CFR / Title 32 / Part 161 / Sec. 161.20 Benefits for civilian personnel.

(a) Civilian personnel may be eligible for certain benefits described in this section based on their affiliation with DoD, Service-specific guidelines, or other authorizing conditions. The definition of ``civilian personnel'' (e.g., civilian employee, DoD contractor, Red Cross employee) is specific to each benefit set described.

(1) Civilian personnel in the United States, to include civilian employees of the DoD and other Government agencies, as well as DoD contractors and personnel covered by PL 91-648 (also known and hereinafter referred to as Public Law 91-648, ``Intergovernmental Personnel Act'' (IPA)), may be issued a DoD ID card as a condition of employment or assignment in accordance with subpart B of this part. Civilian personnel in the United States are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 28 to part 161.

Table 28 to Part 161--Benefits for Civilian Employees in the United States--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CHC DC C MWR E--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Self.............................. No.................... No.................... No.................... 1.................... No.Dependents........................ No.................... No.................... No.................... No................... No.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Note:1. In accordance with DoD Instruction 1015.10, retired DoD civilian employees are eligible, on a space available basis, to the limited use of MWR

facilities based on the discretion of the installation commander.

(2) Civilian personnel required to reside on a military installation within the CONUS, Hawaii, or Alaska and their dependents, when residing in the same household, are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 29 to part 161. For the purposes of this benefit set, ``civilian personnel'' includes civilian DoD employees and IPA personnel.

Table 29 to Part 161--Benefits for Civilian Personnel and Dependents When Required To Reside on a Military Installation in CONUS, Hawaii, or Alaska--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Years:

Legitimate, adopted, No.................... No.................... 1, 3.................. 3.................... 2, 3.

stepchild, illegitimate child

of employee, or illegitimate

child of spouse.

Ward.......................... No.................... No.................... 1, 3, 4............... 3, 4................. 2, 3, 4.

Pre-adoptive.................. No.................... No.................... 1, 3, 5............... 3, 5................. 2, 3, 5.

Foster Child.................. No.................... No.................... 1, 3.................. 3.................... 2, 3.Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and No.................... No.................... 1, 6.................. 6.................... 2, 6.

Over.Father, Mother, Father-in-Law, No.................... No.................... 1, 3.................. 3.................... 2, 3.

Mother-in-Law, Stepparent, or

Parent-by-Adoption.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Notes:1. Yes, but commissary privileges do not include the purchase of tobacco products in those States, including the District of Columbia, that impose a tax

on such products.2. Yes, are entitled to limited exchange privileges, which include purchase of all items except uniform articles and State tax-free items.3. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of his or her support.4. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the member as a result of a court of competent

jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months.5. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, placed in the home of the member by a placement agency (recognized by the

Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption by

the member.6. Yes, if the child:a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering

Secretary, and is dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support; orb. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-

time student, while a dependent of a member and is, dependent on the member or former member for over 50 percent of the child's support.

(3) DoD civilian personnel stationed or employed outside the continental United States (OCONUS) and their accompanying dependents, when residing in the same household, are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 30. For the purposes of this benefit set, ``civilian personnel'' includes civilian DoD employees, DoD contractors, and IPA personnel. Overseas commanders may never authorize benefits not authorized by this section, but they may deny privileges indicated when base support facilities cannot handle the burden imposed.

Table 30 to Part 161--Benefits for DoD Civilian Personnel Stationed OCONUS and Accompanying Dependents--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Years:

Legitimate, adopted, No.................... 1, 2.................. 2..................... 2.................... 2.

stepchild, Illegitimate child

of employee, or Illegitimate

child of spouse.

Ward.......................... No.................... 1, 2, 3............... 2, 3.................. 2, 3................. 2, 3.

Pre-adoptive.................. No.................... 1, 2, 4............... 2, 4.................. 2, 4................. 2, 4.

Foster Child.................. No.................... No.................... 2..................... 2.................... 2Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and No.................... 1, 5.................. 5..................... 5.................... 5.

Over.Father, Mother, Father-in-Law, No.................... No.................... 1, 2.................. 2.................... 2.

