During the initial distribution phase of the budget process, who is responsible for dispersing funds to the MTFs?

• A. Wing commander
• B. Air Force Surgeon General
• C. Air Force Medical Operations Agency
• D. Secretary of the Air Force, Financial Management Office

Answer: (C)

In the initial distribution phase, funds for medical facilities are dispersed by the Air Force Medical Operations Agency. AFMOA handles the execution of the medical service budget, translating approved allocations into actual funding for the medical treatment facilities and ensuring they have the resources to operate and support readiness. The Wing commander oversees installation-level operations and resource management, but does not perform the fund disbursement. The Air Force Surgeon General sets medical policy and program direction, not the actual financial transfer. The Secretary of the Air Force, Financial Management Office oversees SAF-wide financial policy and management, but the specific act of disbursing funds to MTFs during initial distribution rests with AFMOA.