§ 556.1 - Scope.

(a) Purpose. This regulation sets forth policy, procedures, and responsibilities for the authorization and operation of private organizations (POs) operating on Army installations, and official participation by Department of the Army (DA) agencies, commands, and personnel in the activities of POs and associations regardless of whether they operate on or off DA installations. This guidance does not cancel any specific agreements between Federally sanctioned or affiliated POs and the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense (DOD), or DA.

(b) Applicability restrictions. This regulation does not apply to—

(1) POs operating outside of DA installations that request use of Army space or facilities.

(2) Army funds or activities accounted for under U.S. Treasury symbols.

(3) Nonappropriated fund instrumentalities (NAFIs).

(4) Appropriated fund (APF) and nonappropriated fund (NAF) contractor and subcontractor organizations and funds on DA installations.

(5) Patients’ trust funds.

(6) Prisoner of war funds.

(7) Prisoners’ personal deposit funds.

(8) Funds established for civilian employees at civil works activities of the Corps of Engineers.