§ 556.7 - Overview.

(a) POs are not NAFIs, so they are not entitled to the special immunities and privileges given NAFIs.

(b) POs are not entitled to, and will not receive, DA endorsement by virtue of their contributions to the military installation, their espousal of DA goals and objectives, their support of the military community, or for any other reason.

(c) There is no official relationship between PO activities and official duties and responsibilities of DOD personnel who are PO members or participants.

(d) POs are not part of the military organization, so they receive only limited Government supervision.

(e) POs operate on a financially and operationally self-sustaining basis, except for support authorized in chapter 4.

(f) Neither the Federal Government nor its NAFIs have any vested interest in the assets of a PO. Nor will either make any claim to PO assets or incur or assume any obligation of a PO.

(g) Installation commanders may acquire for the installation (under DA policy and applicable Federal laws) property—

(1) Abandoned by a PO due to its disestablishment.

(2) Given to the installation by the PO. (See AR 1-100.)

(h) POs will follow all laws governing comparable private sector activities. (See § 556.13)

(i) DA interest in the operations of POs is due only to their—

(1) Location on DA installations.

(2) Relationships with both the Federal and private sectors.

(3) Activities that support recognized programs that benefit the DOD family.

(4) Responsibilities as employers.