Check-in Procedures

If you have not been assigned a sponsor prior to departing your losing base, please contact the Patrick SFB relocation manager by calling 321-494-5676 and they will assist with connecting you to a sponsor.

Upon arrival, all military members must in-process through their squadron commander support staff section before doing any other in-processing. Please bring any hand carried documents along with you (such as copies of your orders) to expedite in-processing tasks.

The Military & Family Readiness Center facilitates Newcomers Orientation on the 3rd Tuesday of each month as well as a tour of Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on the 3rd Wednesday for active duty and their dependents, as well as civilian personnel. Please call the M&FRC at 321-494-5676 and ask to speak with the relocation program manager in order to get scheduled. In addition to assistance with Sponsorship and Newcomers, the M&FRC is also available to assist with financial matters, spouse employment and several other areas.

If you get married prior to your PCS move, you must inform your Commander and follow the procedures given to you. The military will not pay for the travel and housing expenses for your spouse if you do not follow proper procedures. It is important that you update and enter your new spouse into the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System as quickly as possible. Check with the local DEERS office on documents required to get your new spouse enrolled. Lastly, be sure to update your Record of Emergency Data and Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance with all new pertinent information.

Report to your unit's command support staff section and request permissive temporary duty travel for house hunting. Before beginning your house hunting, be sure to check with the Housing Management Office and the Military and Family Readiness Center for base and community information.

Helpful Hints for Your Move:

• Relocation counseling – Request to attend a Smooth Move briefing from the Military & Family Readiness Center of your losing installation. 
• Sponsorship – Regardless of rank, everyone should have a sponsor. Your relationship with your sponsor is a two-way street. Be sure to maintain the lines of communication and advise your sponsor of any changes in your itinerary or reporting date. If you have not been connected with a sponsor, contact the relocation manager at your servicing Military & Family Readiness Center for assistance.
• Finances – Be careful when requesting Advance Pay because this will be paid back via allotment. Also, ensure that you know what your other allowances and entitlements are in order to avoid over or underpayment. Call your local finance office to get information before you PCS.
• Household goods – Check with your local TMO to get an explanation about household goods entitlements.
• Unaccompanied baggage – Check with your local TMO for details.
• Self moves (also known as personally procured or do-it-yourself moves) – Ask TMO about a partial personally procured move and procedures.
• Household goods sorting and donation – Most people accumulate a lot of things that can be sorted and donated accordingly. Patrick SFB has the Attic which accepts donations of clean and serviceable uniforms, children's clothes, books, toys, and other household items. There are also several web sales pages where items can be sold. 
• Household goods inventory – It is a good idea to make a photographic record of your household goods prior to your move and again after your household goods are delivered; this will be helpful in the event you need to submit any claims for damage.