Check-in Procedures

REPLACEMENT: All inbound Soldiers, Colonel and below, sign in at the Replacement Center CQ, Bldg. 1456.  Its located on 1783 Nelson Blvd, sign in is on the second floor.  To ensure installation in-processing is quick, simple and convenient, all in-processing requirements are completed while the Soldier is at the Replacement Detachment.  To contact Replacement Staff Duty, call 719-526-6961.

Additional assistance includes:

• Financial Hardships - Contact Army Community Service 719-526-4590 or Army Emergency Relief at 526-4783.
• Newcomers Assistance - Contact Army Community Service 719-524-1788 or 526-0457; a dedicated staff member provides newcomers support.
• Transportation on Post: Shuttle buses run throughout the installation.
• Pickup from Springs Airport - Contact Replacement Staff Duty to coordinate pickup 719-526-6961. Soldiers are also authorized to use local transportation, such as ride shares or taxis, and will be reimbursed; receipts are not required for expenses under $75. 
• Pickup from Denver Airport - Soldiers are authorized to use local transportation, such as ride shares or taxis, and will be reimbursed; receipts are not required for expenses under $75. If assistance en route is needed, contact Replacement Staff Duty 719-526-6961.
• Lodging for Unaccompanied (SGT and below) - Provided by Replacement, Bldg. 1367.
• Lodging for Accompanied (SSG and above):  Please make your own arrangements. An on-post hotel is available, Candlewood Suites, 719-526-6961.
• Leave Extension:  Check your orders for contact information or contact Replacement Staff Duty at 719-526-6961.

IN-PROCESSING: Report to Bldg. 1456 and sign in with the CQ desk.  Be sure to have a copy of your DA31 and orders in hand.  Also check the documents to hand carry section below.  If reporting during duty hours, Soldiers must be in uniform. If reporting after 3 p.m. or on a weekend, Soldiers are authorized to report in civilian clothes; however, you must be clean shaven and in accordance with AR 670-1.  All in-processing personnel complete a five-day in-processing schedule which includes finance (as part of reception); scheduled SRP and CIF dates; CG Welcome and Keys to Connection; as well as orientation to Family and Soldier resources on the Mountain Post. 

FINANCE:  Within 72 hours of reception all Soldiers meet with finance for assistance with filling out travel vouchers and entitlement documents. For additional information, visit the Fort Carson Army Military Pay Office.

REPORTING FROM MEPS: Upon arrival, Soldiers will provide all necessary documentation to the Replacement Center in order to get started. Replacement will provide MEPS documentation to MPD in order for Soldiers under MEPS status to in-process. DMPO is responsible for conducting accessions for MEPS Soldiers in order to start Soldier’s pay.

COMPASSIONATE RE-ASSIGNMENTS: Report to the Military Personnel Division CAPS section in the Mountain Post Soldier Center, Bldg. 1525, Rm 210; address is 6351 Specker Avenue, Bldg. 1525, Fort Carson, CO 80913.

DA CIVILIAN INPROCESSING: Report to the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, 1626 Ellis Street, Bldg. 1118, 1st floor in the Garrison Headquarters.  It is highly recommended you contact CPAC prior to your report date as well as confirm with new organization POC what documents and information are required, 719-526-8341.

Note, in 2017 the Army changed its Permissive TDY requirements; Soldiers are no longer required to visit the Housing Services Office (HSO) to obtain an HSO stamp. If a Soldier recieved BAH, they should report tot he HSO upon arrive to Fort Carson. Army regulations required they visit the HSO prior to making permanent off-ost living arrangements. For assitance, call (719) 725-8096 or 238-6458.

When reporting to the Replacement Detachment, have the following documents:

• 5 copies of all assignment orders and amendments
• 5 copies of DA Form 31 (leave form)
• Copies of profiles (P3 and above only)
• Medical record (If given to you by losing command)
• Dental record (If given to you by losing command)
• Please attempt to bring all copies on your own. Replacement can assist with making copies if needed, by exception.