow for participation in a

variety of social, competitive, and educational activities. These programs can be stand-alone,

consolidated, and/or integrated programs that best meet the needs of the community they serve.

Facilities should be configured to accommodate diverse services and designed with flexibility

that allows modifications based on changing community interests and needs. At least 75 percent

of the space available shall be used for MWR programs when there is an ongoing program of

organized activities. May incorporate other program elements such as food and beverage

services, which are Category C activities.

h. Shipboard, Company, and/or Unit-Level Programs. Support and activities that maintain

mission readiness, improve unit teamwork, and create esprit de corps.

i. Sports and Athletics (Self-Directed and/or Unit-Level and/or Intramural) Programs and

Activities. Support for individuals and teams to enhance individual fitness and unit teamwork

and readiness.

j. WFS

(1) Pursuant to Reference (z), may encompass a variety of programs to enhance an

individual’s QOL, such as information to help people make sound life skills decisions; assistance

to parents in balancing the competing needs of parenting and mission accomplishment; crisis

assistance; educational opportunities through lifelong learning; preventive education on

unhealthy lifestyles; coaching assistance through prevention and referral to treatment; brief,

solution-focused non-medical clinical counseling; education and interventions to build healthy

family and personal relationships; and volunteer coordination.

(2) Unit family readiness programs provide support through proactive outreach and

intervention through official communication, information and assistance, and Service member

and family readiness and deployment support. Additionally, these services connect with the

mobile military lifestyle by providing assistance during deployments, relocation, and transition

to civilian life. Services include financial counseling and assistance with career decision-

making, job seeking, and the adjustment of Service members and their families to life in the

military. The target population includes single and married Service members, family members,

parents, dual-Service couples, special needs families, and retirees.

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(3) Operation of WFS as a Category A MWR program is at the discretion of the Military

Services.

2. CATEGORY B – BASIC COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS. These programs are

closely related to those in Category A in supporting the military mission. They satisfy the basic

physiological and psychological needs of Service members and their families, providing to the

extent possible the community support systems that make DoD installations temporary

hometowns for a mobile military population. These support programs should receive substantial

amounts of APF support but differ from those in Category A in part because of their ability to

generate NAF revenues. That ability is limited, however, and in no case could they be sustained

without substantial APF support.

a. Childcare and Youth Programs. Assist DoD military and civilian personnel in balancing

the competing demands of family life and the accomplishment of the DoD mission by managing

and delivering a system of quality, available, and affordable programs and services (child

development, school age, and youth program services) for eligible children and youth from birth

through 18 years of age.

(1) Child Development and School Age Programs. Childcare services for children, aged

birth through 12 years, of DoD personnel. Care and services are provided in child development

facilities, contract operations, family childcare homes, and alternative locations. Care may be

provided on a full-day, part-day, or hourly basis. Care is designed to protect the health and

safety of children; to promote their physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development; and

to enhance their readiness for later school experiences in accordance with References (n) and (o).

(2) Youth Programs. A comprehensive series of planned and self-directed activities and

events responding to the recreational, developmental, social, physiological, psychological,

cultural, and educational needs of eligible youth through 18 years of age. These activities

support the acquisition of lifelong skills and facilitate transition to adulthood. Youth programs

are offered within a physically and emotionally safe environment that includes appropriately

trained support staff in designated facilities and locations in accordance with Reference (p).

b. Community Programs. Provided for the general enjoyment of the installation community,

to build a sense of community and relieve stress.

c. Cable and/or Community Television. Provided within an installation for the general

welfare of authorized MWR patrons.

d. Recreational Information, Tickets, Tours, and Travel Services. Typical services include

information brochures and recommendations concerning local and regional attractions; local or

group tours; tickets to local movie theaters, concerts, plays, sports events, and museums;

admission to regional or national theme parks; and provisions for central registration and

advance sales for most MWR facilities, services, and programs on the installation. Include

unofficial commercial leisure travel services, which may be provided from either transportation-

managed offices or MWR facilities dedicated exclusively to leisure travel products and services,

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e.g., air, rail, and bus tickets; packaged tours; group tours; cruises; and travel insurance. May

also include remote or automated services to satisfy requirements of installations that lack

sufficient volume to justify a staffed office.

e. Recreational Swimming. Swimming programs in a recreational environment. Does not

include swimming programs associated with Category C membership club programs or aquatics

centers.

f. Category B Recreation Center (Military and Family Members). Appropriately named as a

community center with comprehensive MWR programs specifically targeted to the DoD

community as a whole with special emphasis on Service members and their family members.

These programs can be stand-alone or consolidated programs that best meet the needs of the

community they serve. Facilities should be configured to accommodate diverse services and

designed with sufficient flexibility to allow modifications based on changing community

interests and needs. At least 75 percent of the space available shall be used for MWR programs

when there is an ongoing program of organized activities. The food and beverage component is

considered a Category C program.

g. Outdoor Recreation. Programs build a sense of community, promote skill development,

and provide for unit cohesion, stress relief, and enjoyment.

