Overarching MWR Policy

AR 215.1, "Military Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Programs and Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities," October 6,2008 certified as current September 24, 2010  This regulation establishes policy, prescribes procedures, and assigns responsibilities for Army MWR programs and nonappropriated fund instrumentalities (NAFIs).

AR 215-7, "Civilian Nonappropriated Funds and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Activities," January 26,2001 This regulation implements prescribed policies and procedures governing the establishment, operation, control, and dissolution of DoD and Army civilian NAFIs.

Marine Corps Order (MCO) P1700.27B, "Marine Corps Community Services Policy Manual," March 9,2007 This Order publishes organizational, operational, and financial policies for Marine Corps Community Services.

MCO 12790.2, "Civilian Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) and Civilian Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Activities," June 27, 1990 This Order provides instructions concerning the operations and requirements of managing civilian nonappropriated fund (NAF) activities within the Marine Corps.

SECNAVINST 1700.12A, "Operation of Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Activities," July 15,2005 This Instruction implements prescribed policies and procedures, and assigns responsibilities for operation of MWR activities within the Navy.

SECNAVINST 5401.2A, "Establishment, Management and Control of Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities and Financial Management of Supporting Resources," January 21, 2004 This Instruction prescribes policies and assigns responsibilities for the establishment, disestablishment, management, and control of NAFIs, NAF, and financial management of resources supporting NAFIs.

Bureau of Naval Personnel Instruction (BUPERSINST) 1710.11C, "Operation of Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Programs," July 25,2001 This Instruction provides policy and standards for the operation and management of Navy MWR programs.

BUPERSINST 1710.16, "Administration of Recreation Programs Afloat," October 28, 1993 This Instruction provides policy and guidance for the administration and management of afloat recreation services and funds, and supports shipboard NAFIs.

BUPERSINST 12990.1A, "Manual for the Operation of Navy Civilian Morale, Welfare and Recreation (CMWR) Activities," February 6, 2004  This Instruction sets forth policies, regulations, and procedures for the establishment, operation, and administration of Navy CMWR activities.

Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 34-1, "Air Force Services Combat Support Programs," November 1,1997 This Directive establishes policy for support programs in a combat theater to include recreational programs and services.

Air Force Joint Instruction (AFJI) 34-122, "Civilian Nonappropriated Funds and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Activities," April 22, 1988 This is a joint Instruction with the Department of the Army and is identical to AR 215-7. It governs the management of NAFIs and MWR activities for civilian employees.

Air Force Instruction (AFI) 34-262, "Services Programs and Use Eligibility," June 27, 2002  This Instruction provides guidance on the scope and management of Services programs and eligibility of customers.  Attachment 2 details the patron eligibility requirements for MWR programs. 

Commandant Instruction (COMDTINST) 1780.2B, "Coast Guard Morale, Well-Being, and Recreation (MWR) Internship Programs," October 4, 2010  This Instruction establishes policy and procedures for the Coast Guard MWR Internship Programs.  These programs provide a positive learning environment for students pursuing degrees in the field of recreation or a related MWR field.

COMDTINST M1710.13C, "Coast Guard Morale, Well-Being, and Recreation Manual," May 11, 2010.  This Instruction sets forth policy and procedures for administering the Coast Guard MWR Program.

Fitness and Sports Policies

MCO P1700.29, "Marine Corps Semper Fit Program Manual," November 8, 1999  This Order publishes policies and standards of the Marine Corps Semper Fit Program, a comprehensive fitness, recreation, and health promotion program.

AFI 34-266, "Air Force Fitness and Sports Programs," September 24, 2007  This Instruction implements the fitness improvement programs and voluntary, leisure-time fitness and sports activities.

Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 34-137, "Air Force Fitness and Sports Operations," April 7, 1995  This manual supplements AFI 34-137 by providing operations and procedural guidance for sports programs and fitness centers.  (This manual is posted on a password protected website.)

Libraries and Information Services Policies

MCO P1560.25C, "Marine Corps Lifelong Learning Program," December 22, 1999  This Order establishes policies and standards for the Lifelong Learning Program in the Marine Corps.  Chapter 9 addresses the general libraries.

