32 C.F.R. Appendix A to Part 584—Reference
Title 32 - National Defense
Section I—Required Publications AR 340–17 Release of Information and Records from Army Files. (Cited in §584.1(f)(2).) AR 340–21 The Army Privacy Program. (Cited in §584.1(f)(2).) AR 600–37 Unfavorable Information. (Cited in §§584.1(d)(5)(viii)(B) and 584.2(l)(5).) AR 640–3 Identification Cards, Tags, and Badges. (Cited in §§584.2(l)(1)(v) and 584.3(c)(3)(v).) Misc Pub 13–1 DOD Military Pay and Allowances Entitlements Manual. (Cited In §§584.7a, 584.7(d) and 584.8(b).) Uniform Code of Military Justice (Cited In §§584.1(d)(5), 584.2(g)(4)(ii), 584.2(l)(2)(v)(B), and 584.3(b)(1)(ii).) Section II—Related Publications A related publication is merely a source of additional information. The user does not have to read it to understand this regulation. AR 11–2 Internal Control Systems AR 20–1 Inspector General Activities and Procedures AR 140–1 Mission, Organization, and Training AR 340–2 Maintenance and Disposition of Records for TOE Units and Certain Other Units of the Army. AR 340–18 The Army Functional Files System AR 600–240 Marriage in Oversea Commands AR 601–280 Army Reenlistment Program AR 608–3 Naturalization and Citizenship of Military Personnel and Dependents AR 608–61 Application for Authorization to Marry Outside of the United States AR 635–100 Officer Personnel (Separations) AR 635–200 Enlisted Personnel (Separations) Misc Pub 8–1 Joint Travel Regulations, Volume 1: Members of the Uniformed Services Section III—Prescribed Forms DA Form 5459–R Authorization to Release Information from Army Records on Nonsupport/Child Custody/Paternity Complaints. (Cited in §§584.1(d)(5)(iv)(B), 584.1(f)(1), 584.2(1)(2)(iv), and 584.3(b)(2)(ii).) DA Form 5460–R Request for Help in Receiving Support and/or Identification Cards for Family Members. (Cited in §584.2(1).) Section IV—Referenced Forms DA Form 2–1 Personnel Qualification Record-Part II DA Form 2029–R Application for Authorization to Marry Outside of the United States FS Form 240 Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States Form N–600 Application for Certificate of Citizenship PS Form 3811 Return Receipt, Registered, Insured, and Certified Mail Glossary Section I—Abbreviations ARNGUS Army National Guard of the United States BAQ Basic allowance for quarters DA Department of the Army DOD Department of Defense DODPM Department of Defense Military Pay and Allowances Entitlements Manual FAO Finance and accounting office FRG Federal Repubic of Germany HQDA Headquarters, Department of the Army ID cards Identification cards IG Inspector general INS Immigration and Naturalization Service RCPAC U.S. Army Reserve Components Personnel and Administration Center SJA Staff Judge Advocate SSN Social Security Number UCMJ Uniform Code of Military Justice USACFSC U.S. Army Community and Family Support Center USAFAC U.S. Army Finance and Accounting Center USAR U.S. Army Reserve VHA Variable Housing Allowance Section II—Terms Arrearage The total amount of money a soldier owes a family member for prior months in which the soldier failed to comply with the minimum support requirements of this regulation. Basic Allowance for Quarters An amount of money prescribed and limited by law that a soldier receives to pay for quarters not provided by the Government. Child Custody Complaint A written or oral complaint by a family member, or a third party acting on behalf of a family member, that alleges that the soldier is violating a court order granting custody of minor children to someone other than the soldier. It also includes a complaint by a mother of a child born out of wedlock against a soldier father who has abducted or detained the child. Court Order As used in this regulation, court order includes all judicial and administrative orders and decrees, permanent and temporary, granting child custody, directing financial support, and executing paternity findings. It also includes any foreign nation court or administrative order recognized by treaty or international agreement. Court orders are presumed valid in the absence of evidence to the contrary. Family Member For the purpose of this regulation only, a family member includes— a. A soldier's present spouse. (A former spouse is not a family member. However, except as otherwise indicated, the term “family member” includes any former spouse for whom the soldier is required by any court order to provide financial support.) b. A soldier's minor children from present and former marriages, including children legally adopted by the soldier. (A family member does not include the child of a soldier who has been legally adopted by another person.) c. Minor children born out of wedlock to— (1) A woman soldier. (2) A male soldier if evidenced by a decree of paternity identifying the soldier as the father and ordering the soldier to provide support. d. Any other person (for example, parent, stepchild, etc.) for whom the soldier has an obligation to provide financial support under the law of the domicile of either the soldier or the supported person. Financial Support Provision The provision in a court order or separation agreement directing the soldier to provide financial support to a family member on a periodic basis. Government Family Quarters Any sleeping accommodations or family-type housing owned or leased by the U.S. Government. Gross Pay For support purposes, gross pay includes basic pay and allowances to include special, incentive, and other pay when received on a monthly basis. Gross pay does not include funds not received on a monthly basis (that is, enlistment and reenlistment bonuses and accrued leave payments). Gross pay does not include wages from off-duty employment. Legal Assistance Attorney Army lawyers designated to advise and assist soldiers and their families on family law matters. Such matters include marriage, divorce, adoption, paternity, child custody problems, and support obligations. In the context of this regulation, a legal assistance attorney also includes a lawyer retained by a soldier at his or her own expense. Minor Children Unmarried children under 18 years of age who are not on active duty with the Armed Forces. Nonsupport Complaint A written or oral complaint by a family member, or a third party acting on behalf of a family member, that alleges one of the following: a. Soldier is providing no financial support. b. Soldier is providing insufficient financial support. c. Soldier is failing to comply with— (1) An oral agreement, (2) A written support agreement, or (3) A court order that sets up a financial support requirement. Soldier As used in this regulation, the term soldier includes commissioned officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel. Staff Judge Advocate The chief legal officer and his or her staff who advise commanders on laws and regulations affecting the command. Includes command judge advocates and post judge advocates, but not legal assistance attorneys or attorneys assigned to the Trial Defense Service. System of Records Any record under DA control from which information is retrieved by the name of the individual or by his or her SSN. Variable Housing Allowance An amount of money prescribed by law that a soldier receives to defray high housing costs in the continental United States. Written Support Agreement Any written agreement between husband and wife in which the amount of periodic financial support to be provided by the soldier spouse has been agreed to by the parties. A written support agreement may be contained in a separation agreement or property settlement agreement. Also, the support agreement may be shown by letters exchanged between the parties in which the amount of support has been agreed to by the parties.
Title 32: National Defense
PART 584—FAMILY SUPPORT, CHILD CUSTODY, AND PATERNITY
Appendix A to Part 584—Reference
