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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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.
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)
The vehicles concerned must be properly registered IAW applicable regulations. (paragraph 7)
The vehicle and the driver must be covered by required insurance. (paragraph 7)
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)
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)