(b) It permits participating physicians to be brought to active duty in fulfillment of their obligation for military duty at mutually acceptable times by providing for the (1) appointment in the Reserve components of qualified participants in the program who are vulnerable for military service under the provisions of the Universal Military Training and Service Act, as amended (50 U.S.C. app. 454(a)), and (2) deferment from military service of selected participants in order to permit them to undergo approved residency training in the various specialties required by the Armed Services. § 58.2 Applicability and scope. (a) The provisions of this part apply to the Military Departments. (b) Senior medical students already selected by one of the Military Departments for participation in their Senior Medical Student Program (DoD Instruction 1322.5, "Senior Medical Student Program Policy," February 12, 1957) are not eligible for participation in this program. (c) Physicians who are already commissioned in the Reserve of one of the Military Departments at the time they apply for participation in this program shall be eligible for allocation only to that department. § 58.3 Program procedures. (4) Forward to the Director, Selective Service System, the names of the selected participants after they have been commissioned in the Reserve of one of the Military Departments, and request the deferment of such participants for the required specialty training. Such requests will be renewed annually. (b) The Secretaries of the Military Departments will: (1) Offer allocated physicians the opportunity to apply for a Reserve commission and tender commissions to those who are found qualified. (2) Ascertain from allocated physicians who accept commissions their desires regarding time of entrance on active duty following completion of internships. Their desires in this regard will be adhered to insofar as the requirements of the Military Departments will permit. (3) After those allocated physicians who are selected for residency training have been commissioned in the Reserve, delay their entrance on active duty and forward their names to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Manpower-Health and Medical). The names of those physicians in residency training will be forwarded annually. PART 59-VOLUNTARY MILITARY Sec. 59.1 59.2 and 59.3 (a) The Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Manpower-Health Medical) will: (1) Determine, insofar as practicable, early in their internship year, whether or not physicians vulnerable for military service desire to accept a Reserve commission and receive consideration for deferment for essential residency training. (2) Allocate to the Military Departments for commissioning purposes physicians who indicate a desire for a Reserve commission. Such physicians will be allocated to the Military Department of their choice insofar as practicable. (3) Select during their internships those physicians who are vulnerable for military service, who will be considered for deferment for essential residency training. In making such selections, consideration will be given to the future needs of the Military Departments for physicians with partial or completed residency training in the various specialties. PAY ALLOTMENTS Purpose and applicability. Pay and allowances which may be 59.4 Control and use of forms. AUTHORITY: The provisions of this Part 59 issued under 37 U.S.C. 701-706. SOURCE: The provisions of this Part 59 appear at 33 F.R. 1206, Jan. 30, 1968, unless otherwise noted. § 59.1 Purpose and applicability. This part implements Chapter 13 of Title 37 by establishing uniform policies governing voluntary allotments of pay and allowances by individuals in active military service and those in receipt of retired or retirement pay. § 59.2 Policy. The voluntary allotment system is provided primarily to assist military personnel in accommodating their personal and family financial responsibilities to the exigencies of military service, and secondarily as an effective system for regular payroll deductions for authorized allotments. It is a convenience and privilege not to be exploited or abused. To avoid unjustifiable expense to the Government, its use shall be limited to allotments to dependents, and such other purposes outlined in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section. (a) Active military service. Voluntary allotments of military pay and allowances of individuals in active military service shall be limited to the following: (1) Purchase of U.S. Savings Bonds or a combination of U.S. Savings Bonds and Notes. (2) Payment of premiums for insurance on the life of the allotter. This shall include U.S. Government Life Insurance, National Service Life Insurance, Navy Mutual Aid Insurance, Army Mutual Aid Insurance, and commercial life insurance. (i) Allotments for insurance on the lives of an allotter's spouse or children are not authorized, except under a family group contract which primarily provides insurance on the life of the allotter and, as a subordinate feature, includes insurance on the lives of the spouse and children. (ii) Allotments for health, accident, or hospitalization insurance or other contracts which, as a secondary or incidental feature, include insurance on the life of the allotter, are not authorized. (iii) Requests to initiate commercial life insurance allotments shall be processed only after compliance with requirements of DoD Directive 1344.1 (Part 276 of this chapter). (3) Repayment of loans to Navy Relief Society, Army Emergency Relief, Air Force Aid Society, and American Red Cross. (4) Allotments for support of dependents, or to provide financial assistance to relatives who are not legally designated as dependents. The payment of such an allotment to a banking institution or association shall not deprive a member of the use of the allotment authorized by subparagraph (6) of this paragraph. (5) Voluntary liquidation of indebtedness to the United