FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT POLICY MANUAL

those resulting from enemy attacks, riots, civil strife, explosions or fires.
2. ASSISTANCE TO FEDERAL AGENCIES, STATE AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS, AND FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS
a. Authority.
Pursuant to the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 (42 U.S. Code 5121), the
Secretary of Defense has designated the Department of the Army as
the executive agent for military support of other Federal agencies and
state and local governments in natural disaster emergencies within the
United States, its territories, and possessions. As executive agent, the
Secretary of the Army calls upon the Navy and Marine Corps for
assistance as required. Policy specifically applicable to civil defense
emergencies (i.e., protection/assistance required as a result of enemy
attack, natural disasters and civil disturbances) and guidance on
foreign disaster emergency assistance pertinent to both man-made and
natural disaster areas is contained in the current issuance of
OPNAVINST 3440.16
b. Funding.
Depending on the circumstances and whether the situation occurs in
the United States or in a foreign area, materials, equipment, and
services utilized by Navy and Marine Corps activities may be charged
to Department of the Navy appropriations, reimbursable orders, or a
combination of both.
3. ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS
a. Disasters/Emergency Situations.
In disaster/emergency situations commanding officers have inherent
authority to take appropriate actions to secure the health and safety of
military/civilian personnel and their dependents and other persons who
are on base. Where such support, e.g., feeding, housing, medical care,
is not a mission responsibility, it is generally provided on a
reimbursable basis following user charges procedures unless there is a
specific directive governing the support, e.g. MCO P10110.14.
b. Reimbursement.
Unless there is specific authority to do otherwise, reimbursements
from individuals for support will be credited to the General Fund of
the Treasury. If the commanding officer determines that it is not
reasonable or practicable to collect from those individuals provided
support, he/she may recommend to OASN (FM&C) via the chain of
command, that charges be waived. Waivers may not be granted until
OASN (FM&C) approval is obtained.
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