Once you arrive at Randolph AFB, report to your orderly room with your sealed records. Upon signing in with your unit, you will be scheduled for required in-processing appointments. If you or a family member needs an ID card or CAC card that will be handled throught the MPF. Military members can and are encouraged to make appointments for ID cards. If you arrive after 4:30 PM or on a weekend or holiday, please go to Randolph's 24-hour arrival point, the Randolph Lodging office, located in building 112. Report to your orderly room the next duty day. It is our goal to make your in-processing go as smoothly as possible.
If you get married immediately before you PCS, you must inform your commander and follow the procedures exactly as you are given them. The military will not pay for travel and housing of your new spouse if you do not follow the proper procedures.
Lodging for new arrivals is very limited. You can make reservations as soon as you receive PCS orders: however, accommodations may not always be available. Be prepared to defray the cost of temporary lodging in the local area. Your sponsor can provide you with additional information on lodging and answer other specific questions. You may request a sponsor from your gaining unit as soon as you receive your orders. Your sponsor is responsible for mailing you a welcome package which contains information to give you a "heads-up" on the base and local area. Communication with your sponsor is essential and can make your move much smoother.
Related Articles: