ARRIVING SOLDIERS
 

While PCS travel always has surprises, knowing more about the area and the people you'll be working with can help. This site is designed to help you familiarize yourself with your new community and enable you to contact your commander and 1st Sergeant.

Find out everything you need before you move...

Call the Military OneSource toll free at (800) 342-9647 24x7 for your free relocation report compliments of US Army Recruiting for soldiers assigned to recruiting duty. The report includes:

• Cost of living for city and state to which you are relocating and how it compares with the cost of living where you presently reside
• Crime statistics
• Profiles for types of schools
• Location of churches, synagogues and mosques
• Historical weather conditions
• Vehicle registration policies and procedures

See also the Defense Manpower Data Center and Military Spouse Employment Resource. 

ARRIVING DA CIVILIANS
 

For arriving civilians, visit USAREC Onboarding. 

WELCOME PACKET
 

To request a "Welcome Packet" please contact the Soldier Family Assistance Program Manager at usarmy.knox.usard.list.4dbn-sfa@army.mil with your complete mailing address and contact information. Please keep in mind your actual recruiting station assignment can change upon in-processing into the battalion.

IN-PROCESSING
 

You must bring the following items with you at the time you in process:

• PCS orders and any amendments to these orders
• Original DA 31 (leave form)
• Finance packet to include advance travel receipts (manila folder)
• DD 1561 Request for Family Separation Allowance
• MOS orders (provided by the Army Recruiter School)
• Army Recruiter Course (ARC) graduation certificate
• Vehicle registration (if you have two vehicles)
• Information necessary to update DD 93 and SGLI
• Military 201 file: 2A, 2-1, promotion packet (if applicable)
• Last NCOER
• Military ID card
• Civilian and military drivers license
• Reenlistment card
• Quarters termination sheet if you lived in government quarters
• OIF's if you have reintegration certification please bring with you
• MEDPROS Update

It is extremely important you have all the above required documents at the time of your in-processing. This is a large battalion. You may have a long drive back to your pinpoint assignment if you forget any of these documents. In-processing must be completed on the day you arrive at the battalion. In-processing at battalion is done during routine business hours: Monday - Friday 0900-1700, please plan accordingly.

FAMILY SERVICES
 

If you are moving here from previous recruiting assignment, you are already used to the unique Army lifestyle. If you are new to recruiting, you will find this Army assignment is unique in many ways. 

Think of this office as your mini-Army Community Services. We service Army recruiters, their families and single soldiers. We look forward to meeting you. If you need assistance, don't hesitate to contact us. 

• Battalion Soldier Family Assistance Program Manager usarmy.knox.usard.list.4dbn-sfa@army.mil
• Brigade Family Advocacy Coordinator 210-347-5377

Resource Links:

• TRICARE: Your Military Health Plan
• TRICARE Dental Program
• Family Resource Guide
• MilSpouse.Org
• Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (CAA)
• Military OneSource
• Exceptional Family Member Program
• Army Emergency Relief
• American Red Cross
• Soldier and Family Readiness Group (SFRG)
• Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR)
• Army Family Action Plan
• Army Community Service (ACS)
• Leased Government Housing Program
• Relocation Assistance Program
• Childcare Options

DEN BN COMPANIES

Cheyenne Recruiting Company
928-998-9962

Wheat Ridge Recruiting Company
928-998-9969

Colorado Springs Recruiting Company
928-998-9976

Arapahoe Recruiting Company
928-998-9996

Western Slope Recruiting Company
928-998-8629

Omaha Recruiting Company
928-998-9983

Grand Island Recruiting Company
928-998-9989