ARMY DIR 2022-01 — Personal Commercial Solicitation On Army Installations To Support Financial Education

ARMY DIR 2022-01 governs financial literacy education and training provided by non-Federal entities on Army installations.

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  • Publication number: ARMY DIR 2022-01
  • Title: PERSONAL COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION ON ARMY INSTALLATIONS TO SUPPORT FINANCIAL EDUCATION
  • Date: 02/11/2022
  • Proponent: ASA (M&RA)
  • Status: ACTIVE

View ARMY DIR 2022-01 on armypubs.army.mil

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It establishes application criteria, approval procedures, training material standards, and oversight duties for non-Federal entities. It requires approval, reporting, reapplication, unbiased materials, and compliance monitoring.

Applies to: The provisions of this directive apply to the Regular Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve.

Topics covered

  • Financial literacy education
  • Non-Federal entity approval
  • Training materials
  • Installation administration
  • Senior commander responsibilities
  • NFE reporting
  • Commercial solicitation

Questions and answers

Who approves requests from non-Federal entities to provide financial literacy education to Soldiers?

Pursuant to references 1f and 1j, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (ASA (M&RA)) will approve all requests for NFEs to provide financial literacy education or training to Soldiers and all materials for use by NFE personnel. (paragraph 5)

How long do ASA (M&RA) approvals for non-Federal entities remain valid?

ASA (M&RA) approvals remain valid for a period not to exceed 36 months from the date of approval, provided the actions of the NFE remain compliant with all relevant clauses of this and all other applicable regulations. (paragraph 5)

What must approved non-Federal entities do before continuing instruction beyond 36 months?

Approved NFEs must reapply and have an approved application before continuing instruction beyond 36 months. (paragraph 5)

What notice must non-Federal entities provide before ending instruction or declining to reapply?

Approved NFEs must provide a 30-day notice to the ASA (M&RA) if they intend to cease instruction before the end of their period of approval or if they do not intend to reapply when approval expires. (paragraph 5)

What training materials are prohibited under ARMY DIR 2022-01?

Training and any associated materials may not contain any branding or include endorsement or promotions of commercial services or suggest preferential treatment of any individual corporation, product, or service.

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