WELCOME to the home of the Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Fort Leavenworth serves as a gateway for the Army in the 21st century. It is where tomorrow’s leaders are groomed and future doctrine is designed. We look forward to serving you and having you on our team.
Fort Leavenworth, where many great leaders have served, overlooks the Missouri River on the border between Kansas and Missouri. Fort Leavenworth is in the heartland of America near the geographical center of the United States.
Its campus-like setting, open green landscape, and hometown friendliness enhance Fort Leavenworth as a historical landmark. Fort Leavenworth has one of the largest and oldest National Historic Landmark Districts in the Department of the Army.
Fort Leavenworth prides itself as a Community of Excellence, keeping safety as a priority. Caring and involved Soldiers, dedicated civilian employees, and community-minded family members make Fort Leavenworth “the Best Hometown in the Army.”
Surrounding communities, including nearby Leavenworth, Lansing and Kansas City, make great neighbors for Fort Leavenworth, providing plenty of exciting things to do and see.
Four distinct seasons and sun-filled days help to create an appealing place to live, work and go to school. This part of the country is characterized by highly variable weather, but generally enjoys lush, green springs; leisurely, sultry summers; scenic, crisp autumns; and cold, frosty winters.
Kansas lies within our nation’s “tornado alley,” and severe storms are most likely during April, May and June. Thunderstorms can develop quickly and be severe, but usually move on rapidly. Fort Leavenworth is certified as a StormReady community and takes the utmost precautions to warn residents and ensure their safety during severe weather. Residents and workers need to be familiar with basic weather precautions and the locations of public storm shelters. Contact the Installation Operations Center at 684-4448 for the current Fort Leavenworth weather status.
We look forward to serving you upon your arrival, and hope that your Fort Leavenworth experience leaves a lasting impression, as you enjoy living in the Best Hometown in the Army!
Kansas City International Airport is a convenient 20 miles east of the post. There are no commercial buses, military buses or rail service to or from the post. Airport limousine services operate on a 24-hour call basis. The Welcome Center is available to military personnel, dependents, retirees, and DoD civilians and is in Hoge Barracks at 214 Grant Ave. Available at the Welcome Center is the “SITES” Worldwide Relocation Program book, in-processing instructions for newly arriving service members, and a variety of information about Leavenworth and Fort Leavenworth. Most importantly, there is a customer service representative available to answer questions 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 684-4091.
Permanent-party Soldiers assigned to the Combined Arms Center sign in and in-process with the G-1 Personnel Administrative Division (PAD) on the first floor of Building 89 at 841 McClellan Ave. Duty hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday duty hours are 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After hours, unaccompanied Soldiers E-5 and below sign in with duty personnel at the Single Soldiers Quarters (SSQ) at 401 Cody Road. Accompanied Soldiers and Soldiers E-6 and above report to Hoge Barracks for lodging information, then report to the PAD the next duty day. For additional information, call DSN 552-7890/7891 or commercial (913) 684-7890/7891. After-duty phone is 684-7899.
All United States Disciplinary Barracks (USDB) personnel sign in with the 705th Military Police Battalion (I/R) S-1 during duty hours Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Bldg. 429 at the corner of McPherson and Bluntville avenues. Call 758-5851/5855 for more information. After hours, call the SDNCO, located in the same building, at 758-5871.
Soldiers assigned to the Battle Command Training Program report to BCTP HQ, on the second floor of Bldg. 44 at 400 Kearney Ave. to sign in or contact the BCTP NCOIC at
684-5855/5766/5851. After hours, unaccompanied Soldiers E-5 and below sign in with duty personnel at the Single Soldiers Quarters (SSQ) at 401 Cody Road. Accompanied Soldiers and Soldiers E-6 and above report to Hoge Barracks for lodging information.
MEDDAC personnel should report to the Personnel Office on the first floor of Munson Army Health Center, phone 684-6713/6361. After duty hours, personnel should report to the Administrative Officer of the Day at the Munson Army Health Center Information Desk, 684-6000.
