Fort Dix

McGuire Welcome Center - McGuire 
3021 McGuire Blvd
Entry from Wrightstown Cookstown Rd to McGuire Blvd
McGuire AFB, NJ 08641

Phone 609-754-3628 / 609-754-3938
Phone (DSN) 312-650-3628

Mon-Sun 6 a.m.-10:00 p.m

Fort DIX

Travel Planning

Lodging is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, 609-754-3336. Pets are allowed in designated rooms. A one-time non-refundable pet fee and a daily charge will be applied to your account. When making your reservation, you must specify that you are bringing a pet. There is a two pet maximum allowed. Call at least one month in advance to make reservations because those rooms are constantly booked. You can also make arrangements for your pets at one of the local kennels. (Helpful in-processing phone numbers listed below Lakehurst information). The Budget Inn (609-723-4555) accepts pets for an extra fee. Payment for all official transient facilities (guest house or TDY) is payable upon registration.

Two handicapped units are available upon request (one suite and one guest room.) There are also four TLW apartments. The apartments are equipped with full kitchens, private baths, radio/clock, television, and other amenities. First priority is afforded to TDY travelers.

A continental breakfast is available each morning in the lobby area at no charge.

Reporting Procedures

Upon arrival to Dix, you should report, in uniform, to the Human Resources Military (HRM) office located on the first floor West Wing of Building 5418 on Delaware Avenue, 609-562-3088 or DSN 312-562-3088, for in-processing. To ensure a smooth transition, bring the following documents or forms:

• Copy of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders
• Military Personnel File (MPF)
• Officer - Enlisted Record Brief (ORB/ERB)
• Enlistment Contracts or Oath of Office
• DA Form 31 (Request and Authority for Leave)
• Most Current Evaluation Report or Academic Report (OER, NCOER, or AER)
• Promotion Orders

Other documents to hand carry

• Marriage/Divorce Certificates
• Passports
• Birth Certificates
• Household-good inventories
• Citizenship Certificates

If you arrive during duty hours report to your unit to sign-off leave. Normal procedures are that on the day following arrival, you should report to HRM for in-processing. A Welcome Packet will be given to you at that time to familiarize him/her with on-post availabilities. HRM will generate Casualty Documents, screen ORB/ERB, update MPFs and verify your data on DEERS/RAPIDS. Other actions will be taken in consideration as validation and verification of last evaluation and promotions. After Duty hours you should report to the unit of assignment or the JEOC for further action. JB MDL Newcomers Orientation is conducted twice monthly, Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Military and Family Support Center, 3435 Broidy Road, NJ 08641. For more information contact the MFSC at 609-754-3154.

What to do if you get married en route?

If you get married prior to your PCS you must inform your commander and follow the procedures exactly as provided. The military will not pay for travel and housing of your spouse if you do not follow proper procedures.

Helpful JB MDL In-Processing Phone Numbers