(1) Directed Outdoor Recreation. Programs that provide instruction and structured

outdoor recreational activities and may include archery, hunting, fishing, rappelling, hiking,

scuba diving, sail boarding, backpacking, bicycling, mountain biking, boating, canoeing, and

water and snow skiing.

(2) Outdoor Recreational Equipment Checkout. Equipment supports directed and self-

directed participation in outdoor programs. Equipment is purchased with APF and NAF for the

purpose of being checked out to participants in MWR programs. Fees may be charged to recover

all or part of any NAF costs associated with providing this service. Checkout equipment may

include tents, coolers, sleeping bags, stoves, skis, canoes, boats (without overnight stay

capability), bicycles, and other equipment that support the program. Sale of incidental items

such as lantern fuel, mantels, and similar accouterments is authorized.

h. Boating Program (Checkout and Lessons). May include operation of a marina without

resale or private boat berthing. Boats and equipment are MWR-owned and -operated. The

operation of a snack bar, restaurant, or resale outlet is only authorized as a Category C program.

i. Camping (Primitive and/or Tent). Small campgrounds with primitive or tent camping as

the primary recreational activity and/or that support participation in adjacent outdoor recreational

activities. The operation of a snack bar, restaurant, or resale outlet is authorized only as a

Category C program.

j. Riding Stables, Government-Owned or -Leased. Government-owned or -leased horses

used for recreational riding.

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k. Recreational Skill Programs

(1) Amateur Radio. Long distance two-way radio operation associated with the Military

Affiliate Radio System.

(2) Performing Arts (Music, Drama, and Theater). Programs that provide opportunities

for skill development through formal or informal instruction as well as opportunities for self-

directed recreation at theater centers, dinner theaters, music centers, performing arts centers,

pageants, special entertainment events, and community activities.

(3) Arts and Crafts Skill Development. Programs that emphasize learning by “doing”

through formal and informal instruction in fine arts, crafts, and industrial and vocational arts.

(4) Automotive Skill Development. Automotive and electro-mechanical skill

development programs that provide opportunities for skill development through formal or

informal instruction as well as opportunities for self-directed recreation.

l. Bowling, 16 Lanes or Less. Bowling programs at centers having 16 lanes or less offering

services such as bowling resale, food and beverage, bowling instruction, open play bowling,

league bowling, and tournaments. The operation of resale activities is authorized only as a

Category C program.

m. Sports Programs Above Intramural Level. Competition by individuals or teams

representing the installation or a higher level command. Inter-Service sport competition events

sanctioned by the Armed Forces Sports Council as well as participation in national and

international sporting events such as the Pan American Games, Conseil International du Sport

Militaire, and the Olympics. (See DoDD 1330.4 (Reference (ae )).

n. Service Member Techno-Activities Center. A multi-purpose facility where active duty

personnel can socialize and participate in individual and competitive activities offered for a

modest fee. Fee based services may include recreational and competitive activities using

platforms (e.g., arcade, audio, console, handheld, online, PC) for a variety of genres (e.g., action,

adventure, role playing, simulation, sports, game tournament strategy). The center may also

include sound and lighting for commercial, high tech entertainment and sporting events, WIFI

access, special events, social activities, and meeting space. Service members will not be charged

user fees for WIFI or related Internet services provided directly to the user. However, when

WIFI and related Internet services are offered via private contractors, user fees may be charged.

The fee-based nature of the activities differentiates the program from Category A programs.

While targeted at junior active duty personnel, the center should be configured to accommodate

diverse services and designed with sufficient flexibility to allow modifications based on

changing technology, trends, interests, and needs. A Techno-Activities Center may incorporate

sports bars and other food and beverage elements, which are Category C activities. Slot

machines and any other gambling devices and machines are not permitted. Patronage is

restricted to active duty personnel and their accompanied guests, 18 years of age and older.

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3. CATEGORY C – REVENUE-GENERATING PROGRAMS. These highly desirable

programs provide recreational activities that contribute to building a sense of community and

enjoyment. Activities in this group have the business capability of generating enough income to

cover most of their operating expenses but they lack the ability to sustain themselves based

purely on their business activity. Consequently, these activities receive limited APF support.

Revenue-generating programs at designated remote and isolated locations may receive the same

type or level of APF support as Category B programs. Enclosure 7 of this Instruction contains

criteria for remote and isolated locations. Reference (d) authorizes APF support for Category C

program utility expenses (other than those of golf courses inside the United States, except when

designated remote and isolated) and APF support for installations to continue their Category C

MWR activities during force protection conditions CHARLIE and above and Global Defense

Posture Realignment (GDPR) locations overseas. Category C programs at GDPR locations

overseas may also receive the same level of APF support as Category B programs.

a. Hospitality and Lodging

(1) Joint Service Facilities and Military Service Recreation Centers. Facilities and

programs operated by one Service for all Military Service members for the primary purpose of

providing rest and recreational activities. Includes Armed Forces Recreation Centers, major

hotel operations, and recreational sites designed for use by all Military Service members and

other authorized patrons.

