32 C.F.R. Subpart G—Additional Authority of Commanders


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Subpart G—Additional Authority of Commanders

§ 643.111   Additional authority.

In addition to authorities and responsibilities set forth above, the following grants may be made by commanders as indicated.

§ 643.112   Army exchange activities.

Use of space and structures by the Army Exchange and its concessionaires is governed by AR 60–10.

§ 643.113   Banks.

(a) The establishment of banks, branch banks, and banking facilities on Army installations is governed by AR 210–135.

(b) The Treasury Department determines whether a banking facility is self-sustaining and notifies the Commander, U.S. Army Finance and Accounting Center.

(c) Banking facilities which are not self-sustaining will be furnished space, utilities and custodial services without charge by the Installation Commander, provided space and services are available from existing resources.

(d) Banking facilities which are self-sustaining will be granted a lease by the DE, at fair market value, and reimbursement will be required for utilities and services furnished.

(e) A bank building may not be constructed on an Army installation without the prior approval of COE, SA, and DOD.

§ 643.114   Civil disturbances.

Without reference to higher authority, and when it is found to be in the public interest, MACOM and heads of agencies having command responsibility may grant, without consideration, revocable licenses for joint use of active Army and USAR facilities during civil disturbance for not more than 30 days to the National Guard and to municipal, county, and State officials and law enforcement agencies. Licensees must agree that the privileges granted will be without expense to the DA, that the use will be subject to the control of the officer having jurisdiction over the property, that it will remove its property from the premises when the license is terminated, that it will pay the cost of any services furnished to it by the DA, and, if a non-Federal agency, that it will hold the Government harmless from any damages or claims arising out of the use. Where it is proposed to allow such use beyond 30 days, the proposal must be submitted to HQDA (DAEN-REZ) Washington, DC 20314, for approval. Federal task force commanders, acting under instructions from the Chief of Staff, in a civil disturbance control operation may approve requests for the use of installations under their control (ref. AR 500–50).

§ 643.115   Contractors—Permission to erect structures.

Installation commanders are authorized to permit the erection of temporary structures for use solely in connection with a Government contract for construction and related work for the period of the contract and with provision for removal and restoration of the premises upon expiration of the contract; Provided, That, in the interest of the United States, any structure suitable for military use may, in lieu of removal, be relinquished to and become the property of the United States. If the structure is to be used for any purpose other than the fulfillment of the contract, application will be made to the DE for such use in order that a proper real estate instrument may be processed.

§ 643.116   Credit unions.

The establishment of credit unions on Army installations is governed by AR 210–24. Installation commanders are authorized to allot space in existing buildings, without charge for rent or services, to any credit union organized under State law or to any Federal credit union organized in accordance with the Federal Credit Union Act, (12 U.S.C. 1770), provided that, in either case, that 95 percent of the membership is composed of Federal employees, including former Federal employees who acquire membership while employed by the Federal Government and retained such membership.

§ 643.117   Hunting, trapping, and fishing.

Applications to hunt, trap, and fish on military reservations are governed by AR 420–74.

§ 643.118   Nonappropriated funds—Authority to permit erection of structures.

The authority of installation commanders to permit structures to be erected on military installations with nonappropriated funds, as well as the title status of each, is defined in AR 60–10 and AR 210–55. Use of existing space and structures for activities of a civilian nonappropriated fund is governed by AR 230–81.

§ 643.119   Licenses incidental to post administration.

Installation commanders may authorize the use of property incidental to post administration which in the absence of such authority would amount to a trespass, such as licenses to merchants to enter the reservation to make deliveries. The authority noted herein may not be used to grant licenses in situations otherwise covered by this regulation.

§ 643.120   Post offices.

Title 10 U.S.C. 4779b, provides that the SA shall assign suitable space for post office purposes at military posts where post offices have been established. Space assignment will be accomplished by arrangement between the postmaster and installation commander.

§ 643.121   Private organizations on DA installations.

(a) AR 210–1 defines and classifies private organizations, such as thrift shops and child-care centers, located on Army installations and provides policy guidance for their authorization and operation. Installation commanders may authorize the use of available facilities or space to such private organizations, without monetary consideration, when the use is on a nonexclusive basis and subject to immediate termination when possession is required by the installation commander for another purpose.

(b) Where the private organization desires exclusive use of facilities or space, or for a specified period of time, the matter will be considered a leasing action, the lease will be granted by the DE and will provide for payment of a rental consideration. The installation commander will consult with the DE if there is a question whether a proposed use of facilities or space by a private organization should be authorized by the DE under lease or by the installation commander by the issuance of a license.

§ 643.122   Reserve facilities—Air Force and Navy use.

