(a) To prevent the appearance of official sanction or support by the Department of Defense:
(1) Non-Federal entities may not use the seals, logos, or insignia of the Department of Defense or any DoD Component, DoD organizational unit, or DoD installation on organization letterhead, correspondence, titles, or in association with organization programs, locations, or activities.
(2) Non-Federal entities operating on DoD installations may use the name or abbreviation of the Department of Defense, a DoD Component, organizational unit, or installation in its name provided that its status as a non-Federal entity is apparent and unambiguous and there is no appearance of official sanction or support by the Department of Defense. The following applies:
(i) The non-Federal entity must have approval from the appropriate DoD organization whose name or abbreviation is to be used before using the name or abbreviation.
(ii) Any use of the name or abbreviation of a DoD Component, organizational unit, or installation must not mislead members of the public to assume a non-Federal entity is an organizational unit of the Department of Defense.
(iii) A non-Federal entity must prominently display the following disclaimer on all print and electronic media mentioning the entity's name confirming that the entity is not a part of the Department of Defense: ``THIS IS A NON-FEDERAL ENTITY. IT IS NOT A PART OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OR ANY OF ITS COMPONENTS AND IT HAS NO GOVERNMENTAL STATUS.'' This disclaimer must also be provided in appropriate oral communications and public announcements when the name of the entity is used.
(b) Activities of non-Federal entities covered by this part shall not in any way prejudice or discredit the DoD Components or other Federal Government agencies.
(c) Subject to DoD Directive 4165.6 as it relates to real property, installation commanders shall approve written agreements that indicate permission to operate on the installation and any logistical support that will be provided. DoD personnel acting in an official capacity will not execute any charter that will serve as the legal basis for the non-Federal entity. The nature, function, and objectives of a non-Federal entity covered by this part shall be delineated in articles of incorporation, a written constitution, bylaws, charters, articles of agreement, or other authorization documents before receiving approval from the installation commander to operate on the installation. That documentation shall also include:
(1) Description of eligible membership in the non-Federal entity.
(i) No person because of race, color, creed, sex, age, disability, or national origin shall be unlawfully denied membership, unlawfully excluded from participation, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination by any non-Federal entity or other private organization covered by this part.
(ii) Installation commanders will distribute information on procedures for individuals to follow when they suspect unlawful discrimination by the organization.
(2) Designation of management responsibilities, including the accountability for assets, satisfaction of liabilities, disposition of any residual assets on dissolution, and other documentation that shows responsible financial management.
(3) A certification indicating that members understand they are personally liable, as provided by law, if the assets of the non-Federal entity are insufficient to discharge all liabilities.
(4) Guidance relating to professional scouting organizations operating at U.S. military installations located overseas can be found in DoD Instruction 1015.9.
(i) In accordance with DoD 5500.7-R, which contains a policy on sponsorship of non-Federal entities by DoD personnel acting in an official capacity, DoD personnel acting in an official capacity shall not execute charters that serve as the legal basis for the creation of Boy Scouts organizations (including Boy Scouts, Cub Scout Packs, or Venturer Crews).
(ii) In accordance with U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, Decision No. 1999 CV 02424, while such chartering is not allowed, nothing in this part is intended to preclude, if otherwise authorized by law or regulation, DoD support to Boy Scouts or their official affiliates; Boy Scouts activities on DoD installations; or sponsorship of Boy Scout organizations by DoD personnel in their personal capacity. Existing charters executed by DoD personnel in their official capacity shall be terminated or amended to substitute sponsorship by an appropriate individual, volunteer, group, or organization, consistent with DoD policy. \2\---------------------------------------------------------------------------
\2\ Paragraph mandated by ``Partial Settlement Agreement Between Plaintiffs and Secretary Rumsfeld'', United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, No. 1999 CV 02424 (Eugene Winkler, et al., v. Chicago School Reform Board of Trustees, et al.)---------------------------------------------------------------------------
(d) A non-Federal entity covered by this part shall not offer programs or services on DoD installations that compete with appropriated or NAF activities, but may, when specifically authorized, supplement those activities.
(1) Installation commanders, or higher authorities if the installation commander has not been delegated such authority, will determine if the services of a non-Federal entity conflict with or detract from local DoD programs. The cognizant commander has discretionary authority over the operations of non-Federal entities on DoD installations. Commanders are authorized to eliminate duplication of services, particularly when these services compete with the installation's revenue-generating activities.
(2) Background checks are required for employees and volunteers of non-Federal entities who have contact with children under the age of 18 in DoD- operated, -contracted, or community-based programs that are used to supplement or expand child care or youth services, according to DoD Instruction 1402.5.
(e) Non-Federal entities covered by this part shall be self-sustaining, primarily through dues, contributions, service charges, fees, or special assessment of members. There shall be no financial assistance to such an entity from a NAF Instrumentality (NAFI) in the form of contributions, repairs, services, dividends, or other donations of money or other assets. Fundraising and membership drives are governed by DoD 5500.7-R.
