STANDARD INSTALLATION
TOPIC EXCHANGE SERVICE
SITES Version 3
RELOCATION INFORMATION FOR
Fort Riley
Kansas
Information Date
April 03, 2000
Visit the SITES Web Site at
http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/sites
Table of Contents
Installation .....................................................................................................................................................................1
Installation Overview.................................................................................................................................................1
Must Know Items ......................................................................................................................................................2
Geographically Separated or Satellite Locations .......................................................................................................5
Nearby Installations (Listed Separately in SITES) ....................................................................................................6
Regulations ................................................................................................................................................................6
Commonly Referenced Numbers............................................................................................................................. 11
Major Unit Listing ................................................................................................................................................... 14
Transportation.......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Commissary and Exchange Operations ................................................................................................................... 17
Local Community ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
Local Community Overview ................................................................................................................................... 17
Time Zone Chart ...................................................................................................................................................... 19
Climate .................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Events Calendar ....................................................................................................................................................... 19
Cultural Attractions ................................................................................................................................................. 19
Recreation Opportunities ......................................................................................................................................... 20
Military Related and Civic Organizations ............................................................................................................... 20
Shopping .................................................................................................................................................................. 20
State and Community Social Service Agencies ....................................................................................................... 21
Non-Profit Social Service Agencies ........................................................................................................................ 21
Religious Activities ................................................................................................................................................. 22
Community Transportation ...................................................................................................................................... 22
Education ..................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Education Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 23
Public and DODDS Schools .................................................................................................................................... 29
Private Schools ........................................................................................................................................................ 30
Colleges and Universities ........................................................................................................................................ 30
Adult or Continuing Education ................................................................................................................................ 32
Special Education .................................................................................................................................................... 34
Employment ................................................................................................................................................................ 34
Employment Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 34
Federal Civilian Employment for Spouses .............................................................................................................. 35
Permanent Employment Resources ......................................................................................................................... 35
Temporary Employment Resources ......................................................................................................................... 35
Non-Paid or Volunteer Opportunities ...................................................................................................................... 36
Chambers of Commerce .......................................................................................................................................... 37
Private Sector Employment ..................................................................................................................................... 37
Government Employment ........................................................................................................................................ 38
Professional or Occupational Licensing .................................................................................................................. 38
Networking Opportunities ....................................................................................................................................... 39
Medical And Dental..................................................................................................................................................... 40
Medical and Dental Overview ................................................................................................................................. 40
Medical Services/Directory - on Installation ........................................................................................................... 40
Health Benefits Advisor, Wellness, and CHAMPUS/TRICARE Programs ............................................................ 40
Community Hospitals .............................................................................................................................................. 41
Dental Services/Directory - on Installation.............................................................................................................. 41
Family Member Dental Plan .................................................................................................................................... 42
Housing........................................................................................................................................................................ 42
Housing Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 42
Housing Allowances ................................................................................................................................................ 43
Government Housing ............................................................................................................................................... 43
Community Housing................................................................................................................................................ 44
Utilities .................................................................................................................................................................... 46
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Relocation Services ..................................................................................................................................................... 48
Relocation Services Overview ................................................................................................................................. 48
Relocation Assistance .............................................................................................................................................. 48
In Transit Emergencies ............................................................................................................................................ 48
Financial Preparedness ............................................................................................................................................ 49
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) ....................................................................................................... 50
Household Goods In-Bound Shipments .................................................................................................................. 50
Household Goods Out-Bound Shipments ................................................................................................................ 50
Household Goods Claims ........................................................................................................................................ 51
Household Goods Weight Allowances .................................................................................................................... 51
POV In-Bound Shipments ....................................................................................................................................... 51
POV Out-Bound Shipments .................................................................................................................................... 52
POV Claims ............................................................................................................................................................. 52
Pet Boarding/Kennels .............................................................................................................................................. 52
Pet Licensing ........................................................................................................................................................... 52
Pet Quarantines ........................................................................................................................................................ 56
Veterinary Services .................................................................................................................................................. 56
Pet Transportation.................................................................................................................................................... 56
PCS Reporting Procedures ...................................................................................................................................... 56
Separation Procedures ............................................................................................................................................. 57
Billeting ................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Unaccompanied PCS ............................................................................................................................................... 57
Support Services .......................................................................................................................................................... 57
Support Services Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 57
Family Centers ......................................................................................................................................................... 57
Information and Referral ......................................................................................................................................... 58
Financial Assistance Programs ................................................................................................................................ 58
Emergency Assistance ............................................................................................................................................. 58
Family Advocacy ..................................................................................................................................................... 59
Single Member Services .......................................................................................................................................... 60
Support Groups ........................................................................................................................................................ 60
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation ............................................................................................................................. 61
Chapel Services and Programs ................................................................................................................................ 65
Drug and Alcohol .................................................................................................................................................... 65
Legal Assistance ...................................................................................................................................................... 66
Child And Teen Services ............................................................................................................................................. 66
Child and Teen Services Overview ......................................................................................................................... 66
New Parent Program ................................................................................................................................................ 66
Child Care Programs - on Installation ..................................................................................................................... 67
Child Care Programs - Community ......................................................................................................................... 68
Things To Do - Clubs and Social............................................................................................................................. 68
Things To Do - Recreation and Sports .................................................................................................................... 68
Schools .................................................................................................................................................................... 68
School Age Care ...................................................................................................................................................... 70
Religious Programs.................................................................................................................................................. 70
Special Events.......................................................................................................................................................... 70
Sponsorship and Support ......................................................................................................................................... 70
Youth Employment.................................................................................................................................................. 70
Youth Centers .......................................................................................................................................................... 70
For Teens Only ........................................................................................................................................................ 71
Survival Tips For First Termers .................................................................................................................................. 71
Survival Tips for First Termers Overview ............................................................................................................... 71
Before You Move .................................................................................................................................................... 71
After You Arrive ..................................................................................................................................................... 71
Reporting Procedures............................................................................................................................................... 72
Travel Planning........................................................................................................................................................ 72
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Vehicle Ownership .................................................................................................................................................. 72
Housing and Billeting .............................................................................................................................................. 72
Money Matters ......................................................................................................................................................... 72
At A Glance ................................................................................................................................................................. 73
Facility/Services Summary ...................................................................................................................................... 73
Housing Summary ................................................................................................................................................... 73
Education Summary ................................................................................................................................................ 73
Local Community Summary .................................................................................................................................... 74
Medical and Dental Summary ................................................................................................................................. 74
Relocation and Support Services Summary ............................................................................................................. 74
APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................................................. 75
Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................................................ 75
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approximately 200 soldiers and the forward
Installation headquarters of approximately 20 soldiers.
Activation of the division is planned for October
1999.
Installation Overview
For more information on this subject: Fort Riley is located in the heart of America and has
Fort Riley Home Page played a key role in American history since 1853,
http://www.riley.army.mil when it was established as a base for Westward
expansion, in the Kansas territory. The nearest
Fort Riley is known as "Home of America's Army" towns are Junction City, two miles west and
and is located at the confluence of the Smoky Hill Manhattan (home of Kansas State University) 16
and Republican rivers. In the 147 years since its miles east.
establishment, soldiers from Fort Riley have gone
forth many times to help develop our country and to The establishment of Fort Riley was one of the first
preserve the principles upon which the United States steps toward the development of this territory. Fort
was founded. From the pioneer days of our nation's Riley was originally built to protect settlers coming
westward expansion, to the beaches of Normandy, to down the Kansas River heading west and was spared
the jungles of Vietnam and to the deserts of Iraq the fate of other frontier forts. It became the cavalry
soldiers from Fort Riley have always stood ready to headquarters of the Army and even today hosts the
answer the call. When we were needed, we were US Army Cavalry Museum.
there.
Fort Riley is a historical old cavalry post with many
Major Command: 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION, well preserved buildings and monuments open to
1ST BDE/1ST INFANTRY DIVISION (MECH), sightseers. An active historical society provides
3RD BDE/1ST ARMOR DIV and 937TH ENG regular tours in the spring, summer and fall. The
GROUP post is located near the Flint Hills, with rolling
prairies carved out of the landscape by glaciers eons
Primary Weapon Systems: Heavy mechanized ago. The national symbol, the bald eagle, winters
(M1A1, 155 Howitzer) around the Kansas River, which cuts through Fort
Riley.
Mission: To provide training, readiness, and
deployability for three active component combat Fort Riley has medical and dental activities and all
brigades; mobilize and deploy active and reserve the supporting and recreational services found in any
component units; and provide effective support for modern community.
soldiers and families during peace and war.
Fort Riley, the Home of America's Army, enters this
Population assigned-served 27,463; Active Duty year much like it did in 1853, its first year...one
Officer 1,091; Active Duty Enlisted 9,165; Family highlighted with dynamic change and growth.
Members 12,387; Retirees 5,962; Civilian Work
Force 3,312 With the deployment of the 1st Infantry Division to
Europe completes, Fort Riley remains the Army's
Fort Riley has become home to one of the Army's premier force projection platform.
two Active Component/Reserve Component
(AC/RC) Divisions. Fort Riley, Kansas and Fort Nearly $100 million in construction projects are
Carson, Colorado were selected for these two underway on the installation. Some of this
headquarters, which will assist in training six of the construction includes the O'Donnell Heights housing
Army National Guard's Enhanced Readiness project for officers and their families.
Brigades. Fort Riley's brigades will be the 218th
Separate Infantry Brigade (Mechanized), South Fort Riley is home to more than 10,269 soldiers.
Carolina Army National Guard, the 30th Separate There are 3,052 sets of quarters that house Fort
Infantry Brigade (Mechanized), North Carolina Army Riley's married soldiers and their family members.
National Guard and the 48th Brigade (Mechanized), The O'Donnell Heights housing project is a great
Georgia Army National Guard. In addition to the improvement to the Fort's "Quality of Life," with
headquarters at Fort Riley, the division will have a barrack renovation's and upgrades continuing.
forward headquarters at Fort Jackson, South
Carolina. The headquarters will be comprised of
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When it comes to training, Fort Riley has 100,671 Please remember to fill out DA Form 5434 at your
acres, of which 70,926 are contiguous and can handle current duty station with Levy/G1. Check one of the
Battalion Task Force level maneuvers and live fire two boxes given if you want a sponsor or not.
training. This quantity of space allows the Fort's
soldiers to fire every weapon system in a heavy
division's inventory. There are two state-of-the-art OFFICER PERSONNEL
Multi-purpose Range Complexes on Fort Riley, as
well as the largest most capable railhead facility in Chief, Strength Management
the Army, which can load a division-sized unit in Assignments to Brigade level are determined
approximately 5 days. approximately 90-120 days prior to report date to
Fort Riley. At that time, the respective Brigade is
Fort Riley has the "Top of the Line" Battle notified of your assignment and required to appoint a
Simulation Center (BSC) in the Exercise Simulation sponsor for you. A welcome letter is mailed
Division (ESD). The BSC contains "State of the informing you of your tentative assignment. In the
Art" equipment used to conduct Brigade/Battalion event you have not received a welcome letter from
Battle Simulation exercises. A Corps Battle G1, within 45 days of your report date you may
Simulation System (CBS) exercise can be conducted contact us at DSN 856-3190/6705 or (785)
when connected to a CBS site with mainframe 239-3190/6705.
support. This ESD does testing of simulation Email: AFZNGAMO@riley.army.mil
software for the National Simulation Center (NSC).
Fort Riley has a long history of working with the Field Grade Manager: DSN 856-3021/8010;
NSC on testing new versions of this software, while Company Grade Manager: DSN 856-6705/2027;
working with Force XXI on new products for training Warrant Manager: DSN 856-3238/2280
with simulations.
In 1995, Fort Riley was picked for the first American ENLISTED PERSONNEL
based "Peacekeeper" operation. Peacekeeper '95
was conducted with Russian troops training with Chief, Enlisted Strength Management
American soldiers for the first time in history on Assignments are determined 90-120 days prior to
United States soil. your report month to Fort Riley. Initial welcome
letters from G1, Strength Management will be mailed
Feel free to locate additional information about Fort at the time pinpoint assignments are determined.
Riley on these Web Pages: Please note that your assignments are tentative and, if
necessary, will be changed based on the needs of the
Name: Fort Riley Home Page installation. In the event that you have not received
WWW Link: http://www.riley.army.mil an initial welcome letter within 90 days of your
report date, you may contact us at DSN 856-0512 or
Name: Fort Riley Post On Line (785) 239-0512.
WWW Link: Email: AFZNGAME@riley.army.mil
http://www.riley.army.mil/newspaper/newspaper.ht
ml Chief, Enlisted Strength Management: DSN
856-0448/0449
Must Know Items INPROCESSING
For more information on this subject:
Fort Riley Home Page Soldiers must sign in at the Replacement Company,
http://www.riley.army.mil Building 208, Room 103, on Main Post.
You will need a copy of DA Form 31 (Leave),
SPONSORSHIP assignment orders, MPRJ, health and dental records
in your possession.
Here is some information to help you connect with The office is manned 24 hours a day.
your sponsor prior to your arrival at Fort Riley. If For additional information, requesting a leave
you have Internet access, you can get more extension, or reporting a change in your arrival date,
information on Fort Riley's Home Page. contact Replacement at DSN 856-2119/8300/8332 or
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(785-239-2119/8300/8332). You can even email us
at: replcdr@riley.army.mil Fort Riley has one Child Development Center (full
day) and a Family Child Care (in-home) program
available through Child Development Services; plus
UNIFORM POLICY an After-School program is available through Youth
Services. (Due to renovations starting soon...call
The duty uniform for Fort Riley soldiers is the Battle them for their temporary location).
Dress Uniform (BDU), unless otherwise specified by
the appropriate commander. You can purchase Fort Riley has Irwin Army Community Hospital and
patches and other items at the Military Clothing Sales three dental clinics. There is one movie theater, six
Store, Building 267, Main Post. Name tags can be fitness centers, two outdoor and two indoor
ordered through the Post Exchange (PX). swimming pools, two parks, one lake, one bowling
center, 11 tennis courts and craft shops.
