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3. Private Funds
Commanders wishing to present coins to anyone for any reason may purchase them with their own private funds. Commanders should keep receipts for all such purchases. It is prudent to ensure coins purchased with private funds are distinct from those purchased with APF, NAF, or ORF.
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Support to Non-Federal Entities
A. References
• 5 C.F.R. §§ 2635.704, 2635.705, 2635.808
• DoD Regulation R (Joint Ethics Regulation DoD Directive 5410.18, Public Affairs Community Relations Policy DoD Instruction 1000.15, Procedures and Support for Non-Federal Entities Authorized to Operate on DoD Installations DoD Instruction 5410.19, Public Affairs Community Relations Policy Implementation • Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) Memo, subject Change to Policy Regarding Officers Serving on Boards of Directors, dtd 30 Nov 12
• AR 360-1, The Army Public Affairs Program
B. Basic Ethics Principles Regarding Official Support To
Non-Federal Entities (NFEs)
1. Use Government Property Only for Authorized Purposes
The government’s performance of services for most NFEs is an improper use of funds and resources. This applies even if the NFE provides compensation or reimbursement. Federal law entitles some NFEs to particular types of support (e.g., CFC, Red Cross, USO, etc. Official communications channels maybe used to notify DoD personnel of NFE-sponsored events of common interest that support the goal of enhancing morale, welfare, or professional education.
Logistical support and DoD speakers maybe provided to NFE-sponsored events (other than fundraisers) if the support Does not interfere with official duties Serves community relations, public affairs, or military training interests Is appropriate for DoD association Benefits the DoD or the local community Does not offer preferential treatment—the command is able and willing to provide the same support to comparable events sponsored by similar organizations Does not violate federal law or regulations and Has no admission fee, has an admission fee that is not beyond the reasonable costs of sponsoring the event, or DoD support to the event is incidental.

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