Military Personnel Flight
Military Personnel Flight
In the Air Force, a Military Personnel Flight (MPF) is a unit within the Force Support Squadron (FSS) that provides comprehensive personnel support to active duty, Guard, Reserve, and retired military personnel, as well as civilian employees and their families. The MPF handles a wide range of services, including managing military careers, ensuring eligibility for entitlements, and administering personnel actions.
Key Functions of the MPF
Customer Support
This includes issuing ID cards, managing DEERS (Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System), and handling passport requests.
Career Development
The MPF assists with outbound assignments, reenlistments, extensions, promotions, and retirements.
Force Management
This area focuses on managing evaluations, awards, decorations, and other personnel actions.
Base In-processing
The MPF is often the first point of contact for newly assigned personnel, guiding them through the necessary steps to get settled at the base.
Other Personnel Actions
This can include line of duty determinations, special duty pay, and other specialized actions.
Specific Examples of MPF Services
CAC and ID Card Services
The MPF is the central location for obtaining and managing Common Access Cards (CACs) and military ID cards.
DEERS Updates
The MPF manages the DEERS database, ensuring accurate records for eligible personnel and their dependents.
Official Passports
The MPF assists with the process of obtaining official passports for authorized personnel.
Space-A Travel
While not directly managed by the MPF, they can provide information and guidance related to Space-Available (Space-A) flights.