WELCOME TO THE PHOENIX RECRUITING BATTALION
 

Welcome! Congratulations on your assignment to the Phoenix Recruiting Battalion. Our mission is to recruit high quality men and women into the Regular Army and Army Reserve in Arizona and New Mexico. We hope that every day you are able to come to work knowing that you make a difference in the lives of many of our Nation's finest people, and we ask you to perform your duties at the highest level in keeping with the Army Values of: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. 

Many resources are available to make your transition as smooth as possible. If you need assistance with resources, please contact our Battalion Soldier and Family Assistance Program Manager at 520-693-1594.

ARRIVING SOLDIERS
 

While PCS travel always has many surprises, knowing more about the area and the people you'll be working with can really 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 Army OneSource toll free at 1-800-342-9647 for your free relocation report compliments of US Army Recruiting for soldiers assigned to recruiting duty.

• 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 520-693-1594 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
 

Reporting Instructions      

Report to the Battalion Headquarters located at 4000 N Central Ave, Floor 21, Phoenix, AZ 85012.

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 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.

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 look forward to meeting you. If you need assistance, don't hesitate to contact us. 

• Brigade Family Advocacy Coordinator 210-347-5377
• Battalion Soldier Family Assistance Program Manager 520-693-1594

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

Phoenix BN COMPANIES

Phoenix West Recruiting Company
928-998-8827

Tucson Recruiting Company
928-998-8836

Phoenix North Recruiting Company
928-998-8843

Tempe Recruiting Company
928-998-8849

Albuquerque Recruiting Company
928-998-8856

Phoenix Central Recruiting Company
928-998-8863