### Question
What is the definition of nonappropriated fund instrumentality employee?


### Answer
The definition of **nonappropriated fund instrumentality employee** is as follows in *10 U.S.C. § 1587*:

> a civilian employee who is paid from nonappropriated funds of Army and Air Force Exchange Service, Navy Exchange Service Command, Marine Corps exchanges, or any other instrumentality of the United States under the jurisdiction of the armed forces which is conducted for the comfort, pleasure, contentment, or physical or mental improvement of members of the armed forces

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1587*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 81-CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES**

