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Welcome to the 704th Military Intelligence Brigade!

On behalf of the entire 704th Military Intelligence Brigade, welcome to the team. We are excited to have you and your family join our ranks and contribute to our vital mission of providing critical intelligence support to the nation. The 704th has a proud legacy dating back to 1954, built on a rich history of excellence in cryptologic operations.

As you prepare for your PCS move, please be aware that a dedicated sponsor has been assigned to assist with your transition. If you have not been contacted by your sponsor, please reach out to the S1 team at (301) 677-0003. Additional resources, including a 704th MI BDE newcomer’s guide and a link to our official Facebook page, can be found at https://www.facebook.com/704thMI/following.

For questions regarding security clearances or to schedule a polygraph examination, please contact the S2 team at (443) 634-4770. The Staff Duty Desk is also available at (301) 677-0249 to address any questions or concerns.

Again, welcome to the 704th! We’re here to help you navigate this transition and look forward to supporting your professional development within the Brigade.
STEP 1: NOT LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL

THIS SECTION IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION 

Your roadmap to a successful on-boarding is below. Please review the steps and complete the applicable tasks. Questions should be addressed to your sponsor.

If you have requested and not yet been contacted by a sponsor, please reach out to Brigade S1 301- 677-003/0553 or email at usarmy.meade.704-mi-bde.list.704-s-1@army.mil


REQUEST A SPONSOR

HHC usarmy.meade.704-mi-bde.list.704-hhc-orderly-room@army.mil

741st usarmy.meade.704-mi-bde.list.741-s1@army.mil 301-677-0431

742nd usarmy.meade.704-mi-bde.mesg.742-s1@army.mil 301-677-0081


PLAN YOUR MOVE

Review the MilitaryOneSource Plan My Move site: https://planmymove.militaryonesource.mil/

Move.mil site: https://dps.move.mil/cust/standard/user/home.xhtml


CONTACT THE HOUSING OFFICE

Corvias, Corvias Military Living (410) 305-1258, Email 

IHG Army Hotels / Candlewood Suites on Fort Meade, 4690 Cooper Ave., Fort George G. Meade, MD 20755 (410) 674-7700 

Basic Housing Allowance | BAH Rate Lookup | Defense Travel Management Office (dod.mil)


ASSISTANCE WITH ADVANCED BAH

When allowed by Service regulations, a Service Member's losing unit commanding officer, designee, or designated official may authorize an Advance BAH payment to pay advance rent, security deposits, or initial expenses due to occupying other than Government housing. An Advance BAH payment may be authorized at any time during a Service Member’s tour at the location concerned or when a Service Member’s has relocated due to a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) order. Repayment of any Advance BAH should be at a rate of at least one twelfth of the amount advanced in equal monthly installments for the next 12 months.


FORT MEADE SCHOOLS (IF APPLICABLE)

The School Liaison Officer, Ms. Mereditt McCandless 301-677-1227, Ms. Talissa McMullen 301-677-4978. 

Anne Arundel County Public Schools: https://www.aacps.org/, (410) 222-5000. Howard County Public Schools: https://www.hcpss.org/, ; (410) 313-6600. Prince George's County Public Schools: https://www.pgcps.org/, (301) 952-6001. 


INSTALLATION GUIDE

STEP 2: NOT LATER THAN 45 DAYS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL
CONNECT WITH OUR FORCE & FAMILY READINESS (FAMILY READINESS GROUP) Military and Family Readiness Center, we are located at 830 Chisholm Ave. BLDG 830 Fort Meade, Maryland 20755 United States

ARRANGE TRANSPORT OF VEHICLE (IF REQUIRED) Navigate to https://www.pcsmypov.com/

SCHEDULE MARYLAND DRIVERS LICENSE / VEHICLE REGISTRATION APPPOINTMENTS (IF REQUIRED) Navigate to https://mva.maryland.gov/drivers/Pages/md-drivers-license.aspx
STEP 3: NOT LATER THAN 30 DAYS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL
CONTACT PERSONNEL ELEMENT TO SCHEDULE DATE/TIME FOR INPROCESSING

HHC usarmy.meade.704-mi-bde.list.704-hhc-orderly-room@army.mil
741st usarmy.meade.704-mi-bde.list.741-s1@army.mil 301-677-0431
742nd usarmy.meade.704-mi-bde.mesg.742-s1@army.mil 301-677-0081

Fort George G. Meade Training Division Training Division: https://home.army.mil/meade/about/Garrison/DPTMS/Training-Division

COLLECT DOCUMENTS FOR INPROCESSINGPCS

Orders

Leave Form


Other applicable documents (marriage certificate, divorce decree, and/or child custody agreement) SIGN DOCUMENTS AND COMPLETE TRAINING FOR NIPR LAN ACCOUNT Cyber Awareness Challenge: https://cs.signal.army.mil/login.asp DoD CUI Training: https://www.dodcui.mil/home/training/ Updated IMT 12 REQUEST JAN 2021

