AR 215-1 — Military Morale, Welfare, And Recreation Programs And Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities
AR 215-1 governs Army Morale, Welfare, and Recreation programs and nonappropriated fund instrumentalities.
- Publication number: AR 215-1
- Title: MILITARY MORALE, WELFARE, AND RECREATION PROGRAMS AND NONAPPROPRIATED FUND INSTRUMENTALITIES
- Date: 09/24/2010
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 215-1 establishes policy, prescribes procedures, and assigns responsibilities for MWR programs and NAFIs. It addresses program structure, funding categories, taxes, insurance, commercial sponsorship, resale, and financial management.
Topics covered
- Morale, Welfare, and Recreation programs
- Nonappropriated fund instrumentalities
- Funding categories
- Nonappropriated funds
- Commercial sponsorship
- Alcoholic beverage taxes
- Resale activities
- Risk management
Questions and answers
How are nonappropriated fund instrumentalities classified?
Nonappropriated fund instrumentalities are classified into six program groups and further classified into three funding categories. (paragraph 1-8)
What responsibilities do NAFI fund managers and entity administrators have?
All fund managers/entity administrators have legal and fiduciary responsibilities, which are described throughout this regulation and DFAS-IN 37-1 Regulation, Chapter 32, and must monitor NAFI/entity programs and ensure compliance with internal management controls. (paragraph 3-16)
Must all NAFIs and entities participate in the Risk Management Program?
All NAFIs/entities must participate in RIMP and certain coverages are mandatory. (paragraph 19-4)
What is required for commercial sponsorship agreements?
Obligations and entitlement of the commercial sponsor and the MWR program are incorporated into a written sponsorship agreement that will be for a 1-year period or less. (paragraph 11-8)
What preference applies to merchandise sold by overseas NAF resale activities?
NAF resale activities and concessions overseas will, within the limits of sound business practice, stock merchandise of U.S. origin in preference to equivalent merchandise from foreign sources. (paragraph 12-3)