AR 600-291 — Foreign Government Employment
AR 600-291 governs procedures for obtaining approval to accept foreign government employment.
- Publication number: AR 600-291
- Title: FOREIGN GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT
- Date: 06/07/2024
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 600-291 covers eligibility, written applications, application processing, reviews, recommendations, and final dispositions for foreign government employment. It distinguishes applications involving foreign government payments from other requests and identifies when Department of State approval is required.
Topics covered
- Foreign government employment
- Initial applications
- Application processing
- Foreign government payments
- Department of State approval
- Application reconsideration
Questions and answers
What does foreign government employment include?
FGE includes direct or indirect employment by representation of, or any provision of advice or services to, the government of a foreign country or any company, entity, or other person whose activities are directly or indirectly supervised, directed, controlled, financed, or subsidized, in whole or in major part, by any government of a foreign country. (paragraph 2-1)
What must USAR TPU members provide for a foreign government employment application?
USAR TPU members will provide a copy of their application to Commanding General, U.S. Army Reserve Command (AFRCPRP), 4710 Knox Street, Fort Bragg, NC 283100001. (paragraph 2-1)
Who reviews and approves foreign government employment applications?
Pursuant to Title 37, United States Code, 908 (37 USC 908), the Secretary of the Army (SECARMY), through the ASA (M&RA), and in coordination with the Secretary of State when required, will review and approve or disapprove applications for FGE, after determining that such approval is not contrary to the national interests of the United States. (paragraph 1-4)
Do foreign government payments for speeches require Department of State approval?
FGE requests involving foreign government payment for speeches, travel, meals, lodging, registration fees or non-cash awards, must receive approval from the DA only and do not require Department of State approval. (paragraph 2-3)
Which foreign government employment requests require Department of State approval?
All other FGE requests must receive approval from DA and Department of State. (paragraph 2-3)