TRAVELING
HELPFUL TIPS
If you are arriving BY AIR you need to book through
to Manhattan, KS or Kansas City, MO. You will KANSAS TELEMARKETING FRAUD ACT
need to make arrangements to use one of two ground
shuttle services whose toll free numbers are: 1. COMMON TELEPHONE SALES SCAMS:
1-800-826-8294 or 1-800-747-2524.
The most common telephone sales scams directed
Fort Riley is located north of Interstate 70, at exit toward military personnel and their family members
301, 125 miles west of Kansas City, Kansas. involve the purchase of subscriptions to several
different magazines "for one low price."
East of Fort Riley: Topeka is an hour away and Unfortunately that "one low price" often turns out to
Kansas City is 2 1/2 hours; if you drive. be higher than the newsstand price of the magazines!
The telemarketer will use high-pressure sales tactics
Salina is located an hour west and Wichita is 2 hours such as claiming that "this low-low offer is only good
southwest of Fort Riley. for one day" in an effort to get the consumer to agree
to the deal without thinking. Quite often, the
telemarketer will have an agent on post to rush a
TELEPHONE contract over for you to sign or they will tape record
you agreeing to the deal over the phone. Most sales
The telephone area code is 785; the prefix on Post is that are made in this fashion are rip-offs! If the sales
239. The DSN prefix for Fort Riley is 856. person does not want to give you time to think about
their offer, it is probably because they know that with
time you would realize it is a bad deal. Do not be
FORT RILEY COMMUNITY pressured into buying something you can not afford.
(Brief Overview-refer to separate sections for more If the sales person will not give you time to think the
detailed information) deal over, then turn him/her down.
Fort Riley is located in a fairly rural area and the 2. HOW KANSAS STATE LAW CAN PROTECT
towns nearby are not large. Refer to the housing YOU:
section for additional information.
a. The Kansas Telemarketing Fraud Act states that
There is one large commissary, one main exchange a telephone sale is not legally binding unless and
mall with flower shop, optical shop, barber shop, until the buyer signs a written contract and returns it
laundry and alteration. Several troop stores, to the seller. Do not let a telemarketer fool you into
shoppettes, laundry facilities, service stations and believing that you are legally bound by an "oral
barbershops are located throughout post. contract" just because he/she has a tape recording of
your phone conversation. IF YOU DID NOT SIGN
Five elementary schools and one middle school are ANYTHING-THEN YOU DO NOT OWE
on post. High school students living on post attend ANYTHING! This contract must describe all of the
school in Junction City. Post schools are civilian material terms of the sale and be signed by you
operated. before you will be legally bound. The contract must
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include a list of ALL fees and prices being requested. write to the seller and tell him/her of your
There should even be a description of the goods cancellation.
being sold, the name and an address of the
telemarketer and a telephone number where an actual c. Be especially wary of telephone sales people
person employed by the seller (as opposed to an who ask for your checking account information.
answering machine or voice mail) can be reached They may tell you that they only want to verify your
during normal business hours. Finally, the contract credit information, but they often use this information
must also contain the following disclaimer right next to draw money directly from your account without
to the signature block: "YOU ARE NOT your permission. If this happens to you, you will be
OBLIGATED TO PAY ANY MONEY UNLESS legally entitled to your money back, but sometimes
YOU SIGN THIS CONFIRMATION AND these people will get your money and simply
RETURN IT TO THE SELLER." disappear with it. NEVER give your checking
account information to someone who randomly calls
b. The law prohibits a telemarketer from making you on the phone. If you have already done this,
any charges to your credit card account until he/she then the best way to protect yourself is to notify your
has received a signed contract as described above. If bank in writing that the person to whom you gave the
the telemarketer sends you goods without receiving a information is not to be granted access to your
signed contract, then you are not legally obligated to account.
pay for them (you can treat them as a gift). If you
have already paid for and received goods that you no d. The Kansas Telemarketing Fraud Act only
longer want, then you can obtain a refund by applies to unsolicited sales calls. This means that for
returning the goods in substantially the same this law to apply, the telephone sales agent must have
condition as when you received them and making a contacted you first. If they are following up on an
written demand for a refund. If you simply want to inquiry, which you initiate, or with respect to an
terminate your contract, then all you have to do is already existing business relationship, then the
provisions of this law will not apply.
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Must Know Items
--Installation--
Site Name Fort Riley
Last Updated April 03, 2000
State/Territory Kansas
County GEARY
ZIP Code 66442
Service USA
Host Command Forces Command
Physical Size 100671
--Personnel--
FSC/ACS Director WILLIAM POWERS
Relocation Assistance PEARL SPEER
Manager
Relocation Assistance Tina Osterman, Bridget Sanders
Specialist
--Phones--
DSN Country Code
DSN Number 856-9435/5607
Commercial Country Code
Commercial Area Code 785
Commercial Number 239-9435/5607
FAX DSN Country Code
FAX DSN Number 856-9548
FAX Commercial Country
Code
FAX Commercial Area Code 785
FAX Commercial Number 239-9548
--Official Mailing Address--
Street Line 1 COMMANDER, FORT RILEY
Street Line 2 ATTN: AFZN-CAS (ARMY
COMMUNITY SVC)
City FORT RILEY
State/Territory KS
ZIP Code 66442-6421
--Deliverable Address--
Street Line 1 ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE
Street Line 2 ATTN: RELOCATION DEPT, BUILDING
7264
City FORT RILEY
State/Territory KS
ZIP Code 66442-6421
E-Mail SITE2665@riley.army.mil
Geographically Separated or Satellite
Locations
There are no geographically separated or satellite
locations attached to Fort Riley.
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Nearby Installations (Listed Separately in SITES)
State/Country Site Name Service Distance
Kansas Fort Leavenworth USA 130 MILES
Kansas McConnell AFB USAF 125 MILES
Regulations Kansas requires that all vehicle occupants wear seat
belts while driving both on and off post. This
Information from the Provost Marshal's Office:
includes the driver and passengers of all military
vehicles, as well as privately owned vehicles. The
1. Traffic: The Military Police enforce Kansas
SAFETY BELT USE ACT (KSA 8-2501) is a
traffic laws using both marked and unmarked patrol
secondary law. Drivers are cited for this violation
vehicles. Violator's of post traffic laws are cited on
only in combination with a separate moving
Federal Magistrate tickets, allowing the violator to
violation. The fine for violation is $10 including
decide whether to mail in a preset fine or elect to
court costs. This applies to vehicles designed for
contest the citation in a local Magistrate Court.
carrying 10 or fewer passengers. This includes
More serious violations are cited with mandatory
pickup trucks registered for 12,000 pounds and farm
court appearances.
trucks registered for 16,000 pounds. Additional
information can be received from the Kansas Safety
2. Vehicle Checks: Field sobriety tests and vehicle
Belt Education Office, which is a program of the
safety checks are randomly administered during the
Kansas Department of Transportation.
year.
1-800-416-2522
3. Accidents: All traffic accidents occurring on
PROVOST MARSHAL OFFICE: Building 221,
Fort Riley are subject to the Kansas state laws and
Main Post, Fort Riley, KS 66442
are processed in accordance with Kansas statutes.
785-239-2226/8915/3414; FAX 785-239-2817/0753
All vehicle owners must carry proof of liability
insurance in their vehicles at all times.
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS:
4. Criminal Offenses: Military personnel are
I. KANSAS DRUNK DRIVING LAW
subject to the UCMJ. Family members are subject
to the Kansas statutes.
a. The Kansas legislature recently made the
following changes in the State's Drunk Driving Law:
5. Crime Prevention: Fort Riley has several
proactive crime prevention programs. Most notable
(1) Effective 1 January 1997, it is unlawful for
are "Operation ID," in which you are assisted in
anyone under 21 years of age to operate a motor
marking your property, and "Operation House
vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .02%
Watch," in which Military Police will check your
or greater.
post quarters when you are on leave or during other
absences.
(2) Drivers under 21 years of age who take a BAC
test that results in a BAC of .02% or higher, but
6. Child Restraints and Seat Belts: The CHILD
below .08% will be subject to a 30-day administrative
PASSENGER SAFETY ACT (KSA 8-1344) is a
suspension of their driving privileges for a first
primary law and you can be stopped solely for this
offense. A 90-day suspension will result for any
violation. Children under the age of four must be in a
subsequent offense.
federally approved child safety seat. Children four,
but under 14 must be protected by a safety belt. This
(3) Violation of this law is separate from the
applies to vehicles designed for carrying 10 or fewer
criminal offense of Driving Under the Influence of
passengers. Convictions carry a $20 fine plus court
Alcohol (DUI). DUI is still defined under Kansas
costs. Persons under the age of 14 are prohibited
law as driving with a BAC of .08% or higher.
from riding in any portion of the vehicle not intended
Criminal sanctions are not imposed for violation of
for passengers; this includes riding in the back of
the new law.
pickup trucks. The fine is $20 plus court costs and is
a traffic infraction.
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b. IMPACT OF NEW LAW ON SOLDIERS: the state which issued their driver's license. DMVs
General Officer Letters of Reprimand (LOR) may be provide data into the National Crime Information
issued to soldiers for violating the new law, Communication Computer. When law enforcement
depending on grade. Commanders are required to officers check a license during a traffic stop, they get
issue a LOR for persons/soldiers in pay grades E-4 or the license suspension status and cite persons if the
higher. license is suspended.
c. INSURANCE RATES: An insurance company Many people know their license is suspended but
cannot raise its rates or cancel coverage for a driver choose to drive anyway. Others have previous
under 21 for a first time violation of the new law. A violations, but have not received notification that
second violation, however, can and most likely will their misconduct has resulted in a suspended license.
result in a rate increase or denial of coverage. This These individuals drive on a suspended driver's
applies whether the young driver has his own license unknowingly until they are stopped. The
insurance or is on the parents' policy. Provost Marshal's Office strongly recommends that
commanders, first sergeants and first line supervisors
d. DRIVERS FROM OUT OF STATE: Drivers have their soldiers inquire with their issuing state's
with licenses from other states who violate the new DMV about their driver's license status. Maintaining
law will have their privileges to drive in Kansas a valid license is an individual responsibility and the
suspended. Kansas cannot, however, suspend a issuing state is not obligated to tell you about the
driver's license that it did not issue. The issuing suspension. Call PMO for the DMV phone number
state will determine whether the license is suspended you need (soldiers, families and civilians can ask
or revoked. Out of state drivers, whose Kansas about their license status).
driving privileges are suspended under the new law
will have their names placed in a computer record. III. COMMERCIAL VENTURE (S)/HOME BASED
If they are caught driving in Kansas during the BUSINESS IN GOVERNMENT QUARTERS
suspension, they can be punished by up to 5 days in
jail and a $100.00 fine for driving on a suspended A commercial venture/home based business is any
license. activity conducted with the intent to earn a profit.
This includes product sales such as cosmetics and
home party programs.
II. SUSPENDED DRIVER'S LICENSE If you desire to operate a commercial venture or
home based business from government quarters, you
Possessing a suspended driver's license or driving must obtain permission. Applications and
while your license is suspended is in violation of registration information are available at the
Kansas law. "Kansas Statutes Annotated (KSA) Directorate of Community Activities (DCA),
8-260 states that any person possessing a suspended Building 253; phone 785-239-2026 during regular
driver's license can be charged with a severity level duty hours. Failure to comply with Fort Riley
nine or non-personal felony." This means that if you procedures may result in the loss of your startup
have in your possession a suspended driver's license investment.
and you do not have to be driving, you will be
charged under this KSA. IV. SOLICITATION PRIVILEGES ON FORT
RILEY INSTALLATION
Licenses are usually suspended for a variety of
reasons. The most common suspended licenses are All soldiers including Fort Riley residents must have
due to having no auto insurance or unpaid tickets. a permit to conduct business on Fort Riley. Permits
There are other reasons too. If one drops the are issued by the Directorate of Community
insurance on a car that was sold; the state issuing the Activities (DCA), Building 253; phone
license never received confirmation that a ticket was 785-239-2026. If a solicitor knocks at your door or
paid; or one gets speeding tickets in one state and otherwise attempts to contact you with the expressed
pays them accordingly. Please note that the state interest to sell merchandise to you while residing on
issuing the license works on a point system, and if the Fort Riley installation, ask to see his/her
too many points are accumulated your license is then Solicitation Permit. If the solicitor does not have
suspended. Anyone (soldier or civilian) who wishes one, refuse to do business with him/her; if this occurs
to know the definitive status of their license should during normal duty hours call the Military Police at
contact the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) of 785-239-3053.
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Judgment is entered against you, you may be entitled
If you desire to obtain solicitation privileges on Fort to have the case reopened, if you act promptly.
Riley, you must obtain an Application for Solicitation
from the Fort Riley Solicitation Officer, Directorate c. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS: The SSCRA
of Community Activities, Building 253. A letter of also stops the running of the Statute of Limitations
introduction will accompany each application on for you (or against you). This means that you have
letterhead stationery, signed by the company's extra time in which to bring suit against someone if
president, vice-president or district manager giving you are on Active Duty status, plus it allows others
pertinent information about the company and its extra time to sue you.
products/services.
