Check-in Procedures

If you arrive after 4:30 p.m., or on weekends or holidays, go to the 24-hour arrival point, the MacDill Inn, located in Building 350, 7637 Bayshore Drive, MacDill AFB, FL 33621.

Permissive TDY

If you plan on taking permissive TDY for house hunting, you MUST ensure you have submitted a proper leave request to your gaining commander.

Documents to Hand-Carry

Important papers should NOT be packed with your household goods or hold baggage. Plan to take the following items with you: ID cards, Permanent Change of Station orders, passports, leave authorizations, shot records for you and your family, medical records, all documents pertaining to the shipment of household goods including your personal inventory and/or pictures of your possessions, appraisals for valuable items, last leave and earnings statement, Power of Attorney (check expiration date), wills, bank books, state and federal tax records, deeds and mortgages, professional licenses, car registration, spouse resume and last pay statement, list of stocks and bonds, social security cards, school records for children, letters of credit for utility waivers, original birth and adoption records, and naturalization records.

6 ARW

When you arrive at MacDill Air Force Base, your first step is to contact your unit. Your supervisor or sponsor will direct you to your unit Commander Support Staff or, if need be, Customer Service located in the Military Personnel Flight for in-processing.

Military Personnel Flight hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday - Friday located at 8604 Hangar Loop Dr, Building 411. **Closed on Federal Holidays, Wing Down Days, and 4th Friday of every month.**

Please call 813-828-2276 to confirm operating hours. 

Finance In-processing - The 6th Comptroller Squadron, Financial Operations Flight will be scheduling appointments for Active Duty Military and Civilians with travel and pay related issues. Appointments can be requested via their customer service phone number 813-828-5377 or Comptroller Services Portal at https://usaf.dps.mil/teams/SAFFMCSP/portal/SitePages/Home.aspx

The following steps will walk you through how to create a CSP inquiry and request an appointment with Finance:

• Visit https://usaf.dps.mil/teams/SAFFMCSP/portal/SitePages/Home.aspx on a CAC-enabled device. (Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge works best).
• Click “Profile” to update your profile with your personal information. *Please note you’ll need to enter your PASSCODE which can be searched via the CSP or found on personnel documents (i.e., Performance Reports, AMS SURF, Career Data Brief)
• Click on “Create Inquiry” to initiate an inquiry.
• Ensure your personal information in “Section A: Customer Details” is accurate. Provide any missing information that is required.
• Input the applicable information in “Section B: Inquiry Details”.
  • Provide the subject line of the inquiry in “Title”.
  • In “Description”, start message off by requesting an in-person or over the phone appointment. Also, please give a descriptive background for your request. The more information that is provided, the better service we can provide up front.
  • Select a “Category” (Military, Civilian, or Travel Pay).
  • Select a “Sub Category”. This can be adjusted after the inquiry is created.
  • Provide all related documentation in “attach file(s)”.
• Click submit and a Finance technician will reach back to you confirming the appointment.
• The status of your inquiries can be reviewed in the “Inquiries” tab of the home page.

All newly assigned members of the 6 ARW will attend the Newcomers' Orientation within the first 30 days of arrival.  Contact your Command Support Staff to get scheduled or you can self-schedule by sending an email with your DOD ID to: FSC.frontdesk@us.af.mil POC is Karrie Melendez

The briefing is typically held the first Thursday of each month from 7:30 to 11:45a.m., at the Breakaway Events Center,  7315 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, Bldg #499. It is open to all newcomers: Active Duty Military, DOD Civilians, and their family members.  This briefing is mandatory for all newly assigned 6 ARW military members.

CENTCOM

CENTCOM members should contact the Personnel Services Division, CC-J1, CCJ1DPPA@centcom.mil.  You can also review the CENTCOM Welcome guide at https://www.centcom.mil/ under the Welcome Guide TAB.

Force Strength Management Section numbers: 

• Army - 813-529-1084 DSN 651
• Air Force - 813-539-1097 DSN 651
• Navy - 813-529-1100 DSN 651
• Marine Corps - 813-529-1104 DSN 651

Temporary Lodging Reservations

You can reserve lodging via www.DODLodging.net or reservations can be made by telephone as soon as you receive your orders. Single people arriving during non-duty hours may be assigned lodging in visiting airmen or officers' quarters. Families may stay in an apartment-style temporary lodging facilities while seeking permanent homes. For further information, contact MacDill lodging office at DSN 312-968-4259 or 813-828-4259. Pet-friendly rooms are available but limited.

Military members with Permanent Change of Station to MacDill are authorized 30 days in the Temporary Lodging Facility. Military members "PCSing" out are authorized 10 days. Remember: Temporary Lodging Expense is a PARTIAL reimbursement for temporary living expenses incurred during a PCS move. It covers temporary living expenses at new duty location. The maximum number of days payable is 10. You may be reimbursed up to 10 days while staying in temporary lodging.

You can find more information on Temporary Lodging Expenses here: 

https://www.travel.dod.mil/Support/ALL-FAQs/Article/3174593/temporary-lodging-expenses/

Whether you are single or married, make sure you request a sponsor, if you don't already have one. Your sponsor will be able to tell you about your new unit, and provide you with a contact number and address where he or she can be reached. You will receive a Welcome Package with information on housing, base facilities and programs, and the local community. Visit Macdill Relocation One-Stop-Shop at  https://macdillfss.com/relocation/. Or you may email FSC.frontdesk@us.af.mil POC is Karrie Melendez

If arriving by airplane, your sponsor will normally be at the airport to meet you, and help you get settled in during your first few days on station. Be sure to inform your Command Support Staff of your arrival.

If you get married en-route, you MUST report to the Military Personnel Flight to obtain information to update your marriage.

Adding Spouse to DEERS - As soon as yours (the sponsor's)  marital status has changed, you are required to bring in your spouse to be added to DEERS to start receiving benefits. 

FORMS REQUIRED:

• Marriage Certificate
• Driver's License & Social Security Card (SSN) (If your SS card has the maiden name, the spouse will be added under that name)
• Divorce Decree (if the service member was previously married)

QUESTIONS: Please email us with any of your questions/concerns. Due to the volume of customers, please allow 24-48 hours for a Support Representative 6fss.fsmps.deersidcards@us.af.mil

U.S. Central Command

U.S. Central Command members should contact the Personnel Services Division, USCENTCOM Manpower and Personnel Directorate, CCJ1DPPA@centcom.mil or visit https://www.centcom.mil/ under Welcome Guide TAB.

Force Strength Management Section can be reached at these numbers:

• Army - 813-529-1084 DSN 651
• Marine Corps - 813-529-1104 DSN 651
• Navy - 813-529-1100 DSN 651
• Air Force - 813-529-1097 DSN 651

Joint Communication System Element

New members being assigned to Joint Communication System Element should visit JCSE Newcomer's Information for in-processing checklist.

U.S. Special Operation Command

New members being assigned to U.S. Special Operation Command should click on the SOCOM Resource Guide.

• Army - 813-826-4016 DSN 826
• Marines - 813-826-6669 DSN 826
• Navy - 813-826-2341 DSN 826
• Air Force - 813-826-3693 DSN 826

Special Operations Command Central

If you have any questions regarding resources available to SOCCENT members and families regardless of branch, please reach out to the Preservation of the Force and Family Team at SOCCENT.SHQ.POTFF.SHDMBX@socom.mil