(2) Food, Beverage, and Entertainment Programs. Programs may include restaurants,

snack bars, and limited menu operations as well as beverage, social catering, take-out food and

non-alcoholic beverages, other Service-themed food operations and entertainment programs.

Food and beverage activities, including table service, name brand casual dining but excluding

name brand fast food, may be operated as stand-alone operations or in conjunction with other

MWR operations including those in Category A, B, or C. This specifically excludes exchange-

operated or exchange-contracted name brand fast food that may be operated in MWR facilities

under a separate agreement. The provisions of DoDI 1125.03 (Reference (af)) may apply.

(3) Membership and Non-Membership Clubs. May include food and beverage, catering,

social events, entertainment, and other services normally associated with a membership

organization. Membership and the payment of dues is at the discretion of each Military Service.

Official command functions are not MWR events even when held in MWR facilities. (See

section 9 of Enclosure 3 of this Instruction). APF shall be used for all authorized personnel,

building, equipment, and supply costs when the MWR facility is used to support official mission,

protocol, and community support functions to include events that support and foster community

relations, basic military gatherings such as commander’s calls and pre- and post-deployment

briefings, and events that support the development of unit esprit de corps and home station

family sustainment. The provisions of Reference (af) may apply.

(4) Recreational and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Lodging Programs. DoD

housing standards for medical hold and holdover personnel (MH personnel) receiving outpatient

medical treatment apply to recreational and PCS lodging facilities. When eligible for DoD-

owned housing, MH personnel shall be included as part of “Priority 1: Key and essential Service

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members and civilians including special command positions,” as defined in DoD 4165.63-M

(Reference (ag)).

(a) Recreational Lodging Programs. Lodging facilities and services, to include

camping, hotel-like lodging, cabins, cottages, trailers, trailer and/or recreational vehicle parks,

collocated with military recreational areas to support recreation and where the vast majority of

occupancy is by unofficial travelers.

(b) PCS Lodging Facilities. Quality lodging facilities and services that are designed

to meet the needs of active duty members and their families who are in a PCS status. Normally

include kitchen facilities. PCS lodging programs are operated in accordance with References

(aa) and (ab).

b. Other Special Interest Programs. (Other than membership club programs (subparagraph

3.a.(3) of this enclosure.) These programs are more highly specialized, appeal to a limited

audience, and are supported through user fees.

(1) Flying. Flying (aero) operations such as rental of aircraft, storing aircraft owned by

members, providing flying instruction, and other related services.

(2) Parachute and Sky Diving. Includes instruction, sponsored jumps, competitions, etc.

(3) Rod and Gun. Skeet, trap, other shooting programs, instruction, competitions, resale,

food and beverage operations, etc. Includes paintball operations.

(4) Scuba and Diving. Includes activities for groups or individuals having an interest in

aquatic and scuba-type activities, sponsored dives, etc.

(5) Horseback Riding Program and Stables. Provide services such as boarding,

organized events, competitions, etc.

(6) Other. Those programs established for a special interest not otherwise addressed.

c. Other Revenue-Generating Programs. Those MWR programs that provide various

entertainment and recreational opportunities for authorized patrons.

(1) Resale Programs. Resale activities within the restrictions established in section 17 of

Enclosure 3 of this Instruction. Includes audio and/or photo operations overseas and similar

operations.

(2) Amusement and Recreational Machines and/or Gaming. Includes amusement

machines (including video and pinball machines) that do not provide a pay-out, recreational

machines (including slot machines) that provide a pay-out to the player, and non-gambling

online video game services within MWR facilities.

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(3) Bowling, Over 16 Lanes. Programs at centers having more than 16 lanes, offering

open play bowling, league bowling, tournaments, and services such as bowling instruction,

bowling merchandise, food, and beverage.

(4) Golf. Offering open play, tournaments, and services such as golf instruction, golf

resale, food, and beverage.

(5) Marinas (Resale or Private Boat Berthing and Storage). Includes marina operations

with private berthing, pump-out station, and/or resale activities. Includes rentals of ski boats,

boats for overnight stays, and personal watercraft.

(6) Equipment Rental. Equipment purchased with NAF for the purpose of being rented

to customers to support their special interests.

(a) Party and Catering Equipment. Includes tables, chairs, catering equipment, grills,

cooking equipment (except camping cooking equipment and utensils), and large inflatable games

and entertainment equipment.

(b) Maintenance and Construction Equipment. Includes items such as lawn mowers,

rototillers, chain saws, utility trailers, and hand tools.

(7) Base Theater Film Program. Commercial-style cinema using 35-millimeter film or

industry-standard format. Movies provided must be licensed for public viewing in a military

setting by an officially-designated Military Service agency. A base theater must also include a

cinema-style concession operation.

(8) Vehicle Storage. Parking compound for storage of authorized patrons' vehicles (e.g.,

cars, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, and associated trailers).

(9) Animal Kennels. Service established for boarding pets including other amenities

associated with boarding pets (e.g., grooming and incidentals).

(10) Aquatics Centers. Commercial grade water theme parks.

