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1C-9. MPS and Geographically Separate Unit (GSU) Functional Interface Relationship.
1C-9.1. MPSes are given manpower authorizations through Air Force manning standards,
based on the number of manpower authorizations in units serviced by the MPS, to include
GSUs. Although an Air Force manning standard has not been developed for the GSU
personnel staff, most MAJCOMs have developed a manning standard for this function at
large GSUs and have personnel technicians assigned.
1C-9.2. Throughout this manual, functional responsibilities have been assigned to both MPS
and GSU personnel. Through mutual agreement of the MPS chief and the GSU commander,
deviations from these functional responsibilities may occur and will be documented in a
memorandum of agreement when necessary for efficient operation of MPSs and GSUs.
1C-9.3. Where personnel are assigned to a GSU, and through mutual agreement of the MPS
chiefs and the GSU commander, the GSU can accomplish all personnel actions; for example,
relocation processing, preparation of reenlistment packages, and so forth. However, in the
absence of such an agreement, MPSs provide necessary personnel support.
1C-9.4. Where personnel are not assigned to a GSU or the GSU has no administrative
capability; the MPS accomplishes all personnel actions. For example, small GSUs without
administrative capability may provide necessary information by telephone or other informal
written means for the purpose of accomplishing the action; for example, duty status changes,
personnel action requests, and so forth.
1C-9.5. Responsibility for accuracy and completion of the action in all cases remains with
the appropriate MPS work center.
*1C-10. Satellite Personnel Activity (SPA). At locations where the Air Force population does
not warrant establishing an MPS, the MAJCOM may desire to establish a satellite of the MPS.
Satellite Personnel Activities will not be established on the same base as the host MPS. Requests
to establish a Satellite Personnel Activity must be submitted to: AFPC / DPTS, 550 C Street
West, Suite 37, Randolph AFB TX 78150-4739 for approval not later than 10 months prior to the
desired implementation date.
1C-10.1. Following are the basic parameters for the SPA:
1C-10.1.1. The Satellite Personnel Activity must belong to the host MPS; it is an
extension or operating location of the MPS. The satellite will be referred to as the SPA.
1C-10.1.2. The OIC or NCOIC of the SPA will work directly for the host MPS chief.
*1C-10.1.3. The host MPS chief will determine which military personnel responsibilities
will be performed by the SPA; he or she will submit a letter through the parent
MAJCOM to AFPC / DPTS.