Air Force Memo For Record (MFR)

The memorandum for record (commonly referred to as Memo for Record, MR, or MFR) is used as an informal, in-house document. People working together generally pass information back and forth verbally but sometimes it needs to be recorded and filed for future reference. A Memo for Record is perfect for this purpose. It records information that is usually not recorded in writing (i.e., phone messages or meeting notes) to be passed on to others. The lack of formal format requirement encourages documentation and makes it the appropriate method for documenting day-to-day work center actions.

The Memo For Record can be typed or hand-written on plain bond paper or squadron letterhead. Use 1-inch margins all around and number the paragraphs if there is more than one. If there's only one paragraph, as is often the case, don't number the paragraph. A full signature block is not necessary but the MFR should be signed. See the example on page 188 in the Tongue and Quill for more information.

Ref: AFM 33-326 Preparing Official Communications

Ref: AFH 33-337, The Tongue and Quill

Ref: MFR Template (.doc format)

Examples

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJECT: Immunization Clinic Status of Personnel and Roster Delays

1. As of 12 August 2026, the Immunization Clinic's personnel readiness tracking status reflects an inaccurate percentage of non-compliant members. This deficit in good standing is strictly due to external administrative tracking factors and does not represent individual refusal or negligence.

2. The administrative discrepancy is driven by the following outside circumstances:

a. Base Roster Delays: The current base roster has not been updated and incorrectly includes personnel from the outbound 26.1 rotation.

b. PERSCO Synchronization: The clinic is actively waiting on PERSCO to deliver updated, accurate personnel rosters to establish a clean baseline.

c. ASIMS Ownership: The home stations of departed 26.1 members have not yet regained accountability of those individuals in the Aeromedical Services Information Management System (ASIMS), leaving them erroneously attached to our clinic's local listing.

3. The Immunization Clinic will immediately update compliance percentages once PERSCO rosters are finalized and outbound personnel are successfully regained by their respective home units.

4. Point of contact for this memorandum is the undersigned at DSN 318-455-5218 or via email at abeiyuwa.irowa@us.af.mil.

Travis J. Biggers, SMSgt, USAF
Section Chief - WOMC

11 Aug 26

MEMO FOR RECORD

You can create a loss (transaction reason: Turn into DRMO) in DMLSS for this line item. This was purchased incorrectly and should not be tracked. For QC purposes just create an MFR stating that it was purchased incorrectly and it is furniture for audit purposes.

11 Dec 25

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJECT: SrA Clarissa Mahan Reasoning For Yellow ARCNet

1. SrA Mahan has a yellow ARCNet due to awaiting the certification for Annual Suicide Prevention course taken on 09 Dec 25. Once this course certification is uploaded ARCNet will be green.