213.4—Policy.
It is DoD policy that:
(a)
DoD support for non-Federal entities shall be in accordance with relevant statutes as well as DoD 5500.7-R 4. In accordance with DoD 5500.7-R and to avoid preferential treatment, DoD support should be uniform, recognizing that non-Federal entity support of Service members and their families can be important to their welfare.
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Footnote(s): 4 Copies may be obtained at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/.
(b)
Under DoD Directive 5124.8 procedures shall be established as Instructions and agreements for the operation of non-Federal entities on DoD installations and for the prohibition of official sanction, endorsement, or support by the DoD Components and officials, except as authorized by DoD 5500.7-R and applicable law. Instructions and agreements must be compatible with the primary mission of the Department and provide for Congressionally authorized support to non-Federal entities on DoD installations.
(c)
In accordance with DoD 5500.7-R, installation commanders or higher authority may authorize, in writing, logistical support for events, including fundraising events, sponsored by non-Federal entities covered by this part.
(d)
Installation commanders or higher authority may coordinate with non-Federal entities in order to support appropriated or nonappropriated fund activities on DoD installations, so long as the support provided by the non-Federal entities does not compete with appropriated or nonappropriated fund activities.
(e)
Non-Federal entities are not entitled to sovereign immunity and the privileges given to Federal entities and instrumentalities.