USAFEI51-720 — Control Procedures For The Purchase Of Tax-free Gasoline And Diesel Fuel From Off-base Suppliers In The United Kingdom

USAFEI51-720 governs procedures for purchasing tax-free gasoline and diesel fuel from off-base suppliers in the United Kingdom.

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  • Publication number: USAFEI51-720
  • Title: CONTROL PROCEDURES FOR THE PURCHASE OF TAX-FREE GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL FROM OFF-BASE SUPPLIERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
  • Date: 2014-08-27

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USAFEI51-720 defines off-base fuel, duty driving, eligible personnel, and fuel purchase cards. It establishes eligibility requirements, application procedures, documentation, card limits, and interpretation authority for the Off-Base Fuel Program.

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

Topics covered

  • Off-Base Fuel Program
  • Tax-free gasoline and diesel
  • Duty driving
  • Fuel purchase cards
  • Entitled personnel
  • Eligibility requirements
  • USAFE Form 435

Questions and answers

What driving qualifies as duty driving under USAFEI51-720?

All driving in support of the US military mission by entitled personnel, as defined in paragraph 3. 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 3)

How many fuel purchase cards may each eligible person have?

Membership of the OBFP shall be limited to one fuel purchase card per entitled eligible person. (paragraph 3)

What penalties can result from violating USAFEI51-720?

Violation of the provisions of this instruction may result in the withdrawal of individual purchase privileges, and subject USF personnel to disciplinary and/or administrative action under the UCMJ or applicable service regulations. (paragraph 1)

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