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Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA)

Date of Publication:

2/23/2015

Definition:

An agreement that defines the legal position of a visiting military force deployed in the territory of a friendly state. The NATO SOFA, as referenced in this instruction, does not apply to care in U.S. territories or possessions unless the foreign materiel program (FMP) are stationed in the 50 U.S. States and is traveling from there to a U.S. territory or possession in accordance with official temporary duty orders or by U.S. Government (USG) invitation.

Source of Definition:

Foreign Military Personnel Care and Uniform Business Offices in Military Treatment Facilities

Last Updated: December 06, 2022
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