AR 215-1 - Soldier Support Institute - U.S. Army

catered either in or outside the MWR facility. NAFIs/entities may provide food service at any MWR event (ball games,
fests, or other garrison activities) without having to seek AAFES approval. Prior to proceeding with freestanding namebrand
casual dining operations, FMWRC and AAFES will conduct a joint assessment to evaluate the proposed
operation’s impact on the core dividend.
(12) MWR consignment sales or auctions are authorized on the installation. If MWR consignment sales or auctions
are opened to the public, policies in chapter 7 (table 7–1) apply to avoid MWR competition with any consignment
shops in the local community. When MWR consignment sales or auctions are conducted, controls will be established to
safeguard against NAF liability for the merchandise consigned.
(13) The minimum age for the purchase of tobacco products in overseas retail outlets is 18 years.
(14) Any resale operation that incurs labor and other operating costs must be supported with NAFs unless specifically
authorized APFs or the law requires sales at cost. This applies in CONUS, OCONUS, and at remote and BRAC
locations. NAF revenue will not be generated when APFs pay the cost of labor and operating expenses. This does not
preclude the use of an APF employee from both renting and checking out outdoor equipment in a category B outdoor
recreation facility when the rental of equipment is very limited; or the registration clerk from selling limited snacks,
soft drinks, or juice at a category A MWR fitness center. The same situation may occur at a marina or equestrian riding
facility, where there are both category B and C programs operating within a single facility and the category C part of
the program is not significant. Paragraph 12–8 and appendix D will apply.
Section II
International Balance of Payments Program (DODI 7060.03)
12–3. Sale of U.S.-made merchandise overseas
NAF resale activities and concessions overseas will, within the limits of sound business practice, stock merchandise of
U.S. origin in preference to equivalent merchandise from foreign sources. The following steps will be taken to
maximize the sale of U.S. made merchandise by NAF resale activities:
a. Prominently display U.S. made merchandise.
b. Label and segregate foreign made merchandise.
c. Avoid foreign made, inferior imitations and substitutes for U.S. made merchandise.
d. Respond promptly to consumer preference for merchandise of U.S. origin through established NAF contracting
channels.
e. Cooperate with potential U.S. suppliers in meeting foreign competition when customer demand indicates a shift to
foreign products.
12–4. Foreign goods for resale overseas
a. Overseas NAFIs/entities may stock and sell the following foreign goods, subject to the restrictions that apply to
exchanges (AR 60–20), and are not subject to the conditions contained in paragraph 12–4b:
(1) Perishable subsistence items, beverages, and similar items purchased for consumption on the premises of
programs engaged in serving food and beverages. However, purchases are reviewed continuously with priority
consideration towards changing to U.S. sources if feasible and financially advantageous.
(2) Soft drinks.
(3) Items of supply and materials for use in hobby and crafts shops.
(4) Printed matter such as maps, postcards, magazines, newspapers, travel books, and greeting cards.
(5) Purchases made or required pursuant to treaty or executive agreement.
(6) Heating and cooking fuels not available from APF stocks.
(7) Emergency purchases.
(8) Automotive supplies for U.S.-made cars where supplies of American manufacture are not available from either
bonded warehouses or foreign distributors and where existing facilities preclude those supplies otherwise being made
available for the upkeep of POVs.
b. Overseas NAFI/entity resale programs may procure foreign-made goods available in the local market for resale to
authorized personnel, under the following conditions:
(1) The price of foreign goods sold in NAF activities will be based upon a markup percentage that is no less than
that applied to similar categories of U.S. merchandise. Other provisions notwithstanding, the resale price of an item
need not exceed the local price.
(2) Only foreign goods available on the local market will be sold by NAFIs/entities, except under the following
conditions:
(a) Foreign goods purchased with excess foreign currencies may be stocked and sold.
(b) In remote geographic areas where DOD personnel are isolated and where a local market does not exist, the
combatant commander may authorize foreign goods to be stocked to the extent dictated by morale and welfare
considerations.
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