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Purpose and scope. This regulation governs the acquisition of exchange equipment and construction/renovation of exchange facilities through the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) nonappropriated fund capital expenditure program, as well as the expenditure of AAFES nonappropriated funds for the maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities. This regulation also amplifies command responsibilities, cited in AR 210-55, AFR 34-67 (until superseded by AFR 34-3, Volume I), and other applicable directives, for providing appropriated fund support for exchange facilities.

Applicability. This regulation applies to AAFES activities worldwide. Provisions pertaining to "exchanges" also govern exchange system headquarters, regional headquarters, and other AAFES offices or activities, where applicable. Provisions pertaining to CONUS exchanges also apply to offshore exchanges (i.e., oversea exchanges under the jurisdiction of CONUS exchange regions).