# 32 CFR § 631.5: General

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-631.5

## Section

- **Citation:** 32 CFR § 631.5
- **Heading:** General
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 32—National Defense > Subtitle A—Department of Defense > CHAPTER V—DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY > SUBCHAPTER I—LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS > PART 631—ARMED FORCES DISCIPLINARY CONTROL BOARDS AND OFF-INSTALLATION LIAISON AND OPERATIONS > Subpart B—Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Boards

## Text

AFDCBs may be established by installation, base, or station commanders to advise and make recommendations to commanders on matters concerning eliminating conditions, which adversely affect the health, safety, welfare, morale, and discipline of the Armed Forces.
(a) For the Army, routine off-limits actions must be processed by an AFDCB following the procedures in § 631.11.
(b) Coast Guard commanders must have written authorization from the Commandant (G-WP) prior to establishing an AFDCB.

## Nearby sections

- [32 CFR § 631.1 § 631.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-631.1.md)
- [32 CFR § 631.2 § 631.2 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-631.2.md)
- [32 CFR § 631.3 § 631.3 Supervision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-631.3.md)
- [32 CFR § 631.4 § 631.4 Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-631.4.md)
- [32 CFR § 631.5 § 631.5 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-631.5.md)
- [32 CFR § 631.6 § 631.6 Responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-631.6.md)
- [32 CFR § 631.7 § 631.7 Composition of boards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-631.7.md)
- [32 CFR § 631.8 § 631.8 Participation by civil agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-631.8.md)
- [32 CFR § 631.9 § 631.9 Duties and functions of boards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-631.9.md)
- [32 CFR § 631.10 § 631.10 Administration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-631.10.md)
- [32 CFR § 631.11 § 631.11 Off-limits establishments and areas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-631.11.md)
- [32 CFR § 631.12 § 631.12 Objectives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-631.12.md)
- [32 CFR § 631.13 § 631.13 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-631.13.md)
- [32 CFR § 631.14 § 631.14 Army policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-631.14.md)

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