Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst  Base Essentials

Helpful JB MDL In-Processing Phone Numbers

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 MILPERS 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 after normal working hours (4:30 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.) to Lakehurst, report to Visitors Quarters in Bldg 481 to have their orders stamped with time/date of arrival. Also, the department to which you are reporting should be contacted to advise them 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.

JB MDL Newcomers Orientation is conducted once a month, normally the First Tuesday of every month at 0745 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Timmermann Center, Bldg. 5541 8th St, NJ 08641. For more information contact the MFSC at 609-754-3154.

Arrival at Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)

Personnel (Staff and Students) reporting to the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (formally known as NATTC) will report to Hangar 1, second floor, to the Leading Chief Petty Officer; 732-323-5077 or 732-323-7573 from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. After normal working hours, call the CDO at 732-267-1124.

DIX

Upon arrival to Dix, you should report, in uniform, to the Human Resources Military (HRM) office located on the first floor 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 Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders
• Military Personnel File (MPF)
• Officer - Enlisted Record Brief (ORB/ERB)
• Enlistment Contracts or Oath of Office
• DA Form 31 (Request and Authority for Leave)
• Most Current Evaluation Report or Academic Report (OER, NCOER, or AER)
• Promotion Orders

Other documents to hand carry

• Marriage/Divorce Certificates
• Passports
• Birth Certificates
• Household-good 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 availabilities. HRM will generate Casualty Documents, screen ORB/ERB, update MPFs and verify your data on DEERS/RAPIDS. Other actions will be taken in consideration as validation and verification of last evaluation and promotions. After Duty hours you should report to the unit of assignment or the JEOC for further action. JBMDL Newcomers Orientation is conducted monthly, normally the first Tuesday of every month at 0745 to 1230 in the Timmerman Center 5441 Pennsylvania Ave NJ 08640. For more information contact the MFSC 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 (All American Inn, Bldg 2786), and they will provide a VAQ/VOQ room for the night or weekend.

When you expend your permissive TDY or personal leave, contact Customer Service/INTRO Manager at the Military Personnel Section, Bldg 2916, 609-754-0513/0353, for information about in-processing. In-processing is conducted through the squadron assigned. Base Newcomers Orientation is conducted monthly, normally the first Tuesday of every month at  0745 to 1230 in the Timmerman Center 5441 Pennsylvania Ave NJ 08640. For more information contact the MFSC at 609-754-3154.

LAKEHURST

We cannot stress the importance of contacting the 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 come 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.

A continental breakfast is available each morning in the lobby area at no charge.

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.

A continental breakfast is available each morning in the lobby area at no charge.

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 Commander 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.