Is Early reporting to Fort Benning, GA. authorized?

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 11:01:46 -0500

I'm currently PCSing from Fort Bliss, to Fort Benning. My orders do not specify whether early reporting is authorized or not. Will I be able to report to the post a day prior to my report date?

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Dec 9 at 2015 11:03 AM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 11:03:59 -0500

CPL Private RallyPoint Member you should be good to go. Your travel time, (authorized days) should cover you.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2015 11:05 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 11:05:17 -0500

I'd suggest contact your unit sponsor. You should have one, it's a program our CG is really pushy for post. What unit you moving to?

I reported here early to my unit and didn't face any issues with base inprocessing or unit, but I wouldn't suggest just doing it blindly.

Response by SSG Audwin Scott made Dec 9 at 2015 11:06 AM

SSG Audwin Scott — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 11:06:21 -0500

When is your actual report date? If it's during the Christmas Holidays do you have leave days available? To answer the original question it want hurt if you reported early, they will give you instructions once you get to the in processing center.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Dec 9 at 2015 11:22 AM

LTC Stephen F. — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 11:22:11 -0500

In 1980 I drove down to Fort Benning and arrived a little early CPL Private RallyPoint Member. When I reported early I went about getting a place to stay, etc.
I would call Fort Benning switchboard operator and ask for help. Check out the Fort Benning Newcomers page.
http://www.benning.army.mil/mcoe/newcomers/

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Dec 9 at 2015 12:18 PM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 12:18:14 -0500

CPL Private RallyPoint Member It should say on your orders if early reporting is authorized.

Response by SSG Raymond Whitener made Dec 9 at 2015 12:27 PM

SSG Raymond Whitener — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 12:27:52 -0500

The last time I reported to Fort Benning, I reported early than the date on my orders. The SDNCO signed me in, and then assisted me into In-processing housing, until my official first day. This also gave me adequate time to get my bearings on where everything is on post, as Fort Benning is very spread out

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Dec 9 at 2015 4:33 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 16:33:32 -0500

How far do you plan to drive?

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2015 4:34 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 16:34:20 -0500

Reporting early is never a problem....just means you're saving leave time for something else....do make sure you to use your travel days and stay within the daily travel limitations is applicable....also should be a on your orders if early reporting is or is not authorized. .....hell if it's not just show up get a hotel room and enjoy some time off in your new town.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Dec 9 at 2015 5:14 PM

MSG Brad Sand — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 17:14:13 -0500

We would need to see the orders. You could contact the orders authority to find out for sure.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2015 5:05 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 27 Dec 2015 17:05:25 -0500

Depending on report date, I'd suggest flying into Atlanta then coming this way, (Columbus airport is expensive as f$ck) when reporting you'll need to head over to Building 4 on main post, (if showing up on weekend or after hours) do you know what unit? That way maybe I can direct or give you a point of contact, I'll be here till dec 30th if you need anything.

Response by SFC Bayardo Reyes made Jun 28 at 2016 7:40 PM

SFC Bayardo Reyes — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 19:40:44 -0400

Your orders will descrive if authorized. At the same time, if not stating "Not Authorized" you can request with a 4187.