LOCATION: East Coast of Central Florida 3 miles South of Cocoa Beach and approximately 12 miles north of Melbourne, (Brevard County).
Major Command: Air Force Space Command
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 - Malabar and Jonathan Dickinson Tracking annexes, Antigua Air Station and Ascension AUXILIARY Air Field.
MISSION: 45th Space Wing provides spacecraft processing, launch, tracking, safety, and data services. The wing manages launch operations for all DoD space programs.
Major Tenant Organizations: DEOMI, ACC, AFAA, AFTAC, AFOSI, 87th Army Division, Det 1, 2 SOPS, DFAS and U.S. State Department Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement.
POPULATION SERVED: Patrick AFB serves Air Force, Navy, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, active and reserve personnel,DoD civilians, retirees and their eligible family members. 2004 total population served 15,970 to include contractors and private businesses.
SPONSORSHIP: Sponsor are assigned by their gaining unit. Please make sure you have a sponsor assigned prior to departing 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 MPF.
PCS Reporting Procedures: Your first stop after arriving in the local area is the Base Relocation Center. If you arrive after normal duty hours, report to the base lodging office (Space Coast Inn), Building 720. The next morning, you will be required to report to bldg 537, Room 114 (Base Relocation Center).
TEMPORARY QUARTERS: Lodging is open 24 hours, the office is located in Building 720, and reservations can be made by calling 321-494-5428. The fax number is 321-494-7597.
FAMCAMP is a camping facility located in the Survival Area of Patrick AFB, on the shores of the Banana River. There are five primitive campsites and 55 campsites with electric and water hookups. There is also laundry, toilet and shower facilities. Call 321-494-2042 for reservations.
Distinguished Visitors can make arrangements through Protocol at 494-4506. There are seven suites available for Distinguished Visitors to Patrick AFB.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE 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; iron 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 854-5676.
CRITICAL INSTALLATION INFO: Child Care Information - 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 494-5848, before you arrive. Upon receipt of this form, CDC will place your children on the waiting list. Critical ages waiting list - six weeks to a year old and two year olds.
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. Contact the Family Support Center after your arrival. Remember, all immunizations must be up-to-date.
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 494-6080.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Important documents to hand carry: Copies of your orders, birth certificates, marriage licenses, court documents such as child custody agreements, and your last Leave and Earnings Statement. If you are a Civil Service employee on LWOP make sure to have with you your latest SF Fm 50 and SF Fm 8 for filing for unemployment.
Cost of living: The Patrick AFB area has moderate costs. Landlords will generally require first, last, and security deposits. 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 494-2594. The fax number is 494-4031.