Inprocessing

In-Processing Guidance - Soldiers should sign in with the following in their possession: a copy of DA Form 31 (Leave Request), assignment orders, health and dental records, and Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ). Sponsorship - Fort Riley has a quick and efficient way for Soldiers to obtain a sponsor, or to just receive information if they prefer not to have a sponsor. Go to the Newcomer Sponsorship page at www.riley.army.mil/, under New Arrivals, and then scroll down to Sponsorship. If you have a youth that would like a sponsor, go to the Youth Sponsorship Page www.riley.army.mil/, New Arrivals, then scroll down to Sponsorship.

ID Cards/DEERS
The ID Card Branch is located at Bldg. 212 Custer Ave., on Main Post, in the basement, Room B-001. Normal hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for walk-ins. Appointments are reserved from 4 to 5 p.m.

The ID Card Branch may be closed to the public due to mobilization and demobilization, so please call to ensure the office is open. Scheduling an appointment by calling ahead will ensure you are seen in a timelymanner. Parking for people with disabilities is behind Bldg. 212. To get to the parking area, turn into the parking area between Bldgs. 208 and 210, and then drive behind Bldg. 210, Custer Ave., to the back of Bldg. 212. Designated parking spaces are on your left.

Wheelchair access to Bldg. 212 is through the left entrance under the center balcony. The ID Card/DEERS section is at basement level, immediately on your left.

Quick Reference Phone Guide
• Hand carry all important documents. To help your transition go smoother, have all essential documents on hand.
• Be advised: All in-processing Soldiers must sign in at the 1st Replacement Company, except for the following units: MEDDAC, DENTAC, CID, 3rd Brigade, 75th Div. (TS) and mobilized reservists.
• Contact the 1st Replacement Company: Call (785) 239-2119, 24 hours a day. Additional telephone numbers are: (785) 239-8332/ 8302/3223. 1st Replacement Company is located on Main Post, in Bldg. 208, Custer Ave., next door to the Central Processing Center. It is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including all holidays. If signing in Monday through Friday during duty hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the uniform is ACUs.
• ID Cards/DEERS: Cards/DEERS: (785) 239-3654 to call for an appointment. Securing a permanent mailing address: Contact Fort Riley's Postal Service, 5302 Ashby Avenue, Fort Riley, Kansas 66442-9998 or by calling (785) 784-2865 or Fax: (785) 784- 4700. Do this to ensure timely receipt/forwarding of personal mail while en route to Fort Riley.
• Vehicle registration: The Vehicle Registration Office is located at the Henry Gate off exit 301 on Interstate-70. Authorized customers may register their vehicles Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Phone numbers are (785) 239-3884 or (785) 239-3426.

Vehicle Registration
The following persons may permanently register privately owned vehicles:
• Active duty military assigned to Fort Riley
• Department of Defense/Department of the Army civilian employees working at Fort Riley
• Military retirees living in the geographical area of Fort Riley
• Others as authorized by the garrison commander, including selected contract employees, friends of Fort Riley and employees of businesses located on Fort Riley. registration
• Proof of Liability Insurance - Automobile Insurance Identification Card
• Additional requirements for permanent installation motorcycle registration
• Proper motorcycle endorsement on driver's license, if required by state issuing the license
• Proof of completion of a DA approved Motorcycle Safety Course (applicable to active duty military, their family members, DoD civilians and contractor employees only) Call (785) 239-3884/3426 for additional information.

Additional Relocation Resources
Individual PCS Planning: Most relocation programs offer one-on-one consultation for anyone needing assistance. In particular those making their first military move, first overseas move or those with challenging and complex situations such as special needs Family Members or financial problems should call the Relocation Program for an appointment.

Military Installations and Plan My Move: For managing and planning your move, use these DoD sponsored webbased relocation tools with information on over 250 installations worldwide. You can estimate expenses, find the forms necessary for housing and household goods, keep a calendar of events and take other necessary actions to ensure a successful move.

Additionally, temporary long-term passes may be issued to individuals TDY, Reserve and National Guard members temporarily assigned to Fort Riley for annual training or mobilization, contract employees not authorized permanent registration and other visitors to Fort Riley. The following listed documents must be presented at the time of registration:
• Valid Identification
• Military or Civilian Identification to verify status
• Valid State Driver's License Current State Vehicle Registration - newly purchased vehicles may be registered with the proper proof of purchase and Military Homefront/Plan My Move: http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/ Military Community Directory: http://www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil/ismart/MHF-MI/

"Discover Riley's Treasures"
Lending Closet: To obtain basic household necessities to get you through until your household goods have arrived, contact the Fort Riley Lending Closet. Assistance is available for Families who are affected by Permanent Change of Station (to or from Fort Riley) in the form of basichousehold items on loan for 45 days while awaiting your shipment, or before you have cleared the installation. Calling ahead for available times to check out or check in the items is highly encouraged. Current hours are 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (changes can occur without prior notification). The Lending Closet is located at Army Community Service on Custer Hill at 7264 Normandy Drive.

Additional contact information is (785) 239-9435, DSN 856-9435 or by email at rile.dmwracs @conus.army.mil. In order to use the Army Community Service Lending Closet you will be required to bring in your ID Card and a copy of military orders.

Helpful Relocation Websites
Army Community Service Home Page: www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=ACS&nav=FamSvcs
Fort Riley home page: www.riley.army.mil
Irwin Army Community Hospital: http://iach.amedd.army.mil
Picerne Housing: www.rileypicerne.com
State of Kansas official home page: www.accesskansas.org
State of Kansas Department of Education: www.ksbe.state.ks.us/EEE/EEEMenus/EEE_Home.htm