AR 215-8 — Army And Air Force Exchange Service Operations {dafi 34-110(i)}
AR 215-8 governs the operating policy, organization, funding, facilities, personnel, and operations of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service.
- Publication number: AR 215-8
- Title: ARMY AND AIR FORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE OPERATIONS {DAFI 34-110(I)}
- Date: 07/14/2023
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 215-8 on armypubs.army.mil
The publication addresses AAFES missions, dividends, command relationships, legal status, patron privileges, pricing, procurement, financial services, and audits. It requires policies for exchange operations, funding, personnel actions, records, claims, and accountability.
Topics covered
- AAFES mission and dividends
- Command relationships and legal status
- Funding and facilities
- Patron privileges and identification
- Stock assortment and pricing
- Financial services
- Alcoholic beverage sales
- Claims and investigations
Questions and answers
What is the mission of AAFES?
AAFES has a dual and enduring mission of providing quality merchandise and services to its customers at competitively low prices and of generating earnings which provide a dividend to support morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) programs. (paragraph 1-6)
How are AAFES dividends determined?
The AAFES Board of Directors (BOD) will declare dividends based on earnings, available funds, and required capital to the Army and the Air Force in support of their military MWR programs. (paragraph 1-7)
What legal protections does AAFES have?
AAFES is an instrumentality of the United States. It is entitled to the immunities and privileges enjoyed by the Federal Government under the Constitution, Federal statutes, Federal legal precedents, established principles of international law, and international treaties and agreements. (paragraph 1-10)
Where must FOIA requests for AAFES documents be submitted?
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for AAFES documents must be submitted in writing to the AAFES headquarters (HQ) at HQ, AAFES, General Counsel (FOIA), PO Box 650060, Dallas, TX 752650060. (paragraph 11-1)
What happens when an employee falsifies AAFES records?
Any employee who, for the purpose of concealing or misrepresenting a material fact, willfully or unlawfully alters, falsifies, or destroys, or causes to be altered, falsified, or destroyed official AAFES or other government documents, records, or files, regardless of motive, is subject to separation for cause or other disciplinary action. (paragraph 5-14)