Air Force Installations

OverviewOverview

• Roles and Functions– Influences of Aircraft on Bases– How Bases are Named

• Base Facilities– Housing/Lodging– Transportation Management Office– Military Personnel Section– Base Exchange– Commissary– Airmen and Family Readiness Center

Overview (Cont.)Overview (Cont.)

• Base Facilities (Cont.)– Medical Services/TRICARE– Legal Office– Officers’ Club– Chaplain– Force Support Squadron– Education Office

Roles and Functions of an Air Roles and Functions of an Air Force BaseForce Base

• Designed to support specific missions

• Bases are self-sufficient “little” cities

Influences of Aircraft on BasesInfluences of Aircraft on Bases

• Bases designed to fit the needs of the aircraft– WWI--Front lines, needed grass field

– Today• Size of Aircraft--parking

• Maintenance Requirements– Equipment

– People

Base NamesBase Names

• Geographic name– Little Rock AFB, AR

• Famous Aviation or military figures– Vandenberg AFB, CA

• Overseas Air Bases– Yokota AB Japan

• Auxiliary Installations– Hurlburt Field, FL

HousingHousing

• Off-Base Housing Referral Office

• On-base– Married, Family– Single (BAH/BOQ)

• Billeting/Lodging– VAQ (Visiting Airmens Quarters)– VOQ (Visiting Officers Quarters)– TLF (Temporary Lodging – Facilities)

Traffic Management OfficeTraffic Management Office

• Household Goods Shipment– Pack/unpack all items

– Remove all boxes when unpacking

– Disassemble and reassemble all large items

• Ensure all boxes are properly marked

Military Personnel Section Military Personnel Section (MPS)(MPS)

• Military member– Promotion orders– Assignment orders– Maintains official records– ID card– Emergency Data

• Family Members– ID cards

Base Exchange (BX) ServicesBase Exchange (BX) Services

• Main Store• Shoppette• Class Six• Military Clothing Store• Base Theater• Automobile Service Station

Base CommissaryBase Commissary

• Similar to civilian supermarket

• No state, local, or foreign sales taxes

• 5% Surcharge for improvements

• Coupons good for 6 month past expiration at overseas locations

Airmen and Family Readiness Airmen and Family Readiness CenterCenter

• Spouse employment & job information

• Relocation service

• Family development education

• Financial management education

• Support during family separations

Medical ServicesMedical Services

• Pediatrics

• Surgery

• Pharmacy

• Emergency Care

• Inpatient Care

TRICARETRICARE

• Cost-sharing medical insurance

• Covers family members

• Contact base TRICARE advisor

• “TRICARE Handbook”

Legal OfficeLegal Office

• Provides legal assistance services– Tax assistance– Notary public– Wills– Property damage claims

• Can NOT represent service members or dependents in civilian court

Officers’ ClubOfficers’ Club

• Entertainment

• Social programs

• Check-cashing

• Food & beverage service

Chapel ServicesChapel Services

• Catholic, Muslim, & Protestant services

• Personal, confidential counseling

Force SupportForce Support

• Fitness center

• Campgrounds and equipment rentals

• Golf course

• Swimming pool

• Intramural and varsity sports

• Aero Club

Education OfficeEducation Office

• Central contact point for off-duty education and local programs

• Tuition Assistance

• Air Force education programs information

Happy LandingsHappy LandingsVideoVideo

SummarySummary

• Roles and Functions– Influences of Aircraft on Bases– How Bases are Named

• Base Facilities– Housing/Lodging– Transportation Management Office– Military Personnel Section– Base Exchange– Commissary– Airmen and Family Readiness Center

Summary (Cont.)Summary (Cont.)

• Base Facilities (Cont.)– Medical Services/TRICARE– Legal Office– Officers’ Club– Chaplain– Force Support Squadron– Education Office