Check-in Procedures

Military personnel

Dugway does not have a Military Personnel Center on post.

Military personnel being assigned to Dugway Proving Ground  may be required to in-process at Fort Carson, Colorado in addition to in processing at Dugway Proving Ground. All military personnel should contact their respective gaining command to obtain in-processing information and to avoid undue travel. You may also contact the Dugway Proving Ground DHR office for assistance at 435-831-2826 or DSN 312-789-2826.

Civilian personnel and contractors

Civilian employees should check in with the Civilian Personnel Assistance Center in building 5450 for in-processing. Contractors should check in with the supervisor at their place of employment. If you arrive after working hours or on the weekend, ensure your employer has put you on the access entry roster. Contract guards at the main gate can assist with directions. Contact your sponsor, and 435-831-2929 will put you in contact with Dugway Proving Ground police with any other concerns or questions.

Newcomers orientation

Newcomers orientations are offered the first Thursday of every month. Contact the relocation program manager for times and reservations at 435-831-2387 DSN 312-789-2387.

Plan on hand carrying orders (minimum of five copies), identification cards, vehicle: insurance, registration and title, birth certificates, adoption papers, allotment records, bank statements, checks, credit cards, deeds and mortgages, divorce papers, education report cards and records, insurance policies, immunization records, leave and earnings statements, marriage certificate, medical records, household goods inventory, original will, passports and visas, privately owned vehicle shipping documents, power of attorney, resumes, letters of recommendation, records of employment, income tax records (last three years), Social Security cards, travelers checks, savings bonds and W-2 forms.

If arriving by privately owned vehicle, use caution. Roads to Dugway Proving Ground are two lanes; open-range grazing is practiced in surrounding area, so cattle may be on roads. Deer, pronghorn sheep, bison and jack rabbits frequently inhabit the roadways as well. If arriving after sunset, use extreme caution, for these hazards continue to exist and the roadways are not lighted. Last services for vehicles prior to arriving at Dugway Proving Ground are approximately 70 miles out; ensure your vehicle is properly fueled and maintained.

Temporary lodging reservations on Dugway Proving Ground can be made by contacting The Desert Lodge at 435-831-6500, DSN 312-789-6500. Make reservations as soon as possible to ensure availability.

If you get married 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 spouse if you do not follow proper procedures.