MWR Unit Funds

DFMWR Accounting Office
5663 Screaming Eagle Blvd. (Room 112)
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
DSN: (312)635-6818
+1 (270)798-6818

 

Fort Campbell Family & MWR
Fundraising & NAF Unit Funds
Resource Guide (.pdf)

 

What Are Unit Funds?

Military personnel receive Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) support through participation in MWR activities at the installation to which they are assigned. Separate unit funds are not authorized for installation units, however at Installation Management Agency (IMA) direction, units may receive Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) monetary support through Garrison Morale Welfare and Recreation Operating Entity (GMWROE).

Who Can Utilize Unit Funds?

• Fort Campbell Active Duty and Tenant Units
• Isolated Active Army Units, Reserve Components (FTS) and Reserve Components (AT) operating outside a 12 mile radius of a DoD installation within Tennessee are all authorized MWR unit fund dividends.

How Can Unit Funds Be Used?

• Organizational Days
• Formals/Balls

How Much Money Do Units Receive?

• Locally funded dividends are allocated based upon authorized troop-strength in September for the upcoming fiscal year, October thru September. The rate is determined by the local DFMWR NAF Services Division (NSD) Chief. Currently the rate is $ .60 per Soldier, per month or $ 7.20 per Soldier, per year.
• Army Level Requirements (ALR) MWR Unit fund support for deployed Soldiers is allocated at $ 2.00 per solder, per deployment month.
• Isolated Active Army Units, RC on FTS are allotted $ 2.50 per Soldier, per month.
• AT is allotted $1.00 per Soldier per month.

How Are Funds Accessed?

Each Brigade/Unit Commander appoints a Unit Fund Manager who coordinates with the MWR Unit Fund Administrator to make purchases.

How Long Are Unit Funds Available For Use?

• Locally funded dividends are available for one fiscal year (October 1st thru September 30th)
• ALR funds are available for one year upon unit re-deployment.

How Can Unit Funds Not Be Used?

• Change of Command/Retirement Ceremonies
• Awards Ceremonies in conjunction with mission exercises
• Protocol Functions
• Any other event for select individuals or a group, i.e. lunch for NCOs only.
• Mission-related expenditures
• ALR funds cannot be used to purchase any audiovisual or communications equipment.
• Welcome Home Ceremonies
• Family Readiness Group (FRG) events

Regulations That Support the Unit Funds

• AR 215-1

Unit Funds During Deployment

All deployed units establish a “rear-detachment” Unit Fund Manager. The Unit Fund Manager can request unit funds to purchase various items to send to their Soldiers in theater.

Additional Information

• Unit Funds must be used for the collective benefit of all unit members for off-duty recreational purposes as prescribed by AR 215-1.
• All unit members must have the opportunity to participate in the activity supported with unit funds. Activities must relate to the MWR of the unit members