DENTAC personnel should report to Smith Dental Clinic, phone 684-5004/5516. After duty hours, personnel should report to the Administrative Officer of the Day at the Munson Army Health Center Information Desk, 684-6000.
Hoge Barracks, 214 Grant Ave., is the center for Lodging at Fort Leavenworth. For information call 684-4091, 651-9522 or 1-800-854-8627. Reservation requests may be made in person, by fax, by e-mail, or electronically at www.ftleavenworthlodging.com.
Temporary lodging during the summer months is extremely limited. PCS reservations should be made as soon as travel dates are determined. Visitor/space-available reservations may be made at any time, however, they are subject to cancellation in the event of an official traveler requirement.
If you’ve just moved here, you may be eligible for up to 10 days Temporary Lodging Entitlement (TLE) depending on specific circumstances. Call the Defense Military Pay Office at 684-3793 for information.
When space is not available on post, Lodging will issue a Certificate of Nonavailability. A current listing of off-post hotels and motels, and maps are available at Hoge Barracks.
Distinguished guests (colonels and above) are accommodated at Otis Hall, Cooke Hall and Custer House and reservations may be made by calling Lodging.
Forward mail to this area by using the following address: Name and rank, General Delivery, Leavenworth, KS 66048.
Check with the Leavenworth Postmaster at 4th Street and Shawnee Street, downtown Leavenworth, about any mail that may have arrived for you.
For information about Fort Leavenworth mail distribution, call 684-7176.
Fort Leavenworth Phone Info 684-4021
Munson Army Health Center 684-6000
Army Community Service Info Line 684-HELP(4357)
Post Locator Military Info 684-2424
(M-F, 8-11 a.m.)
Post Locator Civilian Info 684-5337
(M-F, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
DSN prefix 552-xxxx
The Fort Leavenworth Lamp is Fort Leavenworth’s command information publication, prepared by the Public Affairs Office. The newspaper is free and delivered each Thursday to all on-post quarters, as well as to high-traffic areas like the Commissary, the Post Exchange and Munson Army Health Center. The Fort Leavenworth Lamp will keep you updated on community activities and post-related news and sports. (http://www.ftleavenworthlamp.com)
The DCS, G8 Travel Support Office (TSO) is responsible for the management of the Government Issued Travel Card and TDY travel. The TSO is on the south end of the first floor of Bldg. 198 at 600 Thomas Ave. The hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, telephone 684-1850.
During in-processing, your Government Issued Travel Card will be transferred to Fort Leavenworth’s control. This is necessary so the TSO can assist you with your Government Issued Travel Card prior to or while TDY. To transfer your Government Issued Travel Card, you must complete the Bank of America Government Issue Travel Card in-processing form and the Memorandum of Understanding which is reviewed and signed by both you and your supervisor. Both forms will be given to you at the TSO.
You will also be transferred or added to the automated travel system, Defense Travel System (DTS). Use of DTS is mandatory at Fort Leavenworth/CAC. We do not use manual orders for TDY. If you are currently in DTS, it is important to contact your installation Organizational Defense Travel Administration (ODTA) Office and out-process with them before arriving at Fort Leavenworth. If you are not currently in DTS, you will need the following information to complete your registration.
• Name as it appears on your Government/Military ID Card
• AKO e-mail address as it appears on your Government/Military ID Card
• PIN number for your Government/Military ID Card
• Social Security Number
• Electronic funds transfer account information
• Home address and telephone number
• Work address and telephone number
The Adjutant General Office will make a military pay in-processing appointment for you soon after your arrival. For Command and General Staff Officers Course students, however, a centralized in-processing in Eisenhower Hall is scheduled.
The Defense Military Pay Office (DMPO) is located in the west end of Bldg. 87 at 823 McClellan Ave. The office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Wednesday 11:30 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. DMPO In-processing Section phone numbers are: Military Pay at 684-5722, and PCS Travel at 684-5710. The DMPO does not process TDY Travel. See DCSRM, Travel Support Office information above.
At in-processing you’ll prepare the necessary documents to update your military pay account and process your PCS travel claims for you and your family members.
