Check-in Procedures

REPLACEMENT: All inbound Soldiers, Colonel and below, must sign in at the Replacement Center CQ, Bldg. 1456, located on 1783 Nelson Blvd. To ensure installation in-processing is quick, simple and convenient, all in-processing requirements are completed while the Soldier is at the Replacement Detachment. The Replacement Staff Duty can be contacted at 719.526.6961.

• 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.
• Transportation on Post:  Shuttle buses run throughout the installation.
• Pickup from Springs Airport:  Call the Replacement Staff Duty desk for pickup coordination. 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. 
• 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, call the Replacement Staff Duty desk.
• Installation COVID-19 resources.
• Lodging for Unaccompanied (SGT and below):  Provided at barracks 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 call the Replacement Staff Duty desk.

IN-PROCESSING:  When you report to the Replacement Detachment, have the following documentation with you:

• 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.

IN-PROCESSING:  Report to Bldg. 1456 and sign in with the CQ desk. Be sure that you have a copy of your DA31 and orders in hand. If reporting during duty hours, Soldiers must be in uniform. Soldiers are authorized to report in civilian clothes after 3 p.m. and on weekends; however, you must be clean shaven and in accordance with AR 670-1. All in-processing personnel 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.

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 to confirm what documents and information are required, 719.526.8341.

See above, under in-processing.