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This is a Gifts from Outside Sources; Solicitation of Gifts by Government Employees Information Paper. The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information on the ethical rules relating to gifts from outside sources and solicitation of gifts by government …Read More

This is a Responsibilities and Obligations for Final Implementation of the Lautenberg Amendment Information Paper. Purpose: To set forth Commander and staff obligations on reporting of soldiers effected by the Lautenberg Amendment, to include deployment eligibility, assignment and retention of …Read More

This is a Guidance on HQDA message – Final Implementation of the Lautenberg Amendment Information Paper. Purpose: To highlight important updates to HQDA guidance (Message, HQDA, 161400Z, subject: Final Implementation of the Lautenberg Amendment) on the reporting of soldiers affected …Read More

This is a Proper Purchase and Use of Unit Coins Information Paper. This information paper applies to the purchase of unit coins with appropriated funds. Purchase of Unit Coins: Authority: The authority to purchase unit coins has been delegated to …Read More

This is a Word format version of an Use of Appropriated Funds for Publishing by Family Readiness Groups Information Paper. Purpose: To describe the legal restrictions on the use of appropriated funds (APFs) and government equipment for mailings and publishing …Read More

This is document is a Government Travel Charge Card Information Paper. It is to set forth the legal requirement to use, restrictions on use and penalties for misuse or delinquency of a contractor-issued, travel card. The travel card must be …Read More

This is document is intended to provide legal guidance to Family Readiness Groups. Command sponsored Family Readiness Groups (FRGs) play an integral role in building the Army Family. The Army recognizes that FRGs increase confidence, commitment and create a sense …Read More

This document is designed to provide an overview of the new frequent traveler benefits rules. The National Defense Authorization Act now allows federal employees to retain for personal use promotional items received incident to official travel. Such changes were incorporated …Read More

The federal law applies to all debt collectors; that is, those hired to collect a debt for some one else. For example, Household Finance may hire a collection agency to obtain payments on a delinquent furniture loan. Federal law requires …Read More

This is an Identity Theft Victim’s Packet. This packet is to be completed once you have contacted the local Police Office and obtained a police report number related to your identity theft case. Please keep track of your report number …Read More

This is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule.The HIPAA was inacted to improve portability and continuity of health insurance coverage, to combat waste, fraud and abuse in health care delivery, and to improve access to long-term …Read More

This is a PDF format version of a Guardianship Conservatorship Legal Questions and Answers. The Questions answered are as follows: What is the purpose of appointing a guardian or conservator? Can a guardian and a conservator be the same person? …Read More