What is considered Milcon?

What is considered Milcon?

DoD’s military construction (or “MilCon”) program includes all work necessary to produce complete and usable facilities; or to complete usable improvements to existing facilities, in support of DoD Components.

What qualifies as armed forces?

The term “armed forces” means the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard.

What can O&M funds be used for?

Operation and Maintenance (O&M) appropriations are used to finance “expenses” not related to military personnel or Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) efforts.

What is the difference between Title 32 and Title 10?

Normally, Title 32 orders are for natural disasters, while Title 10 orders are for national defense. However, this isn’t always the case. Guard members may also be ordered to active duty solely by command of their state’s governor.

What is Title 32 in the National Guard?

Title 32 Full-Time National Guard Duty 32 USC 502 (f): This statue allows member of the National Guard to be ordered to full-time National Guard duty to perform operational activities. It was used for the Airport Security mission after 9/11 and also for Hurricane Katrina and Rita response effort.

How do I know what type of veteran I am?

We use, “180 days of active duty not counting training or 1 day in a combat zone,” as our rule of thumb to determine if a person is a veteran or not. This is a much higher standard than what the Veteran Affairs (VA) uses for benefit awards.

How long is Milcon money good for?

Military Construction (MILCON): appropriations fund major projects such as bases, schools, missile storage facilities, maintenance facilities, medical/dental clinics, libraries, and military family housing. Available five (5) Years.

What Does O&M funding cover?

Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Appropriations funds the cost of operating and maintaining equipment at a state of readiness. It covers expenses such as civilian salaries, travel, minor construction projects, operating military forces, training and education, depot maintenance, stock funds, and base operations support.