USAFE-AFAFRICAI32-9005_IP governs the acquisition, management, and disposal of real estate in Germany by U.S. Forces.
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The publication covers acquisition needs, accommodation requests, site selection, administration, dismantling, disposal, and real estate claims. It prescribes policy and procedures for these activities and addresses international agreements affecting real estate operations.
Applies to: The Army in Europe, and USAFE/AFAFRICA elements, in Germany.
The accommodation will be made available to the U.S. Forces rent-free in accordance with the provisions of Article 63, paragraph 4, SA, in conjunction with paragraphs 2, 6, 7, 8, and 10 of the Protocol of Signature re Article 63, SA. (paragraph 5)
The execution of construction works of the U.S. Forces, including repair and maintenance work, will be governed by the provisions of Article 49 SA to NATO SOFA and agreements relating thereto. (paragraph 3)
Where the U.S. Forces intend to terminate the use relationship, they will give an advance notice in writing to the Federation as early as possible, preferably 90 days in advance, but in any case at least 30 days in advance of the planned date of release. (paragraph 6)
Upon termination of the use relationship, the condition of the accommodation and extent of inventory will be jointly established by representatives of the U.S. Forces and the Federation. (paragraph 6)
The U.S. Forces will be responsible for the cleaning of, the removal of ice and snow from, or in case of iced conditions the strewing of, the roads and sidewalk sections adjacent to the accommodation as far as, under local ordinance or local custom, the Federal Republic as owner or the U.S. Forces as the user have such responsibility. (paragraph 5)