2. ENTERED INTO CONTRACTS, LEASES &
The letter will include: (1) Name of Agent. (2) MORTGAGES BEFORE SERVICE: The SSCRA
Date agent was hired. (3) Statement that the agent grants relief to soldiers for "pre-service" obligations
requesting the Solicitation Permit is an employee in that service members can not fulfill because of their
good standing and is authorized by the company to military service. It does not apply to contracts
act as its agent on Fort Riley. (4) Statement of signed after entering military service. The amount
agent's past two years of employment. In the and type of relief depends on the type of contract.
statement of the agent's past two years, specification
about previous solicitation on military installations a. REPOSSESSION: If a soldier entered into an
and the conditions under which solicitation privileges installment contract to purchase property, before
were terminated need to be provided. (5) All entering the military, the SSCRA provides protection
insurance companies requesting solicitation against repossession. The creditor loses his right to
privileges must list all policies and form numbers self-help repossession and he/she must go to court to
which are to be offered for purchase on this retrieve the property. Any creditor who attempts to
installation. repossess the property without court approval can be
found guilty of a misdemeanor and fined $1,000.00
V. SOLDIER'S AND SAILORS' CIVIL RELIEF or imprisoned for up to one year.
ACT
b. RELIEF: The SSCRA permits you to initiate the
1. The Soldiers and Sailors' Civil Relief Act action instead of waiting for the creditor to
(SSCRA) is a law designed to provide legal commence proceedings. Once the court is satisfied
protection to service members in certain cases. It is that your ability to meet the obligation is materially
summarized very briefly below. If you have any affected by military service, it has authority to STAY
questions, contact a Legal Assistance Attorney. the enforcement of the obligation. The court can
also set up an equitable plan or schedule for
a. LAWSUITS: If your military duties prevent you repayment of the debts that you are unable to pay
from defending yourself when another brings suit because of military service. The maximum interest
against you, you can usually obtain a STAY of the rate for pre-service obligations is 6%.
proceedings. A STAY is an order of the court
stopping or delaying the lawsuit; you can request a 3. TAXES: The SSCRA is the law that keeps the
STAY at any stage of the proceedings. This state, in which you are stationed, from taxing your
protection applies to service members who are sued personal property or military pay; unless you are
by others (defendants) and who are suing someone stationed in your home (domiciliary) state. Your
else (plaintiffs). home state can tax your military pay. The earnings
of a military spouse in the State of Kansas are not
b. WARNING: DO NOT attempt to get a STAY exempt.
without the assistance of a Legal Assistance attorney
or your civilian attorney. By acting without legal a. INCOME TAX: Although military pay is
advice, you may lose some protections of the exempt, the state where you are stationed can tax
SSCRA. Even if a STAY is not granted, the court non-military pay earned in the state, even if it is taxed
may not enter a "default judgment" against you by your home state. You may not have to pay
without following special procedures to protect your income tax to two states, because many states allow
rights. A "Default Judgment" is a decision made by some credit for taxes paid in other states. Kansas
the court when one party does not defend its side of does tax non-military pay and considers military pay
the case (fails to appear in court). If a Default of the taxpayer (and/or spouse filing jointly) in
determining the tax rate. This practice has been
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challenged in court. The court held that, "Even polish, etc. Products must have original labels and
though Kansas may not directly tax military pay, it be in their original containers. If you are looking for
may use it to determine the rate of tax on other cleaning materials or other household products, call
income." or visit to see the current donated stock which is
issued free of charge. You must possess a valid ID
b. PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX: Only your card to turn in or be issued material. We are open
home state may tax your personal property (boat, car, Monday - Friday, 0700-1530.
recreational vehicle, etc.) regardless of its location.
If you register your car in Kansas, you pay only the ENVIRONMENTAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
registration fee, not the tax (if you are a legal resident CENTER, Building 1945, Camp Funston
of another state and sign an affidavit stating that 785-239-6797
fact). If you purchase a car in Kansas or get a
Kansas driver's license you are obligated to pay the
Kansas State tax. VIII RECYCLE PROGRAM
c. REAL PROPERTY TAX: The SSCRA give you Fort Riley's curbside recycling program gives
no protection from this tax. If you own real everyone the opportunity to preserve the
property, such as a house or lot, you must pay taxes environment. By recycling, Fort Riley conserves
to the state in which it is located (even if you are not energy, natural resources and landfill space.
a legal resident of that state). Remember your participation counts! This guide
will help you become an experienced recycler by the
4. LICENSES AND MOTOR VEHICLE next collection day. Encourage your neighbors to
REGISTRATION: The SSCRA allows you to keep participate and make this program work. The
your home state driver's license and motor vehicle Recycle Division would like to encourage the
registration as long as you comply with your home residents to use transparent plastic or paper bags. If
state's requirements for keeping them current. dark plastic bags are used for yard waste residents
However, this protection may not extend to your need to label the bags as yard waste. By labeling the
spouse if he/she is not active duty in the military. dark bags, this greatly enhances the efficiency of the
Check with the Local State Motor Vehicle Office, collection. The Fort Riley Recycle Division is open
Secretary of State's Office or contact a Legal Monday - Friday, 0700-1530.
Assistant attorney for details.
HERE'S WHAT TO RECYCLE
VI. COMPOST PROGRAM
GLASS: Glass jars and bottles (food or beverage
Fort Riley was named Kansas Best Composting containers only) of all sizes and colors are acceptable.
Program of the Year in 1996. To participate in this Rinse and remove caps and lids; no need to remove
award-winning program, all you have to do is place labels then place in a recycle bag.
your yard debris (grass trimmings and leaves) in
paper or plastic bags. Bags must not weigh more PLASTICS: Plastic jug's, bottles and jars marked
than 40 pounds and must be able to be picked up with the recycling emblem's 1 or 2. Rinse them and
without tearing. (Limbs and branches may be placed remove caps and lids; no need to remove labels then
by the bags.) Place bags at curb on your scheduled place in a recycle bag.
refuse collection day. The Directorate of
Environment and Safety has wood chips or compost CANS: Aluminum and tin or steel food cans (no
to help beautify your quarters, flower or vegetable need to remove labels). Rinse and place in a recycle
gardens. Open Monday - Friday, 0700-1530. bag.
COMPOST PROGRAM, Building 1945, Camp NEWSPAPER: Newspapers may be place in a bag,
Funston 785-239-6797 a grocery sack or bundled separately.
VII. ENVIRONMENTAL WASTE CORRUGATED CARDBOARD AND BROWN
PAPER BAGS: Flatten all cardboard containers and
If you have cleaning products or other household stack next to or under your recycling bags. Brown
material you no longer want you may take these paper bags may be placed in a recycle bag or bundled
items to the center. Such items include, but are not separately.
limited to bleach, aerosol cans, spray paint, furniture
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ENGINE OIL: Used engine oil must be taken to an Name: ID CARD CENTER
approved dumpsite such as the Auto Craft Shop or a Address: Building 7808, Custer Hill
motor pool with an above ground source tank. City: Fort Riley, KS
Violators will be charged with restoring Phone: 785-239-5976/5818
contaminated soil to its original condition. DSN Phone: 856-5976/5818
Comments:
FORT RILEY RECYCLE DIVISION, Building The ID Card center is open 0900-1630 hours,
1980, Camp Funston, 785-239-8462, FAX Monday, Wednesday and Friday; Thursday
785-239-0515 1300-1500 hours and closed 1200-1300 Monday -
Friday. This service is available to all soldiers and
Name: Boat/Fishing/Hunting License (State) their dependents along with retired military
POC: State Park Office personnel, disabled and transient family members,
Address: 8811 State Park Road and civilian employees. DEERS registration can
City: Milford, KS 66514 be established at this location.
Phone: 785-238-3014
Comments: Name: ID CARD CENTER
Open 0800-1700, Monday - Friday. Boat licenses Address: Building 210, Main Post
may be obtained from any State Park Office or by City: Fort Riley, KS 66442
writing to Kansas Department of Wildlife and Phone: 785-239-8595
Parks, 512 SE 25th Ave., Pratt, KS 67124. DSN Phone: 856-8595
Comments:
Name: Drivers License (Geary County) The ID Card center is open from 0900-1600 hours,
Address: 548A Grant Avenue Monday - Wednesday and on Friday, plus from
City: Junction City, KS 66441 0900-1500 hours on Thursday. Service here is
Phone: 785-238-1814 provided to active duty personnel and all transition
Comments: soldiers and their dependents. Retired personnel
The Drivers License Office is open from 0700-1800 and their dependents are also served at this location.
hours, Tuesday - Friday. Written Tests are given DEERS registration may be accomplished also.
0700-1700 hours and Road Tests are given
0700-1045/1300-1345. Military Personnel and Name: Motorcycles
their dependent family members may keep a Phone: 785-239-2514/3272
Driver's license from their home of record, but it DSN Phone: 856-2514/3272
must remain current. If you apply for a Kansas Comments:
driver's license you must give up your home of If you operate a motorcycle on post: Fort Riley
record license. policy requires the driver and passenger to wear
government approved DOT helmets,
Name: Drivers License (Riley County) shatter-resistant glasses, goggles or face shield
Address: 3003 Anderson, Suite 1001 attached to the helmet. Plus, the motorcyclist
City: Manhattan, KS 66502 needs to wear: gloves (full fingered), long pants, a
Phone: 785-537-2140 long sleeve shirt or jacket, leather boots or shoes
Comments: (must have elevated shoes) and a high visibility
The Drivers License Office is open 0700-1745 garment during the day and reflective vests at night.
hours, Tuesday - Friday. The Written Test is at In addition, headlights on at all times and have two
0700-1700 hours and the Road Test is at 0700-1600 rearview mirrors (one each side) on both handle
hours. bars. Do not use headphones or earphones of any
type while riding your motorcycle on post. If you
plan to operate a motorcycle on post, the
Motorcycle Defensive Driving Course is required.
If you have taken the course at another installation
you must carry your Motorcycle Safety Foundation
(MSF) completion card with you at all times. More
information will be provided during in-processing
and you can call 785-239-6468 for further
information.
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Name: Vehicle Registration (Geary County) Name: Weapons Registration at Fort Riley
Address: 8th & Franklin Address: Building 221, Room 208, Main Post
City: Junction City, KS 66441 City: Fort Riley, KS 66442
Phone: 785-537-6320 Phone: 785-239-2811
FAX: 785-238-5419 DSN Phone: 856-2811
Comments: Comments:
Open from 0830-1630, Monday - Friday If one arrives on post with a weapon, it must be
unloaded and locked in the trunk or storage area
Name: Vehicle Registration/Treasurers Department beyond the reach of the driver. If the weapon is in
(Riley County) your possession upon arrival at Fort Riley, report
Address: 110 Courthouse Plaza this fact to In-processing personnel. ALL
City: Manhattan, KS 66502 WEAPONS MUST BE REGISTERED BEFORE
Phone: 785-537-6320 THE WEAPONS ARRIVE AT FORT RILEY!
Comments: THIS INCLUDES, JUST DRIVING THROUGH
Open from 0800-1700, Monday - Friday FORT RILEY AND THOSE HUNTING ON
POST. DO NOT bring weapons to this office.
Military personnel residing on post will store their
authorized privately-owned weapons, which
includes firearms and ammunition, in the unit arms
room unless written permission is granted by the
unit commander to store their authorized
privately-owned weapons and ammunition
elsewhere. Under no circumstances may privately
owned weapons and ammunition be stored in
barracks areas.
Commonly Referenced Numbers
Our area code is 785; DSN is 856 for 239 prefix.
Please note that these Commonly Referenced
numbers are subject to change.
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Commonly Referenced Numbers
Name Commercial DSN
Administrative Support Branch 239-5910/fax1882 -
Airfield Operations Detachment 239-6316/2090 -
Alcohol/Drug Abuse 239-9435/fax9548 -
Ambulance, IACH (Emergency 239-SAVE/7283 -
Line)
American Red Cross 239-2398/fax2376 -
American Red Cross: 239-3052/6426/fax2376 -
Emergency
American Red Cross: Toll Free 1-877-272-7337 -
Number
Army Community Service (ACS) 239-9435/fax9548 -
Army Emergency Relief 239-9450/9435/fax9548 -
Army Family Advocacy Program 239-9435/fax9548 -
(FAP)
Army Family Team Building 239-9435/fax9548 -
Billeting Office 239-2830/fax8882 -
CASA 762-4679 -
Carlson Leisure Travel 784-2223/2285 -
Carlson Official Travel 784-2002/2218 -
Chaplain Help Line 239-4357 -
Child Development Center (CDC) 239-9935/fax4099 -
Child and Youth Services 239-4920/fax6041 -
(Registration)
Child/Spouse Abuse Incidents 239-7291/fax7680 -
(Hospital)
Child/Spouse Abuse Incidents 239-6767/3053/fax2817 -
(MP)
Civilian Pay 239-3221 -
Civilian Personnel Advisory 239-6080 -
Center (CPAC)
Clothing Sales 784-3744/6500/fax3641 -
Clubs: Riley's Restaurant/Event 784-5999/fax5553 -
Center
Commissary 239-2921/fax2416 -
Community & Family Activities 239-3467 -
Community Life Program 239-9435/fax9548 -
Community Mental Health 239-7208 -
Services (CMHS)
Community Recreation Branch 239-3182 -
(MWR)
Community Support (MWR) 239-2612 -
Credit Union 784-3100/fax5895 -
Crisis Center, Inc (The) 1-800-727-2785 -
Directorate of Community 239-3467 -
Activities
Directorate of Environment and 239-8619 -
Safety
Education: Main Post Learning 239-3061/fax3307 -
Center
Enlisted Management 239-0448 -
Enlisted Spouses 784-6838 -
Equal Employment Opportunity 239-2595/3263 -
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Equal Opportunity 239-2277/2928 -
Exceptional Family Member 239-9435 -
Program (EFMP/ACS)
Family Child Care (FCC) 239-2034/fax6041 -
Field Officer Of The Day 239-2222/3037 -
Fire (POST) 911 -
Fort Riley National Bank 784-4400/fax6142 -
Hospital: Chaplain 239-7871 -
Hospital: Tri-Care 784-1200 -
Household Goods: Counselor 239-3934/3451/fax2611 -
Household Goods: Inbound 239-6468/6469/fax0855 -
Household Goods: Outbound 239-3035/3036 -
Housing: Office 239-2830/fax8882 -
Housing: Office 1-800-643-8991 -
Housing: Repairs/Maintenance 784-2599 -
ID Cards: Retiress 239-9583 -
ID Cards: Spouses and Active 239-5818 -
Immigration & Naturalization 816-891-0603/239-3117 -
Information, Ticheting & 239-5614 -
Registration (ITR/MWR)
Information, Ticheting & 239-5614 -
Registration (ITR/MWR)
Inprocessing/Replacement 239-2128/8302 -
Inspector General (IG): Assistant 239-9314/fax5533 -
Inspector General (IG): 239-9583 -
Inspection
Inspector General's Office (IG) 239-9583 -
Legal Assistance 239-3117 -
Levey 239-5925/9909 -
Library 239-5305 -
Locator: Army World Wide 703-325-3732 -
Locator: Fort Riley 239-9867/9868 -
Locator: Retired 800-318-5298 -
Logistics Assistance Office 239-4436 -
(LAO)
MAC Flights 239-6332 -
Medical Company 239-3636/8705 -
Military Pay 239-4001/9717/fax5153 -
Military Police (MP) 239-3053/3055/fax6347 -
Military Police Security 239-6342/fax2817 -
Morale, Welfare & Reacreation 239-2612 -
(MWR)
National Guard Mates 239-6077 -
National Guard/Army Reserve 239-9652/9644 -
Liaison
New Parent Support Program 239-9435 -
Newspaper: Fort Riley 239-2253 -
Newspaper: Manhattan Mercury 776-2200 -
Nutrition Care Division 239-7644 -
Occupational Health 239-7042/2678 -
Officer Management 239-6705/(WO)3238 -
POV Shipment 800-275-3705 -
Parents As Teachers 784-3417 -
Post Exchange 784-4672/fax6511 -
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Post Office: Fort Riley 784-2865 -
Provost Marshal Office 239-3414 -
Public Affairs Office 239-3032 -
Public Works 239-3906 -
Reserve Component Pay Support 239-3511 -
Reserve Component Support 239-9644/9652 -
Division
Riley's Restaurant & Event Center 784-5999 -
School-Age Service (SAS) 239-9220 -
Schools: Geary County & Fort 238-6184/fax1863 -
Riley
Schools: Manhattan & Ogden 587-2000/fax2006 -
Self Help 239-3196 -
Social Work Service 239-7291 -
Social Work Services 239-7291 -
Soldier and Family Support 239-9435 -
Center (SFSC)
Southwest Civilian Personnel 239-3511 -
Operations Center (SWCPOC)
Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) 239-3214 -
Strength Management 239-3812 -
Supplemental Programs & 239-8026 -
Services (SPS)
TRI-CARE Services 784-1200 -
Travel Office: Leisure/Carlson 239-5080/2223 -
Wagonlit
Travel Office: Official 784-2002 -
Veterinary Treatment Facility 239-3886/2732 -
Women Infants and Children 239-6922 -
(WIC)
YMCA: Armed Forces 238-2972 -
YMCA: Family 762-4780 -
YMCA: Operation Wheels 762-4780 -
Youth Services 239-9225 -
Fort Riley is in a large "Reorganization" structure at
Major Unit Listing this time. Due to the "Reorganization" many phone
numbers are changing. If you try a number and it is
The area code for Fort Riley is 785 and the DSN is
not "CURRENT" please contact us by email or by
856 for the 239 prefix. Please note that these
phone; we will be glad to assist you.
