Joint Base San Antonio (Lackland, Randolph, Sam Houston)  Base Essentials

JBSA Fort Sam Houston

Upon arrival at Fort Sam Houston, officers should sign into the register at the headquarters unit or activity to which they have been assigned. Enlisted soldiers should sign into the orderly room of the organization to which they have been assigned or attached. All soldiers, officers and enlisted, should check with their unit personnel NCO reference security processing. After signing-in, the unit will schedule the Soldiers in-processing appointment. For further information or assistance contact your S1 or the MPD at 210-221-9274 or DSN 471-9274.

Documents to Hand Carry to In-processing

• In-processing Survey
• Personnel Records Review (bring documents to add to ERB/ORB)
• Leave and Earning Statement
• Duty memorandum
• Leave form (DA-31) signed by approving authority
• Orders

Defense Health Agency (DHA): Personnel assigned to DHA should contact the appropriate DHA Liaison at the email address or/and phone number below:

• Navy, dha.ncr.military-svcs.mbx.mpsd-navy@mail.mil, 210-536-7272
• Army, dha.ncr.military-svcs.mbx.mpsd-army@mail.mil, 210-536-7273
• Air Force, dha.motsu.military-svcs.mbx.mpsd-air-force@mail.mil, 210-536-7399

JBSA Lackland Air Force Base

Once you arrive at JBSA-Lackland, report to your Commander's Support Staff (CSS) to sign in. You will receive a schedule of required in-processing appointments including your date to attend the Newcomers Orientation briefing.

The Newcomers Orientation briefing is mandatory and is held every other Wednesday at Mitchell Hall from 7:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. In the high PCS months, it will be held three times a month on a Wednesday. During the orientation, you can turn in your medical and dental records. Several mandatory briefings will be completed that day.

First Term Airman

All first-term airmen are required to attend the First Term Airman Course (FTAC) within 45 days of arriving on station.  Appointments are not permitted during FTAC.  Register to attend FTAC by contacting 802FSS.FTAC.NCOIC@us.af.mil.

Documents to Hand Carry

• At least 15 copies of your orders
• Copies of all insurance policies
• Immunization records for all children and pets
• School records for the children and high school/college transcripts for the adults
• Certified copies of birth certificates, adoption papers, marriage licenses, divorce papers, etc.
• Social Security cards. This is necessary to get a driver's license in Texas
• Purchase agreements for your vehicles, showing state sales tax paid
• Vehicle registration and title
• Current driver's licenses

JBSA Randolph Air Force Base

Once you arrive at Randolph AFB, report to your Commander Support Staff (CSS) with your sealed records. Upon signing in with your unit, you will be scheduled for required in processing appointments. If you or a family member needs an ID card or CAC card that will be handled through the MPS. Military members can and are encouraged to make appointments for ID cards. If you arrive after 4:30 p.m. or on a weekend or holiday, please go to Randolph's 24-hour arrival point, the Randolph Lodging office, located in building 112. Report to your CSS the next duty day. It is our goal to make your in processing go as smoothly as possible.

Congratulations on your marriage. Your new spouse needs to be registered in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) and obtain a military identification card.

Due to COVID-19, walk-in appointments may be limited. Contact the closest RAPIDS ID Card Office to determine if they take walk-ins or to schedule an appointment. To find the nearest office, visit the online ID Card Office Locator at https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/locator.

When you go into the office, bring Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Social Security card and two forms of ID (Photo ID and Drivers' License).

Once you arrive, check with your personnel office about an amendment to your order before you file for any entitlements or refunds for your spouse.