Who is the primary wholesaler of alcoholic beverages on DAF installations?

• A. Local liquor stores
• B. DLA
• C. AFFES
• D. Commercial suppliers

Answer: (C)

The primary wholesaler of alcoholic beverages on Department of Defense (DoD) installations is the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES). AAFES is responsible for providing a variety of goods and services to military personnel and their families, including the distribution of alcoholic beverages.

By operating on military installations, AAFES ensures that service members have access to these products in a manner that complies with military regulations and standards. This includes adhering to restrictions and policies concerning the sale and consumption of alcohol, which are often stricter than those found in civilian markets.

The other options do not fulfill this primary role: local liquor stores typically serve the civilian population and are not authorized to operate on military installations; the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) manages supplies and logistics for the military but does not focus specifically on alcoholic beverages; and while commercial suppliers may provide alcoholic products to various entities, their distribution is not centralized for military installations as it is with AAFES.