What is misuse of a Government charge card?

• A. Any improper or fraudulent use of a Government travel charge card, including any use at establishments or for purposes inconsistent with the official business of the Army or with applicable standards of conduct
• B. Using the card only for official travel
• C. Copying the card number for personal use
• D. Using the card for personal gifts

Answer: (D)

Government travel charge cards are for official government business and travel expenses only. Misuse happens when the card is used for personal gain or for purposes not tied to official duties, or when the use is fraudulent.

Using the card for personal gifts is a clear, direct example of personal expenditure charged to government funds. It isn’t related to any official duty and compromises accountability, which is exactly what misuse seeks to avoid. This concrete scenario makes the concept easy to recognize and apply.

For context, using the card only for official travel would be proper use, not misuse, and copying the card number for personal use would also be improper and could constitute fraud. The chosen option focuses on a common, unmistakable form of personal misuse.