DAFMAN34-201 — Use Of Nonappropriated Funds (nafs)

DAFMAN34-201 governs the use of nonappropriated funds, including personnel waivers and morale and welfare expenditures.

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  • Publication number: DAFMAN34-201
  • Title: USE OF NONAPPROPRIATED FUNDS (NAFS)
  • Date: 2018-09-28

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It covers waiver procedures for nonappropriated fund personnel expenses, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation activities, and special morale and welfare expenditures. It also addresses time-phased dissolution actions, revised budgets, resale items, and requests for funds.

Applies to: Unless otherwise stated, this guidance memorandum is applicable to the Regular Air Force, United States Space Force (USSF), Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • Nonappropriated fund personnel waivers
  • Morale, Welfare, and Recreation activities
  • Special morale and welfare expenditures
  • Recognition programs
  • Promotion ceremonies
  • Time-phased dissolution plans
  • Resale items

Questions and answers

Is compliance with DAFMAN34-201 guidance mandatory?

Compliance with this guidance memorandum is mandatory. (paragraph 1-8)

Who can approve personnel waivers for Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Fund activities?

For positions supporting Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Fund (MWR) activities, Directorate of Services, Headquarters, United States Air Force and Deputy Assistant Secretary (Cost and Economics) are the approval authorities on a case-by-case basis. (paragraph 1-8)

How does an installation commander request a personnel waiver?

The installation commander requests personnel waivers through AFSVC/CC. (paragraph 1-8)

What is the processing goal for a waiver request?

The overall processing goal for a waiver request is 15 business days. (paragraph 1-8)

How long should each office take to review a waiver request?

To meet this objective, each office in the concurrence chain should aim to complete its review within three business days. (paragraph 1-8)

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