If you lose an airline ticket and must buy another one, file a “Lost Ticket Application” with the airlines. When you arrive at Fort Leavenworth, take a copy of the application and receipt for the replacement ticket to the DMPO for reimbursement. You should provide a copy of these items to the Transportation Office Passenger Section.
Documents needed to in-process:
• PCS orders with all amendments.
• Leave Form, DA 31.
• Permissive TDY approval for house hunting (DA 31) stamped/verified by the Fort Leavenworth Housing Office, if used.
• Plane tickets: government-issued and/or commercially purchased through a government ticket office.
• Lodging receipts and a statement on availability of facilities from the Lodging Office if claiming Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE).
• Private Vehicle Shipping Document (DD Form 788) if claiming travel to pick up government-shipped POV at port.
• Copies of all advances received for pay, travel, airline tickets, DLA, and TDY (if TDY en route).
• Receipts for any item claimed $75 and over.
• Advance Pay Certification/ Authorization (DD Form 2560) if requesting advance pay. Specialists and below must have their unit commander’s
approval.
• All Personally Procured Move (PPM) paperwork from Transportation if you had a PPM move.
(http://www.leavenworth.army.mil/transportation/)
The Transportation Office is at 450 Pope Ave., near the Garrison Headquarters.
The Personal Property Shipping Office is responsible for movement of household goods, storage of household goods, and counseling members for POV shipment. Hours from Sept. 1 through Jan. 2 at 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. Hours from Jan. 3 through Aug. 31 are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Telephone 684-5656/5654.
To set up an appointment for outbound transportation you may call the above numbers or come into the office with a set of orders.
PPSO will make arrangements to set up delivery of inbound household goods. Delivery will normally be within five working days after the storage facility is notified. However during the peak season (June through August) delivery may be seven to 10 working days after notification.
A Personally Procured Move is a Transportation option that pays you incentive pay for moving yourself. You must make arrangements for a PPM move at the “losing” installation, prior to movement, to be eligible to collect payment. Payment is based on 95 percent of what it would have cost the government to move the same property, less actual expenses and applicable taxes. Claims must be supported with original weigh tickets (empty and full), copies of rental agreements and a list of expenditures.
The Passenger Travel Section is responsible to make arrangements for travelers on orders to include Port Calls for PCS travel, overseas travel arrangements as (PCS and TDY) well as passport applications. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4:30 p.m. and the telephone numbers are
684-4066/4067. The commercial travel office (Carlson Wagonlit Travel) makes official and personal travel arrangements and may be reached at 684-3235.
Only the Transportation Office may arrange delivery from temporary commercial storage to quarters. Delivery will normally be made within five working days after the storage facility is notified. However, during peak season from June through August, delivery may take anywhere from seven to 10 working days after notification.
If you want someone else to receive your property, the person (agent) must be named in writing either on your application for shipment (DD Form 1299), or by informal letter to the individual or to the Transportation Office. Do not name the Transportation Office as the owner’s agent.
When household goods are delivered, check all items for loss or damage before signing any documents. Be sure to list damages in as much detail as possible while your property is being unloaded. The carrier should give you DD Form 1840 (pink sheet) and ask you to sign the form.
If you discover additional loss or damage after the carrier has left, you may add these items to the reverse side of the DD Form 1840 (DD Form 1840R). This must be completed and submitted to the Staff Judge Advocate Claims Office within 70 calendar days from the date of delivery. Failure to submit the DD Form 1840R to the Claims Office within 70 days may result in a claim not being paid.
The OSJA Claims Office is at 415 Custer Ave., directly behind Otis Hall. The phone number is 684-4945. Claims forms are available for download from the OSJA Web site.
If you need assistance in obtaining necessary documents (such as the Government Bill of Lading), visit the Personal Property Office on the second floor of the Transportation Office on Pope Avenue, or phone 684-5656.
The Loan Closet at Army Community Service (ACS) offers 30-day loans of kitchenware, sleeping mats, blankets, cribs, highchairs and other basic items to military personnel and families during transition in and out of Fort Leavenworth.
The Loan Closet is open weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Dickinson Hall on McClellan and Custer avenues. Call 684-4357 for details.
