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# Welcome Soldier!

## Your roadmap to a successful on-boarding is below. Please review the steps and complete the applicable tasks. Questions should be addressed to your sponsor.

## If you have requested and not yet been contacted by a sponsor **click here**.For any other assistance please contact our **Military Personnel Division** at **305-437-1717**, or **click here to send an E-mail**.

 

                        - Step 1: Not Later Than 60 Days Prior to Arrival                            - Request a sponsor 
                          - Plan your move 
Review the **MilitaryOneSource Plan My Move** site: **https://planmymove.militaryonesource.mil/**

and the **Move.mil website --**specifically**:****https://move.mil/moving-guide**  to plan your move.
 
                          - Contact the Housing Office 
**Military Housing.**The rental housing market in South Florida has a number of unique challenges for service members and their families, so it is imperative that service members contact the housing office well in advance of reporting to Miami.****

**USAG-Miami Housing Services Office is available M-F, 7:00am-4:00pm: Call (305) 437-2664 / 2636 / 2670 or by E-mail: usarmy.miami.usag.list.housing-office@mail.mil.**

Go to our Housing Page on the **Army Housing Online User Services**site for more assistance on finding a place to live in the South Florida community.**(**Select “Miami/ SOUTHCOM” under installation dropdown at top right)

The installation does not have any**on-base** temporary, unaccompanied or family housing. 

-- If you are single/unaccompanied and E5 or below, you can be accommodated in Army-leased **off-base** unaccompanied housing. 

We are committed to making your move as pleasant as possible by helping you obtain and maintain adequate housing.  We can assist you with: Commute distances & times, Local Leasing Practices, Early Termination, Pet Restrictions, Utility Deposit Waivers and more.  
 
                          - Assistance with Advanced BAH 
When allowed by Service regulations, a Service Member’s **losing unit** commanding officer, designee, or designated official may authorize an Advance BAH payment to pay advance rent, security deposits, or initial expenses due to occupying other than Government housing.  An Advance BAH payment may be authorized at any time during a Service Member’s tour at the location concerned or when a Service Member’s has relocated due to a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) order.  Repayment of any Advance BAH should be at a rate of at least one twelfth of the amount advanced in equal monthly installments for the next 12 months.

**J1 Army Desk**:  Advance BAH is initiated by the losing command typically 15-30 days prior to the PCS.  The advance must be approved by the unit commander and is usually limited to 3 months BAH CONUS and 12 months OCONUS.  The request is made through form DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action).  If a Service Member requires Advance BAH once arrived at USSOUTHCOM, the process repeats itself.   The POC is USAG-Miami at email:**usarmy.miami.usag.mesg.usag-miami-milpo@mail.mil**  or (305) 437-1936.
 
                          - Find Schools (if applicable)
                          - Register for On-base child care (if applicable)
                          - Start learning spanish (if not already fluent) 
The Department of the Army Libraries system provides access to free language training resources such as Mango Languages (over 70 world languages to choose from).  All you need is a library account. As we are remote from an MWR Library, to obtain an account simply email **usarmy.mwr.library@mail.mil**. Additional information is available at **https://www.armymwr.com/programs-and-services/libraries/account-registration**
 
                          - REVIEW NEWCOMERS TO OVERSEAS LOCATIONS IN SOUTHCOM (IF APPLICABLE)
                          - Obtain your official passport (if required)
                          - vACCINated for assigned location (whole family)
                          - View Installation Tour Video
                          - Review Florida Military Friendly Guide
                        - Step 2: Not Later Than 45 Days Prior to Arrival                            - Schedule Your Move 
Use the **Defense Personal Property System (DPS)** to schedule your move with a transportation company.

-- **Sign In to DPS** to schedule your move online (Find out **if you’re eligible to use DPS** to schedule your upcoming move).

-- If you are doing a **Personally Procured Moves (PPM) / Do It Yourself Moves (DITY)**: Visit  **move.mil**,   There you should view the **PPM checklist,** then register at the Defense Personal Property System, fill out and submit **DD 2278** to complete your move.

-- If you're doing a joint move (a.k.a., a dual military move with your active duty spouse)***,***please visit your **local personal property office** to get help scheduling your move.

