Base Essentials

Check-in Procedures

Contact information for key programs and services at this installation.

Check-in Procedures Overview

When you arrive at your new installation, you’ll need to follow installation-specific procedures. Each installation and service handles in-processing differently. Here, you can find installation-specific guidelines and a list of documents to bring with you when checking- in. Reach out to the contacts provided if you have specific questions.

In-Processing

Newly arriving Service Members will report to the Military Personnel Division located in Building 465 Room 143.

Should you encounter any difficulties or have any questions upon your arrival, you should first reach out to your unit assigned sponsor followed by the unit specific orderly room.

POC for this information can be reached at 575-678-5739.

All Soldiers that have a Family Member enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program will need to in-process with the EFMP Specialist at Army Community Service. Building 250 Rock Island Ave. Please call 575-678-6767 for information on available resources at WSMR.

Sponsorship

WELCOME HOME TO WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE!

Sponsorship is available. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR GAINING UNIT PRIOR TO ARRIVING TO REQUEST SPONSORSHIP AND ENSURE SUPPORT.

If you need information on obtaining a sponsor prior to your arrival, please contact your unit.

*Newly arriving Service Members will report to the Military Personnel Division located in Building 465 Room 143. Should you encounter any difficulties or have any questions upon your arrival, you should first reach out to your unit assigned sponsor followed by the unit specific orderly room.

Army Community Service is available to provide Sponsorship Training. Please contact the ACS Relocation Readiness Program Manager at 575-678-6767 or DSN 258-6767 for training information.

UPON ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT, IN CASE OF THE INABILITY TO REACH YOUR UNIT FOR TRANSPORTATION TO WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE - CONTACT THE ACS DIRECTOR AT 575-932-8589.

Other

Installation Newcomer Orientation and Bus/Walking Site Tour is held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month Army Community Service, Building 250 from 8 a.m. to noon. The Newcomer Briefing is mandatory for all military personnel. Civilians, Contractors, and Spouses are highly encouraged to attend.

*Contact Child and Youth Services 575-678-2441 for your childcare needs.

ACS - Newcomer Orientation (army.mil) or contact 575-678-6767 or DSN 258-6767.

https://wsdmnew.wsmr.army.mil/org/mwr/acs/SitePages/Newcomer%20Orientation.aspx- Newcomer Orientation (army.mil)