(f) Non-Federal entities are not entitled to DoD support. However, support may be provided when it is consistent with and supportive of the military mission of the DoD Component concerned. Such support may be provided only when it can be offered within the capability of the installation commander without detriment to the commander's ability to fulfill the military mission, and when it is permitted under applicable Status of Forces Agreements. The DoD Components may provide logistical support to non-Federal entities with appropriated funds to the extent authorized by DoD 5500.7-R and applicable law. NAFI funds or assets shall not be directly or indirectly transferred to non-Federal entities according to DoD Instruction 1015.15.
(g) Personal and professional participation in non-Federal entities by DoD employees is governed by DoD 5500.7-R. DoD personnel acting in an official capacity will not execute charters that serve as the legal basis for any non-Federal entity or other private organization.
(h) Neither appropriated fund activities nor NAFIs may assert any claim to the assets, or incur or assume any obligation, of any non-Federal entity covered by this part, except as may arise out of contractual relationships or as provided by law. Property shall not be abandoned on the installation by a non-Federal entity and may only be acquired by the DoD installation by purchase or through donation agreed to by the Department of Defense.
(i) The non-Federal entity shall have adequate insurance, as defined by the DoD Component concerned, to protect against liability and property damage claims or other legal actions that may arise due to its activities, those of its members, or the operation of its equipment or devices. The DoD Components will not assume liability (through insurance or other means) for any activities or assets of non-Federal entities.
(j) Non-Federal entities shall comply with applicable fire and safety regulations; environmental laws; local, State, and Federal tax codes; and any other applicable statutes or regulations.
(k) Income from a non-Federal entity or its activities shall not accrue to individual members of a non-Federal entity except through wages and salaries as employees of the non-Federal entity or as award recognition for services rendered to the non-Federal entity or military community. This prohibition is not meant to preclude operation of investment clubs, in which the investment of members' personal funds result in a return on investment directly and solely to the individual members.
(l) Employees of non-Federal entities are not employees of the United States or of an instrumentality of the United States. Applicable laws on labor standards for employment shall be observed, including worker's compensation insurance. Employees of non-Federal entities shall not participate in NAF employee benefit programs based upon their affiliation with the non-Federal entity.
(m) Non-Federal entities that have statutory authorization for particular support are listed at Appendix A to this part.
(n) Certain unofficial activities conducted on DoD installations do not need formal authorization because of the limited scope of their activities. Examples are office coffee funds, flower funds, and similar small, informal activities and funds. The DoD Components shall establish the basis upon which such informal activities and funds shall operate.
Sec. Appendix A to Part 212--Non-Federal Entities Having Statutory
Authorization for Particular Support ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Non-Federal entity Authority------------------------------------------------------------------------Certain banks and credit unions........ Chapter 1770 of title 12,
United States Code (U.S.C.).
Title 32, Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR), part 230.United Service Organization............ Section 220101 of title 36,
U.S.C.
Title 32, CFR, part 213.
Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) between DoD and the
United Service Organization.Labor organizations.................... Title 5, U.S.C., Chapter 71.
DoD 1400.25-M, subchapter 711.Combined Federal Campaign.............. Executive Order 12353.
Title 5, CFR, part 950.
DoD Instruction 5035.1.
DoD Instruction 5035.5.American Registry of Pathology......... Section 177 of title 10 U.S.C.Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Section 178 of title 10 U.S.C.
Advancement of Military Medicine.American National Red Cross............ Section 2552 of title 10 U.S.C.
Section 2602 of title 10 U.S.C.
Secretary of The Army
Memorandum. ``Support to the
Red Cross During Times of
Conflict''.
Title 32, CFR, part 213.
MOU between the Department of
Justice and American Red
Cross.Boy Scouts Jamborees................... Section 2554 of title 10 U.S.C.Girl Scouts International Events Section 2555 of title 10 U.S.C.
(Transportation).
DoD Instruction 1015.9.Shelter for Homeless................... Section 2556 of title 10 U.S.C.National Military Associations; Section 2558 of title 10 U.S.C.
Assistance at National Conventions.
DoD Directive 5410.18.
DoD Instruction 5410.19.National Veterans' Organizations (Beds Section 2551 of title 10 U.S.C.
and Barracks).United Seamen's Service Organization... Section 2604 of title 10 U.S.C.
Title 32, CFR, part 213.Scouting: Cooperation and Assistance in Section 2606 of title 10 U.S.C.
Foreign Areas.
DoD Instruction 1015.9.Civil Air Patrol....................... Section 9441 of title 10 U.S.C.
Section 9442 of title 10 U.S.C.
Section 40301 of title 36
U.S.C.Assistance for certain youth and Section 508 of title 32 U.S.C.
charitable organizations.
DoD Directive 1100.20.Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies...... Section 2553 of title 10 U.S.C.Specified Sporting Events (Olympics)... Section 2564 of title 10 U.S.C.
DoD Directive 2000.15.Fire Protection Agreements............. Section 1856 of title 42 U.S.C.
et seq.Armed Services Young Men's Christian Section 2012 of title 10 U.S.C.
Association.
Section 2648 of title 10 U.S.C.
Section 508 of title 32, U.S.C.
MOU between DoD and the Armed
Services YMCA.Support for Youth Organizations........ Section 1058 of Public Law 109-
163 (Note to Section 301 of
title 5 U.S.C.).
Section 8126 of Public Law 109-
148 (Note to Section 101 of
title 10 U.S.C. and Section
301 of title 5 U.S.C.).------------------------------------------------------------------------