-- **Follow online tutorials for help logging in or using DPS.**

-- Visit **PCSmyPOV** to schedule an appointment at your assigned Vehicle Processing Center.
 
                          - Connect with Team SOUTHCOM (Family Readiness Group)
                          - arrange transport of vehicle
                          - SCHEDULE FLORIDA DRIVERS LICENSE / VEHICLE REGISTRATION APPPOINTMENTS (IF REQUIRED)
                          - Contact MOTORCYCLE MENTOR (MIL/CIV motorcycle riders only) **Motorcycle Safety Training Program**
**USAG-Miami has a Motorcycle Mentor at (305)437-0288 and a Safety Office at (305)437-1143.**Service Members can schedule training by visiting: **https://www.mtii.com/course/curricula/course-BRC.php****,**After registering online, Service Members must call the Motorcycle Training Institute POC at **1-(877)-30TRAIN**

-- Training is **Free for all service members** associated with USSOUTHCOM

-- An **SF 182** is required to be filled out and signed by your supervisor or training officer prior to finalizing a date for training.  

-- Classes are offered 7 days a week. Courses offered include: Basic Riders Course 1 & 2, Advanced Riders Course, Military Sports Riders Course, and Tri-Wheel Basic Rider Course.

-- Three training centers are located in **Miami-Dade county**: Peterson's Harley-Davidson of Miami, Miami-Dade College North, and Miami-Dade College Kendall.  

-- Four training centers are located in **Broward county**: Searstown, Riva motorsports Supercenter, Rick Case Honda Powerhouse and Broward motorsports
 
                          - Complete EJPME Required Training (Enlisted only, E5 and above)
                          - Forward Your Mail (if required) 
**Mail Forwarding**

Newly assigned personnel **may use**official mail channels for the receipt of personal, unofficial, or non-mission related mail for no more than **120 days**.

Payment of postage and related fees is the responsibility of the sender.

**Mailing Address:**     United States Army Garrison - Miami     Attention: YOUR NAME / Office     9301 NW 33rd St     Doral, FL  33172

For any postal questions contact the Garrison Mailroom at **(305)437-2191/0404**
                        - Step 3: Not Later than 30 Days Prior to Arrival                            - Read COVID-19 Workplace protocols
                          - Contact MPD and schedule date/time for inprocessing -  Review the **required MPD Inprocessing Documents** 
-  Contact USAG-Miami **Military Personnel Division via E-mail** or call (305) 437-1715/0739 to schedule a date and time to in-process. 
 
                          - Register for Joint Knowledge Online and complete SOUTHCOM Required Training 
**To Register for JKO and SOUTHCOM training:**

Send an email to the **SOUTHCOM Training Office** requesting access to SOUTHCOM training:

Include in the body of the email your: 

-- Assigned directorate information-- Report date-- Government ID number (number on back of ID card)

If you have any issues or questions, please call **(305)437-2421** or **(305)437-3468**.  The SOUTHCOM complete training catalog is located at **https://jko.jten.mil/southcom**.
 
                          - Print out and review inprocessing checklist
                          - Collect Documents for inprocessing 
**Required Documents:**
- **PCS Orders**
- **DA 31**
- Complete Inbound Data Request and send via E-mail to the J1 Sponsorship Specialist (SOUTHCOM Assigned only)
- **Housing Termination Memo (if leaving on-base housing)**
- **Other applicable documents (marriage certificate, divorce decree, and/or child custody agreement)**

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                          - submit security clearance verification documents 
**Submit required documentation to start Security verification**

Download and complete **SF 312 – Nondisclosure Agreement**Download and complete **Security In-processing Packet**Submit completed documents to:**southcom.miami.scj2.list.personnel-security3@mail.mil**
 
                          - Sign Documents and Complete training for NIPR LAN Account 
**Complete:**

**DD 2875 Fillable Form**​​ **-- must be signed by user and supervisor**

**Authorized Use Policy** -- **must be signed by user**

**DOD Cyber Awareness Challenge**

**Name files according to the following conventions:**

Lastname, First_Directorate_DD2875_YYYYMMDD.pdf  **(This Date will be when the document was signed)**

Lastname, First_Directorate_SC_AUP_YYYYMMDD.pdf ​ **(This Date will be when the document was signed)**

Lastname, First_Directorate_CyberCert_YYYYMMDD.pdf **(This Date will be the certificate date when training was completed)**

**Send all three files to your supervisor.**

SIPR Tokens that are associated with a mail.smil.mil email can continue to be used at SOUTHCOM from previous assignment without the need for a replacement; Notify your supervisor whether you will need a new SIPR token issued based upon this guidance when submitting documents.
 
