Check-in Procedures

The 24-hr arrival point at Goodfellow Air Force Base is the San Angelo Inn Building 3305. The San Angelo Inn staff can assist with contacting your sponsor and/or obtaining general information about the base. If arriving during duty hours report to your unit's Commander's Support Staff for further instructions. Goodfellow AFB in-processing information can be found at https://www.goodfellow.af.mil/Newcomers/

Air Force Personnel

Air Force permanent party personnel, prior service students, re-trainees, and officer students reporting during normal duty hours Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. should report or contact their new unit’s Commander Support Staff for in-processing instructions. When arriving after normal duty hours report to the San Angelo Inn for lodging contact your sponsor and report to your new unit the next duty day.

Air Force finance is located in Building 430 on the first floor. Our hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 to 11 a.m. on third Thursdays and fourth Fridays. PCS In-Processing with Finance will be held every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 1000. Please bring in a copy of PCS orders and any receipts so that a travel voucher can be filed. For any further questions or concerns you can submit a CSP case at https://csp.cce.af.mil/ or give us a call 325-654-5181.

Marine Corp Detachment

Permanent party Marine Corps personnel will report to the HQ Marine Corps Detachment Building 3227. If reporting after normal duty hours contact the Staff Duty Officer at 325-654-4186 or 325-245-2851 cell.

Army Personnel

Permanent party Army personnel need to contact the 344th Military Intelligence Battalion Staff Duty upon arrival at 325-654-5295 for reporting instructions.

Army Finance: 325-654-4542

Navy Personnel

When arriving at the Information Warfare Training Center Monterey Detachment Goodfellow Air Force Base during off-duty hours and holidays staff and student personnel must contact the Navy command duty officer at 325-656-8760.

During normal working hours Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. the check-in area will be Navy Military Support Building 420 phone 325-654-5500. In-processing must be completed for all personnel during their first three days of reporting onboard. Indoctrination will be held as necessary on Tuesdays at 8 a.m. in Building 414. Check-in with Service Uniform/Khaki or seasonal Service Dress.

For permanent party personnel, please ensure that you have contacted your sponsor prior to departure from your last command. Your sponsor is there to ensure your arrival to IWTC Monterey Detachment Goodfellow goes smoothly.

Finance: see Air Force Finance

Coast Guard Personnel

When arriving at the Information Warfare Training Center Monterey Detachment Goodfellow Air Force Base during off-duty hours and holidays, staff and student personnel must contact the Navy command duty officer at 325-656-8760.

During normal working hours Monday through Friday 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. the check-in area will be Navy Military Support Building 420 phone 325-654-5500. In-processing must be completed for all personnel during their first three days of reporting onboard. Indoctrination will be held as necessary on Tuesdays at 8 a.m. in Building 414. Check-in with Tropical Blue Service Uniform.

For permanent party personnel, please ensure that you have contacted your sponsor prior to departure from your last command. Your sponsor is there to ensure your arrival to IWTC Monterey Detachment Goodfellow is a smooth evolution.

Contact your sponsor upon your arrival. Contact the Traffic Management Office if you shipped household goods or a vehicle. If any of your household goods were damaged or lost in transit you must inform the Legal Claims office within 70 days of delivery. Use the DD Form 1840 and 1840 R to file your report. Contact the Housing Office for dormitory, apartment and on and off-base housing. Military members MUST contact the Housing Office prior to making housing arrangements. Single members below the rank of E-4 who will live off-base must go to Housing before Finance will start Basic Allowance for Housing.

File travel vouchers during base in-processing at the Finance Office. Members who used the Government Travel Card should be prepared to provide the total dollar amount charged on the card, as they will receive a split disbursement.

Newcomer's Orientation for permanent party only is held at the Event Center or Base Theater monthly 7:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Your unit Commander Support Staff personnel will sign you up for the Base Newcomers Orientation. Newcomers Orientation is mandatory for all arriving permanent party Air Force members. Sister services and Department of Defense civilians are invited; spouses are highly encouraged to attend. Most Air Force enlisted members whose first permanent duty assignment is Goodfellow AFB will be scheduled for First Term Airman's Center instead of Newcomers' Welcome; your unit in-processing checklist will provide details.

Visit the Military and Family Readiness Center for maps and newcomer information, family member employment assistance, volunteer information, Heart Link orientation for new spouses, budget assistance, financial classes, marriage/baby/parenting classes, emergency assistance and with any questions you may have. Loan Locker items are available free of charge as well in 30-day increments.

Contact your family to let them know you have arrived and how to contact you.

1. At LEAST 10 copies of your orders
2. Birth certificates (or certified copy)
3. Marriage certificate
4. Copy of advance travel pay or allowances paperwork
5. All moving paperwork including: inventory, traffic management office information, self-procured move paperwork, and all receipts associated with moving
6. Employment records or resume of civilian family members
7. School records/transcripts for children and adults
8. Pet medical and immunization records
9. RECOMMENDATION: Letters of credit from utility companies (telephone, electric, etc.; may result in waiver for deposits)

Concurrent travel: For students in training status, check with Military Personnel Flight, Traffic Management Office, Housing Office, and unit Command Support Staff for information and requirements regarding relocation of dependents to Goodfellow Air Force Base. It is important to make temporary lodging reservations early.

Contact either your current Military and Family Support Center or the Goodfellow Air Force Base Military and Family Readiness Center for relocation planning/questions.

Make sure to keep all receipts — food, gas, lodging, pet expenses, etc. — while in transit. Some receipts may be needed when you file your travel voucher upon your arrival. Some receipts may be needed when you file your taxes next year.

Travel and relocation entitlements: Members may contact the Finance Office and/or Traffic Management Office to determine entitlements based on their exact situation; the Joint Travel Regulation is the governing source on travel and relocation entitlements.

Air Force Permanent Party Personnel

Contact your gaining units Commander's Support Staff for a sponsor. Sponsorship is mandatory for all personnel below the grade of colonel. Phone Numbers (af.mil) 

Department of Defense civilians

Contact your selecting official or personnel office for a sponsor. Sponsorship is mandatory for all personnel below the grade of colonel or civilian equivalent. Civilian Personnel 325-654-4959.

Students all branches of service including re-trainees

You will not be assigned a sponsor. Visit: Students (af.mil)

 for in-processing information.

If you get married before you PCS to Goodfellow, contact your gaining unit, the Finance Office, and Military Personnel Flight for instructions. Phone Numbers (af.mil)