States. This includes (i), indebtedness incurred by reason of defaulted notes guaranteed by the Federal Housing Administration or the Veterans Administration; payment of amounts due under the Retired Serviceman's Family Protection Plan in the case of retired members serving on active duty; (ii) payment of de linquent Federal income taxes; and (iii) any other indebtedness to any department or agency of the U.S. Government. This authority does not include the liquidation of indebtedness to "nonappropriated fund" activities such as clubs and messes. (6) Payment to a banking institution or association for credit to an account of the allotter. Moneys thus credited to the allotter's account may then be used for any purpose in accordance with the desires and direction of the allotter. Only one such allotment under this subparagraph shall be allowed for any service member. (7) Repayment of loans obtained for the purchase of a home, including a mobile home or house trailer used as a residence by the allotter. This does not authorize repayment of loans for business purposes or for additions or improvements to homes, mobile homes or trailers.Allotments authorized under this subparagraph are in addition to those authorized under subparagraph (6) of this paragraph. Only one allotment under this subparagraph shall be allowed for any service member. (8) Charitable contributions to & Combined Federal Campaign, in accordance with DoD Directive 5035.11 and DoD Instruction 5035.5.1 (9) Deposits to the account of a member participating in the Uniformed Services Savings Deposits Program (10 U.S.C. 1035). (b) Retired military personnel. (1) Voluntary allotments by individuals receiving retired or retirement pay shall be limited to the following: (i) Purchase of U.S. Savings Bonds or a combination of U.S. Savings Bonds and Notes. (ii) Payment of premiums for insurance on the life of the allotter subject to limitations prescribed in paragraph (a)(2) (i) and (ii) of this section. (iii) Voluntary liquidation of indebtedness to the United States subject to limitations prescribed in paragraph (a) (5) of this section. (iv) In addition to allotments authorized in paragraph (a) of this section and to assist personnel in the transition from active duty to retired status, any other allotments in effect at the time of retirement may be continued. However, 1 Filed as part of original; copies available at Publications Counter, 3B200, Pentagon, Washington, D.C. 20301. OX 5-2167. if any such allotments are discontinued by order of the retiree, they may not be reestablished and no new allotments, except as authorized in subdivisions (i), (ii), and (iii) of this subparagraph may be established. Any change in the amount of such an allotment or change in the name of an allottee constitutes a discontinuance of an allotment. (2) The retired pay allotment program may be implemented on a timephased basis, should additional personnel and other resources be required to carry out this portion of the program. (c) Previously registered allotments. All existing approved registered allotments of military pay and allowances of individuals in active military service, and allotments from retired pay may be continued as approved allotments. § 59.3 Pay and allowances which may be allotted. (a) The amount of pay and allowances which may be allotted shall exclude amounts required to be withheld, (1) for tax purposes, (2) to liquidate an indebtedness determined under applicable provisions of law to be chargeable against the serviceman's pay account, or, (3) to pay required premiums on Servicemen's Group Life Insurance. (b) The total amount which may be allotted shall be further restricted as provided in the DoD Military Pay and Allowance Entitlements Manual.2 § 59.4 Control and use of forms. (a) The use by a non-Federal agency of allotments authorization forms (other than those prescribed in DoD Directive 5035.11 and DoD Instruction 5035.51 is prohibited. Local supplies of DoD component authorization forms shall be issued to personnel and disbursing officers only. (b) Allotment authorizations of active duty enlisted personnel shall be completed and signed in the presence of a personnel or disbursing officer or one of their representatives. (a) In the interest of contributing to a high educational level in the United States, it is the policy of the Department of Defense that the maximum assistance practicable will be given to enlisted personnel who are qualified and demonstrate a desire to further their education. Personnel who would be unduly penalized in the pursuit of their education if required to remain in service until expiration of their term of enlistment or induction may be released early subject to meeting all of the requirements shown in §§ 60.3 and 60.6. Separation will be for the convenience of the Government. (b) The effective date of release from service under this policy will not be earlier than ten days prior to the date of registration prescribed by the educational institution. (c) Aliens seeking to qualify for citizenship by completion of three years active military service will be excluded from release under this policy prior to performance of such qualifying service. § 60.3 Release criteria. (a) Latest acceptable registration date of school must fall within the last three months of remaining service. In general, personnel who will have a reserve obligation upon separation will not be released under this program until they have completed a minimum of 21 months' active duty on their current term of service. (b) The individual's services must not be essential to the mission of his assigned organization. (c) Applicants must furnish documentary evidence that they have been accepted for enrollment without qualification commencing with a specific school term in a recognized institution of higher education in a full-time course of instruction leading to a baccalaureate or higher degree. A "recognized institution" is one listed in Part III of the Educational