                          - Complete additional training for SIPR LAN Account 
**If you require a SIPR account:**

-- Complete **JKO Joint Staff Derivative Classification Training (Course JS-US066)**

**--**Save your certficate according to the naming convention Lastname, First_Directorate_DerivativeClassification_YYYYM​MDD.pdf​ (date will be the certificate date when training was completed)

-- Send your certificate to your supervisor.

These requirements apply to all new personnel as well as currently assigned personnel. 
 
                          - Review Newcomers Placemat
                          - Compose Biography (required for O6/E8 and below)
                        - STEP 4: Upon Arrival                            - Meet Sponsor (click for details) 
**Your sponsor will meet you at the Visitors Center at Gate 2 and escort you to the Badging Office.**

**Please coordinate with your sponsor to determine the reporting duty uniform.**

**Address:9301 NW 33rd StreetDoral, FL  33172**

**In case of a missed connection or emergency, call (305)437-1268 or 1519.**

**After hours contact the SOUTHCOM Duty Officer at (305)437-4900.**

**https://www.southcom.mil/Newcomers/Sponsor-Request/**
 
                          - Complete inprocessing checklist
                          - Complete DA 647-1 (personnel register)
                          - Complete Form 1-R (Summary)
                          - Complete Form 9-R  (entitlements briefing)
                          - Complete Form 25-R (bah checklist)
                          - Complete DA 5960 (if required)
                          - Complete Finance documents -- Smartvoucher (CAC Required)
                          - Submit required MPD documents
                          - Complete SCI Prescreening (CAC required) 
**CAC is required to access pre-brief:**

**https://intranet.ent.southcom.mil/sites/j1/j11/sponsorship/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx**

If you are unable to access this briefing, contact the **Special Security Office** at **(305)437-2032**
 
                          - Schedule appointment with SSO (TS/SCI only) 
**For those requiring a Top Secret/SCI clearance**:

Schedule time for the **Special Security Officer** to complete all requirements.

 Contact**J2 Security Personnel** - email at **southcom.miami.scj2.list.personnel-security3@mail.mil**  or **(305) 437-2032**
 
                          - Arrange for Delivery of HHG 
**Local delivery of household goods is coordinated through the Miami destination transportation office (Coast Guard), (305)216-8037.**

Service Members should be contacted by the**local agent**upon HHG arrival in Miami**.**(If applicable)

Assistance is available through the **Logistics Readiness Center-Miami (LRC-Miami)**: **(305)437-1967.**
 
                          - Additional Admin Items (if required) 
**Additional administrative items:**

With **Directorate Hand Receipt holder**:

-- Signs for Office Keys-- Setup Office Phone/Msg-- Issue Gov’t Cell Phone (if required)-- Issue Gov’t Laptop/VPN (if required)

With **Supervisor** (who provides to LRC-Miami / x2703):

-- Hand Receipt Holder Appointment Letter-- Perform 100% Inventory-- Consolidated Hand Receipt Holder Briefing

With **Supervisor** or **Sponsor**:-- **DTS 101 and Travel Card 101:**-- Update/initiate **OGE 450 Report**(if applicable) + **Ethics training** required for OGE 450 report filers-- Schedule **Official Photo or Promotion Photo** in **VIOS** (CAC Required) or call **(305)437-3917**-- **Telework Agreement** (if applicable)With **Directorate Executive Officer**:-- Coordinate Office Call with Senior Leadership-- Schedule On-Boarding Training within 45 days of arrival
 
