Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst  Base Essentials

Helpful JBMDL In-Processing Phone Numbers ***Gate hours and operations are subject to change at any time due to Force Protection Measures***

LAKEHURST

Personnel reporting during normal hours, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday, to activities located aboard the Lakehurst Annex of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, report first to the Navy Military Personnel Office in Building 150, Room B127. Turn in your orders and records, file necessary travel claims and pick up a check-in sheet. Your assigned sponsor will be contacted by MILPERS, and he/she will arrive to assist you with your check-in.

Personnel reporting to Lakehurst after normal working hours, 4:30 p.m.-7:30 a.m., report to Visitors Quarters in Building 481 to have their orders stamped with time and date of arrival. Also, the department to which you are reporting should be contacted to advise the department of your arrival at Lakehurst, during which time you will be given instructions on when to report to MILPERS to complete your check-in process. This policy also applies to those personnel desiring to report aboard during weekends and holidays.

JBMDL Newcomers Orientation is conducted twice a month, normally the first Tuesday of every month at 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Timmerman Center, Building 5541, 8th Street, NJ 08641, and virtually via Zoom normally the last Tuesday of every month. For more information, contact the Military and Family Support Center at 609-754-3154.

Arrival at Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training

Personnel, including staff and students, reporting to the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training, formally known as NATTC, will report to the leading chief petty officer at Hangar 1, second floor. You can reach the office at 732-323-5077/7573 from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. After normal working hours, call the command duty officer at 732-267-1124.

DIX

Upon arrival to Dix, you should report in uniform to the Human Resources Military Office located on the first floor of the West Wing of Building 5418 on Delaware Avenue, 609-562-3088 or DSN 312-562-3088, for in-processing. To ensure a smooth transition, bring the following documents or forms:

• Copy of PCS orders
• Military personnel file 
• Officer record brief or enlisted record brief 
• Enlistment contracts or oath of office
• DA Form 31, or request and authority for leave
• Most current evaluation report or academic report, such as OER, NCOER or AER
• Promotion orders

Other documents to hand carry

• Marriage/divorce certificates
• Passports
• Birth certificates
• Household goods inventories
• Citizenship certificates

If you arrive during duty hours, report to your unit to sign off leave. Normal procedures are that on the day following arrival, you should report to HRM for in-processing. A welcome packet will be given to you at that time to familiarize him/her with on-post availability. HRM will generate casualty documents, screen ORB/ERB, update MPFs and verify your data on DEERS/RAPIDS. Other actions will be taken into consideration as validation and verification of last evaluation and promotions. If arriving during after duty hours, you should report to the unit of assignment or the Joint Engineer Operations Course for further action. JBMDL Newcomers Orientation is conducted monthly, normally the first Tuesday of every month from 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Timmerman Center, 5441 Pennsylvania Ave., NJ 08640. For more information, contact the Military and Family Support Center at 609-754-3154.

MCGUIRE

If you arrive during the duty day, 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday, contact your sponsor and your unit's orderly room to let them know you have arrived. They and/or your unit's first sergeant will assist you in procuring a room. If you arrive after duty hours go to the Lodging Office, the All American Inn in Building 2786, and they will provide a visiting airmen's quarters/visiting officer's quarters room for the night or weekend.

When you extend your permissive temporary duty travel or personal leave, contact customer service/INTRO Manager at the Military Personnel Section, Building 2916, 609-754-0513/0353, for information about in-processing. In-processing is conducted through the squadron assigned. JBMDL Newcomers Orientation is conducted twice a month, normally the first Tuesday of every month from 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Timmerman Center, 5441 Pennsylvania Ave., NJ 08640, and virtually via Zoom normally the last Tuesday of each month. For more information, contact the Military and Family Support Center at 609-754-3154.

LAKEHURST

We cannot stress the importance of contacting a Sponsor enough. Your Sponsor was chosen for you by the receiving command to assist you with your concerns prior to travel and en route. Let your Sponsor know your cellular phone number and when you will be in town. If you're flying in, plan to arrive into either Newark International Airport - Newark, NJ or Philadelphia International Airport - Philadelphia, PA.

DIX

Lodging is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, 609-754-4667. Pets are allowed in designated rooms. A one-time non-refundable pet fee and a daily charge will be applied to your account. When making your reservation, you must specify that you are bringing a pet. There is a two pet maximum allowed. Call at least one month in advance to make reservations as pet friendly rooms are constantly booked. You can also make arrangements for your pets at one of the local kennels. (Helpful in-processing phone numbers listed below Lakehurst information). Payment for all official transient facilities (guest house or TDY) is payable upon registration.

Two handicapped units are available upon request (one suite and one guest room.) There are also four TLW apartments. The apartments are equipped with full kitchens, private baths, radio/clock, television, and other amenities. First priority is afforded to TDY travelers.

MCGUIRE

Lodging is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, 609-754-4667. Pets are allowed in designated rooms. A one-time non-refundable pet fee and a daily charge will be applied to your account. When making your reservation, you must specify that you are bringing a pet. There is a two pet maximum allowed. Call at least one month in advance to make reservations as pet friendly rooms are constantly booked. You can also make arrangements for your pets at one of the local kennels. (Helpful in-processing phone numbers are listed below Lakehurst information). The Budget Inn (609-723-4555) accepts pets for an extra fee. Payment for all official transient facilities (guest house or TDY) is payable upon registration.

Two handicapped units are available upon request (one suite and one guest room.) There are also four TLW apartments. The apartments are equipped with full kitchens, private baths, radio/clock, television, and other amenities. First priority is afforded to TDY travelers.

LAKEHURST

See your Navy MILPERS Office as soon as you arrive. Contact your Sponsor, Lakehurst Family Housing and your receiving Department within the Command as soon as you make your wedding plans. The military will not pay for travel and housing of your spouse if you do not follow proper procedures.

DIX

If you get married prior to your PCS you must inform your Commander and follow the procedures exactly as provided. The military will not pay for travel and housing of your spouse if you do not follow proper procedures.

MCGUIRE

If you get married before you PCS, you must inform your Command and follow the procedures exactly as you are given them. The military will not pay for travel and housing of your spouse if you do not follow proper procedures.