Planning Your Move

Planning Your Move
The key to a successful transition is your sponsor; however, reading this publication and taking the time to familiarize yourself with all the services and facilities available to you will better prepare you for your move to Hawaii. May your tour of duty here be a rewarding, enjoyable experience.

Another key to a successful move to Hawaii is obtaining the correct information beforehand, so it would be wise to visit Army Community Service (ACS) at your installation.

Before you arrive, you should have your orders with you. What do you do now? Commands are required to assign a sponsor to ease the transition of your move. A sponsor at your new duty station can assist you in many ways, such as making pet quarantine arrangements, providing transportation from the airport to temporary quarters and showing you around post. If you have not been assigned a sponsor, request one at http://www.garrison.hawaii.army.mil/sites/newcomers/sponsorship.asp.

Your sponsor has probably lived here for awhile and can assist you in finding the best places to live; schools, education, recreation; and important information for pets. Finding the right resources will help you save money. For more information on these subjects, see the other sections in this book.

The Office of the Secretary of Defense provides relocation information at http://www.militaryonesource.com and relocation tools at http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/moving.

For more information on living off post, visit http://www.AHRN.com.

Temporary Lodging
Tripler Lodging
The Tripler Lodging Facility is located next door to Hawaii's Tripler Army Medical Center and offers newly renovated rooms with refrigerators, microwaves, telephones, television, two full-sized beds and new central air-conditioning. A hospitable staff contributes to the warm atmosphere and is always available to answer questions. For more information, call (808) 839-2336.

The Inn at Schofield Barracks
The Inn at Schofield Barracks is a government-contracted civilian hotel located near the 25th ID Headquarters, Building 580. These official government quarters located on Schofield Barracks feature 192 guest rooms, a full-service deli serving breakfast and lunch, and a 24-hour convenience and video store. All military and DoD travelers, whether official or off duty, including retirees, can use the inn.

Guest services include a 24-hour front desk with copier, messages, mail package and faxes; free local telephone calls; relocation information; 24-hour coin laundry; and shuttle bus service to guests. Prior to arrival in Hawaii, incoming Army permanent change of station (PCS) personnel may contact The Inn at Schofield Barracks for availability of rooms. Statements of non-availability are required if government lodging facilities are not available.

Note, recreation centers such as the Hale Koa and Pililaau Army Recreation Center are not government lodging facilities. If rooms are available at The Inn and you do not stay in government lodging facilities, you will not receive the maximum per diem amount for lodging.

The address to The Inn at Schofield Barracks is Building 563, Kolekole Ave., Wahiawa, HI, 96786. The telephone number is (808) 624-9650 or fax (808) 624-5606. For incoming PCS and temporary duty (TDY) personnel, the number is (800) 490-9638.