(11) Other. Recreational and entertainment revenue-generating programs not previously

specified.

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ENCLOSURE 6

MWR FUNDING METRICS

1. APF SUPPORT AS A PERCENT OF TOTAL EXPENSES

a. This metric monitors the degree of appropriated funding provided to MWR programs by

category and select programs, and measures compliance with established funding standards. The

Military Services shall submit this report with the annual consolidated financial report required

by Reference (d). Data shall be drawn from Military Service base year (actuals) of the annual

report and shall conform to the definitions used in that report. The PDUSD(P&R) shall provide

specific report formats and required formula calculations annually (paragraph 1.f. of Enclosure 2

of this Instruction).

b. The basic funding standard, regardless of category, is to use APF to fund 100 percent of

costs for which they are authorized.

(1) Category A MWR Activities

(a) Category A activities are entitled to the highest degree of APF support and

virtually all expenses should be supported with APF. A number of activities are included in

Category A for reporting purposes even though they are not expected to be fully funded with

APF. Examples include installation-level central accounting, procurement, and personnel. In

addition, Category A programs at installation level are frequently collocated with other minor

functions (incidental resale activities, etc.) that are not authorized APF support. Those functions

are considered Category C for funding purposes and should be reported in that category if their

size is significant. However, in many cases their small size makes it impractical to break them

out and report them separately from the parent Category A program. For these reasons, the DoD

APF standard for Category A is a minimum of 85 percent of total expenditures.

(b) The Military Services have the discretion to operate WFS as a Category A MWR

activity. As a Category A activity, the WFS program common support functions (supervision,

budgeting, procurement, contracting, marketing, commercial sponsorship, and advertising) may

be furnished by MWR and shall be supported by appropriations available for WFS. The WFS

program shall be funded entirely with WFS appropriations, including facilities and those

common support costs provided by NAFIs. Commercial sponsorship funding received explicitly

for WFS programs may be executed as NAF in support of WFS. NAF is authorized to provide

simple refreshments (e.g., beverages and/or snacks) at family events and volunteer recognition

functions. Pursuant to paragraph 4.4. and Enclosure 6 of Reference (d), APF made available to

support the operations of WFS programs may be provided to the MWR NAFI according to a

memorandum of agreement and treated and expended as NAF. The Military Services shall

develop appropriate accounting and reporting procedures to ensure funding integrity is

maintained and that WFS funds pay for those services provided by MWR either directly or

through the Uniform Funding Management practice.

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(2) Category B MWR Activities

(a) Category B activities have a limited ability to generate NAF revenues, cannot be

sustained without a significant level of APF support, and are therefore entitled to a substantial

level of APF support. The DoD standard for APF funding for Category B is a minimum of 65

percent of the total expenditures.

(b) Child and youth development programs shall be reported separately from other

Category B MWR programs.

(3) Category C MWR Activities. As these activities have the highest ability to generate

NAF revenues, APF support generally should be limited. Category C activities operated at

remote and isolated locations, BRAC closure, GDPR overseas locations, and locations under

force protection Charlie or Delta, should be funded at a Category B authorization level.

2. NAF FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT

a. This metric assesses the NAF financial status of programs within each category and the

financial health of the MWR single fund. The Military Services shall submit this report with the

annual consolidated financial report required by Reference (d). The income statement and

balance sheet data shall be reported as of September 30.

b. NAF financial standards are:

(1) Category A NAF activity financial results in the aggregate must be at least break-

even on an annual basis excluding unit activities and common support pro-rated functions.

(2) Category B NAF activity financial results in the aggregate must be at least break-

even on an annual basis excluding common support pro-rated functions.

(3) Category C activity financial results in the aggregate must be at least break-even on

an annual basis excluding common support pro-rated functions. In addition, financial results for

these Category C activities must be at least break-even on an annual basis excluding common

support pro-rated functions; golf, bowling, clubs, fast food outlets, restaurants, recreational

lodging, and movie theaters.

(4) MWR installation fund financial results must be at least break-even on an annual

basis and must maintain an acid test ratio of at least 1 to 1.

(5) For this assessment, break-even financial results are defined as a zero or better net

income before depreciation.

c. The Military Services shall report annually for all installations with MWR programs that

have gross incomes over $100,000 per year:

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(1) The number and percent of installations whose Category A programs, in aggregate,

do not meet the financial standards.

(2) The number and percent of installations whose Category B programs, in aggregate,

do not meet the financial standards.

(3) The number and percent of Category C programs that do not meet the financial

standards in the aggregate.

(4) The number and percent of MWR installation funds that do not meet the financial

standards. (Break-even and acid test reported separately.)

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ENCLOSURE 7

DoD REMOTE AND ISOLATED INSTALLATIONS:

APF SUPPORT FOR CATEGORY C PROGRAMS

1. GENERAL

a. Certain installations with Category C programs may not be capable of self-sufficiency due

to extenuating circumstances. Installations that ultimately are included on the remote and

isolated list, however, must have special circumstances that genuinely require additional APF

assistance to continue their Category C programs.

b. Category C programs at installations designated as remote and isolated for MWR program

purposes are generally authorized the same type of funding as Category B programs. These

exemptions are allowed because these locations are isolated or are exceptional due to conditions

that make them very similar to remote and isolated locations.

2. OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING REMOTE AND ISOLATED LOCATION STATUS

a. The major factors in evaluating potential candidates for remote and isolated status are the

installation’s financial capability, performance, and degree of assistance provided by the major

command and Military Service. All financial data specified in subparagraphs 2.a.(1) through

2.a.(4) of this enclosure shall include the current year as of the date of the request and 4 prior

years. Financial data specified in subparagraph 2.a.(5) of this enclosure shall include the current

year as of the date of the request and 6 projected budget years.

(1) APF Support. APF support as a percent of total expenses for Category A (minimum

85 percent) and Category B (minimum 65 percent).

(2) MWR NAF. Cash, receivables (30-day), current liabilities, acid test ratio (cash plus

receivables and/or current liabilities), total revenue (including exchange dividend), MWR fund

net income before depreciation (NIBD) or net income after depreciation (NIAD), and NIBD or

NIAD as a percent of total revenue, net income or loss.

(3) Category C. Total revenue (including exchange dividend), Category C before NIBD

or NIAD and NIBD or NIAD as a percent of total revenue, net income, or loss.

(4) Capital Improvement Plan. NAF capital improvements (e.g., equipment, information

systems, minor construction, major construction).

(5) Long-Range Capital Improvement Plan. Cash in bank beginning of fiscal year (FY),

projected net income or loss, must fund capital requirements (those capital items that are

required to maintain DoD and Service standards that provide programs, facilities, and services

typically found at other military installations or are identified as a customer feedback deficiency

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in a survey and not available in the local civilian community), cash in bank end of FY, minimum

cash required to maintain Service or major command acid test minimum, excess cash, or cash

shortfall.

(6) Assistance Provided by Major Command and Military Service

(a) Monetary. Year, activity, project description, amount, source of money, cost of

savings, revenue increase.

(b) Non-Monetary (Staff Assistance Visits). Date, purpose, recommendation, results.

(7) Additional Information. Is the installation in a high cost and/or tourist area? Do

Service members receive basic allowance for housing that reflects the cost? Do Service

members receive cost of living allowance? What is the fee structure for Category C programs

compared to:

(a) The local area; and

(b) The Service or command average for the same or similar service? What are the

Category B child care fees?

b. Other factors that may be considered in evaluating the installation as a remote and isolated

location include extenuating circumstances that may seriously hinder the operation of installation

Category C programs. These may include:

(1) Special security conditions such as a continued threat of civil disorder, political

unrest, criminal activity, or terrorist attack that prevents authorized personnel from using on and

off-base recreational facilities.

(2) Significant currency fluctuation that greatly affects the cost of all goods and services

purchased on the local economy including MWR.

(3) Extreme climatic or environmental conditions that routinely and for extended periods

prevent the use of off-base recreational activities.

(4) Locations where the mission requires a capability to provide MWR support as a

result of significant temporary increase or decrease in personnel who are not part of the regular

staffing complement of the base but are assigned for training, liberty, or other temporary

purposes.

(5) Short tour locations:

(a) Where members are assigned for less than 36 months accompanied or 24 months

unaccompanied.

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(b) Established in recognition of community support, family separation,

environmental, cultural, mission, or other factors.

length is appropriate.

(6) Geographic separation on installations or sites with less than 3,000 active duty

military assigned that are at least 1-hour commuting time (during normal driving conditions)

from a community or other military installation that has three or more different Category C type

programs, with one or more of these activities being a bowling center, golf course, or marina.

(7) Significant cultural differences that make it difficult to operate business activities at a

profit.

(8) A matrix to be used in evaluating requests for remote and isolated designation is

available at www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/legislation/policies/guidance.

c. Documentation concerning an installation’s acceptability for being considered remote and

isolated shall be submitted to the PDUSD(P&R). In coordination with the commander

concerned and the Military Services, the PDUSD(P&R) may designate new remote and isolated

locations to meet new mission requirements. All installations designated as remote and isolated

locations shall submit re-justification when circumstances change substantially.

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ENCLOSURE 8

MWR SUPPORT TO MILITARY MISSIONS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES

1. OVERVIEW. The Military Departments shall provide APF and NAF MWR support to

military personnel assigned to military missions in foreign countries, as defined in the Glossary.

2. FUNDING

a. The primary funding source for MWR support to military missions in foreign countries is

APF, with the exception of unit funds, which are NAF. Enclosure 4 of Reference (d) provides

the funding authorization table. Each Military Department shall provide funding to military

missions in foreign countries within the Combatant Command areas of responsibility (AOR) they

support as identified in DoDD 5100.3 (Reference (ah)).

b. Reference (ah) is specific to the Combatant Command headquarters only. However, for

MWR purposes, it shall be used to determine Military Department funding (both APF and NAF)

for those military personnel assigned to a geographic Combatant Command AOR. Assigning

responsibility according to AOR is not intended to imply that support of this kind will be

provided to the Combatant Command or its subordinate commands or units, or that funds will be

distributed through the Combatant Command. Budget requirements (both APF and NAF) shall

be provided by each unit through normal channels to the responsible Military Service with an

information copy to the Combatant Command.

