Welcome to Fort Cavazos, Texas!
The Fort Cavazos Installation Reception Center (IRC) is a 24-houroperation providing reception and in-processing services for incoming Soldiers and Families at Fort Cavazos, Texas. We conduct customer servicefor all Soldiers reporting to III Armored Corps, 1stCavalry Division, 1stArmy Division, 3d Cavalry Regiment, U.S. Army Garrison, 13thSustainment Command, 1stMedical Brigade, 11thCorps Signal Brigade, 36thEngineer Brigade, 89thMilitary Police Brigade, 504thMilitary Intelligence Brigade, 3rdSecurity Force AssistanceBrigade, 48thChemical Brigade, 69thAir Defense Artillery Brigade, U.S. Army Operational Test Command, and the Carl R. DarnallArmy Medical Center.
Fort Cavazos Check-In Procedures:
As you arrive to Fort Cavazos, all Soldiers will in-process the Fort Cavazos Installation Reception Center located at Building 16008, 42ndStreet, Fort Cavazos, Texas, 76544. The Reception Center operates 24/7 daily.For new arrivals to reach the Reception Process Control Station, please enter post through the Bernie Beck Gate and follow T.J. Mills Blvd until you reach Old Ironsides Ave. Turn right on Old Ironsides Ave and then turn right again on 42ndStreet. Reception is located on the right. Parking is on the left.
Privately Owned Firearms: All personnel arriving to Fort Cavazos in possession of a privately owned firearm (POF) must register their POF in person at the Marvin Leath Visitor Welcome Center BEFORE attempting to access post. This applies to all Soldiers who will live on the installation, will possess, transport, or carry a firearm on the installation. The welcome center is open 7 days a week from 0500-2100. You may complete registration at the Main Gate afterhours.
For more detailed information:Firearms Registration :: U.S Army Fort Cavazos
Fort Cavazos Weapons Registration Form (as of 17JAN23)
After completing registration, you can store your weapons in the IRC Arms Room. You will need to sign a memorandum of stating the weapon type, serial number, and registration date. To remove your weapons stored at the Fort Cavazos IRC Arms Room you will need a memorandum from your unit commander stating authorization to transport weapons to the gaining unit’s arms room.
Ask the Reception Cadre for the appropriate memorandum once at the Fort Cavazos IRC.
What to Expect During In-Processing:
https://home.army.mil/Cavazos/application/files/6016/7476/2008/Reception_Welcome_Packet.pdf
Uniform:
- Monday through Friday during duty hours (08:00 – 17:00), Soldiers will wear Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP). Civilian attire is onlyauthorized if signing in outside duty hours. The ArmyPhysical Fitness Uniform (APFU) is notauthorized for wear while reporting.
Required Sign-In Documents:
- 5 copies x Assignment Orders bringing you to Fort Cavazos plus additional amendments if applicable.
- 5 copies x DA Form 31(Leave Form)
- Dental Records
- Military Common Access Card (CAC)
- Fort Cavazos Weapon Registration
Additional Documents you made need:
- Leaves and Earning Statement
- Travel Documents (i.e. plane tickets, hotel receipts, PPM weight tickets, receipts over $75)
- DD 4/1, 4/2. 4/3 (Enlistment Contracts)
- All DD Form 214s (USAR and AGR prior service)
- Marriage, Divorce, and Dependent Birth Certificates (if applicable)
- Social Security Card
- Mortgage or Lease Agreements (if applicable)
As you are met by Reception Cadre, Soldiers can expect to fill out paperwork, turn in the required documents listed above, and be assigned temporary lodging inbuilding 16008 if needed.
Barracks and Lodging:
Upon signing in E-1 to E-5 unaccompanied Soldiers will be assigned a barracks room at the Reception Barracks. You will be provided clean linens and a pillow. You will also have access to cleaning supplies. You are expected to ensure you room stays clean and prepared for room inspections. Male Soldiers are not allowed in the female barracks and female Soldiers are not allowed in the male barracks.
E-6 and above Soldiers and those with familiesare encouraged to make temporary living arrangements prior to signing in. You may contact the housing office to be put on the waitlist for on-post housing if need be. Below is the housing office phone number and hotels on-post:
-Fort Cavazos Housing Office 254-287-1898
-Candlewood Inn (254) 532-8233
-Holiday Inn Express (Keith Ware Hall) (254) 532-8233
IAW USAFCFS Regulation 190- Personnel residing on Fort Cavazos who possess a firearm will register the weapon with the Provost Marshall at Building 23020, 58th Street). Firearms kept in IHG Army Hotels on Fort Cavazos will be unloaded and stored in separate from ammunition, under locks when unattended. A copy of the registration must be provided to the Front Desk for their files.
Transportation: If you are arriving via Killeen-Fort Cavazos Regional Airport, the 13thExpeditionary Support Command (ESC) will provide transportation 24/7.If 13thESC is unavailable at the terminal, Soldiers can either call the 13thESC Operations Center at 254-287-8800 to request transportation or coordinate for local taxi service and request reimbursem*nt during the Day 2-Finance Brief.
Permissive Temporary Duty (PTDY):The Fort Cavazos Installation Reception Center will NOTauthorize PTDY upon arrival. We recommend you have your losing unit authorize PTDY before arriving to Fort Cavazos. Soldiers must report when their leave is complete. If the Soldier wishes to take PTDY after their report date it will need to be requested through your gaining unit on Fort Cavazos.
Leaves and Passes:You have a 250-mile travel radius from Fort Cavazos. The Fort Cavazos Installation Reception Center Commander will only approve leave by exception, including emergency leave and extenuating circ*mstances. All other leave and passes will need to be submitted through your gaining unit after leaving Reception.
Housing Services Office (HSO) – If after 14 days you have not found off-post housing or are on the housing waitlist you are eligible to receive a memorandum (located in the Reception Welcome Packet pg. 7) from the Housing Office to adjust the hotel rate to your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) appropriate for your rank. The housing office is in Building #18015.
Mail:Prior to departing their losing installation, we recommend that Soldiers place a hold on their personal mail until they arrive at their gaining unit. Once you arrive to your gaining unit and are issued a new mail address, the hold will be lifted and mail from your previous duty station will be rerouted to you.
USO:The USO is available to make copies and located in Building #121 on 761st Tank Battalion Avenue.
Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU):Soldiers coming to SRU will report to Fort Cavazos IRC with orders and leave form if required. From there Soldiers will conduct the rest of in-processing at SRU.
Helpful Phone Numbers:
Installation Reception Center Staff Duty: (254) 368-1768
USO (254) 768-2770
Fort Cavazos SHARP (254) 319-4671/ (254) 287-9487
III Corps EO Hotline (254) 287-6242
Suicide Prevention 1-800-273-8255 OR TEXT (838255)
Chaplain 24/7 (254) 287-5427/4357
DoD Safe Hotline (877) 955-5247
Child Youth Services (254) 553-0476/ (254) 287-2087
TRICARE (800) 600-9332
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (254) 288-8000
Army Community Service (ACS) (254) 287-4227
Military Police (254) 288-1024 or (254) 288-1131
Army Emergency Relief (AER) (254) 288-7292
Military & Family Life Counseling (MFLC) (254) 553-4705
Fort Cavazos Veterinary Center (254) 287-2823
If you have any questions, please contact the Fort Cavazos Installation Reception Center Staff Duty Deskat 254-368-1768 or email us atpcsfortCavazos@army.milWelcome!