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COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY
BY ORDER OF THE
COMMANDER US AIR FORCES IN EUROPE
(USAFE)
USAREUR Reg550-43/
CINCUSNAVEUR Instruction 5840.26A/
USAFE Instruction 51-708
7 MARCH 2001
Certified Current on 30 September 201
5
Law
REGULATIONS ON PERSONAL PROPERTY,
LOCAL CURRENCY MEDICAL CARE AND
MOTOR VEHICLES FOR US PERSONNEL IN
DENMARK
OPR: HQ USAFE/JAI (Maj Tauro) Certified by: HQ USAFE/JAI (Col Dooley)
Supersedes USAREUR REG 550-43/CINCUS-
NAVEUR INST 5840.26A/USAFER
30-8, 10 February 1989
Pages: 7
Distribution: F
This instruction implements AFPD 51-7, International Law. It establishes prohibitions concerning the
disposition of duty-free personal property, and the acquisition and disposition of local currency except as
provided in this instruction. It outlines requirements concerning the registration of firearms, and licens-
ing of drivers and provides a basis for punitive action under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)
for military personnel or administrative action, to include possible revocation of all duty-free privileges
for military and civilian personnel. This instruction applies to United States Air Force, Army, Navy,
Marine Corps and National Guard units and military and civilian personnel and their dependents in Den-
mark except those assigned or attached to diplomatic and consular offices and Security Assistance Orga-
nizations (SAO), who are governed by appropriate embassy directives. Certain provisions of this
instruction are punitive. Violations of the specific prohibitions in paragraphs and related paragraphs
2.1, 4.1, 5.1, and 6.1 and 6.3. of this instruction by military personnel may result in prosecution under
Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) Article 92(1) and/or Article 134. Civilian personnel are sub-
ject to disciplinary action (including loss of logistic support privileges) for violations of these paragraphs
according to applicable service instructions on civilian misconduct and adverse administrative actions.
Civilians may also be subject to criminal prosecution by the host nation for violation of host nation laws.
SUMMARY OF REVISIONS
Changed to properly identify current agreements and dates; adds USEUCOM directive reference.
Responsibilities (Paragraph 1): Changed to correctly identify the USCR and USDR and assigns respon-
sibilities as directed by paragraph 4b of USEUCOM Directive 45-7. Personal Property and Customs
(Paragraph 2): Added language regarding customs consequences for military persons contemplating
retirement or separation in country. Added a paragraph which specifically recognizes tax/duty free pur-
chases through recognized in country military sales channels. Changed to clarify that transfer of tax/duty
