MILAIR - Fundamentals
This document (May 22, 1992) is the foundational federal policy for managing and using government aircraft.
OMB Circular A‑126
Administrative (non‑operational) travel may only use MILAIR when this is not reasonably available.
What is commercial transportation
An example of a permitted ORF expenditure is _____
Lodging, meals, receptions, entertainment and other expenses which would otherwise generally be considered personal expenses
When an event is funded with both ORF and Gift Funds, you should advise caution against this.
Commingling
This regulation, updated May 15, 2024, is the DoW’s primary Standards of Conduct document underpinning MILAIR use.
What is the Joint Ethics Regulation (JER), DoD 5500.07‑R?
Under administrative travel rules, this must be documented when claiming MILAIR is the more economical option.
What is a cost comparison
ORF stands for
Official Representational Funds
ORF expenditures for meals for U.S. Government personnel during routine internal meetings are _____.
Prohibited.
This Army regulation governs the use and scheduling of fixed‑ and rotary‑wing aircraft, including “adjacent and local installation” authority.
What is AR 95‑1
This class of traveler (e.g., SecWar, DepSecWar) may use MILAIR for both official and unofficial travel.
Who are Required Use Travelers
This regulation (17 Nov 2023) establishes the Army’s ORF policy.
AR 37-47
ORF is used to extend official courtesies to guests to maintain the _____ and _____ of the U.S. and the DoW
Standing and Prestige
This type of MILAIR mission includes tactical operations, aircrew training, intelligence flights, and search and rescue.
What is Operational Use
Fixed‑wing Operational Support Aircraft may not be scheduled on routes where ground transportation is under ___ hours or flight time is under ___ minutes
What are 1 hour (ground) and 30 minutes (flight)
These people qualify for ORF-funded courtesies, including foreign dignitaries and senior non‑DoD U.S. officials.
Authorized guests
AR 37-47 explicitly prohibits ORF expenditures for ______ such as golfing, boating, or skiing.
Recreation Activites
For MILAIR operational missions at USMA, only this official may exercise command/supervision authority at “adjacent and local installations.”
Who is the USMA Superintendent
For whom may the Superintendent NOT approve MILAIR travel?`
Himself (and his spouse)
ORF falls under the ______ budget
Operations and Maintenance
USMA has invited a VIP to attend an event and would like to have a hosted reception with ORF expenditures for Osetra caviar and limited vintage Dom Perignon champagne. They also have planned a gift-funded "memento gift" of an Aston Martin monogrammed with the guest's initials in gold. You should advise them to____
Request a legal review of proposed expenditures by emailing sjaadlaw@westpoint.edu