AFI 34-270, "Air Force Library and Information Services (AFLIS)," June 23, 2005  This Instruction provides procedures for establishing and operating general, technical, academic, and special libraries and library service centers.

Recreational Program Policies

AR 215-6, "Armed Forces Professional Entertainment Program Overseas," January 15, 1987  This regulation sets forth responsibilities and procedures for administering the Armed Forces Professional Entertainment Program in overseas installations.

MCO 1710.23B, "Armed Forces Professional Entertainment Program Overseas," January 15, 1987  This Order provides responsibilities and procedures governing the operation of the Armed Forces Professional Entertainment Program Overseas.

BUPERSINST 1710.15A, "Navy Entertainment Motion Picture Program (NAVEMPROG) Administration," February 3, 2004  This Instruction provides guidance on the administrative and operational procedures necessary to participate in NAVEMPROG, and to establish authority and responsibilities of Navy Personnel Command, Navy Motion Picture Service, and local commands and program users.

AFI 34-126(I), "Armed Forces Entertainment Program," February 28, 2005  This Instruction implements the Armed Forces Entertainment Program for the Air Force.

AFMAN 34-236, "Air Force Entertainment Program Operations," September 1, 1997  This manual describes the Air Force Entertainment Program, including all Air Force and commercial theatrical, musical, and touring shows conducted on Air Force installations.

AFI 34-109, "Air Force Community Activity Centers," September 3, 2010  This Instruction describes responsibilities and procedures for the Air Force Community Activities Center Program.

AFI 34-110, "Air Force Outdoor Recreation Centers," January 6, 2012  This Instruction provides guidance for starting and running outdoor recreation programs at Air Force installations.  

Individual Recreation Skill Programs Policy

AFI 34-111, "Air Force Skills Development Program," August 27, 2004  This Instruction provides guidance and procedures for the operation of Air Force Skills Development programs.

AFMAN 34-134, "Air Force Skills Development Program Operations," November 3, 2010  This manual provides specific guidance and restrictions, and detailed procedures for the operation of multi-faceted fine arts, crafts, industrial arts, wood, and auto hobby and repair services.  (This manual is posted on a password protected website.)

Single Service Member Programs Policy

MCO 1700.36, "Single Marine Program (SMP)," February 2, 2004  This Order establishes policy and provides guidance for the SMP throughout the Marine Corps.

Other Special Interest Recreation Programs Policy

MCO P1710.16E, "Marine Corps Aero Club Program Manual," May 6, 1993  This Order provides for the establishment of Marine Corps Aero Clubs and sets forth basic policies and procedures for operation.

BUPERSINST 1710.22, "Navy Flying Club (NFC) Program," June 5, 2001  This Instruction issues policy, procedures, and responsibilities for the NFCs. 

AFI 34-121, "Other Recreation Membership Club Programs," July 19, 1994  This Instruction provides guidance and procedures for the operation of Air Force recreation clubs such as rod and gun, riding, yacht, skiing, parachute, model airplane, skin diving, scuba diving, and snow-mobile.

AFI 34-217, "Air Force Aero Club Program," February 1, 1997  This Instruction provides guidance and procedures for the operation of Air Force and Air Force Reserve aero clubs by clarifying membership eligibility criteria, classifying mishaps, providing inspection policy, and defining safety officer responsibilities in investigating mishaps.

Business Programs Policy

AFI 34-116, "Air Force Golf Course Program," February 1, 1996  This Instruction provides guidance and procedures for Air Force golf programs.

AFMAN 34-130, "Golf Course Program Management," November 1, 1995  This manual provides specific guidance, operational requirements, restrictions, and detailed procedures for the operation of the Air Force Golf Courses.  (This manual is posted on a password protected website.)

AFI 34-118, "Bowling Program," July 7, 2011  This Instruction provides guidelines and procedures for operating Air Force bowling programs.

MWR Financial Policy

AFI 34-201, "Use of Nonappropriated Funds (NAFS)," June 17, 2002  This Instruction provides the basic responsibilities, procedures, and practices for all Air Force NAF and NAFIs under the responsibility of the Air Force MWR Advisory Board.