Check-in Procedures

Upon arrival at Fort Buchanan, all Service members (SM) will report to their unit to receive the In-Processing checklist. Subsequently, they will visit the Welcome Center located at 152 Patriot Boulevard during duty hours to complete In-Processing. Duty hours are 7 am to 4 pm with closed lunch hour from 12 pm to 1 pm. The phone number is 787-707-3938/3795/3907.  After duty hours, report to the military desk sergeant in building 212. SM signing-in from leave during duty hours should have their DA Form 31 (Request and Authority for Leave) and reassignment orders to include all amendments.

Important Documents

It is essential to hand carry the following documents: birth, marriage, or divorce certificates; medical, dental, and shot records; education transcripts and school records; travel orders, privately owned vehicle and household goods shipping documents; previous year tax return; wills and real estate deeds/titles; checking and savings account documents; checkbooks; and spouse employment records and resumes.

Prior to arrival, military personnel must contact the Holiday Inn Express El Caney Lodge at 787 792-7977, to make reservations or secure assistance in locating other lodging.

Concurrent travel for Family members is required to prevent financial hardship. Service members who take Family members on non-command sponsored tours may experience consequences such as non-eligible for DoD schools on post, educational and developmental intervention services, and Family housing.