Mother-in-Law, Stepparent, or

Parent-by-Adoption.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Notes:1. Yes, on a space-available, fully reimbursable basis. Medical care at uniformed services facilities shall be rendered in accordance with Service

instructions. Additional guidelines are contained in DoD Instruction 1100.22 and Volume 1231 of DoD Instruction 1400.25.2. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of his or her support.3. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the member as a result of a court of competent

jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months.

4. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, placed in the home of the member by a placement agency (recognized by the

Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption by

the member.5. Yes, if the child:a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering

Secretary, and is dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support; orb.Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-time

student, while a dependent of a member and is, dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support.

(4) Civilian personnel of non-DoD Government agencies stationed or employed OCONUS, and their dependents, when residing in the same household, are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 31. For the purposes of this benefit set, ``civilian personnel'' includes civilian employees of non-DoD Government agencies (e.g., Federal employees of the Department of State). Commissary, MWR, and exchange privileges are authorized by overseas commanders to the persons designated in Table 31 when it is within the capability of the facilities and it shall not impair the military mission. Overseas commanders may never authorize benefits beyond those authorized by this section, but they may deny privileges indicated when base support facilities cannot handle the burden imposed.

Table 31 to Part 161--Benefits For Non-DoD Government Agencies Civilian Personnel Stationed or Employed OCONUS and Accompanying Dependents--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Years:

Legitimate, adopted,

stepchild, Illegitimate child

of employee, or Illegitimate

child of spouse.

Ward.......................... No.................... 1, 2, 3............... 2, 3.................. 2, 3................. 2, 3.

Pre-adoptive.................. No.................... 1, 2, 4............... 2, 3.................. 2, 4................. 2, 4.

Foster Child.................. No.................... No.................... 2..................... 2.................... 2.Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and No.................... 1, 5.................. 5..................... 5.................... 5.

Over.Father, Mother, Father-in-Law, No.................... 1, 2.................. 2..................... 2.................... 2.

Mother-in-Law, Stepparent, or

Parent-by-Adoption.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Notes:1. Yes, on a space-available, fully reimbursable basis. Medical care at uniformed services facilities shall be rendered in accordance with Service

jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months.4. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, placed in the home of the member by a placement agency (recognized by the

Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption by

the member.5. Yes, if the child:a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering

time student, while a dependent of a member and is, dependent on the member or former member for over 50 percent of the child's support.

(5) Civilian personnel stationed or employed in Puerto Rico or Guam and their dependents, when residing in the same household, are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 32. For the purposes of this benefit set, ``civilian personnel'' includes civilian DoD employees under a valid transportation agreement, as well as civilian employees of other Government agencies, DoD contractors, and IPA personnel.

Table 32 to Part 161--Benefits for Civilian Personnel Stationed or Employed in Puerto Rico or Guam and Accompanying Dependents--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Years:

Legitimate, adopted, No.................... 1, 4.................. 2, 4.................. 4.................... 3, 4.

stepchild, Illegitimate child

of employee or illegitimate

child of spouse.

Ward.......................... No.................... 1, 4, 5............... 2, 4, 5............... 4, 5................. 3, 4, 5.

Pre-adoptive.................. No.................... 1, 4, 6............... 2, 4, 6............... 4, 6................. 3, 4, 6.

Foster Child.................. No.................... No.................... 2, 4.................. 2, 4................. 2, 3, 4.Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and No.................... 1, 7.................. 2, 7.................. 7.................... 3, 7.

Over.Father, Mother, Father-in-Law, No.................... 1, 4.................. 2, 4.................. 4.................... 3, 4.

Mother-in-Law, Stepparent, or

Parent-by-Adoption.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Notes:1. Yes, on a space-available, fully reimbursable basis only if residing in a household on a military installation. Additional guidelines are contained

in DoD Instruction 1100.22 and Volume 1231 of DoD Instruction 1400.25.2. In cases where deviations are granted by the Secretary of a Military Department or the Commander of a Combatant Command permitting access to

commissary and exchange to non-DoD Federal employees and employees of firms under contract to the U.S. Government, the installation commander shall

establish procedures to verify status, maintain databases, and issue appropriate identification.3. Yes, are entitled to limited exchange privileges, which include purchase of all items except articles of uniform and State tax-free items.4. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of his or her support.5. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the member as a result of a court of competent

jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months.6. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, placed in the home of the member by a placement agency (recognized by the

Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption by

the member.7. Yes, if the child:a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering

time student, while a dependent of a member, and is dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support.