MACOM may approve local agreements with other Army, DOD, and Reserve elements covering temporary use of existing Army Reserve facilities, Provided, however, That the DA is reimbursed in proportionate share for the services furnished and that the cost of any alterations that may be desired will be borne by the military service concerned. Although no specific form is prescribed for those operational agreements, the agreements constitute interservice support agreements subject to joint AR 1–35/SECNAV INST 4000.20B/AFR 400.27. Nothing in such joint regulation disallows use of DE outgrants to supplement coverages of interservice support agreements when requested and approved in accordance with this regulation. The terms used in the interservice agreements and/or DE outgrants will be those acceptable to the commands concerned. Agreements, however, which provide for the exclusive use of such property by the Air Force or Navy Reserve, or which involve a transfer of funds between services for other than minor utility services, or which involve an increase in personnel strength, or other complications, will be routed to the appropriate DE for execution of a formal permit.

§ 643.123   Reserve facilities—Local civic organizations.

In order to promote community relations in areas where Army Reserve Centers have been constructed, local civic and similar nonprofit organizations may be permitted to use the armory facilities during such periods that will not cause any interference with the primary use thereof for the administration and training of the Reserve components of the Armed Services of the United States. Procedures and policy are outlined in AR 140–488.

§ 643.124   Rights-of-way for ferries and livestock.

Installation commanders are authorized to grant permits for the landing of ferries and driving of livestock over military reservations under authority of 10 U.S.C. 4777.

§ 643.125   Trailer sites.

(a) Installation commanders are authorized to grant revocable leases to military personnel and civilian personnel qualified to occupy public quarters for use and occupancy of individual trailer sites within approved trailer camp areas, and to revoke or renew such leases. (See AR 210–50.) Leases will be granted pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2667. Necessary utilities will be provided on a reimbursable basis. In no event will the terms of the lease exceed a period of 2 years. DA Form 373 (Lease or Trailer Sites) will be used exclusively for this purpose.

(b) Leases may be revoked for nonpayment of rent, or breach of any condition of the lease or military necessity.

(c) Rents will be collected locally and turned over to the nearest Army Finance and Accounting Officer for deposit in accordance with procedure set forth in AR 37–103. A copy of the Cash Collection Voucher (DD Form 1131) will be forwarded to the appropriate DE.

§ 643.126   Transportation licenses.

Installation commanders are authorized to grant revocable licenses and to revoke such licenses in the name of an by authority of the SA, for bus and taxicab service on installations. The following policy will be observed in granting such licenses; however, if real estate is required to be leased in accordance with paragraph (e) of this section, no commitment will be made to grant licenses until approval is received for the lease.

(a) One or more licenses (revocable at will and for a period not to exceed 5 years) may be granted, based upon the free competitive proposals of all available companies or individuals.

(b) DD Form 694 (Transportation License Military Reservation) will be used for this purpose.

(c) Only duly licensed operators will be permitted to operate on installations.

(d) No distinction will be drawn between taxicab and bus transportation.

(e) If use of Government property is desired for such purposes as at bus station, waiting rooms, storage space, offices in connection with the proposed transportation service, application for a lease will be forwarded to the appropriate DE for processing.

(f) Licenses may be revoked by the installation commander for breach of any condition of the license and for military necessity.

(g) The installation commander will furnish a copy of each such license, through channels, to the MACOM or to the head of the agency having command responsibility.

§ 643.127   Quarters.

The assignment and rental of quarters to civilian employees and other nonmilitary personnel will be accomplished in accordance with AR 210–50. Responsibility of the Corps of Engineers for the establishment of rental rates for quarters rented to civilian and military personnel is set forth in AR 210–12.

§ 643.128   Veterans' conventions.

Without reference to higher authority, MACOM may lend certain Army real property (including the use of unoccupied barracks) to national veterans' organizations for use at State or national conventions or for national youth, athletic, or recreational tournaments sponsored by those organizations in accordance with AR 725–1.

§ 643.129   Youth groups.

(a) Installation commanders may grant revocable-at-will licenses for one-time use, or for intermittent or continuing use of available meeting room facilities, without monetary consideration, to on-post youth groups such as the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Little League.

(b) Installation commanders may grant revocable-at-will licenses for one-time use, or for intermittent or continuing use, to off-post youth groups such as the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and the Little League for nonexclusive use of recreational areas or unimproved land areas within military reservations for recreational or camping purposes. Licenses will be granted for up to a period of 1 year without monetary consideration and will provide for a hold-harmless clause with respect to any and all claims against the Government and will require the repair of any damage or destruction resulting from such use.

§ 643.130   Joint Carrier Military Traffic Offices (JAMTO, JBMTO, JRMTO, SAMTO).

Installation commanders will furnish office space without charge for JCMTO offices established in accordance with AR 55–355.

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