All incoming military personnel assigned to either Fort McPherson
or Fort Gillem on a PCS move will need to in-process after arrival. They have
the benefit of a "One-Stop Processing Center," whether they're in- or
out-processing. The "one stop" is located in building 181 on Fort
McPherson. This centralizes in- and out-processing, combining
transportation, household goods shipment, billeting, vehicle registration, ID
cards and DEERS, finance, Army Community Service and medical. Group
in-processing is held every Tuesday and Thursday. Service members
will need three copies of their orders, 201 file, and leave form. A
checklist will be issued with in-processing instructions.
Normal duty
hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 0730 until 1630, and
Wednesday from 0730 until 1130. For more information, call
404-464-2240.
If arrival is after normal duty hours or on a
weekend or holiday, Fort Gillem (First U.S. Army) personnel may sign in with the
staff duty officer, building 101, phone 404-469-3400/3401. Soldiers
assigned to Headquarters FORSCOM or the U.S. Army Garrison, Fort McPherson, may
sign in with the staff duty officer, building 65, Fort McPherson, phone
404-464-2980/3602. Soldiers with assignments to other tenant units
should check with their new unit of assignment for sign-in
information. The Personnel Administrative Center (PAC) or the staff
of the new unit of assignment will provide all newly assigned soldiers with
other in-processing requirements.
The Fort McPherson and Fort Gillem
Billeting Office is in building 22 on Fort McPherson, and manages on-post
bachelor and transient facilities. Transient personnel may telephone
24 hours a day at 404-464-2253/3833, or DSN 367-2253/3833. Bona fide
bachelors and key essential personnel have first priority on
assignment.
All incoming personnel, whether eligible or inelegible for
assignment to government quarters, or accompanied or unaccompanied by family
members, will report to the Community Homefinding Relocation and Referral
Service (CHRRS), building 22 on Fort McPherson, prior to making arrangements for
off-post housing. Housing is limited on both Fort McPherson and Fort
Gillem. The Family Housing Branch, 404-464-3381/3408, or DSN
367-3381/3408, controls the limited number of on-post family quarters available.
The newly arriving soldiers and family members should be aware that the
Army Community Service Relocation Readiness Program and Lending Closet are
especially designed to make their transition into our community an easier, more
pleasant experience. For assistance or information on these programs,
refer to the category: Relocation Services.
For additional
information on reporting procedures, refer to Relocation
Services: PCS Reporting Procedures.
A Newcomers' Orientation
is held quarterly. December 3, 2004 and March 4, June 3, September 9
and December 2, 2005 are scheduled for Newcomers' Orientation. All
family members are encouraged to attend.