Fort Carson  Base Essentials

Reporting to Fort Carson: Fort Carson is unrestricted and complying with HPCON B+ measures. The Replacement Center, building 1456, remains operational to receive Soldiers reporting to Fort Carson. The address is 1783 Nelson Blvd., Fort Carson, Colorado, 80913. If using Google Maps, search Fort Carson In-Processing. Upon arrival, Soldiers will be appropriately screened to ensure they do not meet criteria for exposure for COVID-19. Given that Soldiers do not meet criteria, Soldiers will provide administrative documentation that includes a copy of their orders and DA 31 to complete reporting process. In regards to housing, Replacement Staff Duty will coordinate with gaining brigade to identify barracks space for single Soldiers. Soldiers with Families are encouraged to research housing options on post and off-post prior to arriving to Fort Carson. For help, call Replacement Staff Duty, 719.526.6961. 

• Reporting from a Restricted Location: Effective Jan. 25, service members and their dependents conducting PCS to Fort Carson are no longer required to exercise a Restriction of Movement upon arrival. Quarantine procedures are still required for anyone who comes in “close contact” with a COVID positive person. Commanders at all echelons retain the authority to direct ROM on a case-by-case basis for personnel given specific conditions associated with individual travel.
• Reporting from MEPS: Upon arrival, Soldiers will provide all necessary documentation to Replacement Center in order for process to get started. Fort Carson Replacement Center 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. For help, call the Replacement Staff Duty, 719.526.6961.

Please take time to familiarize yourself with mask guidance; updated as conditions change. Resources to assist with PCSing also include:

• Financial Hardships:  Contact Army Community Service 719.526.4590 or Army Emergency Relief at 719.526.4783.
• Newcomers Assistance:  Contact Army Community Service by calling 719.526.0457.  A dedicated staff member provides newcomers support.
• Post Shuttles:  Shuttle buses run throughout the installation.

In-Processing: All inbound Soldiers, colonel and below, must report to the Replacement Center, Bldg. 1456 and sign in at the CQ desk. Address is 1783 Nelson Blvd., Fort Carson, Colorado, 80913. If using Google Maps, search Fort Carson In-Processing. To ensure installation in-processing is quick, simple and convenient, all in-processing requirements are completed while the Soldier is at the Replacement Detachment. Be sure to have a copy of your DA31 and orders in hand.

• Reporting During Duty Hours: Soldiers must be in uniform if before 1600. Authorized to report in civilian clothes after 1500 and on weekends; however, must be clean shaven and IAW AR 670-1.

Transportation to Replacement Detachment: Soldiers arriving to the Colorado Springs Airport are to use local transportation, such as ride shares or taxis. Soldiers will be reimbursed for local transportation costs on Day Zero once they meet with finance personnel. Receipts are not required for expenses under $75. Soldiers arriving to the Denver International Airport who need directions or assistance en route should call the Replacement Detachment CQ at 719.526.6961.

Lodging: Varies depending on the Soldiers status:

• Unaccompanied, SGT and below, are provided barracks lodging in building 1367.
• Accompanied, SSG and above, make their own arrangements. For reservations at the post hotel, Candlewood Suites, call 719.526.4832.

Schedule: All in-processing personnel will complete a four-day in-processing schedule that includes finance (as part of reception) and scheduled SRP and CIF dates, as well as orientation to Family and Soldier resources on the Mountain Post.

Leave Extension Requests: Check your orders for contact information or call the Replacement Detachment at 719.526.6961.

Compassionate Re-assignment Requests: Report to the Military Personnel Division (MPD) CAPS section in the Mountain Post Soldier Center, Bldg. 1525, Rm 210. The address is 6351 Specker Avenue, Bldg. 1525, Fort Carson, CO 80913.

Department of the Army (DA) Civilian In-processing:  Report to Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC), 1626 Ellis Street, Bldg. 1118, 1st floor in the Garrison Headquarters.  It is highly recommended you contact CPAC prior to your report date to confirm what documents and information are required, 719.526.8341.

Soldiers must be in uniform if reporting during duty hours after 3 p.m. and on weekends. Soldiers are authorized to report in civilian attire and be clean shaven IAW AR 670-1. If you plan to take permissive temporary duty authorization in conjunction with leave and it is annotated on your leave form Block 17 report to the Housing Services Office Bldg. 1225 Room 189 to get your leave form stamped. Refer questions to 719-526.2323. If you do not have this stamp you will be charged 10 days of leave instead of PTDY. Upon PTDY completion, sign in for in-processing. For details call 719-526-6961.

When reporting to the Replacement Detachment you must have the following documentation:

• 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. We can assist with making copies if needed by exception.