BY ORDER OF THE COMMANDER
UNITED STATES AIR FORCES IN
EUROPE
UNITED STATES AIR FORCES IN EUROPE
51-720
27 AUGUST 2014
Law
CONTROL PROCEDURES FOR THE
PURCHASE OF TAX-FREE GASOLINE AND
DIESEL FUEL FROM OFF-BASE
SUPPLIERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY
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There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.
OPR: Det 1, HQ USAFE
Supersedes: 3AFI 51-702, 4 November
2008
Certified by: Det 1, HQ USAFE (Col
Matthew Grant)
Pages: 8
This instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 51-7, International Law. It
contains procedures for the supply of tax-free motor fuel to entitled personnel of the United
States Force (USF) at United States (US) bases throughout the United Kingdom (UK). The
procedures contained herein provide a standardized system within the UK that will ensure
adequate internal control throughout the entire program. Strict adherence to this instruction is
required as deviations therefrom may result in the withdrawal of this tax-free privilege by the
UK government from the US Force in the UK. This instruction applies to personnel on
temporary duty (TDY) to or permanently stationed within the UK. This instruction provides a
basis for punitive action under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) for US Air Force
military personnel or administrative action, to include possible revocation of all duty-free
privileges for military and civilian personnel. This publication applies to Air Force Reserve
Command (AFRC) units, to the Air National Guard of the United States (ANGUS), and to
dependents and civilian employees as set forth in paragraph 1. For application of this instruction
to Army, Navy, and Marine Corps members and respective civilian personnel, see AER 550-
33/CINCUSNAVEURI 5840.17C/USAFEI 51-710, Regulations on Personal Property, Local
Currency, and Motor Vehicles for U.S. Personnel in the United Kingdom. Failure to observe
the prohibitions and mandatory provisions of this instruction as stated in paragraphs 6 and
7 and related subparagraphs by military personnel is a violation of the UCMJ, Article 92,
Failure to Obey Order or Regulation. Violations by civilian employees may result in
administrative disciplinary action (including loss of logistic support privileges) without
regard to otherwise applicable criminal or civil sanctions for violations of related laws.
