Who may retain the proceeds from land sale for local use?

• A. Garrison Commander
• B. DoD Comptroller
• C. Installation Commander
• D. Base Realignment and Closure Board

Answer: (C)

Installation commanders have the authority to retain and use proceeds from the sale of land and improvements located on their installation for local use. This arrangement lets the installation fund local needs—such as facilities, infrastructure, or operations—without diverting DoD-wide funds, within the regulatory limits set in DoD financial guidance. The DoD Comptroller manages centralized DoD budgeting, not local-use proceeds. The Base Realignment and Closure Board handles BRAC decisions, not ongoing local sale proceeds. While a garrison or installation leadership may oversee day-to-day affairs, the formal authority to retain local sale proceeds rests with the installation commander.