(1) The Marine Corps shall provide MWR support for personnel in Marine Security

Guard detachments located at embassies.

(2) APF shall be the source of funding if MWR programs are nonexistent or not

available from a nearby U.S. installation or the host country. The MWR APF funding

requirement shall be in accordance with DoD standards for physical fitness programs, library

programs, and recreation programs as described in section 3 of this enclosure.

(3) NAF shall not be used to support MWR programs that are authorized APF support.

Unit NAF funds shall be used for leisure activities that promote unit cohesion and are based on

the needs of permanent personnel. Elements within foreign countries shall not receive NAF

from more that one Military Service. Unit NAF funds shall be expended in accordance with this

Instruction. A minimum NAF per capita allocation shall be allowed for permanently assigned

military personnel. The Office of the PDUSD(P&R) and the Military Services shall review the

per capita allocation in order to establish and publish future rates when necessary.

3. STANDARDS FOR MWR SUPPORT. The Military Services shall apply these standards for

MWR program support to military missions in foreign countries and develop detailed operating

standards as appropriate. APF shall be the source of funding.

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a. Physical Fitness Program. Military personnel shall have access to fitness facilities,

equipment, and programs that support cardiovascular, endurance, flexibility, and strength

conditioning to maintain fitness standards. When activities are not available at the assigned unit

or duty station, access to physical conditioning alternatives shall include the use of a nearby U.S.

military installation or a host-country fitness facility within the surrounding civilian community.

If other U.S. installations are not available and no agreement is established with the host country

on a no-fee basis, membership in commercial fitness facilities shall be authorized from APF in

the name of the unit for all assigned military personnel. (See section 18 of Enclosure 3 of this

Instruction.)

b. Libraries and Information Services. Personnel shall have library support for such items as

paperback book and magazine kits and on-line periodicals and newspapers where Internet

capabilities exist.

(1) The standard for paperback book kits varies by group size. Groups of 1-25 shall

receive 10 titles per month; groups of 26-75 shall receive 25 titles per month; groups of 76 or

more shall receive 40 titles or more per month.

(2) The standard for magazine subscriptions varies by group size. Groups of 1-50 shall

receive 1 copy of 5 titles per month; groups of 51 or more shall receive 2 copies each of 5 titles

per month. Magazine titles shall be determined by customer surveys.

c. Recreation Program. Recreational information, tickets (e.g., airline tickets), tours (e.g.,

local tours and attractions), and movies shall be available to assigned personnel. Information,

tickets, and tours shall be accessible through the Internet (both military and commercial Web

sites). Movies shall be made available through Military Service sources for unit and personal

viewing with the type of format and method of distribution determined by the Military Services.

d. Program Integration. MWR programs for foreign military missions shall be integrated

with the programs of other U.S. military units, installations, and embassies in foreign countries to

provide coordinated MWR support.

e. Armed Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS)

(1) AFRTS delivers DoD internal information by providing a broad range of U.S.

information, news, and entertainment programming to overseas DoD personnel and their family

members. AFRTS issues digital satellite receiver decoders to receive and unscramble the

AFRTS signal for use by authorized members at shared sites (e.g., Marine Corps houses,

embassies with DoD staff, and deployed locations) in an office or a common-use area, not for

personal or individual use.

(2) Funding for the AFRTS downlink, associated installation, and maintenance for

circuit distribution is the responsibility of the Military Service supporting the Combatant

Command in which the AFRTS system will be installed. (See DoDI 5120.20 (Reference (ai)).)

If authorized members (active duty military and DoD civilian employees assigned overseas and

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their accompanying family members) are not eligible to receive an AFRTS-issued decoder, they

may purchase a decoder that will provide access to AFRTS programming after gaining approval

from Headquarters, AFRTS. The Military Services and Combatant Commands may provide

APF to purchase AFRTS equipment, which includes satellite dishes and decoders, in common

areas for DoD military and civilian personnel on missions in foreign countries. This equipment

is the property of the Federal Government and appropriate methods and policies regarding

accountability of Government equipment apply.

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ENCLOSURE 9

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

1. USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. The DoD Components shall establish internal

programs, policies, and procedures consistent with DoDD 1010.4 (Reference (ai)) to deglamorize

the use of alcohol, to discourage and treat its irresponsible use, and to offer alternative leisure-

time activities.

2. AGE RESTRICTIONS

a. Drinking Age

(1) The minimum drinking age on a DoD installation located in a State (including the

District of Columbia) shall be consistent with the age established by the law of that State as the

State minimum drinking age.

