AFI51-506 — Gifts To The Department Of The Air Force From Domestic And Foreign Sources

AFI51-506 governs the receiving, acceptance, and processing of gifts offered to the Department of the Air Force.

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  • Publication number: AFI51-506
  • Title: GIFTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE FROM DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN SOURCES
  • Date: 2019-04-16

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AFI51-506 addresses gifts from domestic and foreign sources, including gifts to the USAFA, individual Air Force members, and Air Force employees. It establishes mandatory procedures for gift acceptance and covers travel benefits, donor identification, and foreign government gifts.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all Air Force activities, uniformed members and employees in the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve (AFR), and Air National Guard (ANG) units.

Topics covered

  • Domestic and foreign gifts
  • Travel benefits from non-Federal entities
  • Gifts to the United States Air Force Academy
  • Donor identification
  • Foreign government gifts
  • Gift acceptance authority
  • Real property gifts conditioned upon naming rights

Questions and answers

What records must be retained after accepting travel benefits?

A copy of this memorandum and attachments shall be retained by the recipient of the travel benefits and a copy will be forwarded to the traveler’s servicing legal office, along with a completed form SF 326 as appropriate. (paragraph 4)

What happens when military members violate the mandatory provisions in paragraph 9.4?

Failure to observe the prohibitions and mandatory provisions in paragraph 9.4 of this publication by military members is a violation of Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).

What consequences may result from violations of AFI51-506?

Violations may result in administrative disciplinary action without regard to otherwise applicable criminal or civil sanctions for violations of related laws.

Can a firearm gift be purchased if it is offered for sale by the Air Force or GSA?

Note: This option is not available to recipients when the gift item is a firearm. (paragraph 2)

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