numbers are subject to change.
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Major Unit Listing
Unit Command Point of Commercial DSN Fax
Contact
101ST Support Commander/C 239-4291/5427/542 239-5354
Battalion SM 9
125TH Support Commander/C 239-5935/1244/421 239-5539
Battalion SM 4
166TH Aviation Commander/X 239-2620/3365/307 239-3274
Brigade O 1
(READINESS
Group)
172ND Commander/1 239-1857
Chemical SG
Company
1ST Battalion, Commander/C 239-4511/4771/589
13TH Armor SM 9
1ST Battalion, Commander/C 239-4312/4349/433 239-5851
16TH Infantry SM 0
1ST Battalion, Commander/C 239-9736/5616 239-9913
34TH Armor SM
1ST Battalion, Commander/C 239-4286/1411/454
41ST Infantry SM 7
1ST Battalion, Commander/C 239-9511/4332/415 239-5100
5TH Field SM 9
Artillery
1ST Brigade, Commander/C 239-9144/4514/462 239-4808
1ST Infantry SM 0/4052
Division
1ST Engineer Commander/C 239-5210/5271/552
Battalion SM 1
1ST Finance Commander/C 239-5400/5202/540 239-5814
Battalion SM 1
1ST Commander/1 239-1442/4207
Maintenance SG
Company
1ST Personnel Commander/C 239-9661/9662/537 239-1882
Service SM 1
Battalion
24TH Commander/1 239-5889/5886
Transportation SG
Company
2D FA BN, 239-2353
495TH FA BDE
2ND Battalion, Commander/C 239-9068/9078/576 239-4903
34TH Armor SM 3
2ND Battalion, Commander/C 239-4712/5028/971
70TH Armor SM 5
300TH MP Commander/1 239-2879/2214
Company SG
331ST Signal Commander/1 239-9573/9113/474
Company SG 1
3RD Brigade, Commander/C 239-4002/4368/501 239-9092
1ST Armor SM 4
Division
482D Engineer 239-2457
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Fire Fighting
Platoon
48TH Medical Commander 239-5629/4737 239-4830
Detachment
4TH Battalion, Commander/C 239-5222 239-9409
1ST Field SM /5890/5121
Artillery
523D MP Team Commander 239-3865
541ST Commander/C 239-5321/5612/562 239-4830
Maintenance SM 3
Battalion
55TH Engineer Commander/1 239-4337/5163/539
Company SG 5
568TH Commander/1 239-4210/4797/562
Engineer SG 1
Company (CSE)
596TH Signal Commander/1 239-4883/9396/486 239-9271
Company SG 3
6025TH 239-3139 239-3880
Garrison Unit,
Det 1
70TH Engineer Commander/C 239-5278/5826/530 239-9833
Battalion SM 9
74TH Ordnance Commander/1 239-3313/8135/813 239-2634
Detachment SG 6
82ND Medical Commander/1 239-3810/2735/274 239-3810
Company SG 9
937TH Commander 239-4218/4383 239-4402
Engineer Group
95TH 239-1463 239-9807
Maintenance
(TMDE)
95TH Commander 239-9797
Maintenance
Detachment
977TH MP Commander/1 239-3791/3788
Company SG
AIR FORCE, Commander/1 239-6796/8304/830 239-3488
10TH ASOS SG 7
ARNG O&T 239-9652 239-9613
NCO
C Battery, 4/3 Commander/1 239-4690/5473/506
Air Defense SG 3/9800
DENTAC Troop 239-2319/3636 239-7632
Commander/1
SG
ECS #33, 89TH 239-2311 239-2518
RSC
HHC, US COMMANDE 239-3746/3358/334 239-8293
ARMY R/1SG 2/2459
GARRISON
Law Commander/C 239-6767/6262/341 239-2713
Enforcement SM 4
Command
(LEC)
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MEDDAC, Troop 239-2319/3636 239-7632
Irwin Army Commander/1
Hospital SG
PROVOST PROVOST 239-3414
Marshal Office Marshal
USAR O&T 239-6077
NCO
Transportation POST EXCHANGE The Main Store is located in
the Custer Hill Complex, Building 6914 and is open
There is no public mass transportation (public bus or
from 1000-2000 Monday - Friday, 0900-2000
subway system) available in this area. Most
Saturday and 1100-1800 Sunday. For additional
residents rely on privately owned vehicles, but there
information you can call them at 784-4439/4852.
are taxi services and a free shuttle service available
The Main Post Exchange is a new facility providing
on Fort Riley and long distance bus services. For
many shops and services, such as: barber shop,
additional transportation in our community please
beauty shop, amusement/game room, Frank's Franks
refer to the COMMUNITY section and look for
and Hot Dog Cart, Anthony's - the World's Greatest
Community Transportation.
Pizza, flower shop, optical shop, class six annex and
Robin Hood Deli. The Exchange has a Customer
Name: Kansas City International Airport, 150 miles
Service Center for special orders and check cashing
City: Kansas City, MO facilities for personal checks. The Branch Stores are
located on Camp Forsyth, Irwin Army Community
Name: Manhattan Municipal Airport, 5 miles Hospital and in the Custer Hill Troop Areas.
Address: Kansas HWY 18
City: Manhattan, KS 66502 SHOPPETTE/QUICK SHOP STORES The
Shoppettes and Quick Shop stores stock convenience
items. If you have questions you can call them at
Commissary and Exchange Operations 784-6037/2993/2493. The locations and hours for
COMMISSARY, Building 2310, Camp Forsyth them are:
785-239-2921. Open 0900-2000 Tuesday -
Saturday, 1100-1700 Sunday, and Closed Monday. Custer Hill, Building 5322, 0700-1900 Monday -
The mission of the commissary is to provide a Friday; 0900-1700 Saturday; 1100-1700 Sunday
convenient and reliable source from which authorized
patrons may obtain food items and other authorized Camp Forsyth, Building 2597, 24 hours a day, 7 days
items at lower practical costs. You can really save a week
money shopping at the commissary. Commissary's
average 27% or greater savings over local off-post Main Post, Building 640, 0600-2200 Sunday
stores. The Post Veterinarian for quality inspects all Thursday; 0600-2100 Friday; 0700-2100 Saturday
perishable items such as meat, produce and dairy
products. If, by chance, you discover any item to be Local Community
unsatisfactory, return it along with the cash register
tape for complete credit. The following is
important in shopping at the commissary: 1. A valid Local Community Overview
ID card is required to enter the store. 2. Payment for JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS. The history of
purchases may be made in cash, AFFN Debit Card, Junction City is the story about optimistic settlers
Master Card, Visa or by an approved personal check who developed a trading center for nearby Fort Riley
made out for no more than $25.00 above the amount (known in 1858 as the west edge of civilization).
of purchase. 3. Valid current "cents off" Settlers from Germany, Scandinavia and the British
merchandise coupons are accepted at the commissary Isles, who through hard work and innovative ideas
for full or partial payment of merchandise actually made the area productive, prosperous and progressive
purchased. 4. USDA Food Stamps and WIC checks in agriculture, industry and service. You will find
are accepted for payment of purchases; which are Junction City nestled in the heart of Northeast Kansas
supplemental food programs administered by the in the rolling Flint Hills country-130 miles west of
United States Department of Agriculture. Kansas City where US Highway 77 intersects
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Interstate 70 allowing for easy access from all few of the amenities available. Change and
directions including the Manhattan regional airport opportunity have molded Junction City and Geary
just 15 minutes away. The scenic Flint Hills County. Whether you are a settler in the 19th, 20th
surrounding Junction City are characterized by or 21st Century your opportunity is here. With an
beautiful bluestem prairie grass vistas and secluded appreciation for history and a pioneer's excitement
wooded valleys. Geary County is where the last for what tomorrow can bring, we present you a
fingers of the eastern deciduous forests vanish into community with opportunity...an opportunity to live,
the tall grass prairies of the Great Plains. The people work and play in a very positive environment. The
are what make this area so special. Diversity was Junction City Community, "Your Community For
the key in the early history and diversity is the key Tomorrow." Additional information can be located
today. Geary County rivals such metropolitan areas on the Junction City Homepage.
as Wichita and Kansas City for diverse cultural
composition. A short drive through any of the MANHATTTAN, KANSAS. The first post office
community's business areas will highlight the was established in 1856 and the city became
multi-cultural makeup of this area. Churches of all incorporated on February 14, 1857. Since then,
major denominations are readily accessible. The Manhattan has grown steadily. Although
neighborhoods in Junction City are clean, friendly Manhattan, Kansas may not be another New York
and safe; thanks to the combined community City in size, residents of the Midwest Manhattan
protection agencies. It is reassuring to know that if think you will savor the savvy of "The Little Apple."
help is needed it may be a neighbor or friend that "The Little Apple" is home to more than 40,000
arrives in the emergency vehicle. Community people and is nestled among the picturesque Flint
activities throughout the year create many Hills; so named for their numerous bands of
opportunities to gather as one for celebration, honor limestone and flint. Manhattan can be described as a
and glory or just to have a good time. Civic and college town, with the amenities of a large university
social organizations provide plenty of opportunity for ranging from musical concerts to the Big 12
anyone to get involved in one of many worthwhile Conference athletics. From a business viewpoint,
activities. Business and industry find Junction the community shows characteristics of an
City/Geary County a comfortable and profitable entrepreneurial spirit and is home to a very diverse
home. With its central location, transportation and list of high technology, scientific and service related
communication accesses are greatly enhanced. businesses. Many firms exist as a result of a linkage
Reasonable property taxes, an adequate work force with Kansas State University and its
and cooperative local government make Junction research/scientific capabilities. Manhattan's citizens
City/Geary County an optimum location with room to tend to represent a younger profile with a high level
grow. When the day is done or the long workweek of education and professional skills. A brief
fades into the weekend, everyone looks forward to windshield tour of the community will reveal that the
some leisure time. The Junction City community modern business facilities, blended with a significant
boasts many opportunities for your recreation. amount of historic preservation, indicate a dedication
Milford Lake, the largest reservoir in Kansas, is just to aesthetics and to the quality of life. Manhattan
15 minutes away with thousands of acres of public serves as a regional center for trade, health care,
hunting and fishing as well as two marinas to serve education, entertainment and communication, and is
all your boating and water sport needs. Primitive the county seat of Riley County. Additional
and full-service campsites are available around the information can be found on the Manhattan Home
lake. The Parks and Recreation Department have a Page.
full range of facilities for leisure time activities. A
full sized gymnasium, game area, 18 regional and Name: Junction City Home Page
neighborhood parks, an outdoors Olympic size pool WWW Link: http://www.junctioncity.org
and a championship golf course are available to the
public. One of the three area golf courses, Rolling Name: Manhattan Home Page
Meadows Golf Course, is a beautiful challenging WWW Link: http://www.manhattan.org
course that has been consistently listed in Golf
Digest's "Places to Play." The Parks and Recreation Name: Manhattan Mercury Newspaper
Department offer programs throughout the year for WWW Link: http://www.themercury.com/
all ages and interests. The Junction City Family
YMCA offers youth and adult fitness classes for their
members and the public. A 25 yard pool, sauna,
racquetball court, gymnasium and weight room are a
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Time Zone Chart We are located in the Central Time Zone.
