Department of Military Affairs

For assistance, call (904) 823-0364 or visit https://dma.myflorida.com/contact

What is the purpose of the department?

The purpose of the Florida Department of Military Affairs is to provide management oversight and administrative support to the Florida National Guard.

What activities are performed by the department?

The department's activities include the following.

  • Florida National Guard, which includes the Florida Army National Guard and the Florida Air National Guard, responds to disasters and civil disturbances, assists Floridians at risk, and reduces the importation of controlled substances through the Counterdrug Program. It also trains or serves in critical national defense positions throughout the nation and overseas.
  • Office of the Inspector General directs and coordinates audits, investigations, and management reviews; promotes economy and efficiency; prevents and/or detect fraud, waste, and abuse; recommends corrective action concerning fraud, abuses, weaknesses, and deficiencies; reports to the appropriate law enforcement agency when there is a reasonable basis to believe a violation of criminal law occurred; and advises in the development of performance measures, standards, and procedures for evaluating agency programs, and administrative policies and procedures.

How are these activities funded?

The funding information listed below is provided by Transparency Florida. Additional funding information can be obtained on the State of Florida Fiscal Portal or by contacting the department.

Fiscal Year: 2026-27
Title Fund Dollars Positions
MILITARY AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
PROGRAM: READINESS AND RESPONSE
DRUG INTERDICTION AND PREVENTION
2,700,000
.00
EXECUTIVE DIRECTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES
6,417,373
30.00
FEDERAL/STATE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
42,489,914
289.00
FLORIDA STATE GUARD
27,986,053
32.00
MILITARY READINESS AND RESPONSE
48,291,453
123.00
TOTAL
127,884,793
474.00

Where can I find information on the department's performance?

Information on the department's performance may be found in its Adjutant General Reports.

Additional Resources

OPPAGA Reports and Presentations
A complete list of OPPAGA reports and presentations is available on our website.

Other Reports
Florida Department of Military Affairs, Adjutant General Reports
A complete list of Florida Auditor General reports is available on its website. 

Websites of Interest
Florida Air National Guard
Florida Army National Guard
Florida State Guard
U.S. Air National Guard
U.S. Army National Guard

Applicable Statutes

Chapters 250, 251, and 252, Florida Statutes

Department Contact Information

Florida Department of Military Affairs Contact Website
Florida Department of Military Affairs
82 Marine Street
St. Augustine, Florida 32084-5039
(904) 823-0364
Website