Who is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF)?

• A. The service member.
• B. The command.
• C. PERSO.
• D. NAVADMIN.

Answer: (A)

The service member is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the Official Military Personnel File because the OMPF is the member’s official record of career events, and maintaining its accuracy directly affects promotions, assignments, and benefits. While the command helps by submitting documents and updating entries, and the personnel offices support processing, the ultimate accountability lies with the member to review the file, identify discrepancies, and initiate corrections through the proper channels. NAVADMIN messages provide guidance, and the PERSO/OMPF offices manage the system, but they do not bear the sole responsibility for every entry—the member must verify and, when needed, act to fix errors or omissions.