What is official use? According to AFI 24-301, Chapter 2,
personnel must “restrict the use of all Department of Defense motor
vehicles, including those rented or leased, to official purposes only,
that is, uses that would further the mission of the Air Force.
Providing a government vehicle solely or even principally to enhance
the comfort or convenience of the member(s) is not permitted.”
As with all other resources provided by the Air Force, vehicles are
provided for a specific purpose and should only be used in direct
support of military duties.
While the installation commander has the authority to approve written
waivers giving limited exceptions, the large majority of Air Force
procured vehicles cannot be taken to lunch, on personal errands, to
personal residences, or other locations not required for the members
duties. In addition, the transportation of stationed members to
and from commercial or military airport terminals is not permitted even
if they’re in TDY/PCS status. Members are required to use
commercial services or privately owned vehicles and get reimbursed in
accordance with DOD 4500 36-R, Management, Acquisition and Use of Motor
Vehicles.
The cost of misusing government vehicles is unnecessary mileage
resulting in increased maintenance/fuel costs and shorter life span of
the vehicle. In addition to the cost to the government, the cost
to the member can be considerable. According to AFI 24-301, para.
2.2., “Misuse and/or failure to prevent misuse of government-owned or
-leased vehicles is punishable under Title 31 U.S.C. Section 1349.”
If you have any questions or concerns with making official use
determinations, contact your Vehicle Control Officer or Vehicle Control
NCO for clarification. To report potential misuse, please provide
date, time, vehicle description, registration number and location of
the infraction to your VCO/VCNCO for forwarding. If your unit
does not have a VCO/VCNCO, contact Operator’s Records and Licensing at
480-5534/2394.
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News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
What is official use? According to AFI 24-301, Chapter 2,
personnel must “restrict the use of all Department of Defense motor
vehicles, including those rented or leased, to official purposes only,
that is, uses that would further the mission of the Air Force.
Providing a government vehicle solely or even principally to enhance
the comfort or convenience of the member(s) is not permitted.”
As with all other resources provided by the Air Force, vehicles are
provided for a specific purpose and should only be used in direct
support of military duties.
While the installation commander has the authority to approve written
waivers giving limited exceptions, the large majority of Air Force
procured vehicles cannot be taken to lunch, on personal errands, to
personal residences, or other locations not required for the members
duties. In addition, the transportation of stationed members to
and from commercial or military airport terminals is not permitted even
if they’re in TDY/PCS status. Members are required to use
commercial services or privately owned vehicles and get reimbursed in
accordance with DOD 4500 36-R, Management, Acquisition and Use of Motor
Vehicles.
The cost of misusing government vehicles is unnecessary mileage
resulting in increased maintenance/fuel costs and shorter life span of
the vehicle. In addition to the cost to the government, the cost
to the member can be considerable. According to AFI 24-301, para.
2.2., “Misuse and/or failure to prevent misuse of government-owned or
-leased vehicles is punishable under Title 31 U.S.C. Section 1349.”
If you have any questions or concerns with making official use
determinations, contact your Vehicle Control Officer or Vehicle Control
NCO for clarification. To report potential misuse, please provide
date, time, vehicle description, registration number and location of
the infraction to your VCO/VCNCO for forwarding. If your unit
does not have a VCO/VCNCO, contact Operator’s Records and Licensing at
480-5534/2394.