Time Zone Chart
Location Adjustment
for GMT
Pacific -8
Mountain -7
Central -6
( Fort Riley )
Eastern -5
Greenwich (United Kingdom) 0
Central European (Germany) 1
East Asia (Japan) 9
Weather: Hot, humid summers; cold, windy winters.
Climate Temperature Range: 62-90+ summer, 16-45 winter.
Annual precipitation: 34 inches Annual snowfall:22
Fort Riley is in the center of the United States and
inches
experiences all four seasons.
Climate
Month High Low Humidity Precipitation
January 37.8 18.2 58 1.1
February 43.9 21.7 57 1.2
March 54.2 31.6 51 2.4
April 66.3 42.5 48 3.0
May 75.9 51.3 52 4.3
June 86.8 62.6 54 5.3
July 89.8 67.9 53 4.1
August 88.7 65.9 52 3.9
September 80.4 55.2 50 3.4
October 70.6 43.6 47 2.9
November 54.3 32.9 51 1.7
December 41.0 21.0 58 1.3
Events Calendar Cultural Attractions
There are a wide variety of events on Post and in the FORT RILEY, KS 66442:
surrounding communities. Each of the communities
in this area has various events of interest. By having CAVALRY MUSEUM, Building 205, Main Post,
KSU nearby, there are additional cultural and 785-239-2737/2743: The Cavalry Museum
entertainment events that are open to the public, chronicles the colorful history of the American
which may not be available in other areas. The Mounted Horse Soldier from the Revolutionary War
Chamber of Commerce in each city can help you to 1950. The museum is housed in the original base
with any additional questions you may have. hospital that was constructed in 1854. Relics of our
military past are on display that includes a WWII
JUNCTION CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE M24 tank and a 280mm atomic cannon. These relics
814 N. Washington Street Junction City, KS 66441, are located in Freedom Park just overlooking I-70
785-762-2632, FAX 785-762-3533. and Marshal Field.
MANHATTAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CUSTER HOUSE, 24 A Sheridan Drive, Main Post:
501 Poyntz Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502, Built in 1854, Custer House is the only remaining set
785-776-8829, FAX 785-776-0679. of original officer's housing. In use until 1974, it
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was then placed on the National Register of Historic restrooms, water supplies, picnic tables, grills and
Places and opened to the public. It is believed that overnight camping pads. Shower facilities are
General and Mrs. Custer occupied these quarters in available at the Stockdale area and at each of the four
1866, or a sister set destroyed by fire. State Parks.
OLD TROOPER MONUMENT, Sheridan Drive, Military Related and Civic Organizations
Main Post: The Old Trooper monument has become
THE SHOPPE is where you want to go if you are
a symbol at Fort Riley of the long and proud heritage
looking for that one of a kind item. Artisans and
of the Cavalry. The statue was inspired by the
crafters from post and the surrounding area display
untitled sketch of Frederick Remington, nicknamed
their best at THE SHOPPE, at Fort Riley, by
"Old Bill." It marks the gravesite of Chief, the last
featuring handcrafted items for gift giving and
Cavalry mount registered on the government rolls.
decorating needs. They are located in Building 259
on Stuart Avenue. Feel free to come between 11:00
KANSAS VIETNAM MEMORIAL, 6th and
a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday or
Washington Street: The Vietnam Memorial is
contact them for additional information at
located in the center of Junction City's Freedom Park.
785-293-2783.
It was dedicated to Kansans killed or missing in
action in Vietnam.
Both Junction City and Manhattan, have a wide
variety of fraternal and civic organizations. If
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, PRESIDENTIAL
information is needed on a particular organization,
LIBRARY & MUSEUM, South Buckeye Street,
contact either Junction City's or Manhattan's local
Abilene, Kansas: The museum depicts the military
Chamber of Commerce.
and civilian careers of D. D. Eisenhower with major
changing exhibits. The Visitor Center, the library,
the museum and the family home are all located on Shopping
the museum grounds. Abilene is approximately 20 Please refer to the listing for this information.
miles west of Fort Riley.
Name: ALCO
Recreation Opportunities Address: 920 West 6th Street
MILFORD LAKE, Kansas Highway 57, City: Junction City, KS 66441
785-238-5523: Milford Lake, known for its clear Phone: 785-762-2934
water is the largest reservoir in Kansas. It has a Comments:
surface area of 16,000 acres and 163 miles of Open from 0900-2100 hours, Monday - Saturday
shoreline. Milford Lake is located 3 miles west of and 1100-1800 Sunday.
Fort Riley and offers many opportunities for fishing,
boating, skiing and most water sports. Many Name: Aggieville
soldiers and their families enjoy a wide range of Address: Bluemont & North Manhattan Avenue
outdoor activities both on post and in the areas City: Manhattan, KS 66502
nearby. Comments:
Open from 0930-1730 hours, Monday - Saturday
TUTTLE CREEK LAKE, North on Tuttle Creek and 1200-1700 hours Sunday. This is a shopping
Blvd.: Located near Fort Riley, Tuttle Creek offers area near Kansas State University.
fishing, boating, skiing and water sports. The
Marina is located in Spillway Cove. One of the Name: Downtown Manhattan
regions largest lakes, Tuttle Creek Lake is just 5 Address: 4th & Poyntz
miles north of Manhattan and 20 miles from Fort City: Manhattan, KS 66502
Riley. The dam and reservoir are on the western Comments:
edge of the tall-grass prairie. The area offers a large The Courthouse is located in downtown Manhattan,
expanse of inland water with an irregular wooded along with banks, antiques, jewelry, musical
shoreline. The lake's climate, wildlife and large instruments, outdoor equipment, cafes, western
water area make it a bountiful place for outdoor wear, autos and gift shops are available.
recreation. Numerous public sites around the lake
are available for fishing, boating, water-skiing,
swimming, hunting, picnicking, camping and outdoor
sports. Six areas provide boat launching ramps,
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Name: K-Mart Name: Community Services For The Aging
Address: 401 East Poyntz Avenue Address: 1107 South Spring Valley Road
City: Manhattan, KS 66502 City: Junction City, KS 66441
Phone: 785-776-4026 Phone: 785-238-4015
Comments:
Open from 0900-2200 hours Monday - Saturday Name: Crisis Center For Domestic & Sexual
and 0900-2100 Sunday. Violence
City: Junction City & Manhattan, KS 66441-/66502
Name: Manhattan Town Center Shopping Mall Phone: 785-539-2785/1-800-727-2785
Address: 3rd & Poyntz Comments:
City: Manhattan, KS 66502 Open 24 hours a day and is a shelter for victims of
Comments: domestic violence.
Open from 1000-2000 hours, Monday - Saturday
and 1200-1700 hours Sunday. The major stores are Name: Emergency Shelter, Inc.
Dillards, J.C. Penney, Sears and Specialty shops. Address: 831 Leavenworth
City: Manhattan, KS 66502
Name: Village Plaza Phone: 785-537-3113
Address: Seth Child Road
City: Manhattan, KS 66502 Name: Kansas Children's Service League (KCSL)
Comments: Address: 217 Southwind Place
Open from 0900-2100 hours, Monday - Saturday City: Manhattan, KS 66502
and 1200-1700 hours Sunday. The major stores are Phone: 785-539-3193
ALCO, SAV-ON, Food-4-Less; with smaller stores, Comments:
banks, gas stations and restaurants. KCSL even has a local phone number for Junction
City residents, 785-762-2606. KCSL is a statewide
Name: Wal-Mart private, non-profit child welfare agency providing
Address: Cedar Point Shopping Center, 521 E. services to children and/or their families.
Chestnut
City: Junction City, KS 66441 Name: Riley County Senior Service Center
Phone: 785-238-8229 Address: 412 Leavenworth
Comments: City: Manhattan, KS 66502
Open from 0800-2200 hours, Monday - Saturday Phone: 785-537-4040
and 0900-2000 hours Sunday.
Name: Social & Rehabilitation Services (SRS)
Name: Wal-Mart Address: 1012 North Jefferson
Address: Tuttle Creek Boulevard City: Junction City, KS 66441
City: Manhattan, KS 66502 Phone: 785-762-5445
Name: Westloop Shopping Center Name: Social & Rehabilitation Services (SRS)
Address: 1119 Westloop Place Address: 2709 Amherst
City: Manhattan, KS 66502 City: Manhattan, KS 66502
Comments: Phone: 785-776-4011
Open from 0900-1800 Monday - Sunday. The
major stores are Dillons, True Value Hardware, Ben
Franklin Crafts and Clothing Shops.
Non-Profit Social Service Agencies
AMERICAN RED CROSS: The American Red
Cross provides assistance that military personnel can
State and Community Social Service turn to during emergencies. The Red Cross helps
Agencies service members and their families meet basic needs
Please refer to the detailed record listing for this under certain circumstances.
information.
The Red Cross assists in the communications needed
to verify an emergency for a service member
requesting leave. Access to financial assistance is
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provided in hardships that may accompany an NON-PAID/VOLUNTEER Section of SITES for
emergency. The Red Cross even provides additional information.)
counseling for personal and family problems.
Religious Activities
The Red Cross volunteer network assists medical
Provides information and assistance to newcomers to
agencies at the military hospital and dental clinics.
the area who are seeking a particular church.
Volunteers can be involved with blood drives, first
aid training, CPR classes and water safety training
Name: Geary County Ministerial Association
courses. The Fort Riley office is open from
0800-1615 hours, Monday through Friday. City: Junction City, KS 66441
Emergency calls are taken 24 hours every day. The Phone: 785-238-3016
AMERICAN RED CROSS is located in Building 29
on Main Post at Fort Riley, KS 66442. Name: Manhattan Ministerial Association
785-239-2398/1-877-272-7337 City: Manhattan, KS 66502
Phone: 785-537-7006
The other American Red Cross locations are:
Junction City American Red Cross, 227 West 7th Community Transportation
Street, 785-238-3163 There is no public mass transportation (public bus or
subway system) available in this area. Most
Manhattan American Red Cross, 1014 Poyntz residents rely on privately owned vehicles, but there
Avenue, 785-537-2180 are taxi services and a free shuttle service available
on Fort Riley and long distance bus services.
ARMED SERVICES YMCA: The Armed Services
YMCA provides a wide range of program activities *Military Taxi Service 239-2636; On Post
and services for all active duty service members and Transportation; Official use only.
their family members. Regular services include:
cooking, crafts and sewing classes, trips and tours, *Intrapost Bus Routes 239-3318/3838; Bldg 384,
aerobic/exercise, special holiday events, community Main Post; Free shuttle services with two separate
information, counseling for new military wives, routes on Fort Riley.
Parents Day Out and Parent's Night Out, Creative
Learning for Children, dance, Kid's Fitness, Tot's *Roadrunner Express Airport Shuttle Service/Bell
Fitness, Kid Zone, NTC Family Night, Separate But Taxi 238-6161/1-800-826-8294 or 1-800-747-2524;
Together, Sharing Caring Mom's, Women's Self 1002 N Washington St., Junction City, KS 66441.
Defense and Stories Come To Life. Open from Provides shuttle service from Fort Riley and other
0900-1530 Monday - Friday. local points to Kansas City International Airport and
return.
ARMED SERVICES YMCA, 111 E. 16th Street,
Junction City, KS 66441 785-238-2972/6732 Name: Carlson Travel (Government Official and
Leisure)
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA): You've
Address: Building 210, Main Post
seen the statistics and heard the sad stories of child
City: Fort Riley, KS 66442
abuse and neglect. But buried in the data and reports
Phone: 785-784-2002
lies a very human story...the story of a helpless baby
or frightened child who's been thrust into a strange Comments:
and lonely world of courtrooms and state agencies. Open 0730-1630 hours, Monday - Friday.
In Kansas there's an organization of trained
volunteers whose single purpose is to protect and Name: Carlson Travel (Leisure Travel Only)
guide the child(ren) through that bewildering process. Address: Building 6918, Custer Hill
A group that has just one special interest-the children City: Fort Riley, KS 66442
is CASA. If you have further questions about the Phone: 785-784-2223/5080
program contact CASA, 801 N. Washington Suite B, Comments:
Junction City, Kansas 66441 at 785-296-3902. Open 0900-1800 hours, Monday - Friday.
(NOTE: If you are interested in volunteering your
time refer to the EMPLOYMENT,
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Name: Intrapost Bus Routes Name: Fort Riley School Liaison Officers
Address: Building 384, Main Post Comments:
City: Fort Riley, KS 66442 Name: School Liaison Services
Phone: 785-239-3318/3838
DSN Phone: 856-239-3318/3838 POC: Civilian School Liaison Officer - Kathy
Comments: Bassett
Free shuttle services with two separate routes on
Fort Riley. Address: Building 217
Name: Military Taxi Service City: Fort Riley, KS 66442
City: Fort Riley, KS 66442
Phone: 785-239-2636 Phone: (785) 239-6481
DSN Phone: 856-239-2636
FAX: (785) 239-3170
Comments:
On Post Transportation for Official use only!
Email: bassettk@riley.army.mil
Name: Roadrunner Express Airport Shuttle Service
POC: Military School Liaison Officer -
Taxi
Commander, 1st PSB
Address: 1002 North Washington Street
City: Junction City, KS 66441 Address: 1st Personnel Services Battalion
Phone: 785-238-6161/1-800-826-8294
Comments: City: Fort Riley, KS 66442
Provides shuttle service from Fort Riley and other
local points to Kansas City International Airport and Phone: (785) 239-9661
return.
FAX: (785) 239-1882
Education Email: hazae@riley.army.mil
Comments:
Education Overview
When transferring students into the schools in this The Army has recently developed School Liaison
area you will need to present or be prepared to send Officer (SLO) positions at each installation to assist
for the students records from the previous school. military parents with issues surrounding the
education of their children. The Vision, Mission
The "Main" school districts include: Geary County and Goals of the School Liaison program are to
Unified School District #475 and Riley County "coordinate and assist school-age children and
Unified School District #383. Our community does youth of Army parents with educational
include numerous small towns that are in separate opportunities and information necessary to achieve
school districts and those schools will need to be academic success. To work in partnership with
contacted to gather the information you need. The local schools to provide caring adults to enhance the
two school districts that are listed #475 and #383 can education experience."
be accessed by the Record Listing.