(2) For DoD installations located in more than one State or in one State but within 50

miles of another State, Mexico, or Canada, the Secretary concerned may establish and enforce as

the minimum drinking age on that military installation the lowest applicable age, which means

the lowest minimum drinking age established by the law of the State in which the DoD

installation is located, or a State or jurisdiction of Mexico or Canada that is within 50 miles of

the installation (section 2683 of Reference (w)).

(3) The minimum drinking age on a DoD installation located outside the United States

shall be 18 years of age. A higher minimum drinking age shall be based on international treaties

and agreements and on the local situation as determined by the installation commander.

(4) The commander of a DoD installation may waive the requirements of subparagraphs

2.a.(1) through 2.a.(3) of this enclosure if it is determined that the exemption is justified by

special circumstances. Special circumstances are those infrequent, non-routine military

occasions when an entire unit at a military installation marks a uniquely military occasion such

as the conclusion of arduous military duty or the anniversary of the establishment of a Military

Service or organization. The event must be held on a military installation and the commander

must ensure that appropriate controls are in place to prevent endangering Military Service

members or the surrounding community.

b. Serving Alcoholic Beverages

(1) In the United States, no person under 21 years of age shall be employed to dispense,

handle, or serve alcoholic beverages unless permitted by the laws of the State in which the

installation is located. In such cases, the State minimum age laws may be followed.

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(2) Outside the United States, no person under 18 years of age shall be employed to

dispense, handle, or serve alcoholic beverages. A higher serving age shall be based on

international treaties and agreements and on the local situation as determined by the installation

commander.

3. NAFI PURCHASE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

a. Alcoholic beverage purchases made for resale on a military installation located in the

United States shall be made from the most competitive source and distributed in the most

economical manner, price and other factors considered, except that, in the case of malt beverages

and wine, such purchases shall be made from, and delivery shall be accepted from, a source

within the State in which the military installation concerned is located (section 2495 of

Reference (w)). Alcoholic beverages containing distilled spirits purchased for sale on a military

installation in Alaska or Hawaii shall be procured from, and delivery shall be accepted from, a

source within the respective State in which the DoD installation is located.

b. If a military installation located in the contiguous States is located in more than one State,

a source of supply in any State in which the installation is located shall be considered a source

within the State in which the installation is located (section 2495 of Reference (w)).

4. AUTHORIZED SALES. In accordance with paragraph 4.h. of Enclosure 2 of this

Instruction, the Secretaries of the Military Departments may issue regulations controlling the sale

of alcoholic beverages dispensed by the drink or beer sold in other than sales outlets for

packaged alcoholic beverages. In accordance with section 2 of Enclosure 2 of this Instruction,

the Directors of the Defense Agencies shall coordinate with the Military Service concerned in

preparing a memorandum of understanding detailing Defense Agency responsibilities for the sale

of alcoholic beverages.

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ENCLOSURE 10

LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION SERVICES PROGRAM

1. GENERAL

a. The Library and Information Services Program consists of libraries that support readiness,

the military mission, QOL, voluntary education, professional and technical education and

training, lifelong learning, transition and career assistance, and the leisure needs of military

communities. Program components may be designated as libraries, library multimedia resource

centers, information centers, or similarly titled entities.

b. The Library and Information Services Program includes:

(1) Library facilities on DoD installations.

(2) Afloat libraries.

(3) Electronic delivery of books and other information products through Military Service

portals and Military OneSource.

(4) Delivery of books and other products to deployed Service members.

(5) Delivery of books and other products to remote and isolated sites including afloat

units.

(6) Delivery of books and other products to military missions and other agencies where

U.S. forces are assigned. (See Enclosure 8 of this Instruction.)

c. Generally, the Library and Information Services Program does not include those special

libraries whose primary purpose is to provide academic, technical, scientific, medical, and legal

information or information related to training centers, military occupational specialty education,

or DoD reference facilities.

2. APF SUPPORT. Library and Information Services is an MWR Category A core mission

sustaining program. Library and information services programs shall receive appropriated

funding at the same level as other MWR Category A programs. The programs shall be supported

almost entirely with APF with the use of NAF limited to specific instances where APF are

prohibited by law or where it has been certified in writing that APF support is not available.

Core library and information services programs shall be provided in accordance with established

DoD standards, which are available at

www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/legislation/policies/guidance.

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3. LIBRARY CLOSURE. All requests for library closure must be routed through the Military

Service chain of command to the PDUSD(P&R) for approval in accordance with paragraph 1.h.

of Enclosure 2 of this Instruction. Requests shall include the rationale for closure, the alternative

to be used in place of the closed activity, how the alternative complies with Service and DoD

standards, and documentation of approval to use an alternate source. Requests for library closure

are not required for libraries being closed due to base realignment or closure.

4. ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

a. Libraries and information services shall have access to the dod.mil domain and to the

Internet for support of customer information requirements.

b. Library and information services automation efforts shall facilitate connectivity among

and between Military Service libraries and Military OneSource to the extent possible.

c. Library and information services shall support voluntary education programs in

accordance with DoDI 1322.25 (Reference (ak)).

d. Each January, the Service Secretariats shall report Military Service compliance with the

DoD MWR libraries and information services standards. Libraries and Information Services

standards are available on the Military Homefront Web Site at www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil.