For the safety of those who live and work on Fort Leavenworth, observe speed limits and pedestrian crosswalks. Note that driving while intoxicated is a serious violation with severe penalties.
Seat belts are mandatory for all vehicle occupants. Children less than 5 years of age or under 45 pounds must be in a car seat.
Per Department of Defense policy, drivers are not allowed to use hand-held cellular phones. Hands-free cell phones are OK, but drivers are encouraged to park before using any cell phone.
Motorcyclists and moped operators are required to wear helmets, eye protection, gloves, long pants, long sleeves, over-the-ankle shoes and reflective vests or clothing.
Bicycles can be registered by the Military Police upon request. On Grant Avenue, bicyclists must use sidewalks.
Reflective clothing is required for running/jogging during hours of limited visibility. The use of headphones while running/jogging on-post is permitted only when on sidewalks, and must be removed when crossing streets. Walkers must also remove headphones when crossing streets. Runners and joggers should use sidewalks whenever possible. Running/jogging is never allowed in the roadway on Grant Avenue.
Bicycles, runners/joggers and pets are not allowed in the National Cemetery.
Vehicle registration is required on Fort Leavenworth. Bring state registration, identification card, proof of insurance and a valid driver license to the Provost Marshal Office on McPherson Avenue. Every vehicle must have liability insurance coverage not less than the minimum prescribed by Kansas law.
Military Affidavit: If you are not a Kansas legal resident, you can avoid paying the annual Kansas personal property tax on your vehicle(s) by completing an affidavit for tax exemption. These affidavits are available at the Leavenworth County Treasurer’s Office. The County Treasurer’s Office requires the following: Leave and Earnings Statement, military identification card, permanent change of station orders to Fort Leavenworth, vehicle inspection (for vehicles with out-of-state titles), a tax affidavit and vehicle title. Call the County Treasurer’s Office at 684-0430 for more information on vehicle registration.
Driver License: Active-duty service members stationed at Fort Leavenworth and their family members who are not legal residents of Kansas are not required to get a Kansas driver license. If someone’s driver license expires while they are stationed here, Kansas requires them to renew their home state driver license or get a Kansas driver license to ensure that they maintain a current license.
Overseas Plates and Vehicle Pick up: Personnel coming from overseas may use overseas license plates for no more than 45 days from vehicle’s arrival in the United States. After that period, vehicles must be registered within the United States and display state license plates. Kansas law prohibits display of overseas plates in front with a valid state license plate in rear.
Contact the Vehicle Processing Center (VPC) for overseas vehicles arriving to Fort Leavenworth at 1-800-275-3706. Personnel can file a travel voucher to claim miles driven to and from the VPC.
Recreational Vehicles: Boats, campers, trailers, motor homes and other RVs cannot be parked in housing areas or other public parking areas. Two secure on-post lots are available to secure RVs. Visit Arts, Crafts and Ticket in Truesdell Hall at Grant and Stimson avenues to reserve a space. If there are no available spaces, RVs must be parked off post.
All privately owned firearms, including air rifles, BB guns and paintball guns, must be registered with the Provost Marshal Office within 72 hours of arrival for those living in temporary or permanent quarters, and for those bringing a weapon on post for any reason to include hunting and range firing.
It’s illegal to carry a concealed firearm on post, even for those who possess a Kansas concealed-carry permit. Weapons transported in a vehicle on post must be unloaded and locked in the trunk or openly displayed in the vehicle. Weapons cannot be left in any vehicle that is not occupied by an adult.
The battle dress uniform (BDU) and the Army combat uniform (ACU) are field, utility, training, and combat
uniforms. BDUs and ACUs are not an all-purpose uniform, so Soldiers should normally wear the Class A or B green service uniform off post.
Soldiers may not wear the BDU or ACU off post while:
• In any bar, club, or any establishment whose primary purpose is to serve or sell alcoholic beverages.
• While consuming alcoholic beverages off-post.
Soldiers may not wear a combination of military and civilian clothing except as authorized by regulation. For example, Soldiers may wear the pullover sweater, windbreaker and all-weather black coat, without insignia, with civilian clothing.
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