Fort Rucker  Base Essentials

Permanent Party

During duty hours, 0730-1600, Monday through Friday, all incoming permanent party soldiers will report to the Soldier Service Center, Military Personnel Division, Building 5700, Room 280, to sign-in. Soldiers will need Permanent Change of Station orders and DA Form 31 (Leave Form). Soldiers may contact the Military Personnel Division at 334-255-1814/2869.

Soldiers reporting after duty hours, on weekends, or holidays, will report to building 101, Fort Rucker IOC, 334-255-3100. On the first duty day after arrival, Soldiers will report to Building 5700, Room 280, to formally in-process at 0730. Soldiers must be in duty uniform to in-process. For additional information, sponsorship program information, requesting a leave extension, or reporting a change in your arrival date, contact the Military Personnel Division, Building 5700, Room 280, during duty hours at 334-255-1814/2869 or DSN 312-558-1814/2869.

Flight/Captain's Career Course Students

All Flight and Captain's Career Course Students reporting to Fort Rucker will report to Building 5911 1-145th AVN REGT and sign in. Unit phone number is 334-255-9730. Students will report the next duty day to Building 5700, Room 280, at 0730 to in-process the installation. Soldiers must have PCS orders with a 1/145th stamp and a signed leave form (DA Form 31). Students may contact the Military Personnel Division at 334-255-1814/2869 or DSN 312-558-1814/2869.

Warrant Officer Candidates

All Warrant Officer Candidates will report to building 5910 during or after duty hours.

Warrant Officer Staff Course/Warrant Officer Senior Staff Course

During hours all WOSC/WOSSC will report to Building 5910.
After duty hours, all WOSC/WOSSC will report to Building 308, IHG Army Hotel, (334) 598-5216.

Advanced Individual Training Students

All AIT students will report to A Co, 1/13th Avn Regt, Building 6202, (334) 255-3491.

Advanced Leader Course/Senior Leader Course

All ALC/SLC students will report to the Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Building 4301.

All other students not listed above will report to the unit indicated on their orders.

Civilians

Civilians arriving for work at Fort Rucker will report to the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center in Building 5700, Room 280 for in processing.

Note: Military personnel on OFFICIAL TRAVEL ORDERS requiring transportation to Fort Rucker must take a Taxi. Soldiers need to obtain a receipt for filing with their travel voucher in order to receive reimbursement.

If you get married before you Permanent Change of Station, you must inform your commander and follow the procedures exactly as you are given them. The military will not pay for travel and housing of your spouse if the proper procedures are not followed. You will need to work with your commander to get an "Amendment to Orders".

1. Military Pay in-processing schedules will be provided by Military Personnel Division and are conducted in room 371-B of the Soldier Service Center, Building. 5700.
2. The following is a list of documents Soldiers will need when in-processing the Defense Military Pay Office.
   • PCS or Enlistment Orders and amendments - 3 Copies
   • Attachment orders (if applicable)
   • DA Form 31 (Must have sign-in and sign-out dates completed and signed); If Permissive TDY is requested, the DA Form 31 must be signed by an O5 or above and stamped and dated by the housing office to be valid.
   • Copy of travel advances if paid advance travel and receipts to be reimbursed (i.e. plane tickets)
   • In addition to the documents above, new enlistees and inter-service transfers will need the following documents:
     1. DD Form 4 Enlistment Contract
     2. DD Form 214
     3. DA Form 1506
     4. DD Form 2366
     5. SF 1199A
     6. SGLI
     7. Marriage Certificate
     8. Final Leave and Earnings Statement
   • Officers ordered to Active Duty:
     1. Active duty orders - 3 Copies
     2. DA Form 1506
     3. DD Form 2366
     4. Oath of Office
     5. SF 1199A
     6. Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance
3. Government Travel Charge Card. Soldiers who used the GTCC during their PCS move should check in with their unit Agency Program Coordinator upon arrival to determine the status of their accounts. Soldiers are responsible for payment of any balance on the GTCC billing statement even if their travel settlements have not been received.