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ENCLOSURE 11

COMMERCIAL SPONSORSHIP

1. GENERAL

a. Commercial sponsorship is authorized only for support of the DoD MWR programs

shown in this enclosure. It does not include volunteer work or activities or outright donations

where no volunteer or donor recognition or acknowledgment is expected or required. This

program does not include nor refer to those products and services that are considered gifts or

donations nor those items considered to be premiums, coupons, or limited samples. Any funds,

products, services, or items resulting from commercial sponsorship programs shall be used only

within the MWR program.

b. Commercial sponsorship is authorized only if the DoD Component or Military Service

has established standard procedures to ensure that:

(1) Only MWR organizations accept commercial sponsorship unless a specific waiver to

accept commercial sponsorship exists (i.e., the Army Family Team Building program

and the Army Family Action Plan).

(2) Procedures exist to ensure commercial sponsors do not obtain personal contact

information from attendees at MWR programs or events without the express written consent of

the attendee.

(3) The obligations and entitlements of the sponsor and the MWR program are

incorporated into a written agreement that shall be for a 1-year period or less. The period

covered by the original agreement and any annual renewals shall not exceed a total of 5 years.

This does not prevent the award of a new contract to the same sponsor after the initial 5-year

period. All agreements shall receive a legal review.

(4) Assistance provided is commensurate with the level of sponsorship offered.

(5) Special concessions or favored treatment are not provided to sponsors, with the

exception of public recognition and advertising entitlements addressed in the agreement, and

individuals or entities not providing sponsorship are not treated with disfavor or suffer any form

of reprisal.

(6) Appropriate disclaimers are included in any public recognition or advertising media

since the Department of Defense does not endorse nor favor any commercial supplier, product,

or service.

(7) The contents of all public recognition and advertising media to be used by or for the

sponsor and that refer to any part or program of the Department of Defense are reviewed by the

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DoD Components for consistency with DoD and DoD Component policies and are otherwise

appropriate to the agreement.

(8) Agreements concerning television and radio broadcast rights to MWR events, and

pre-event publicity related thereto, are entered into after coordination with the Office of the

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs for DoD inter-Service events, or the public

affairs office of the military component concerned where only one Military Department is

involved.

(9) Tobacco and alcoholic beverage (including beer) sponsorship is not solicited. If

offered, such sponsorship may be accepted only if it is unsolicited and not directed

predominately or exclusively at the military, and a responsible use campaign and Surgeon

General Warning are provided as part of the sponsorship.

(10) The commercial sponsor certifies in writing that its costs of sponsorship shall not be

charged to any part of the Federal Government.

(11) The DoD Component maintains a record of all MWR-sponsored events to include

the sponsor’s name and organization; the type and amount of the sponsor’s assistance; funding,

goods, equipment, or services provided; and the disposition and use of that assistance, funding,

goods, equipment, or services within MWR programs.

(12) Commercial sponsorship opportunities are coordinated with the Service exchanges

to ensure they do not violate existing understandings or agreements.

(13) Pursuant to DoDI 1344.07 (Reference (al)), off-base financial institutions are not

permitted to be in direct competition with the financial services provided by on-base banks or

credit unions. However, off-base financial institutions are permitted to serve as commercial

sponsors for MWR events as long as they limit promotions to product lines and services not

offered by the applicable on-base bank or credit union. In addition, promotional materials should

be reviewed, properly vetted, and approved as part of the sponsorship agreement before the

materials are permitted to be displayed or distributed.

c. In accordance with paragraph 4.g. of Enclosure 2 of this Instruction, commercial

sponsorship is authorized for MWR events at open houses only when specifically approved by

the Secretary of the Military Department concerned or his or her designated representative. DoD

open-house programs are public affairs activities. MWR commercial sponsorship guidelines

shall be followed at open houses.

2. SOLICITED SPONSORSHIP

a. This sponsorship is specifically solicited on behalf of the MWR program and/or event

from a potential sponsor willing to provide support for the mutual benefit of the sponsor and the

MWR program and/or event.

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b. The DoD Components and Military Services shall develop written procedures and

guidelines for commercial sponsorship programs. They shall maintain records on the value of

commercial sponsorship funding, both solicited and unsolicited, with a separate breakout of the

value of unsolicited alcohol and tobacco sponsorship.

c. Commercial sponsorship shall be based on principles similar to those that guide NAF

contracting; e.g., competition and evaluation of offers. Additionally:

(1) Each installation authorized to accept solicited commercial sponsorship products and

services shall designate the individual(s) by name who will work with this type of sponsorship.

(2) Sponsors shall be solicited competitively from an adequate number of known U.S.

sources. If feasible, announcements of solicitations shall be placed in appropriate publications to

reach the maximum number of potential sponsors. The NAF contracting official should act in an

advisory capacity.

(3) Officials who exercise contracting authority shall not solicit for commercial

sponsorship. This does not preclude normal NAF contracting in support of commercially-