AR 215-3 — Nonappropriated Funds Instrumentalities Personnel Policy
AR 215-3 governs the administration of the Army’s total human resources program for nonappropriated fund employees.
- Publication number: AR 215-3
- Title: NONAPPROPRIATED FUNDS INSTRUMENTALITIES PERSONNEL POLICY
- Date: 05/07/2024
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
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It addresses employment, pay, duty hours, leave, performance ratings, discipline, grievances, awards, security, development, labor relations, benefits, and records. It establishes policies for administering these personnel programs and related classification, position, and pay management.
Applies to: This regulation establishes policies for the administration of a total human resources (HR) program for nonappropriated fund (NAF) employees of the Department of the Army (DA).
Topics covered
- Nonappropriated fund employment
- Classification and pay management
- Employee leave and duty hours
- Disciplinary actions and grievances
- Civilian applicant and employee security
- Employee development and labor relations
- Employee benefits
Questions and answers
Does priority consideration guarantee that an applicant will be hired?
Priority consideration does not create an obligation to hire; however, justification of non-selection is required. (paragraph 1-4)
What is the rate of basic pay for grade and pay retention purposes?
Rate of basic pay for grade and pay retention purposes is the rate of pay fixed by law or administrative action for position held by an FWS employee before any deductions and exclusive of additional pay of any kind, such as night or environmental differentials. (paragraph 1-4)
What is the minimum workweek for a regular part-time employee?
The minimum workweek for a regular part-time employee is 20 hours. (paragraph 1-4)
When is a background investigation required for NAF employment?
A background investigation is required on all employees in sensitive positions. (paragraph 6-7)
When must an electronic official personnel folder be maintained?
An eOPF will be maintained for each civilian and ODM employee paid from a NAFI. (paragraph 16-2)