Relocation Readiness Program
Moving is part of life for Soldiers and their families. The Relocation Readiness Program offers a comprehensive support system to help you and your family make permanent change of station moves as smoothly as possible. The mission of RRP is to minimize the stress of relocation by offering skills and resources to Soldiers and families that will simplify the moving process throughout their military career.
Upcoming Newcomer Orientation: Every Wednesday at 9am
We offer weekly orientations and tours to introduce newly assigned personnel and their families to Fort Benning. Groups meet at Building 7, 7117 Baltzell Ave. on Main Post, Wednesdays at 9am. Free child care provided with pre-registration. For more information or to register, call 706-545-0403.
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Subprograms
Relocation Counseling
Relocation counseling is provided for individuals and groups. It is available to both in and outbound personnel with a primary focus on pre-departure counseling, relocation planning and personnel preparing for their first PCS move.
Newcomer Orientation and Bus Tour
The Newcomer Orientation and Tour is fun and informative. We provide information about many services available on the installation and in the local communities, and we take you for a spin around historic Main Post and Uptown Columbus. Did you know Columbus was a Navy town before it was an Army town? Did you know it was home to Ma Rainey, the Mother of the Blues, and Dr. John Pemberton, who developed the formula for Coca-Cola? And did you know that President Dwight D. Eisenhower was stationed at Fort Benning and coached the Doughboys football team? These are a few of the fun facts you will learn on your tour of Fort Benning and Uptown Columbus.
Lending Closet
The Lending Closet has basic household items available for Soldiers and families while their household goods are in transit. Items include basic kitchen equipment, high chairs, car seats, pack-n-plays, sleeping mats, microwaves, ironing boards, irons and alarm clocks. You may borrow for up to 30 days when you present your orders to Fort Benning, an ID card and a unit POC.
Multicultural Services
This program offers information on policies, procedures and forms needed for residency and citizenship application. The Relocation Readiness Program works with the Atlanta USCIS District Office to help clients effectively use services available to them. We also help schedule appointments with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services for family members, Soldiers, eligible Reservists and retirees.
Citizenship Support Group
This class offers the information about U.S. government, history and American customs needed to pass the the citizenship test. We also refers students to citizenship counseling if they need help with USCIS forms or information for obtaining U.S. citizenship. Available to active duty Soldiers, family members, Army National Guardsmen and Reservists with a strong-to-intermediate comprehension of English. English as a Second Language information will be provided.
Overseas Briefings
PCSing overseas? How exciting! We will help you make this transition smooth and enjoyable. Representatives from the following organizations will participate:
Location: Building 7, 7117 Baltzell Avenue
Time: 8:30-11:30am
Reservations required. Call 706-545-4485/0403.
- Tricare
- ACS Exceptional Family Member Program
- Passports
- School Liaison
- Transportation
- Claims (JAG)
- ACS Pre-Move Financial Workshop (mandatory for E-4s and below)
- ACS Relocation
Location: Building 7, 7117 Baltzell Avenue
Time: 8:30-11:30am
Reservations required. Call 706-545-4485/0403.
Hearts Apart
It's inevitable. At some point, all military families experience painful separations. In some cases, families choose to move to areas closer to their extended family and friends. Others remain in housing on post or nearby until their Soldier completes his or her unaccompanied tour or deployment. Regardless of the circumstance, these separations can become quite overwhelming, particularly when families don't have the support and regular contact a unit Family Readiness Group provides.
Army Community Service has established Hearts Apart to offer various support services for those who have a service member deployed or serving on an unaccompanied tour. We provide the opportunity to share common concerns, ask questions and participate in social activities.
Army Community Service has established Hearts Apart to offer various support services for those who have a service member deployed or serving on an unaccompanied tour. We provide the opportunity to share common concerns, ask questions and participate in social activities.
Sponsorship Training
The Total Army Sponsorship Program helps Soldiers, civilian employees and family members during the relocation process. Attendees learn the various elements of the sponsorship program, including how to be an effective sponsor and where to find information incoming personnel may request. Available to Soldiers, Army National Guardsmen, Reservists and civilian employees interested in becoming sponsors.
Digital Welcome Packet
- 2009 Post Guide and Telephone Directory
- Fort Benning Newcomers Guide
- Newcomers Guide to High Schools and Activities
- Family and MWR Welcome Video
- Fort Benning Schools Video
Resources
Hours & Contact Information
| Address | Building 2621, Dixie Road - Soldier's Plaza (view on map) |
| Phone | 706-545-4043/0403 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday: 8am-4:30pm |
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