Check-in Procedures

Unit In-Processing

Welcome to the 5th Medical Recruiting Battalion. The information below is to assist recruiters and staff in administration to include in-processing and out-processing. Our goal is to make your transition to 5th Medical Recruiting Battalion seamless.

You will receive a welcome letter through Army Career Tracker (ACT), via email.  If your sponsor does not make contact or if you have other issues or concerns, please do not hesitate to do not hesitate to reach out to your Sponsorship Coordinator.

Once you know the date call the S1 (or administration officer) at 210-338-3471. The administration officer will schedule an appointment at the Fort Sam Houston In-Processing Center. There is paperwork you need for your appointment; upon your arrival, you must first stop by the battalion headquarters. Directions to the unit and a map of Fort Sam Houston are included in the packet.

The following is a list of documents that you are required to furnish upon your arrival to headquarters:

• PCS orders
• New HSS Employee Setup Form
• Personnel Register: DA Form 647-1
• 5^th MRBn Personnel Data Sheet
• Complete In-processing Survey in ACT

*Required within 24-48 hours of signing -in.  All required documents will be available through Company Administrative Assistants. Please upload documents in TEAMS Folder.

• Update your DD93 in IPPS-A (within 5 working days)
• Update your SGLI (within 5 working days)
• Complete Sponsorship Questionnaire: DA Form 7274
• Family Care Plan (if applicable)
• DA Form5960 (certified by the Company CDR) *
• Travel Voucher: DD Form 1351-2 *

* SOLDIERS MUST SUBMIT THEIR OWN FINANCE INPROCESSING DOCUMENTS TO THE DMPO THRU MYPAY, TO INCLUDE THE DA FORM 5960 (ATTACH DA5960 WHEN COMPLETING TRAVEL VOUCHER).

Soldiers need to notify the Soldier Family Assistant Program Manager so they can complete their TRICARE and Safety Brief call 210-338-3482 within 24 hours. 

Once again, welcome to the 5th Medical Recruiting Battalion.