Background

Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs are an integral part of the military pay and benefits package and ensure high quality, consistent community support for service members and their families. MWR programs are classified into three categories that determine how they are funded: mission essential programs, community support programs, and revenue generators. MWR Outreach provides programs to National Guard, Reserve, and active duty families assigned to independent duty stations that lack access to the community support programs typically provided on installations.

Program Highlights

• Category A - Mission essential programs, funded almost entirely with appropriated funds, include fitness, sports, libraries, single service member programs, and deployment support. Warfighter and Family Support programs are now approved as a Category A, MWR activity, at Service discretion.
• Category B - Community support programs, funded significantly with appropriated funds, include outdoor recreation, recreation centers, leisure tours and travel, auto hobby, child and youth development programs, and skill development programs. 
• Category C - Revenue generators, funded almost entirely with non-appropriated funds, include food, beverage, entertainment, military clubs, golf courses, bowling centers, marinas, and slot machines.

Program Eligibility

Eligibility depends on the program. Active duty, activated National Guard, and Reserve, and their family qualify for unlimited use.

Program Availability

These programs are available worldwide on military installations and online.

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