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Loan Closet – For temporary loan (usually up to 2 weeks) of small household items and other relocation items. Kitchen Loaner Kits (necessary kitchen items), appliance packs (toasters, iron, and coffeemakers), linen packs (sheets, blankets, and towels), and air mattresses (with an attached pump) are available for use by incoming and outgoing service members and their families. Car seats, cribs, high chairs, vacuums, and strollers are also available. Units located 50 or more miles from the Detroit Arsenal (DTA), who are supported by the U.S. Army Garrison-Detroit Arsenal (DTA) may be able to utilize the Loan Closet Outreach Program, which allows specific loaner items to be placed in the unit (on site) for distribution to incoming service members. Program availability is based on funding and the unit’s geographical location. Inquire about the program at the above address and phone number. Loan Closet items are issued on a first come, first serve basis. It is advised to call ahead to allow us to check item availability and to have allow us to have your items ready for pick-up.

Newcomer’s Briefing –

being updated to reflect the changes from the implementation of the Base Realignment and Closure Law. Contact the Relocation Program if you should require a Newcomer’s Briefing are held on an individual basis by appointment. Call (586) 282-0485/0489 to schedule your briefing or to pick up a Welcome Packet.

· Smooth Moves (Pre-move) Briefing – Prepares service and family members of all branches for their next PCS move (departing the Detroit Arsenal or Selfridge). Smooth Move Briefings are designed to provide departing Service Members and families with vital information prior to their next CONUS and OCONUS assignment. This briefing is mandatory for all Army E-4 and below personnel. Spouses are welcome and encouraged to attend.. Get information about your new installation www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil. Pre-registration for the Smooth Moves Briefing is required and can be made telephonically at (586) 282-0485/0489, or in person at Building 230, Room 1260. Briefings are held on an individual basis.

· Welcome Packet – Provides general and specific installation information to individuals who are moving to the Detroit Arsenal. Packet includes brochures and booklets pertaining to events, programs, and services in around the Detroit Arsenal and Selfridge. There are also maps and information on the availability of a variety of facilities and services at the Detroit Arsenal.

Relocation Assistance Coordinating Committee (RACC) – Comprised of installation relocation service providers charged with monitoring, evaluating, and updating the relocation service delivery system. Community members who have identified problems or have suggestions related to the Detroit Arsenal’s relocation process should contact the RACC POC located in Building 230, Room 1260 or phone (586) 282-0485/0489 to have their concerns brought to the RACC’s attention.

Hearts Apart (Waiting Family) Program – Assists families of deployed service members or families who are geographically separated due to an unaccompanied tour of duty or repatriation. Registration or notification is required. Provides personalized assistance and close monitoring of family members to ensure resolution of problems, provide necessary information, and make referrals to appropriate agencies or other resources.

PLAN MY MOVE (PMM) – Provides current relocation information via a computerized database of all branches’ military installations worldwide. Can be accessed on line at http://militaryhomefront.dod.mil. An interactive calendar to help you plan your move 90 days in advance and cost calculators are available at this site. Contact the Relocation Readiness Program to request a printed PMM book for a specific installation.

Relocation Counseling – Counsels service members and their families on preparations for their next PCS move. Counseling sessions reduce the stressors associated with relocating and ensure families and sponsors are knowledgeable about the relocation process. Appointment basis only.

Foreign Born Spouses Assistance – Teaches and enhances foreign born spouses to learn or enhance their English skills through English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) classes or workshops. The classes are offered at Macomb Community College http://www.macomb.edu/continuingproeducation/classes/sign&esl.asp. For additional information, contact the Relocation Readiness Program. For Immigration and Naturalization Service information, visit http://www.ins.gov.

Sponsorship Assistance – Assists unit sponsors with Welcome Packets, special information requests, and sponsorship duty information upon request. Service members must request a sponsor through their current or gaining Unit Training office. Requests may be made online or via email at some units. Check installation Web Pages or Family Services Offices to see if your gaining unit can assign a sponsor online or via Email. For additional information, contact the Relocation Readiness Program. Civilians may request a sponsor through their gaining organization supervisor.

Housing Assistance – Due to the BRAC law there are no government quarters at Selfridge, nor is housing available at the Detroit Arsenal. For PCSing out of the Detroit area, Army Housing information for Government quarters worldwide is available on the web at http://housing.army.mil/. Naval base information can be found at www.housing.navy.mil. The Detroit Arsenal Housing Services Office is located in Warren, MI at the Detroit Arsenal in Building 232, Rooms 103 & 104 and can be reached at 586-282-8178/9627 (DSN 786) or by FAX at 586-282-5593 or by email at dami housing@conus.army.mil. Visit Housing Services Office Web page at http://www.selfridge.army.mil/Housing.htm

TRICARE North –General information may found at the www.tricare.osd.mil/north. Call the TRICARE 1(877)-TRICARE (874-2273) for additional information.