OPERATIONS DIRECTORATE SUPPORT OFFICERS NOTES 11 SEPTEMBER 1974

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• Publication Date: September 11, 1974
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OPERATIONS DIRECTORATE SUPPORT OFFICERS NOTES
11 September 1974
1. 1975 Model Automobiles. We have no further word on the problem of using 1975 model
automobiles overseas, except a confirmation that the problem is in fact a very real one. The
Office of Logistics is still trying to obtain authoritative information concerning the possibility
of converting the automobiles as they are shipped each way, the degree of damage which might
be experienced if regular gas is used in the new models, etc. Apparently the automobile
industry has paid little attention to this problem since the U. S. manufacturers now have a
relatively small share of the overseas market. In the meantime, employees should be cautioned
not to purchase any 1975 model automobile unless they assure themselves that the car purchased
can be operated in the area of their assignment.
Another word of caution. We have occasional claims for losses sustained when cars are
purchased in the expectation of specific future assignments, and the assignments are subsequently
changed. Be sure that anyone who inquires about this problem or seeks advice understands that
the purchase of a POV is a personal decision and that the Agency does not underwrite losses on
automobiles which are sold when the oweners are reassigned. The fact that the Agency will
reimburse an individual for shipping an automobile, if he chooses to purchase one and ship it,
cannot be construed as an official "approval" of what is essentially a personal decision, or the
assumption of any responsibility for the POV. Please be sure that this is clearly understood
by your staffs, as well as the employees who are counseled by them.
2. PCS Travel - Dependents. We have previously discussed situations where dependents
on the verge of becoming 21 years of age (and thus about to become non-dependents) are
proceeding overseas on the PCS travel orders of a parent. When a dependent is going overseas
as part of the permanent household of the sponsor, it is appropriate to include him/her on the
travel order, provided the travel is performed before the dependent becomes 21. However, if it is
not the intent of the dependent and/or the sponsor for the dependent to become a part of the
permanent household, and if the dependent plans an early short-of-tour PCS return, the outgoing
travel of the dependent should not be authorized. See 6 FAM 126 which anticipates that. the
dependent must be at the post for at least six months. It is not the intent of the government
to provide short vacations at government expense for individuals on the verge of losing their
dependency status.
3. DDA Officers Attending Senior Officer Schools, 1975-76.
Armed Forces Staff College, Aug 75
Armed Forces Staff College, Aug 75 (Alternate)
Armed Forces Staff College, Feb 75 (Alternate)
Industrial College of the Armed Forces
National War College
Program for Management Development, Harvard (Alternate)
Program for Management Development, Harvard (Alternate - Sept 75)
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