Directory published by the United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare whose credits are accepted by accredited institutions. (d) An applicant must demonstrate his ability and willingness to make the required payment of an entrance fee if he has not already done so. (e) It must be established clearly by applicant that the specific school term for which he seeks release is academically the most opportune time for him to begin or resume his education and that delay of enrollment until normal expiration of service would cause handicap. § 60.4 Exceptions. undue The purpose of this part is to establish a system providing for the registration in the Centralized Referral System (CRS) (DoD Instruction 1404.5, "Nationwide Centralized Referral System for Displaced DoD Employees, Dec. 17, 19641) of certain applicants and Department of Defense career or career-conditional employees who are interested in a tour of duty with DoD activities in a foreign area, Canal Zone, territories, and possessions, or States of Hawaii and Alaska, and referral of such employees against vacancies at overseas activities. § 61.2 Applicability and scope. The provisions of this part apply to all components of the Department of Defense. It is recognized that each DoD component having overseas positions fills many such positions by the reassignment or promotion of career employees within the component. It is the intent of this Part to provide a means of developing a source of eligibles for overseas vacancies in geographic areas and position categories where difficulty has been experienced in filling overseas positions with fully qualified persons. Therefore, this Program is applicable only to the geographic areas and position categories reflected in the Automated Overseas Employment Referral Program Acceptance List. The Acceptance List will be reviewed periodically and is subject to change as necessary to meet the needs of Department of Defense activities. tional status of the Department of Defense or other Federal agencies. (2) Former Federal employees eligible for reinstatement. (b) Persons who previously have been in foreign areas or the Canal Zone for 5 years are not eligible for registration until they have resided in the United States for 21 months after return. § 61.4 Special requirements and exclusions. (a) Registrants must be available for overseas assignment within 30 days after acceptance of an offer. (b) Selected registrants will be required to sign an agreement to remain at the overseas location for at least one full tour of duty. (c) Selected registrants for employment in foreign areas and the Canal Zone will be required to sign an agreement to return to the United States within 5 years after overseas appointment. (d) Selected registrants who are members of National Guard or reserve forces will be required to present a written release from their unit. (e) Selected registrants subject to selective service will be required to obtain a permit from the Local Board of Jurisdiction. Request for such permit must specify it is not to be considered a request for deferment. (f) Registrants unwilling to travel by Government aircraft and nonscheduled commercial airlines normally will not be eligible for selection at most overseas locations. (g) Registrants who are Federal employees normally will not be selected within 1 year after appointment, transfer, or permanent change in station into their present employment without concurrence of the releasing activity. (h) Dependent wives or husbands of military or civilian personnel stationed overseas will not be eligible for registration for consideration in the country in which the husband or wife is stationed. § 61.5 Guidelines. (a) An Automated Overseas Employment Referral Program Acceptance List will be published identifying overseas geographic areas and position categories in each area for which registrations will be accepted. (b) Candidates currently employed within the Department of Defense meeting all eligibility requirements for regis (c) Candidates employed by other Federal agencies and those not currently in the Federal service but who have reinstatement eligibility will be registered by the DoD civilian personnel office at which they make application for the Program. (d) Current employees eligible for registration in the DoD Priority Placement System under the provisions of DoD Instruction 1404.5, "Nationwide Centralized Referral System for Displaced DoD Employees," December 17, 1964 who meet all eligibility requirements under the provisions of this part may be registered for consideration at overseas locations of their choice. Declination of an offer of employment at grade and location indicated as ceptable will not be a basis for changing commitment group and priority of such registrants for placement in the continental United States. ac (e) Candidates who currently have applications on file with component overseas recruiting offices and who meet the eligibility requirements of this program will be advised by such offices of their eligibility to be registered in Automated Overseas Employment Program. (f) Designated component overseas recruiting offices may request listings of registrants available and qualified for overseas positions at any time. § 61.6 Responsibilities. (a) The Defense Supply Agency will serve as the operating agency for the Automated Overseas Employment Referral Program. The Centralized Referral Activity at Defense Electronics Supply Center, Dayton, Ohio, will provide machine services, manage the automated system and provide technical guidance to users of the system. All data elements and data codes are interim and subject to data standardization under the provisions of DoD Instruction 5000.12, "Data Element and Data Codes Standardization Procedures," April 27, 1965.2 DoD (b) Each component having overseas activities will determine whether overseas applicant lists are to be for 1 See footnote 1 page 71. 2 Filed as part of original document. |