Fort Riley has both a military and a civilian School
Liaison Officer. The civilian School Liaison Officer
is Kathy Bassett. Her role is to provide school
information to parents prior to arrival at Fort Riley,
to assist with school issues while families are
stationed at Fort Riley, and to help families
transition smoothly upon PCSing from Fort Riley.
Ms. Bassett is the POC for KIDS 2000, which
includes a Tutoring and Mentoring program, Adopt
a School program, and a Parental Involvement
program for Parent Teacher Conferences. She is
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the POC for all school-related issues, except for Name: Geary County Unified School District (USD
those relating to discipline. Office hours are #475)
Monday-Friday 0730-1630. POC: Deever Administration
Address: 8th & Eisenhower
The military School Liaison Officer is the City: Junction City, KS 66441
Commander of the 1st PSB. He is a member of the Phone: 785-238-6184
USD 475 School Board and is the POC for all FAX: 785-238-1863
discipline-related issues. Comments:
All Fort Riley schools are under the jurisdiction of
The School Liaison Officers are here to assist you, Geary County Unified School District (USD) 475
so do not hesitate to call or email if you have based in Junction City. The district comprises all
questions or concerns about school related issues K-12 public schools within Junction City, Fort
and your children. Riley, Milford and Grandview Plaza serving
approximately 6,400 students. The district operates
13 elementary schools (K-5,) two middle schools
(Gr. 6-8), one high school (Gr. 9-12, an alternative
center and an early childhood education center.
The district offers an extensive special education
program including gifted education and a Title 1
program for disadvantaged children. USD 475
offers a federally funded Head Start Program.
"The mission of Geary County USD 475 is to
inspire learning, empowering all students to become
contributing members of society with the personal,
professional and social skills necessary for their
successful futures." The district is committed to
the Effective Schools Improvement Process and
places emphasis on strong instructional leadership,
clear and focused school missions, emphasis on
student attainment of basic skills, high teacher
expectations for students success, frequent
monitoring of student progress, emphasis on
expectations for students success, frequent
monitoring of student progress, emphasis on
effective instruction and a safe and orderly
environment. The district serves a wide variety of
students representing a cross-section of ethnic and
socioeconomic groups. Nearly 50 percent of USD
475 students are related to U.S. Army active duty
personnel stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR SCHOOL YEAR
1999-2000 IN USD 475
1st day of school Aug 18
End of semester Dec 22
Last day of school May 26
Winter Break Dec 23-Jan 4
Spring Break March 20-24
MIDDLE SCHOOL:
USD 475 has 2 middle schools serving grades 6-8.
One of these middle schools in located on Fort
Riley.
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HIGH SCHOOL: 1 Physical Science (10)
USD 475 is using a Modified 8-Block/Seven Credit 3 Mathematics
Alternating Schedule. The Block Schedule offers 7 1/2 Health
credit classes (90-minute blocks) alternating every 1 World History (10)
other day from "Blue" Schedule (Periods 1.3.5.7) to 1/2 Concepts of Physical Education
White" Schedule (Periods 2, Seminar, 4 and 6). 1 American History (11)
The eighth "block" of time is a non-credit Seminar 1 Computer Technology
Period. 1/2 American Government (12)
1/2 Economics (12)
JUNCTION CITY HIGH SCHOOL 1 Humanities
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
On December 9, 1996, USD 475 Board of There are: 16.5 required credits + 7.5 elective
Education adopted a new graduation policy. These credits = 24.0 total credits required for graduation.
new requirements apply fully to the class of 2001
and partially to the class of 2000. The graduation STUDENT CLASSIFICATION FOR 2000 AND
requirements for each class are summarized below. 2001
Sophomore: 6 credits Junior: 12 credits
CLASS OF 2000 Senior: 17 credits
Includes all students enrolled as 1st time Freshman
in the Fall of 1996. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS THAT ARE
NEW FOR THE STUDENTS OF THE NEW
CREDIT COURSE TITLE/CLASS MILLENNIUM
1 English I (9)
1 English II (10 New class requirements for the class of 2000 and
1 English III (11) 2001 include a Humanities and Computer
1 English IV (12) Technology credit. Students may make their
1 Biology (9) choice from many classes. Humanities range from
1 Physical Science (10) Ethnic classes to the Fine Arts. Computer
1 Science Elective Technology graduation requires at least 3 different
1/2 Communications software applications and 75% of the class must be
(Communications, Debate) "hands on."
3 Mathematics
1/2 Health The Activity Participation and Community Service
1 World History or World Geography (9) Requirements start with the class of 2000. The
1/2 Concepts of Physical Education Class of 2000 must complete either an Activity
1 American History (11) Participation or a Community Service Requirement.
1/2 Economics (12) The Class of 2001 must complete both an Activity
1 Computer Technology Participation and Community Service Requirement.
1/2 American Government (12)
1 Humanities The Activity Participation Requirement can be met
by the completion of one full season of an activity
There are: 16.5 required credits + 7.5 elective listed in the approved activity list. The Community
Credits = 24.0 total credits required for graduation. Service Requirement can be met by the completion
of 35 hours of service learning activity, during the
CLASS OF 2001 student's high school career.
Includes all students enrolled as 1st time Freshman
in the Fall of 1997.
A textbook rental program, as permitted by Kansas
CREDIT COURSE TITLE/CLASS Statute, makes textbooks and certain supplies
1 English I (9) available at significant savings. Families who meet
1 English II (10) federal income guidelines may receive financial
1 English III (11) assistance for textbook rental. Payment of fees or
1 English IV (12) arrangements to pay fees may be made at the time
1/2 Communications (Communications, Debate) of enrollment.
1 Biology (9)
1 Science Elective Student Enrollment Fees:
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Name: Kansas Board of Regents Requirements
Elementary (K-grade 5) POC: High School Classes for College Entrance
Kindergarten $16.00; Grades 1-5 $32.00 Address: 700 SW Harrison, Suite 1410
City: Topeka, KS 66603--3760
Middle Schools (Grades 6-8) Phone: 785-296.3421
Book Fee $32.00; Activity Fee $3.00 Comments:
P.E. Fee $ 2.50; Planner Fee $4.00 Kansas Regents Qualified Admissions Curriculum:
Beginning in Fall, 2001, you must meet one of the
M.S. Elective Fees (Grades 7-8 only) following requirements to qualify for admission to
Art Fee $5.00; Technology Fee $5.00 any of the six Kansas Regents Universities (1)
Band Fee $5.00; Home Economics $5.00 Achieve an ACT composite score of 21 or above, or
(2) Rank in the top one-third of your high school's
High School (Grades 9-12) graduating class and (3) Complete the Qualified
Book Fee $32.00; Activity Fee $3.50 Admissions curriculum with at least a 2.0 grade
Planner Fee $ 4.00 point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale; or, One of the
ways you can meet university admission
H.S. Elective Fees: requirements is to successfully complete the
Accounting Packet $13.50 Qualified Admissions Curriculum as outlined by the
Art $ 5.00 Kansas Board of Regents. You must complete the
Clothing Class $ 5.00 courses with at least a 2.0 grade point average
Computer Classes $ 1.00 (GPA) on a 4.0 scale. This is a C average.
Photo Journalism $20.00
Shop $ 3.00 Every high school that is participating in the
Tech Ed Class $10.00 Qualified Admissions program has a list of its
**Foods Class $12.00 courses for the Qualified Admissions Curriculum.
**Home Economics $ 3.00 If you want to sees a copy, ask your counselor.
**P.E. $ 2.50 Please remember that you need only 14 credits in
Yearbook $23.50 particular areas for Qualified Admissions. This
(with name stamping add $3.00) still leaves you the opportunity to choose among the
Student Driver Education other courses your high school offers that are not
Summer Class $75.00; After School $75.00 part of the curriculum, but may be very important to
**These Activity Fee amounts are for each semester you.
enrolled. Please note that additional fees will be
assessed to cover the cost of materials for special The following chart outlines, the high school
projects. courses that are required to complete the Qualified
Admissions Curriculum, which will admit you to
Please note that listings of local schools can be any of the Kansas Regents universities beginning in
found in the Child and Teen Services section under Fall, 2001.
SCHOOLS.
Please note that 1 unit = 1 year or 2 semesters:
PLEASE NOTE: ALL Fees are subject to change
for the School systems listed in this booklet. For ENGLISH: You must take at least one unit of
further information about our school district you can English for each of year of high school. Although
locate the material on the Internet. you are encouraged to take courses in journalism,
speech, drama/theater, and/or debate in addition to
the English requirement, these courses cannot fill
any part of the English requirements. Total units
required are 4. No additional units are required for
Scholarship consideration.
NATURAL SCIENCE: You must take three units
chosen from the following courses: (1) Biology,
(2) Advanced Biology, (3) Physical/Earth/Space
Science/General Science, (3) Chemistry**, and (4)
Physics ** (**At least one unit must be in
chemistry or physics). There are other courses that
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may substitute for some of these. See your Scholarship Program and the (3) Kansas Teachers
counselor to find out if your school offers any of Scholarship. To be eligible to be considered for
them. Students are encouraged to take one one of these scholarships, you must complete all the
additional unit of science chosen from the courses required courses for the Qualified Admissions
listed above. Total units required are 3. To be Curriculum, plus an additional: unit in MATH, two
eligible for Scholarship consideration, you must units in FOREIGN LANGUAGE, and the three
take all three of the following: Biology, Chemistry additional courses in NATURAL SCIENCE
and Physics. (Biology, Chemistry and Physics).
MATH: Students must take one unit each of: (1)
Algebra I, (2) Algebra II, and (3) Geometry. If you
completed any of the required math courses in
middle school or junior high school, it can count
toward the Qualified Admissions math requirement.
Completion of both Applied Mathematics I and II
can be substituted for Algebra I only. You are
strongly encouraged to take a mathematics course
every year of high school. Total units required are
3. To be eligible for Scholarship consideration,
you must have 1 additional unit for a total of 4 units.
In addition to the requirements you must complete
at least one unit of advanced mathematics selected
from: (1) Analytic Geometry, (2) Trigonometry,
(3) Advanced Algebra, (4) Probability and
Statistics, (5) Functions, and (6) Calculus.
SOCIAL SCIENCES: You must complete the
following: one unit of U.S. History and One-half
unit of U.S. Government. One unit selected from:
(1) Psychology, (2) Economics, (3) Civics, (4)
History, (5) Current social issues, (6) Sociology, (7)
Anthropology and (8) Race and Ethnic Group
Relations. One-half unit selected from: (1) World
History, (2) World Geography, (3) International
Relations. Total units required are 3. No
additional units are required for Scholarship
consideration.
COMPUTER TECHNOLGY: You are required to
have one unit of computer technology. At some
schools you may fulfill this requirement by passing
a proficiency examination. See your counselor to
discuss your options. One unit is required. No
additional units are required for Scholarship
consideration.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE: No units required for
High School graduation. However, 2 units are
required in one foreign language.
KANSAS REGENTS RECOMMENDED
CURRICULUM FOR SCHOLARSHIP
CONSIDERATION: As a Kansas high school
graduate, you may be eligible to be considered for
one of three state-sponsored scholarship programs:
(1) State Scholarship Program, (2) Minority
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Name: Unified School District #383 Advance Placement Senior
POC: Robinson Education Center 1 Social Studies (9)
Address: 2031 Poyntz Avenue 1 United States History
City: Manhattan, KS 66502 1/2 United States Government
Phone: 785-587-2000 1/2 Social Science Elective
FAX: 785-587-2006 2 Laboratory Science
Comments: 1 Physical Education (9)
Many Fort Riley families live in Manhattan-Ogden 1 Physical Education Elective
school district and attend USD 383. 2 Mathematics
Manhattan-Ogden Schools are under the jurisdiction
of USD 383. These schools provide a Manhattan High School has a seven period day.
comprehensive educational program from K-12.
The school system provides special education and **PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FEES HAVE NOT
gifted programs. Each school provides: BEEN FINALIZED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE
opportunity of learning, computer skills, quality FEEL FREE TO CONTACT THE SCHOOL FOR
music and art, along with physical education and THIS INFORMATION.
foreign language. Manhattan schools try to
develop students who will be: effective Textbook Rental Fees:
communicators, quality producers, complex Rental Reduced Lunch Free
thinkers, collaborative workers, community Lunch/Rental
contributors and self-directed learners. Gr. 1-6 $20.00 $10.00 $6.50
Gr. 7-8 $30.00 $15.00 $10.00
USD 383 cares about the physical and mental health Gr. 9-12$30.00 $15.00 $10.00
of its students and provides nurses, counselors and Gr. 9-12$13.00 $12.16 $0.84
social workers, as well as a comprehensive alcohol (English Work Book)
and drug prevention program. Community
involvement is encouraged, and many individuals Student Materials Fee:
and businesses interact with the schools through Materials Reduced Lunch Free Lunch/Material
business partnerships and school-based site Kindergarten
councils. $10.00 $5.00 $3.00
Grades 1-6
IMPORTANT DATES IN USD 383 FOR THE $20.00 $10.00 $6.50
SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 Grades 7-8
1st day of school Aug 18 $20.00 $10.00 $6.50
End of semester Dec 22 *Planner $3.00 $2.50 $0.20
Last day of school May 25 *Year Book: (Optional)
Winter Break Dec 23 - Jan 4 $5.85 $2.47 $0.38
Spring Break March 20 - 24 Grade 9-12
$20.00 $10.00 $6.50
MIDDLE SCHOOL: There are 2 middle schools *Year Book: $30.00 (Optional)
in Manhattan and they cover grades 7-8.
