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    Soldier and Family Assistance Program

    4550 Parade Field Lane, Suite 5502

    Fort Meade, MD 20755-5502

    COMM phone number for USAREC, 1st Medical Recruiting Battalion Soldier and Family Assistance Program

    410-320-2460

    WEBSITEWebsite: www.usarec.army.mil/mrb/9abn/
    Mon - Fri 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
    MAPMap: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=+4550+Parade+Field+Lane,+Suite+5502,+Fort+Meade+MD+20755-5502

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Relocation Assistance Overview

Service providers are available with support both before and after a PCS move. Learn more about how to put the military’s relocation assistance program to work for you. See below for an overview of Military and Family Support Center Relocation Assistance services. Services vary by installation, so check the “Other” section below to see what other services are available at your location.

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Your Military and Family Support Center provides relocation assistance to help make PCS moves as smooth as possible. Resources include:

  • PCS planning: Most relocation assistance programs offer consultations to help you with the moving process. If this your first military move, your first time moving overseas or you have challenging or complex circumstances contact your installation Relocation Assistance Program as soon as possible for support.
  • Plan My Move: An online Defense Department relocation tool that provides you with customizable checklists and links to helpful resources for the tasks ahead.
  • Military OneSource: A website and call center that offer 24/7 support for moving information and resources. Learn more about PCS basics and download this fact sheet 7 Steps to Make Your Household Goods Move a Smart Move. For comprehensive moving resources and information, including Defense Personal Property log in details, visit Moving Your Personal Property.
  • Workshops and briefings: Workshops vary by location. You may find classes on housing options, moving with children, moving with pets and more.
  • Predeparture briefings: These sessions provide essential information about your move and may be required for some populations.
  • Special needs: If you have a child or family member enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program, contact your installation EFMP-Family Support office to assist you.
  • Settling-in services: Look for welcome programs or local area tours that may offered. Overseas services may include introductory language classes and cultural awareness activities.
  • Foreign-born spouse support: Assistance includes information and referral to resources such as immigration and naturalization.
  • Emergency assistance: Sometime emergencies occur while moving. The Military and Family Support Center has the resources to provide emergency financial assistance, as well as information and referrals.
  • Authorized housing flexibility options: Eligible service members with PCS orders may be entitled to flexibilities such as extended stays in government housing and early housing eligibility. Contact your military personnel office for more information.
  • Spouse licensure reimbursement: Your service branch may reimburse spouses up to $1,000 for relicensure and certification costs resulting from relocations or PCS moves. See this Military OneSource article Transferring Your Professional License for more information and specific service branch policies.

The Patriot Relocation Assistance program is managed by the Soldier and Family Assistance program manager. Services include:

  • Online support of MilitaryINSTALLATIONS and Plan My Move through Military OneSource
  • Newcomer Briefings
  • Soldier and family needs assessments
  • Sponsorship training through Electronic Sponsorship Assistance Training
  • Army family programs
  • Information and Referral to area-specific military and civilian resources

You may reach the battalion's SFA program manager at 502-626-2076.