Check In \ Processing
Security Forces Control Center
S302 E. Arnold St.
Bldg 2071
Fairchild AFB, WA 99208
Phone 509-247-5495
Phone (DSN) 312-657-5495
Fax 509-247-4146
Fax (DSN) 312-657-4146
Open 24 hours
Check-in Procedures
Documents to Hand Carry
- Several copies of your orders
- ID cards, social security cards, driver's license and passports
- Copies of all insurance policies
- Immunization records for all children and pets
- School records for the children and high school/college transcripts for the adults
- Copies of any occupational licenses and certifications
- Spouse employment records
- Certified copies of birth certificates, adoption papers, marriage licenses, divorce papers, etc.
- Purchase agreements for your vehicles, showing state sales tax paid
- Vehicle registration and title
- Your household goods inventory and any related documentation
- Letters of transfer from religious, professional, or social organizations
- Letters of credit from current/previous utility companies
- Contact information for credit card companies, utility companies, etc.
- Copies of prescriptions for medication, eye glasses, or contact lenses
- Copies of family medical records, it at all possible
- Copies of federal income tax forms
- Any other legal documents
Travel Planning
The 24 hour arrival point is the Lodging Office, located at 300 N. Short Street. Make reservations early by calling 509-247-5519 or DSN 312-657-5519. See the Temporary Housing section for additional details. If there is no space available, lodging personnel will assist you with finding off-base temporary housing and will issue you appropriate paperwork. Note for pet owners: If there is no pet unit available, but there is a regular unit available, you must kennel your animal or you must pay the excess cost to stay off-base.
Accommodations for Survival School students are in Survival Inn, on the Survival side of the base; same phone number for reservations. Accommodations are for the student only - students who bring family will be considered Space-Available (Space-A).
Reporting Procedures
Military personnel - your sponsor will inform you of unit reporting procedures. If you arrive after duty hours, report-in the next duty day. You will need to bring your records packet from your losing base, medical and dental records (if hand carrying), and your Leave and Earnings Statement (LES). You will be scheduled to in-process with the Military Personnel Section (MPS), and you will be provided with an in-processing checklist. Civilian personnel - report to the Civilian Personnel office; check with your supervisor or sponsor for specific instructions.
Part of the in-processing checklist includes attendance at the Right Start newcomer orientation. Right Start is a newcomer's orientation program which focuses on welcoming you and insuring that you have a positive experience when beginning your tour at Fairchild; you will be scheduled for Right Start when you in-process with the MPS. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend.
Make sure to submit proper leave request prior to taking permissive leave for a house hunting trip.
To in-process at the MPS, bring your records packet from your losing base. The MPS will review your records packet, ensure you are being paid at the proper rank, and will credit your records for overseas tour, if applicable. The Finance office will assist with completion of your travel voucher. You will be scheduled for a medical appointment, and Tricare will assist you with completing paperwork to transfer to this region.
Your sponsor can assist you with your in-processing appointments. Inbound personnel may contact their gaining unit if they have not heard from a sponsor. If further assistance is needed, please contact the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 509-247-2246; DSN 312-657-2246.
What to do if you get Married Enroute
If you get married before you PCS, you must inform your commander and follow the procedures exactly as you are given them. The military will not pay for travel and housing of your spouse if you do not follow proper procedures
Homes Near Base