(6) DoD OCONUS hires are foreign nationals in host countries who are employed by U.S. forces, consistent with any agreement with the host country as defined in Volume 1231 of DoD Instruction 1400.25. They are entered into DEERS for the purposes of issuing a CAC and are not eligible for benefits as shown in Table 33 to part 161.

Table 33 to Part 161--Benefits for DoD OCONUS Hires--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(7) Uniformed and non-uniformed full-time paid personnel of the Red Cross assigned to duty with the uniformed services within the CONUS, Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico and their accompanying dependents, when required to reside in the same household on a military installation are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 34 to part 161.

Table 34 to Part 161--Benefits for Full-Time Paid Personnel of the Red Cross Assigned to Duty With the Uniformed Services in CONUS, Hawaii, or Alaska

and Required To Reside on a Military Installation and Accompanying Dependents--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Years:

Legitimate, adopted, No.................... No.................... 2..................... 2.................... 1, 2.

stepchild, Illegitimate child

of employee, or illegitimate

child of spouse.

Ward.......................... No.................... No.................... 2, 3.................. 2, 3................. 1, 2, 3.Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and No.................... No.................... 4..................... 4.................... 1, 4.

Over.Father, Mother, Father-in-Law, No.................... No.................... 2..................... 2.................... 1, 2.

Mother-in-Law, Stepparent, or

Parent-by-Adoption.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Notes:1. If authorized by installation commander, entitled to exchange privileges.2. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of his or her support.3. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the member as a result of a court of competent

jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months.5. Yes, if the child:a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering

time student, while a dependent of a member, and is dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support.

(8) Uniformed and non-uniformed full-time paid personnel of the Red Cross assigned to duty with the uniformed services OCONUS and their accompanying dependents, when residing in the same household, are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 35 to part 161. Table 35 to Part 161--Benefits for Full-Time Paid Personnel of the Red Cross Assigned to Duty With the Uniformed

Services OCONUS and Accompanying Dependents----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CHC DC C MWR E----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Self............................ No............ 1............. Yes........... Yes........... Yes.Lawful Spouse................... No............ 1............. Yes........... Yes........... Yes.Children, Unmarried, Under 21

Years:

Legitimate, adopted, No............ 1, 2.......... 2............. 2............. 2.

stepchild, Illegitimate

child of employee or

illegitimate child of

spouse.

Ward........................ No............ No............ 2, 3.......... 2, 3.......... 2, 3.Children, Unmarried, 21 Years No............ 1, 4.......... 4............. 4............. 4.

and Over.Father, Mother, Father-in-Law, No............ 1, 2.......... 2............. 2............. 2.

Mother-in-Law, Stepparent, or

Parent-by-Adoption.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Notes:1. Yes, on a space-available basis at rates specified in uniformed services instructions. Additional guidelines

are contained in DoD Instruction 1100.22 and Volume 1231 of DoD Instruction 1400.25.2. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of his or her support.3. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the

member as a result of a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United

States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months.4. Yes, if the child:a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher

learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the

child's support; orb. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or

occurred before the age of 23 while a full-time student, while a dependent of a member, and is dependent on

the member for over 50 percent of the child's support.

(9) Area executives, center directors, and assistant directors of the United Service Organizations (USO) serving OCONUS and their accompanying dependents when residing in the same household are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 36 to part 161.

Table 36 to Part 161--Benefits for Area Executives, Center Directors, and Assistant Directors of the USO and Accompanying Dependents Serving OCONUS--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Years:

Legitimate, adopted, No.................... 1, 2.................. 2..................... 2.................... 2.

stepchild, illegitimate child

of employee, or illegitimate

child of spouse.

Ward.......................... No.................... No.................... 2, 3.................. 2, 3................. 2, 3.Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and No.................... 1, 4.................. 4..................... 4.................... 4.

Over.Father, Mother, Father-in-Law, No.................... 1, 2.................. 2..................... 2.................... 2.

