All soldiers reporting to Fort Hood, except soldiers on assignment to National Guard or Reserve units, will report directly to the Copeland Soldier Services Center, Building 18010.
-- IMPORTANT NOTICE -- Free hourly childcare for all ranks at the Fort hood CDC while you inprocess. PLUS: E-1 through E-4 get 10 to 20 hours of free hourly childcare per month at CDC and FCC Homes. For details and locations call (254)287-8029 or DSN 737-8029.
How to Find Your Way to the Copeland Soldier Service Center: Once on Fort Hood - Drive North on Fort Hood Street through the Post Check point and continue straight through four traffic lights. The Copeland Soldier Services Center will be located immediately on your left.
Airport Arrivals: If you arrive in the area via Killeen Airport, ground transportation is available to Fort Hood. If you need help at the airport contact the Liaison NCO located in the baggage claim area.
Should you encounter any difficulties or have any questions upon your arrival, then contact the Soldier Welcome & Care Center, Building 18010, 287-7486. This office is open 24 hours, seven days per week.
Uniforms: The year-round duty uniform for most soldiers at Fort Hood is the Battle Dress Uniform (BDU). When reporting during duty hours, you may do so in either BDU, Class A or Class B uniform. After duty hours, you may report in civilian clothing.
In Processing: Upon your arrival to Building 18010 you will furnish the information desk with 5 copies of your orders, leave form, Military personnel file, medical and dental records. CW5, LTC and COL with pinpoint assignments will still report to Bldg 18010. Those CW5, LTC, COL with out pinpoint assignments will still report to Bldg 18010. Immediately after you report in you will need to come to the Office Personnel Management Division (OPMD) located in III CORPS HQ (Bldg. 1001) Rm 126. Master Sergeants (P) and Sergeants Major are directed to III CORPS HQ (Bldg. 1001) Rm 126 for further assignment processing. All other Officers, NCO's and enlisted Soldiers will be processed through the Replacement Detachment. After you sign in you will be directed or transported to the Replacement Detachment or transient quarters for sleeping accommodations and directions for the next day.
Personnel: Requires copies of your orders, new addresses, etc., for updating records, insurance, emergency data card and change of address card. ID card will be checked and a new one will be issued if necessary
Medical / Dental: Screens records for special considerations and immunizations needed. Then, you will be given a dental examination and an appointment for hearing screening. The service member's unit will provide the name and location of the member's medical clinic.
Finance: Requires more copies of orders, leave form, receipts, etc. All calculations will be made at that time for any money to be collected or that is due from you. If you are due money, you will be directed to a cashier for payment.
Bank: Representatives are available in Buildings 18010 and 16008 for any soldier who wishes to open an account. A list of area financial institutions will also be available.
Army Community Service: Provides welcome packets, personal one on one counseling, the ACS Loan Closet, and the Office of Citizenship and Immigration information for family members. Hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Housing: Provides a complete list of available off-post housing. Those eligible may be placed on a list for on post housing at this time.
Transportation: Once you get settled in your unit or have obtained housing, you must notify this office. Household goods/ hold baggage will be delivered by appointment and you will need a copy of your inventory sheet completed by the carrier at your last location.
Family Dental: Family dental care is not provided by the Army at Fort Hood. Family member dental emergencies may be seen at the dental clinic servicing the sponsor, where temporary relief of pain will be provided. Soldiers are encouraged to enroll their family members in the TRICARE DENTAL PROGRAM.
*** During inprocessing soldiers private through Major will follow schedules of mandatory events. Actual inprocessing lasts approximately three working days.
*** If you have added new family members while enroute to Fort Hood, you should enroll them into DEERS at the ID Card/DEERS Enrollment Facility in Bldg 18010.
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