AR 700-131 governs loans, leases, and donations of Army materiel to Federal and non-Federal activities and agencies.
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AR 700-131 covers loan policies, agreements, reimbursement, donations, weapons, ammunition, and avalanche control. It requires specific request, approval, shipment, accounting, security, and reimbursement procedures.
Applies to: This regulation sets forth policies and procedures for loan of Army materiel to both Department of Defense (DOD) and non-DOD activities of the Federal Government and loan, lease, or donation of materiel to non-Federal civilian activities and agencies.
If leases are approved under this paragraph, they may not be for more than 5 years, unless the SA or his designee (ASA (ALT)) or (ASA (RD&A)) determines that leases for a longer period will promote the national defense or be in the public interest. (paragraph 7)
Army policy further requires that a surety bond be posted for all leases in addition to hull or vehicle insurance. (paragraph 7)
Routine requests for loan or lease of Army materiel will be sent in writing 45 days prior to the date that the materiel is required. (paragraph 2-15)
Army materiel will be shipped only to the accountable PBO authorized to receive and sign for the materiel. (paragraph 2-15)
If borrowed arms are lost, stolen, or unaccounted for, the borrower must inform the lender (accountable property officer), local security office or military police station, the local police, and the FBI within 24 hours after discovery. (paragraph 3-1)