Yes, MacDill has a base curfew

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  • By 6th Security Forces Squadron
MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. --  All unsupervised family members and guests under the age of 16 will not loiter, play, drive, walk, or wander on any part of MacDill Air Force Base, including military housing areas after hours. These regulations apply between the hours of:

- 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday nights
- Midnight to 5 a.m., Friday and Saturday nights and evenings before holidays

To prevent curfew violations all members and guests under 16 years of age will leave all base activities in sufficient time so as not to violate the base regulations. When leaving from activities members and guests will take the most direct sidewalk or street to their homes. Loitering in the nearby areas of base facilities is strictly prohibited after the facilities have closed. Military family members and guests will not enter any building, structure, or area not expressly designated for their use unless they obtain prior approval. When leaving activities after curfew hours military sponsors, parents, or another responsible party will personally escort underage members.

Actions taken for Curfew violations:
Sponsor will be notified and requested to respond to pick up the family member or guest.

Notification to Family Advocacy office

For several violations, may be referred to the Juvenile Correction Board for further action.
MacDill's curfew policy wasn't established to harass juveniles, it's enforced to help keep kids out of trouble. If anyone observes juvenile's after the curfew hours, they are requested to call the 6th Security Forces Base Defense Operation Center at 828-3322. If you have further questions concerning the Curfew policy, contact Police Services at 828-2565.