Miscellaneous Fees:
MANHATTAN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION Parking: $10.00
REQUIREMENTS Activity: $20.00 $18.71 $1.29
Driver's ED: $20.00
21 Total Credits: 13 Required Credits and 8 Elective
Credits Breakfast/Reduced Lunch /Reduced
Elementary $unk/$unk $unk/$unk
REQUIRED COURSES: Secondary $unk/$unk $unk/$unk
*Milk: Student $unk Adult $unk
CREDIT COURSE TITLE/CLASS *The listings of local schools can be found in the
1 English (9) Child and Teen Services section under SCHOOLS.
1 English (10)
1 American Literature & Composition (11)
1 Humanities & Composition (12)
OR
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Public and DODDS Schools Name: UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #383
When transferring students into the schools in this POC: Robinson Education Center
area you will need to present or be prepared to send Address: 2031 Poyntz Avenue
for the students records from the previous school. City: Manhattan, KS 66502
Phone: 785-587-2000
NEW STUDENTS NEED THE FOLLOWING: (1) FAX: 785-587-2006
Child Health Assessment (physical exam) for WWW Link: http://www.manhattan.k12.ks.us
children age 8 or under, enrolling in a Kansas school Comments:
for the first time. This also applies to preschool K-12 Education
children entering school for the first time. (2)
Kansas Certificate of Immunization. (3) Grade cards, USD 383 has ten elementary schools, two middle
certified transcript or similar record or data of schools and one high school. Class sizes vary.
previous school attendance. (4) Proof of identity Recommended class sizes are: Kindergarten and
(Birth certificate, passport, and driver s license). (5) Grade 1--20 students, Grades 2 & 3--23 students;
Social Security Number (6) Kindergarten students Grades 4-6--26 students. Middle school and high
need: birth certificate, official hospital record OR school class sizes are approximately 25, but may be
other official document of birth, the Health higher or lower. Bus service is provided at no
Assessment Form and the KCI Card. (7) First charge for students who live more than two miles
graders who have not attended an accredited from school. Breakfast and lunch programs are
kindergarten need the same documents as listed available at all schools. All elementary and
above. secondary schools are accredited by the State; the
secondary schools are also nationally accredited.
Name: GEARY COUNTY UNIFIED SCHOOL Average ACT scores for Manhattan High School
DISTRICT #475 students are above the averages for the State and the
POC: Deever Administration Center national averages. Approximately 75-80% of
Address: 8th & Eisenhower Manhattan High School graduates plan to attend
City: Junction City, KS 66441 college.
Phone: 785-238-6184
FAX: 785-238-1863 Summer School classes are available at both the
WWW Link: http://www.usd475.k12.ks.us elementary and secondary level. These classes
start in early June. Fees are charged for Summer
Comments:
School.
The #475 School District encourages you to use
their Web Address to obtain the most current
Pre School Programs
information available to you.
Even Start is a federally funded family education
program that focuses on the intergenerational
transmission of literate behavior. This program is
available to parents from Manhattan and Ogden
who has children ages 0-7 and who are eligible for
adult basic education. Even Start's goals are to
empower parents in their role as their children's first
teachers. Even Start enrolls about 200 families.
Head Start is a comprehensive program to meet the
emotional, social, health, nutritional and
psychological needs of 3 and 4-year-old children of
low-income families. Its preschool program
includes a variety of learning experiences that foster
intellectual, social and emotional growth.
Parents As Teachers serves parents with children 0
to 3 years old. It provides parents with information
and guidance in fostering the child's language,
cognitive, social and motor development, thereby
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preparing the child for school. The program Name: Abilene Baptist Academy
includes personal home visits from professional POC: Mr. Jack Herbert
parent educators, parent discussion and play groups, Address: 409 N. Van Buren
a resource library for parents and periodic City: Abilene, KS 67410
monitoring to assure that children do not have Phone: 785-263-1032
undetected health problems or developmental Tutition: $1600 year
delays. Comments:
Abilene Baptist Academy is a K-12 school that
Early Childhood Special Education is a meets all Basic standards for Kansas Schools. The
developmentally appropriate preschool program for teaching program is a traditional classroom utilizing
disabled children younger than 5. Teachers combined classes. Athletics and Fine Arts are
provide instruction to mildly, moderately and available for students wishing to participate in
severely disabled children in an integrated preschool extra-curricular activities.
setting, as well as in homes and in appropriate
clinics. Related services staff including Name: Flint Hills Christian School
psychologists; social workers; adaptive physical Address: P.O. Box 1534
education staff, adaptive technology specialists; and
City: Manhattan, KS 66502
occupational, physical and speech therapists
Phone: 785-776-2223
provides additional support to the students and their
Comments:
families.
Kindergarten-12th. There is a carpool system to
assist with transportation. The school offers many
Adult Education
extra curricular activities such as: band, choir,
drama, Spanish and athletics.
USD 383 offers Adult Education Evening Classes at
the Manhattan Technical College. This program
trains, retrains or supplements training for workers. Name: Immanuel Lutheran School
The Adult and Family Learning Center offers a Address: 630 South Eisehnower Street
basic sills program for adults to learn or review City: Junction City, KS 66441
basic reading, writing and math skills; English as a Phone: 785-238-5921
Second Language instruction; preparation and Comments:
testing for the High School equivalency Diploma Pre-Kindergarten - 8th grade. They have Extended
(GED); and a literacy program for nonreaders and day care before and after school.
low readers.
Name: Manhattan Catholic Schools
The Manhattan Technical College offers Address: 306 South Juilet Street
job-training programs with multiple starting dates. City: Manhattan, KS 66502
Programs of study train students to become skilled Phone: 785-565-5050
workers and technicians in business and industry. Comments:
Secondary students 16 and older can attend the Pre-school-8th. Tuition is on a sliding scale based
Technical College. Additional coursework is on students grade and church membership.
available so those students may earn Associate
degrees. Name: Saint Xavier Catholic School
Address: 200 North Washington Street
City: Junction City, KS 66441
Private Schools Phone: 785-238-2841
Many good private schools are available in the local Comments:
communities. Most of the private schools have a Grades Pre-school-12th. Sports, Drama, etc. The
religious affiliation or relationship. Please refer to Pre-school program is for 3-5 year olds. Members
our listings for further information on these schools. of the parish pay through tithing; others pay tuition.
Bus service is available.
Colleges and Universities
COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES ON FORT RILEY
can be located in the Record Listings. Additional
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information about the In-State Tuition Law In Kansas Name: Kansas State University (KSU)
is listed below: POC: Administration Office
Address: Anderson Hall
IN-STATE TUITION LAW IN KANSAS: Please City: Manhattan, KS 66505
note that a recent change in Kansas Law allows more Phone: 785-532-6250
military family members to be eligible for in-state WWW Link: http://www.spub.ksu.edu/
tuition. Governor Bill Graves recently signed a new Comments:
law, which allows more military family members to Kansas State University (KSU or K-State) is located
be eligible for in-state tuition at a Kansas College or in Manhattan, Kansas, which is approximately 15
University. Under the new law, a military family miles from Fort Riley. K-State is a member of the
member who graduates from a Kansas high school Big 12 Athletic Conference and is a highly
and then begins college at a Kansas college or respected university with numerous degree
university within 6 months of graduation, is eligible programs on the undergraduate and graduate levels.
for in-state tuition even if the military sponsor has The Admissions Office may be contacted in writing
moved out of the state to another active duty at Anderson Hall, Manhattan, Kansas 66506.
assignment. The passage of this new law will save Additional information can be received through the
military families several thousand dollars a year in K-State home page.
tuition expenses. In 1995, out of state tuition was
$4,600 more a year than in-state tuition at the
University of Kansas. There is a similar tuition gap
at other state colleges and universities. The new law
also makes it easier for military families to make
education decisions. Because military families
move often, when the time comes for a child to enter
college the child may have difficulty proving that
they are eligible for in-state tuition in any state. Now
under Kansas law, students can be treated as residents
and complete their education at one college or
university. The bill was signed into law on 14 April
1996 and came into effect on 1 July 1996. If you
have questions about this new law, please contact the
Legal Assistance Office at 785-239-3117.
Name: Cloud County Community College Geary
County Center
POC: Admissions Office
Address: 631 Caroline Avenue
City: Junction City, KS 66441
Phone: 785-238-8010
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Name: Main Post Counceling Center Name: Manhattan Area Technical College
POC: c/o Army Education Center POC: Admissions Office
Address: Building 217, Main Post Address: 3136 Dickens
City: Fort Riley, KS 66442--6824 City: Manhattan, KS 66503--2499
Phone: 785-239-3061 Phone: 785-587-2800
Comments: FAX: 785-587-2804
COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES ON FORT RILEY Comments:
The following on-post colleges and universities The Manhattan Area Technical College (MATC)
offer five terms per year. Terms are eight weeks in offers 11 programs of study, including: Air
length, with breaks coinciding with local school Conditioning & Refrigeration, Automotive Fields,
breaks and holiday vacations. Courses are offered Building Trades, Business and Computer
morning, noon, afternoon, late afternoon, evening Technology, Computer Repair, Drafting, Electric
and weekends. Certificate, Associate, Power & Distribution, Graphic Arts, Practical
Baccalaureate and Graduate programs are provided. Nursing and Welding. Each Program of Study has
a variety of costs, length of study, books and
BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE supplies, plus tools and uniforms. Financial Aid is
offers an Associate Degree in General Studies, available to those students that qualify. If you have
Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, AAS in any questions, please feel free to contact MATC.
Office Technology, Certificate in Office An additional phone number is 1-800-352-7575.
Technology, an Associate in General Studies in
Military Studies, AAS in Small Business
Management Administration, and an Associate in Adult or Continuing Education
Science in Environmental Studies.
Information about courses can be found in the Record
CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE offers Associate Listings.
programs in Marketing and Sales Management with
a Food Service option, Law Enforcement, Legal Refer to the Colleges and Universities section
Assistant, Early Childhood Professions, Applied regarding IN-STATE Tuition Law in Kansas.
Management, Applied Management with Technical
Computer Applications, Computer Electronics
Technology, Maintenance Technology, Automotive
Service and Repair, and Welding. Short-term
certificate programs are available.
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY provides courses
on-post for associate degrees in Arts and Science
and Business Administration. Bachelor degree
programs offered on-post are Criminology and
Interdisciplinary Social Science.
UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY offers Baccalaureate
degrees in Business, Management, Public
Administration, Public Administration with Law
Enforcement emphasis, Fire Science Human
Resource Management, Human Services,
Psychology and Social Science.
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY offers
Master of Science in Administration with networks
in General Administration or Human Resource
Administration. These courses are offered during a
six-week period on an alternating weekend format
with classes meeting Friday evenings and all day on
Saturdays.
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Name: Fort Riley Education Center personnel.
Address: Building 217, Custer Avenue *A Distance Learning Center and Academic
City: Fort Riley, KS 66442 Resource Center is located on Custer Hill, with
Phone: 785-239-3061 extended service hours in the evenings and on
FAX: 785-239-3307 weekends. Trained personnel are there to assist
DSN Phone: 856-239-3061 with automation equipment. Services include full
DSN FAX: 856-239-3307 Internet access, on-line filing of Federal Financial
E-Mail: formank@riley.army.mil Aid forms, Guidance Information Systems (GIS) to
Comments: assist with college selection and scholarship
The Fort Riley Education Center sponsors a wide searches, self-study in basic academic skills on CD
variety of programs for active duty military ROM and computers with Microsoft applications
personnel and the Total Army Family. Services are including, WORD, ACCESS, EXCEL and
provided at various locations on post. POWERPOINT. An education counselor is
available to assist you during normal duty hours.
The Army Education center is generally open These services are available to anyone with a
between 0730-1630 hours Monday-Thursday and military identification card. Some guidelines for
0730-1530 hours on Friday. All facilities are these services will apply and will be posted on the
closed on federal holidays and most training premises or can be discussed with the attendant or
holidays. counselor on duty.
In addition to the college programs offered, the
Education Center provides the following programs: There are many Adult and Continuing Education
*FAST: Training to increase proficiency in math, opportunities available in the surrounding
reading and language skills. communities as well. Both Unified School
*LSEC: Free classes offered to improve skills in a Districts have GED and adult education programs.
variety of areas. Courses offer college credit and Programs available: Adult Basic Education, GED
are available to active duty military personnel, Preparation Classes, Woodworking Classes, and
military retirees, veterans with proof of discharge English As A Second Language, GED Testing and
and Reservists and their family members. Alternative High School.
Department of Army civilians and
Non-appropriated Fund employees and their adult Name: K.S. Hauge Alternative Education Center
family members are eligible for these free classes. City: Junction City, KS 66441
*MOS IMPROVEMENT SCHOOL: Offers Phone: 785-762-3698
courses to improve Military Occupational Skill E-Mail: hauge@jc.net
proficiency. Some courses, such as Emergency WWW Link:
Medical Training and computer skill courses, are http://homepage.oz-online.net/~dakahaff/1.htm
available to adult military ID card holders who are Comments:
part of the Total Army Family. *The K.S. Hauge Alternative Education Center
*LANGUAGE LAB: Self-paced instruction in offers free GED preparation classes. GED testing
Korean, German, Saudi Arabian and Latin is also available at the school for a fee of $35.00,
American languages. which includes five tests required to receive the
*ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL): diploma. The school also offers English as a Second
Classes provide training to help family members Language classes.
improve spoken English.
The phone number to contact them in Manhattan is
OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE: 785-587-2800/2000.
*Professional Guidance counselors are available to
advise of locally available educational opportunities
to achieve educational or career goals.
*Learning Centers located near the military units
they serve provide counseling services, classroom
facilities, audiovisual support.
*Testing is provided through DANTES. Testing
includes credit exams, interest inventories, college
admission exams, and military aptitude and
personnel testing. Most tests are free to military
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Special Education Name: UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #383
Name: EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER POC: Robinson Education Center
PROGRAM Address: 2031 Poyntz Avenue
POC: Laura McCauley City: Manhattan, KS 66502
Address: Army Community Service, Bldg 7264 Phone: 785-587-2000
City: Fort Riley, KS 66442 FAX: 785-587-2006
Phone: 785-239-9435 Comments:
FAX: 785-239-9548 USD #383 has special education for disabled
children and adults, as well as special programs for
DSN Phone: 856-239-9435
gifted/talented students. The district provides
DSN FAX: 856-239-9548
nurses, counselors, social workers and other
E-Mail: MCCAULEL@riley.army.mil
services at each school site. The schools serve
Comments: severely multiply disabled, behavior disorders,
Additional information is located in the Relocation gifted, physically impaired, hearing impaired and
section, under the Exceptional Family Member visually impaired; along with providing many
Program. special education courses for these students.
