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Below you will find a list of commonly asked questions. If you have a question that is not covered here, please contact the PFI Office at
dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.pfi@mail.mil
General PFI Program Questions
What types of funds can my agency use to gain military labor?
There are only two types of funds authorized for military labor reimbursement, DWCF and FMS. The first is Defense Working Capital Funds, also known as DWCF. These can be Army working capital, Transportation working capital, Navy, etc., they all have the Treasury Account Symbol of 97x4930 (4932 for DCSA). The other type is Foreign Military Sales funds or FMS. Treasury Account Symbol is 9711x8242 and must fall under an approved case. We cannot accept FMS Admin funds. In all instances, the Financial Management Regulation is the governing document.
What does it cost?
The cost of reimbursement for military labor is based on what type of funds you have and the grade of the service member. All rates come from the OUSD(C) and can be found on our website under ‘Rates’. PFI will calculate and provide an exact tour quote with instructions on how to prepare a MIPR. If you have DWCFs, use the CER rate, if you have FMS funds, use the full composite rate.
Who pays for relocation (PCS) and/or TDY?
Any tour under 180 days will require the agency to fund TDY costs unless the service member is local. Tours over 180 days are considered PCS and the services cover that cost. In those cases, the SM is authorized shipment of HHGs and transportation/lodging costs to arrive to the new duty station IAW the JTR.
What are the minimum and maximum tour lengths?
One day to 1095 days. Keep in mind, any tour under 180 days will require the agency to fund TDY costs unless the service member is local. Tours over 180 days are considered PCS and the services cover that cost.
Many documents require a colonel or general to sign, but we do not have one?
In most all cases, the civilian equivalent will work, i.e. a GS15 in lieu of a Colonel or a SES in lieu of a General Officer.
What if the Service Member shows up and cannot perform the mission or the mission ends early?
A Soldier or Airmen can typically be released early for any number of reasons. In cases of performance, supervisors should counsel and give opportunities for correction. If the issue cannot be resolved, then the SM can be released early. Other situations may arise such as completion of mission or change of mission. The agency could either re-mission the SM or release them with proper notice and out-processing. Feel free to contact your PFI Coordinator for specifics or guidance.
Page updated March 8, 2021