APFs rather than CTOF should be used to-

• A. Contract for facilities, resource leaders, and expendable supplies, including literature and equipment.
• B. Fund overseas combat operations
• C. Pay salaries of soldiers
• D. Purchase vehicles and equipment

Answer: (A)

Appropriated Funds are the funding source for procurement of goods and services that keep Army operations and programs running, including contracting for facilities, required resources, and expendable supplies like literature and equipment. These purchases are standard acquisition activities funded from APF because they cover the ongoing needs of installations, training, and mission support. The other uses fall under different funding streams (for example, overseas contingency operations or personnel and larger asset buys), which aren’t the typical source for routine contracts and consumables. So, using APFs to contract for facilities, resources, and expendable supplies—literature and equipment—is the appropriate choice.