Fort Huachuca  Military and Family Support Center

If you are approaching a permanent change of station, or PCS, you may have questions about your upcoming move. As part of the Military and Family Support Center, the Relocation Assistance Program provides services and resources to help make this transition as smooth as possible. Below is a list of resources.

• PCS planning – Most relocation assistance programs offer counseling/consultations to assist in the moving process. Those making their first military move, those making their first overseas move or those with challenging or complex situations should contact their installation Relocation Assistance Program office as soon as possible for information and assistance.
• Plan My Move is an online tool that helps break the moving process down into clear, manageable steps for all family members. This Department of Defense relocation tool provides details about housing, transportation, finances, family and more.
• Military OneSource offers a variety of moving information and resources. Learn more about PCS basics and download this fact sheet 7 Steps to Make Your Household Goods Move a Smart Move.
• Loan Closet – Loan Closet offers basic household goods while your personal property is in transit. Typical items include pots and pans, dishes, silverware, irons, ironing boards and infant or toddler car seats. Generally, towels and bed linens are not available, so these should be packed in your express shipment. This service varies by service and installation.
• Workshops and briefings – Workshops vary from installation to installation, but you may find classes on housing options, moving with children, moving with pets or general moving preparation and resources.
• Predeparture briefings – Briefings may be called Smooth Move or PCS Briefing and provide essential information about your next duty station. Briefings can be critical in setting you up for success during the transition to your next duty station.
• Settling-in services – Welcome Wagon services or local area tours may be a part of your installation’s settling-in services. Overseas arrival services may include introductory language classes and cultural awareness training.
• Foreign-born spouse support – Whether you have questions or concerns about immigration and naturalization, learning the English language or how to use local transportation, the relocation program provides assistance, classes and referrals. Services may vary by service and installation.
• Emergency assistance – From time to time, emergencies occur while moving. The Military and Family Support Center has the resources to provide emergency financial assistance and referrals.
• Authorized housing flexibility options – The 2018 National Defense Authorization Act authorized housing flexibility options for eligible service members in receipt of PCS orders within the United States. This includes possible extended stays in government housing and early moving opportunities. For additional information and eligibility considerations, contact your military personnel office. Please note that application of these policies may vary across services.
• Spouse Reimbursement – The 2018 National Defense Authorization Act allows each service branch to reimburse spouses up to $1,000 for relicensure and certification costs resulting from relocations or PCS moves. This includes moves that cross U.S. state lines, as well as OCONUS to stateside moves. See this Military OneSource article on Transferring Your Professional License for more information and specific service branch policies.

Newcomer's briefings are provided daily at the Soldier in-processing conducted at Building 41421. Newcomers Orientations are held monthly for Soldiers, Family members and DoD civilians. For more information, contact the Relocation Readiness Program at 520-533-5919, DSN 312-821-5919 or SFRC at 520-533-2330, DSN 312-821-2330. Lending Locker items, such as microwaves, basic culinary items, cots, mats, and some baby items are available at ACS.

Installation Specific Information

The Soldier and Family readiness Center (SFRC) Relocation Readiness Program (RRP) and Lending Locker are especially designed to make transition into our community an easier, more pleasant experience.

Relocation Readiness Program (RRP)

RRP provides numerous resources, information, and classes for the Soldier and family upon relocation to Fort Huachuca. Newcomer Orientations are held by individual units. Reentry briefs are offered at the weekly in-processing briefing. ESL classes are offered at the installation (Conversational English) and are also available at Cochise College in Sierra Vista. There is a small fee for ESL classes depending on the sponsors grade at Cochise College. Outgoing Soldiers and Families are offered counseling, gaining installation information and coordination, sponsorship training, Overseas Orientations and access to the Lending Locker. For more information on these programs please contact us at 520-533-5919, DSN 312-821-5919.

Lending Locker

Our Lending Locker provides essential items primarily for the PCSing family while household goods are in transit. Our inventory includes cookware, dinnerware, small kitchen appliances and baby items including infant car seats. There are no linens.

Out-processing

Everyone who is out-processing must clear SFRC and Army Emergency Relief. No one else is authorized to sign clearance papers for these two organizations. SFRC maintains comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date information files on available civilian and military community resources.

For more information on RRP services at Fort Huachuca, please contact us by phone at 520-533-5919 or DSN 312-821-5919, or visit us in Building 50010.