COMPLETE ADDITIONAL TRAINING FOR SIPR LAN ACCOUNT Derivative Classification Training: https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/derivative/index.htm Save your certificate!
STEP 4: UPON ARRIVAL
MEET SPONSOR Coordinate a date/time to meet your sponsor at the VCC Visitor Center, NSA Visitors Center 1, 9800-F Road A, Fort Meade. MAP

OBTAIN TEMPORARY SECURITY BADGE

NSA Visitors Center 1, Fort Meade 9800-F Road A, Fort Meade will issue a temporary badge for 704th MI BDE building access until you are fully in-processed, but not for more than 30 days. COMPLETE INPROCESSING WITH FORT MEADE Military Personnel Division


Complete service specific in-processing with Fort Meade Military Personnel Division, 4550 Parade Field Ln, Suite 133

Fort Meade, MD 20755, Phone (301) 677-4209.

SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT WITH SSO FOR INDOC (TS/SCI ONLY)

Contact Information:

Phone: 443-634-4770. Email: usarmy.meade.704-mi-bde.list.704-s2@army.mil

Location: Building 9805, Room 122 Hours: 0900-1600 M-F Closed Wednesday at 1530

Closed Thursday 0900-1300 Please contact your SSO, usarmy.meade.704-mi-bde.list.704-s2@army.mil:443/634-4770, for any of the following reasons:

· You have questions about filling out this form after reading the included guidance.

· You need to update your security forms after you have submitted them via this portal.

· Your link to access/submit this information has expired.


REGISTER FOR BRIEFING NEXT AVAILABLE Campus Access Badge

Email. Please read page before submitting form. In-Processing

0900-1600 Monday-Friday in 9802, Rm 130 Polygraph

0900-1600 Monday-Friday in 9802, Rm 130 Out-Processing

0800-1600 Monday-Wednesday, Friday

1300-1600 Thursdays Read-Ons

Tuesday, 1300-1500 in 9805. Please schedule this with your BN S2. SIP Processing

Online. Please request your SIP through your BN S2. Visit Access Request (VAR)

Email. Will need location's SMO Code, visit dates, reason for visit, clearance required, and POC. Visitor Request (VR)

Email. Submit VR Form if you need access to NSA Campus, or NSA Spaces.


COMPLETE FINANCE DOCUMENTS -- SMARTVOUCHER (CAC REQUIRED) Navigate to https://mypay.dfas.mil/#/

Click "quick links" at the top of the page PRIOR to logging in Click Smart Voucher - Complete a DD 1351-2

Refer to Travel Voucher Checklist to aide in completing your smart voucher DFAS Smart Voucher Checklist

COMPLETE PPM WITH TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (IF APPLICABLE)

Fort Meade Household Goods/Transportation Office Address: 4550 Parade Field Lane Room 131 Fort Meade, MD, United States, 20755. Phone: (301) 677-9639(301) 677-9638(301) 677-9637

ARRANGE FOR DELIVERY OF HHG

Delivery of HHG is coordinated with your servicing transportation carrier/ Personal Property Processing Office

Contact Tricare for PCM transfer (800) 444-5445

USSOCOM MEDICAL CLINIC

***There is No Emergency Services at Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center*** Address: 2480 Llewellyn Ave, Fort Meade, MD 20755

Phone: 301-677-8800
Contact Information:

Newcomers should visit the Brigade's CAC-enabled SharePoint for more information at: https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/INSCOM-704MIBDE.

BDE Retention:
Email: dustin.a.arnold.mil@army.mil
Phone: 301-677-0164

CPO:
Phone: 301-677-0203

S1:
Civilian Personnel: 301-677-0204/301-677-0203
Soldier Personnel BDE S1 Office: 301-677-0191/301-677-0003
Email: usarmy.meade.704-mi-bde.list.704-s-1@army.mil
OIC: 301-677-0738
NCOIC: 301-677-0553

S2: 
Phone: 443-634-4770

S3: 


S4:
Email: usarmy.meade.704-mi-bde.list.704-mi-bde-s41@army.mil
Phone: 301.677.0100

S6:
Email: usarmy.meade.704-mi-bde.list.704-s6@army.mil
Phone: 301.677.0119

Legal:
Email: usarmy.meade.704-mi-bde.list.bde-legal-team@army.mil
Phone: 301-677-0254

RMO:
Email: usarmy.meade.704-mi-bde.list.704-mi-bde-rmo@army.mil
Phone: 301-677-3164

BDE Medical Readiness:
Email: amilcar.valenzuela2.mil@army.mil
Phone: 520-851-1116

BDE UMT:
Email: 704thmibdeumt@army.mil
Phone: 301-677-7513 or 301-677-7521

SHARP:
Mrs. Jones
Email: tropica.s.jones.civ@army.mil
Office: 301-677-0571
Cell: 202-909-9312

SSG Rudd
Email: Brandon.a.Rudd.mil@army.mil
Office: 301-677-0570
Cell: 703-217-5391

704th Military Intelligence Brigade Address:
9805 Emory Road
Fort George G. Meade, MD 20755

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