Mother-in-Law, Stepparent, or

Parent-by-Adoption.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Notes:1. Yes, on a space-available, fully reimbursable basis. Additional guidelines are contained in DoD Instruction 1100.22 and Volume 1231 of DoD

Instruction 1400.25.2. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of his or her support.3. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the member as a result of a court of competent

jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months.4. Yes, if the child:a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering

time student, while a dependent of a member, and is dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support.

(10) USS personnel serving OCONUS and their accompanying dependents, when residing in the same household, are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 37 to part 161.

Table 37 to Part 161--Benefits for USS Personnel Serving OCONUS and Accompanying Dependents--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Years:

Legitimate, adopted, No.................... 1, 2.................. 2..................... 2.................... 2.

stepchild, illegitimate child

of employee, or illegitimate

child of spouse.

Over.Father, Mother, Father-in-Law, No.................... 1, 2.................. 2..................... 2.................... 2.

Mother-in-Law, Stepparent, or

Parent-by-Adoption.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Notes:1. Yes, on a space-available, fully reimbursable basis. Additional guidelines are contained in DoD Instruction 1100.22 and Volume 1231 of DoD

jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months.4. Yes, if the child:

a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering

time student, while a dependent of a member, and is dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support.

(11) MSC civil service Marine personnel deployed OCONUS on MSC-owned and operated vessels are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 38 to part 161.

Table 38 to Part 161--Benefits for MSC Personnel Deployed OCONUS on MSC-Owned and Operated Vessels--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CHC DC C MWR E--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Self.............................. No.................... 1..................... Yes................... Yes.................. 2.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Notes:1. Yes, on a space-available, fully reimbursable basis.2. Entitled to limited exchange privileges, which includes purchase of all items except distinctive uniform items and State tax-free items.

(12) Ship's officers and members of the crews of NOAA vessels are eligible for benefits in accordance with 33 U.S.C. 3074 as shown in Table 39. Ship's officers are not commissioned officers, but civilian employees of NOAA.

Table 39 to Part 161--Benefits for Ship's Officers and Members of the Crews of NOAA Vessels

[NOAA Wage Mariner Employees]--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Years:

Legitimate, adopted, No.................... No.................... 1..................... 1.................... 1.

stepchild, Illegitimate child

of employee, or Illegitimate

child of spouse.

Ward.......................... No.................... No.................... 1, 2.................. 1, 2................. 1, 2.

Pre-adoptive.................. No.................... No.................... 1, 3.................. 1, 3................. 1, 3.

Foster Child.................. No.................... No.................... 1..................... 1.................... 1.Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and No.................... No.................... 4..................... 4.................... 4.

Over.Father, Mother, Father-in-Law, No.................... No.................... 1..................... 1.................... 1.

Mother-in-Law, Stepparent, or

Parent-by-Adoption.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Notes:1. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of his or her support or children of a sponsor residing in the household of a former

spouse (20-20-20 or 10-20-10).2. Yes if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the member as a result of a court of competent

jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months.3. Yes if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, placed in the home of the member by a placement agency (recognized by the

Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption by

the member.4. Yes, if the child:a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering

time student, while a dependent of a member, and is dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support.

(13) Officers and crews of vessels, lighthouse keepers, and depot keepers of the former Lighthouse Service are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 40 to part 161.

Table 40 to Part 161--Benefits for Officers and Crews of Vessels, Lighthouse Keepers and Depot Keepers of the Former Lighthouse Service--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(14) Presidential appointees who have been confirmed by the Senate (PASs), non-career and career SES employees, and SES equivalents of the DoD and the Military Services are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 41 to part 161.

Table 41 to Part 161--Benefits for Presidential Appointees--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CHC DC C MWR E--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Self.............................. No.................... 1..................... No.................... No................... No.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Note:1. Designation for PASs and other designated civilian officials within the DoD and the Military Departments. This is a specific reimbursable care value

at the interagency rate outside the National Capital Region.

(15) Contract surgeons overseas during the period of their contract are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 42 to part 161.

Table 42 to Part 161--Benefits for Contract Surgeons Overseas--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(16) State employees of the National Guard may be identified in DEERS for the purpose of issuing a CAC to access DoD networks. There are no benefits assigned and no dependent benefits are extended as shown in Table 43 to part 161.

Table 43 to Part 161--Benefits for State Guard Employees--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------