https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-do-i-get-my-family-down-to-my-first-duty-station-will-someone-give-me-guidance-during-in-processing-on-how-to-do-this <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I just got to my first duty station Friday and I start in processing on Tuesday. Can someone please tell me some steps on how to get my family down here? I am married with a son. Also, how I go about getting housing and such? Will they give me guidance at in processing on how to do this as well? I heard you get a sponsor when will I make contact with them? Thank you. Sun, 14 Jun 2020 11:02:20 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-do-i-get-my-family-down-to-my-first-duty-station-will-someone-give-me-guidance-during-in-processing-on-how-to-do-this <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I just got to my first duty station Friday and I start in processing on Tuesday. Can someone please tell me some steps on how to get my family down here? I am married with a son. Also, how I go about getting housing and such? Will they give me guidance at in processing on how to do this as well? I heard you get a sponsor when will I make contact with them? Thank you. SSG Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 14 Jun 2020 11:02:20 -0400 2020-06-14T11:02:20-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-do-i-get-my-family-down-to-my-first-duty-station-will-someone-give-me-guidance-during-in-processing-on-how-to-do-this?n=6004757&urlhash=6004757 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>They should indeed give you guidance at in-processing. One of my daughters was married to a guy before he enlisted. She stayed with her mother and me while he went through OSUT at Ft. Leonard Wood. After he graduated he was sent to Ft. Hood. The Army sent a moving truck to pack out my daughter and their infant son. Housing was arranged for him and the movers took everything to Ft. Hood and unpacked them into Post Housing. There was very little effort on the part of my daughter and my son-in-law. SGT Robert Pryor Sun, 14 Jun 2020 11:31:50 -0400 2020-06-14T11:31:50-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-do-i-get-my-family-down-to-my-first-duty-station-will-someone-give-me-guidance-during-in-processing-on-how-to-do-this?n=6004769&urlhash=6004769 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>While you in process, they should cover that. If not, ask one of the NCOs that work in the Inprocessing Company. SGM Steve Wettstein Sun, 14 Jun 2020 11:34:29 -0400 2020-06-14T11:34:29-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-do-i-get-my-family-down-to-my-first-duty-station-will-someone-give-me-guidance-during-in-processing-on-how-to-do-this?n=6004800&urlhash=6004800 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Please get with your Chain of Command ASAP so they can assign you someone to help with all of your questions (that’s what they are there for to help guide you through the process). They can’t assist if you’re not asking them these questions that’s presented here. Good luck to you... SFC Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 14 Jun 2020 11:44:27 -0400 2020-06-14T11:44:27-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-do-i-get-my-family-down-to-my-first-duty-station-will-someone-give-me-guidance-during-in-processing-on-how-to-do-this?n=6004863&urlhash=6004863 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>- Do you have household goods that need to be shipped?<br />- Are you planning on going back to get your family?<br />- Do you have a government travel card? I guess you don&#39;t have one. <br />- Talk to your Defense Travel System administrator about the PCS move and what he/she can do to facilitate the PCS move.<br />- You will get a finance brief. If money is tight, and I assume it is, ask them for an advance travel pay to put money in your pocket for the expenses you incur to move your family. You will also settle your own travel pay like reimbursement for your hotel, mileage, and meals for your travel. <br />- I believe you qualify for Dislocation Allowance of $1500 to help you with the move. <br />- How far is your home of record to your first post?<br />- Go to the housing office and get your name put on a waiting list for on post housing. They will also a list of reputable landlords and landlords that are banned. MAJ Ken Landgren Sun, 14 Jun 2020 12:04:55 -0400 2020-06-14T12:04:55-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-do-i-get-my-family-down-to-my-first-duty-station-will-someone-give-me-guidance-during-in-processing-on-how-to-do-this?n=6005402&urlhash=6005402 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The reception center will have part of your on boarding where you will speak with folks for that. You should also immediately address this with your chain of command and immediate supervisor/NCO so it gets handled quickly SSgt Christophe Murphy Sun, 14 Jun 2020 14:43:56 -0400 2020-06-14T14:43:56-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-do-i-get-my-family-down-to-my-first-duty-station-will-someone-give-me-guidance-during-in-processing-on-how-to-do-this?n=6009938&urlhash=6009938 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Contact your sponsor. They should be able to guide you through everything. As far as moving, register with move.mil. Also contact on post housing and get that process started. Do you have your orders that list wife and son? SGT Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 15 Jun 2020 21:20:16 -0400 2020-06-15T21:20:16-04:00 2020-06-14T11:02:20-04:00