Check-in Procedures

Whether being assigned to Fort Stewart or Hunter Army Airfield, all Soldiers must sign in at the Marne Reception Center on Fort Stewart unless you have specific directions to do otherwise. In-processing is typically seven days. Make sure to bring items listed under Documents to Hand Carry. Make sure to submit proper leave request prior to taking permissive leave for house hunting.

During in-processing, Soldiers will get assignments, receive briefings on Standards of Conduct, and the Marne Standard. Files are screened to determine in-processing requirements and a Preparation for Overseas Redeployment checklist is created. The orientation includes several speakers from agencies on post.

The sponsor's duty during in-processing is to provide accurate, timely information and other support need to minimize problems with relocating. To get the benefits of the Sponsorship Program soldiers must fill out the DA Form 5434 Sponsorship Program Counseling and Information Sheet.

You should hand carry the following: 

• Birth certificates
• Adoption paper
• Citizenship documents
• Divorce decree
• Passports
• Social security cards
• Insurance Policies
• Wills
• Medical and Dental records
• Vehicle and title registration
• Last year’s tax records and returns (a must for child development center)
• Current ID cards
• Shot records
• LES
• Marriage license
• Driver’s license                     
• Education certificate and diplomas
• Children’s school records

You will need the following documents for in-processing:

• The original copy of your signed Leave Form
• 1 copy of the orders bringing you to FS/HAAF
• 1 copy of any amendments
• CAC Card
• Copy of any profile (if applicable)

Temporary Lodging Reservations

Reservations with PCS orders can be made up to one year in advance and should be made as soon as possible at Fort Stewart, where you will in-process. Army Lodging is a combination of 74 rooms, and 2 DVQs for O-6 and above. Soldiers must receive a Statement of Non-Availability before going to off-post lodging if compensation is desired. There are many hotels available in the immediate area.

Command Sponsorship

Concurrent travel is travel with Family Members. This must be authorized by your permanent change of station orders or reimbursement for Family travel will not be authorized.

If you get married before your permanent change of station (PCS) you must inform your commander and follow procedures exactly as they are given to you. The military will not pay for travel and housing of your spouse if you do not follow the proper procedures. Immediately upon arrival to gaining command request amended orders, enroll new Family Members into Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) and obtain a Department of Defense ID for them, if they are eligible.