USAFEI51-712 — Control Procedures for the Supply of Tax-Free Gasoline and Diesel Fuel in the United Kingdom

USAFEI51-712 governs control procedures for supplying tax-free gasoline and diesel fuel to eligible US personnel in the United Kingdom.

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  • Publication number: USAFEI51-712
  • Title: Control Procedures for the Supply of Tax-Free Gasoline and Diesel Fuel in the United Kingdom
  • Date: 2014-07-28

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It defines tax-free motor fuel, duty driving, driving/fuel permits, and permit issue offices. It establishes eligibility, vehicle and driver requirements, permit procedures, controls, and prohibited activities.

Applies to: This instruction applies to personnel permanently stationed or on temporary duty (TDY) in the UK.

Topics covered

  • Tax-free gasoline and diesel fuel
  • Duty driving
  • Driving/Fuel Permits
  • Entitled personnel
  • Vehicle registration and insurance
  • Permit issue offices
  • Prohibited activities

Questions and answers

What counts as duty driving under USAFEI51-712?

All driving in support of the US military mission by entitled personnel, as defined in paragraph 3 and related subparagraphs below, done both in the performance of normal duties and in order to serve and participate in other activities organized by, sponsored by, or beneficial to the US Force in the UK. It does not include pleasure driving. (paragraph 2)

What vehicle registration is required for a Driving/Fuel Permit?

The vehicles concerned must be properly registered IAW applicable regulations. (paragraph 7)

What insurance is required for tax-free fuel eligibility?

The vehicle and the driver must be covered by required insurance. (paragraph 7)

How many vehicles can normally be documented on a Driving/Fuel Permit?

Where an entitled person seeks to document more than two vehicles on a DFP, the entitled person must justify why more than two vehicles are required for duty driving purposes. (paragraph 5)

When can a temporary Driving/Fuel Permit be issued?

In the case of an entitled person renting or using a vehicle temporarily because their own vehicle has not arrived in country or is under repair, or is being loaned to another entitled eligible individual, a temporary DFP may be issued for periods up to 30 days. (paragraph 5)

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