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Patrick AFB is home to the 45th Space Wing. Members of
the 45th Space Wing manage launch operations for all DoD space programs. |
A Delta IV Heavy rocket lifts off at Cape Canaveral. The
45th Space Wing, based at Patrick AFB, provided radar,
telemetry, communications and meteorological systems
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Patrick AFB
is located on the East Coast of central Florida. Patrick is 3
miles south of Cocoa Beach and approximately 12 miles north of
Melbourne in Brevard County.
History
Patrick AFB was established by the Navy during WWII and named
for MG Mason Patrick. Developed as a Long Range Proving Ground
in 1950, it is now dedicated to launching missiles. As the
Department of Defense's East Coast Space Port and providers of
launch support services, the 45th Space Wing is a far-reaching
organization. Its Eastern Range includes over 10,000 miles
from the Florida mainland through the South Atlantic into the
Indian Ocean. The Eastern Range includes the launch head at
Cape Canaveral Air Station and a network of downrange
instrumentation stations including Malabar and Jonathan
Dickinson Tracking annexes, Antigua Air Station and Ascension
Auxiliary Air Field.
The Major Command is the Air Force Space Command. The Major
Tenant Organizations at Patrick are DEOMI, ACC, AFAA, AFTAC,
AFOSI, 87th Army Division, Det 1, 2 SOPS, and U.S. State
Department Bureau of International Narcotics and Law
Enforcement.
Mission
The 45th Space Wing provides spacecraft processing, launch,
tracking, safety, and data services. The wing manages launch
operations for all DoD space programs.
Population Served
Patrick AFB serves Air Force, Navy, Army, Coast Guard,
Marines, active and reserve personnel, DoD civilians, retirees
and their eligible family members. The 2004 total population
served was 15,970, including contractors and private
businesses.
Sponsorship
Sponsors are assigned by their gaining unit. Please make sure
you have a sponsor assigned prior to departing from your last
base. If you are coming to Patrick AFB/Cape Canaveral AFB and
do not have a sponsor assigned to you, you may contact your
servicing Command Support Staff. You may also contact the
Patrick Airman and Family Readiness Center (A&FRC),
321-494-5676 or DSN 312-854-5675.
Your first stop after arriving in the local area should be
your Command Support Staff (CSS). If you arrive after normal
duty hours, report to the base lodging office, the Space Coast
Inn, Building 720. The next morning, you will be required to
report to your Command Support Staff (CSS).
Temporary Quarters
Lodging is open 24 hours, the office is located in Building
720, and reservations can be made by calling 321-494-6590. The
fax number is 321-494-7597.
FAMCAMP overnight campground created to accommodate overnight
camping and is located on the shores of the Banana River. 55
campsites available equipped with electrical and water
hookups. There are also laundry, toilet and shower facilities.
Available to active duty, reservists and retired military year
round. Guest may spend up to 30 days on site. Call
321-494-4787 for reservations.
Distinguished Visitors can make arrangements through Protocol
at 321-494-4506.
Relocation Assistance
Patrick's relocation assistance program increases the
knowledge and skills needed by military members, DoD
civilians, and their families to accomplish a successful and
less stressful PCS move. Our Loan Closet provides basic
kitchen wares, high chairs, child car seats, play pens,
ironing boards, irons, eating utensils, etc. A copy of your
PCS orders is required for loans. Computers, fax, copy machine
and phones are available for official usage. For relocation
assistance contact our Relocation Team at 321-494-5675 or DSN
312-854-5676.
Air Force Families just arriving at Patrick are eligible for
Child Care for PCS that provides Air Force members 20 hours of
child care in a Patrick AFB Licensed Home Day Care facility
within 60 days of your arrival. A copy of PCS orders is
required. Contact the Airman and Family Readiness Center after
your arrival. Remember, all immunizations must be up-to-date.
Child Care Information
The PAFB was recently selected as a 5-Star facility by Brevard
County. The center is certified by the Dept of Defense and
accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood
Programs, a division of the National Association for the
Education of Young Children.
Advance application for child care can be made by completing
DD Form 2606. Attach a copy of your orders to the form. You
can fax your form to the Child Development Center (CDC), at
321-494-5848, before you arrive. Upon receipt of this form,
CDC will place your children on the waiting list. Critical
ages waiting list for six weeks to a year old and two year
olds.
Family Child Care Programs (FCC), Program is certified by DoD
& offers in-home care to children 0 to 12 years. The FCC
program supports two unique child care programs, AF Aid Child
Care for PCS and the extended duty child care. For more
information on FCC programs, or finding a provider or becoming
a provider call 321-494-8381.
Pets
There are no pets authorized in any lodging facility or on the
premises. There are no quarantines in Brevard County. The base
veterinarian can be reached by calling 321-494-6080.
Important Documents to Hand Carry
You must have copies of your orders, birth certificates,
marriage licenses, court documents such as child custody
agreements, and your last Leave and Earnings Statement readily
available. If you are a civil service employee on LWOP make
sure to carry your latest SF Fm 50 and SF Fm 8 for filing for
unemployment.
Cost of Living
Landlords will generally require first and last months rent
plus a security deposit. Active Duty members assigned to
Patrick AFB or Cape Canaveral can get a reduction for the
electric deposit. Go to the Housing Office for the form and
complete details. Housing can be reached by calling
321-494-2594. The fax number is 321-494-4031. |
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