32 CFR § 756.2 - Definitions.
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identifier: "/us/cfr/t32/s756.2"
source: "ecfr"
legal_status: "authoritative_unofficial"
title: "32 CFR § 756.2 - Definitions."
title_number: 32
title_name: "National Defense"
section_number: "756.2"
section_name: "Definitions."
chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY"
subchapter_number: "E"
subchapter_name: "CLAIMS"
part_number: "756"
part_name: "PROCEDURES FOR PROCESSING CLAIMS INVOLVING NON-APPROPRIATED FUND ACTIVITIES AND THEIR EMPLOYEES"
positive_law: false
currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
format_version: "1.1.0"
generator: "[email protected]"
authority: "5 U.S.C. 301, 10 U.S.C. 5013 and 5148."
regulatory_source: "57 FR 4736, Feb. 7, 1992, unless otherwise noted."
cfr_part: "756"
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# 756.2 Definitions.
(a) *Nonappropriated-fund instrumentality (NAFI).* An instrumentality of the Federal Government established to generate and administer nonappropriated-funds for programs and services contributing to the mental and physical well-being of Department of Defense personnel and their dependents. A NAFI is not incorporated under the laws of any State and enjoys the privileges and immunities of the Federal Government.
(b) *Nonappropriated-funds.* Funds generated through the use and patronage of NAFI's, not including funds appropriated by Congress.
(c) *Employees of NAFIs.* Personnel employed by NAFIs whose salaries are paid from non-appropriated funds.
[57 FR 4736, Feb. 7, 1992, as amended at 72 FR 53425, Sept. 19, 2007]