                          - Army Health Clinic SOUTHCOM In-processing Steps
                        - Forms & Resources  (click to expand)                            - Army Forms Website
                          - BAH Form (DA 5960)
                          - Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) Checklist (Check in)
                          - Biography Template
                          - In/Out Processing Document Summary (Check in)
                          - In/Out Processing Entitlements Briefing (Check in)
                          - joint knowledge online (jko) training
                          - LAN account request
                          - Local Area Network End User Agreement
                          - Moving Forms - DD1797 - Counseling Checklist : This form will be automatically generated by the Defense Personal Property system upon completion of self counseling.
- DD1299 - Application for Shipment and Storage : This form will be automatically generated by the Defense Personal Property system upon completion of self counseling when you indicate storage is requested.
- DD2278 - Application for PPM (DITY) and Counseling Checklist : This form will be automatically generated by the Defense Personal Property system upon completion of self counseling for a PPM.
- SF1038 - Advance of Funds Application (PPM) : This form needs to be completed and submitted to your local finance office if you will be requesting an advance of funds to help cover some of the expenses associated with your move.
- DD1351-2 - Travel Voucher:  This form needs to be completed and submitted to your local finance office at the completion of your move so you can claim all your reimbursable expenses that you are entitled to during your move. Some finance offices have online systems for this form in place, however it’s listed here if needed.
- Sample Inconvenience Claim Letter : Included is a sample inconvenience claim letter to use as an example. For more information on an Inconvenience claim, please review this  Frequently Asked Question .
- PPM Submission Checklist:  The Personally Procured Move checklist will help you gather all the required documents prior to submitting your PPM voucher to the personal property office.
- ATF Form 6 (Active Duty Service Members Only) : This form is used by Active Duty Military members to apply to permanently import firearms, ammunition and implements of war into the United States.
- ATF Form 6 (Civilians & Non-Active Duty Service Members):  This form is used by civilians and non-active duty service members apply to permanently import firearms, ammunition and implements of war into the United States.
 
                          - Plan-My-Move Website
                          - Personnel Register DA 647-1
                          - Smart Voucher (Cac required)
                          - Security Clearance InProcessing Packet
                          - Security Documentation (NDA)
                          - Spouse Employment Fact Sheet
                          - Telework Agreement (SOUTHCOM)

### Contact Form For Those Without Access To Email

Contact Me: A response is requested.

**Financial Counseling:**

Personal Financial Counseling: Did you know U.S. Army Garrison – Miami Financial Readiness Program provides, all eligible Active military, Contractors, Retirees and their family members, in person and virtual financial services. Learn More About Financial Counseling.

The Army Health Clinic SOUTHCOM provides ambulatory primary healthcare services to enrolled active duty service members, adult active duty family members, and TRICARE-eligible retirees working within U.S. Army Garrison-Miami. The clinic is located on the SOUTHCOM Headquarters at 9301 NW 33rd St., Doral, Fla. 33172, in the Installation Services building, STE A1040. 

                        - QUICK LINKS: U.S. Army Garrison-Miami Services                            - Combined Phone Listing of U.S. Army Garrison-Miami Phone Numbers
                          - About the Installation
                          - About U.S. Army Garrison-Miami
                          - Family and MWR
                          - ID / DEERS Appointments
                          - Housing Services
                          - Fitness Center
                          - Army Community Services
                          - Child and Youth Services
                          - School Support Services
                          - Legal Services
                          - Passport and Visa
                          - Education Services
                          - Dept. of Army Photo Lab
                          - Suicide Prevention Resources
                        - QUICK LINKS: SOUTHCOM Military and Family Resources                            - Visiting SOUTHCOM (with directions)
                          - Army Health Clinic SOUTHCOM
                          - Logistics Readiness Center-Miami
                          - Hurricane Preparedness
                          - Chaplain
                          - Team SOUTHCOM - Total Engagement for All Members of U.S. Southern Command (FRG)
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## **SOUTHCOM TASK FORCES**

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## DIRECT REPORTING UNITS

                          -  Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation 
                          -  Naval Small Craft Instruction & Technical Training School 
                          -  Inter American Air Forces Academy 

## **SOUTHCOM ACCESS**

### PORTALS & COLLABORATIVE SITES:

                            - Webmail - CAC Access
                            - Microsoft Office Home - CAC Access
                            - Telework Access for SOUTHCOM Personnel
                            - NIPR/Internal Portals
                            - APAN (All Partners Access Network)

### SITES OF INTEREST:

                          - Theater Clearance Info
                          - Army Health Clinic SOUTHCOM
                          - Conference Center of the Americas  

### EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EO) OFFICE:

305-437-0261

### EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) OFFICE:

305-437-1826

 

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