COMDTINST 5300.9B
JUL 26 1996
(d)
Assist with the care, maintenance, and cleanliness of uniforms and personal
military equipment in assigned quarters.
(e)
Serve as a point of contact in the flag quarters. Receive and maintain records
of official telephone calls, make appointments, and receive guests and visitors.
(f)
Assist in the planning, preparing, and arranging official social functions and
activities such as receptions, parties, and dinners.
(g)
Follow the guidance in reference (b) for the performance of everyday duties.
Maintain the quarters' copy of reference (b) and the quarters' FQM
publications and video library.
(2)
Duties that contribute solely to the personal benefit of the flag officer or have no
reasonable connection with the officer's official duties are inappropriate. The
following duties must not be performed by FQM's:
(a)
Any form of pet care, including feeding.
(b)
Any form of child care.
(c)
The operation, care, maintenance, or cleaning of any privately-owned
vehicles.
(d)
Maintaining privately-owned recreational or sporting equipment, except in
connection with the use of such equipment for official purposes.
(e)
Any personal services solely for the benefit or at the direction of family
members or unofficial guests, including any driving, shopping, private
errands, or laundry services.
(3)
Nothing in these guidelines precludes a flag officer from employing the quarters
manager or any off-duty enlisted member for personal functions or services on a
voluntary paid basis. Payment should be reasonable and commensurate with
services rendered.
b.
FQM Selection. Only subsistence specialists (SS's) volunteering for FQM duty shall be
selected for these assignments.
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