Name: GEARY COUNTY UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT # 475
POC: Deever Administration Employment
Address: 8th & Eisenhower
City: Junction City, KS 66441 Employment Overview
Phone: 785-238-6184 Welcome to Fort Riley and the Junction
Comments: City-Manhattan area. Fort Riley is the largest
USD 475 offers comprehensive special education employer in the area, however, due to continuing
services for students with identified needs ages Department of the Army budget constraints,
three through twenty-one. A full continuum of employment at Fort Riley is very competitive. It is
interrelated services are available with a strong extremely important that you document your skills,
commitment to serve all students in the least create a good resume and rehearse for an interview.
restrictive environment. Transitioning services are
offered to students beginning at age 14 to provide The average unemployment rate in the Junction
experience to aid students in transition to adult City/Geary County area is 5.5%.
living. The district works with the local
Interagency Coordinating Council to coordinate The average unemployment rate in the in the
special services for infants and toddlers as well as Manhattan/Riley County area 3.0.
special education services for children and youth.
Minimum Wage is $5.15 per hour.
Name: SPEECH AND HEARING CENTER
POC: Kansas State University Starting salaries for clerical positions range from
Address: Leisure Hall, Room 107 $5.15 to $7.00 per hour, depending on job
City: Manhattan, KS 66505 experience. The average pay range is $5.50 to $6.00
Phone: 785-532-6879 per hour.
Comments:
Areas of expertise: Speech, language and hearing *Good Prospects: Production, Telemarketing,
impairment. Programs available: Speech, language welders and computer technicians.
and hearing evaluations. The cost is on a sliding
scale. *Fair Prospects: Laborers, clerical, construction
workers and food service workers.
*Poor Prospects: Administrative and managerial.
The Federal Government and Kansas State
University are the primary employers in the area.
Federal positions are currently affected by budget
reductions; therefore employment prospects are
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limited. KSU has frequent turnover in Office Name: Spouse Employment Preference
Assistant II & III, Keyboard Operator I & II and POC: Job Information Center
Secretary II & III positions. Address: Building 210
City: Fort Riley, KS 66442
Please remember the importance of hand carrying all Phone: 785-239-3086
your employment records and documents with you. DSN Phone: 856-3086
For hunting purposes, you will also need resumes, SF Comments:
171, SF 50's, transcripts, certificates and licenses. Open from 0730-1630 hours, Monday - Friday.
The Kansas Job Service Center on Fort Riley and in
Manhattan has a Career Center Available. The
Center houses special software for job hunting and Permanent Employment Resources
software to help you with your interviews. Career Computer Labs are available at the Fort Riley
and Manhattan Kansas Job Service Centers. Please
For collecting unemployment benefits, the Kansas refer to the Record Listing for information.
Job Service Center is your contact. You will need to
go to the office to pick up your paper work and to Name: AAFES
schedule an interview with the worker. Address: Building 222, Main Post
City: Fort Riley, KS 66442
Data gathered as of 01/05/00. Phone: 785-784-2775
FAX: 785-784-5461
Name: Kansas Job Service Center Comments:
Address: Building 210, Main Post Open from 0730-1600 hours, Monday - Friday.
City: Fort Riley, KS 66442
Phone: 785-239-6030 Name: Kansas Job Service
DSN Phone: 856-239-6030 Address: Building 210, Main Post
Comments: City: Fort Riley, KS 66442
They are open from 0800-1600 hours in the Phone: 785-239-6030
basement of building 210, Monday - Friday. DSN Phone: 856-6030
Comments:
Additional Kansas Job Service Centers are located Open from 0730-1600 hours, Monday - Friday.
at:
Name: Kansas Job Service
Junction City, Allen Street, 785-762-3600. They Address: 710 Allen Street
are open from 0800-1200 & 1300-1600 on Monday City: Junction City, KS 66441
and Thursday. Phone: 785-762-3600
Comments:
Manhattan, 621 Humboldt, 785-776-8884. They Open from 0800-1100 & 1300-1600 hours, Monday
are open from 0800-1200 & 1300-1530, Monday - and Thursday.
Friday.
Name: Kansas Job Service Center
Address: 621 Humbolt
Federal Civilian Employment for Spouses City: Manhattan, KS 66502
Refer to the Record Listing for information. Phone: 785-776-8884
Comments:
Name: Civilian Personnel Advisory Open 0800-1100 & 1300-1530 hours, Monday -
POC: Center (CPAC) Friday.
Address: Building 319
City: Fort Riley, KS 66442
Phone: 785-239-6004 Temporary Employment Resources
DSN Phone: 856-6004 According to the Kansas Job Service Center,
Comments: Manpower uses a lot of employees in to place in
By appointment only. Open from 0730-1600 different fields like the secretarial and industrial
hours, Monday - Friday.
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fields. Please refer to the Recording Listing for Name: Court Appointed Special Advocates
additional information. (CASA)
Address: 801 N. Washington, Suite B
Name: Home Care & Hospice Inc. City: Junction City, KS 66441
Address: 323 Poyntz Avenue Phone: 785-762-4679
City: Manhattan, KS 66502 Comments:
Phone: 785-537-0688 What does a CASA Volunteer do? A CASA
Comments: volunteer acts as an advocate for a child who
Open from 0800-1700 hours, Monday - Friday. becomes involved in the court process, plus
They have CNA's Home Health Aids, LPN's and becomes an independent, objective observer who
RN's to help provide assist you with your needs. makes recommendations to the court regarding the
child's best interest. To do this, a CASA volunteer
Name: Kansas Care Inc. meets the: child, parents, foster parents, social
Address: 712 South Ohio worker, teacher, attorney guardian ad litem, court
City: Salina, KS 67401 officials, and any others who have relevant
Phone: 785-825-8500 information about the case. The CASA volunteer
will then write a report, make recommendations,
Name: MEDSTAFF Temporary appear in court and monitor the progress of the
POC: Personnel court-prescribed plan. The CASA volunteer
Phone: 1-800-279-1957 ext. 211 performs these duties with only one purpose in mind
"to protect the interests of the child." The CASA
Comments:
volunteer usually handles just one case at a time and
Another number to make contact with them is
remains on the case until it is fully concluded.
316-792-5959.
Who can become a CASA? Men and women of all
ages and backgrounds have found that being a
Name: Manpower Temporary Services
CASA is an exciting and worthwhile volunteer
Address: 838A S. Washington activity. Although no specific educational
City: Junction City, KS 66441 background is required the necessary characteristics
Phone: 785-762-5500 and requirements are as follows: Sensitivity and
Comments: awareness, Good communication skills, Willingness
Open from 0800-1130 hours, Tuesday - Thursday. to learn and accept responsibility, Independence and
objectivity, and the ability to cooperate with others
Name: Manpower Temporary Services in the system. Plus (1) Be at least 21 years of age
Address: 555 Poyntz Avenue (unless approval is given by the Director for 18-20
City: Manhattan, KS 66502 years of age), (2) Meet initial screening procedures
Phone: 785-776-1094 (written application with references, KBI and
Comments: Central Registry checks and personal interview), (3)
Open from 0800-1700 hours, Monday - Friday. Attend at least fifteen hours of training sessions, (4)
Applications are taken 0830-1100 & 1330-1630 Sign an "Oath of Confidentiality" before receiving a
hours, Monday - Friday. case, (5) Be committed to serving as a CASA
volunteer for at least one year (@8-12 hours per
Name: Prefered Registry of Nurses, Inc. month), (6) Not discriminate or display attitudes of
Address: 420 Lincoln, Box 228 a discriminatory nature, (7) Not be employed by
City: Wamego, KS 66547 Juvenile Division of the District Court or the Youth
Phone: 785-456-7764/1-800-222-6344 Services Division of SRS, and (8) Not be assigned
to a specific case if connected to the family in an
official or personal capacity.
How will a CASA volunteer be an advocated for the
Non-Paid or Volunteer Opportunities
best interest of the child? (1) By becoming familiar
FORT RILEY INSTALLATION VOLUNTEER with all written materials associated with the case.
COORDINATOR: Is Larry Walls, Building 7264, (2) Interviewing all interested parties including (but
Custer Hill, Fort Riley, Kansas 66442. not limited to) parents, social workers, court service
The hours of operation are from 0730-1200 & officer, foster parents, attorneys and therapists. (3)
1300-1630, Monday - Friday. You can contact Maintaining regular contact with the child. (4)
Larry at 785-239-9435, or by FAX 785-239-9548. Maintaining records of all contacts and interviews.
(5) Providing a written report to the court five days
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prior to the scheduled court hearing and attending are around, but not very high in pay are the clerical
the hearing if possible. (6) Encouraging the fields and fast food workers. There are some
permanent placement of children in their own home Production workers; Laborers and Telemarketers
if possible. If not, the volunteer should encourage needed in both the communities.
other permanent placement in the shortest amount
of time. Junction City is more of an Industrial Area when one
What type of training is received? Before ever is hunting for work in this area. Manhattan is more
stepping into a courtroom or begin a case, your of a Human Resources Area (80%) and the positions
training will have included presentations by social involving Human Resource Managers are the hardest
workers, lawyers, court personnel and other to get. There are other major industry's being
professionals, including observing actual juvenile planned for both areas and there are some pending at
court proceedings to help fully prepare a CASA this time. The Social Service agencies are loaded in
volunteer. There will be continued training, the Manhattan area, but many of these agencies take
supervision and support at all times throughout a "experience only."
case.
What are the benefits of the CASA program? The Please refer to the Record Listing for additional
child understands that there is one special person information.
who is there only to help him/her, so the system
seems a little less overwhelming. Name: ARMOUR SWIFT, ECKRICH
INTERESTED: Contact us at the number listed Address: 1920 Lacy Drive
above. City: Junction City, KS 66441
Phone: 785-762-3306
Comments:
Chambers of Commerce This is a distribution company.
Please refer to the Record Listing for information.
Name: DAMARK INTERNATIONAL
Name: Junction City Chamber Of Commerce Address: 333 Grant Avenue
Address: 814 North Washington City: Junction City, KS 66441
City: Junction City, KS 66441 Comments:
Phone: 785-762-2632 Apply in person or writting. This company is a
Comments: Telephone Catalog Center.
Open 0800-1700 hours, Monday - Friday.
Name: Kansas Farm Bureau
Name: Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Address: 2627 Farm Bureau Plaza
Address: 501 Poyntz Avenue City: Manhattan, KS 66502
City: Manhattan, KS 66502 Comments:
Phone: 785-776-8829 Open from 0800-1700 hours, Monday - Friday.
This is primarily an insurance business and employs
Comments:
Open 0800-1700 hours, Monday - Friday. a large clerical staff.
Name: Salina Convention & Visitors Bureau Name: MCCALL Pattern Company
Address: Box 586 Address: 615 McCall Road
City: Salina, KS 67402--0586 City: Manhattan, KS 66502
Phone: 785-827-9301 Phone: 785-776-4041
Comments: Comments:
Open 0800-1700 hours, Monday - Friday. Open 0800-1700 hours, Monday - Friday. McCall
sewing patterns are printed and packaged here.
Private Sector Employment
According to the Kansas Job Service Center, both
Junction City and Manhattan areas are needing
machinist and welders. These fields are the most in
demand and are paying high wages...the more
experience...the higher the pay. The other jobs that
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Name: VENTOR GROUP Distribution Center Name: KSU Human Resource Services
Address: 3810 South U.S. 77 Highway Address: 103 A. Thorton Edwards Hall
City: Junction City, KS 66441 City: Manhattan, KS 66502
Phone: 785-762-3268 Phone: 785-532-6277
Comments: Comments:
Open 0700-1600 hours, Monday - Friday. This is a Classified postions are advertised in the Junction
warehouse and 24 hour distribution center for Foot City and Manhattan newspapers, at all Kansas Job
Locker and other retail stores. Service offices, in the Personnel Services. In order
to apply for announced vacancies, you must
complete a skills registration form in addition to a
Government Employment KSU application, a resume and a letter of interest.
The skills registration form can be obtained at the
Fort Riley and Manhattan have the largest
KSU Personnel Services address or by contacting
government employment. Junction City and
Kansas Job Service at 785-776-8884.
Manhattan each have the Local, County, State and
Federal governments in their areas.
Name: Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF)
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES: Fort Address: Building 319, Main Post
Riley, Junction City and Manhattan each have a Post City: Fort Riley, KS 66442
Office. Fort Riley has many Civil Service jobs and Phone: 785-239-3043
Manhattan has a Federal Building. DSN Phone: 856-3043
Comments:
STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES: Junction City Open 0730-1500 hours, Monday - Friday.
and Manhattan have Social and Rehabilitation
Services, schools and hospitals. Manhattan does Name: State of Kansas Veterns Counselor
house Kansas State University and the Social and POC: Job Service Representative
Administration building. Address: Building 210, Main Post
City: Fort Riley, KS 66442
TEACHING: Those that are teachers or have the Phone: 785-239-6030
required 60+ hours of college credits needed to be DSN Phone: 856-6030
approved for substitute teaching might be interested Comments:
to know that the local school areas are needing Provides job listings for vacancies on Fort Riley, in
Emergency Substitute Teachers. Refer to the Junction City and in Manhattan. They even assist
Education Section in this book for the local phone with registration for unemployment compenstation.
numbers and addresses to the schools.
Refer to the Record Listing for additional Professional or Occupational Licensing
information.
The local Kansas Job Service Center has numerous
Name: AAFES listings and up-to-date information for this section.
There are some listings placed in the Record Listing
Address: Building 222, Main Post
of this material. However, please feel free to contact
City: Fort Riley, KS 66442
the Kansas Job Service Center for detailed
Comments:
information.
Open 0730-1630 hours, Monday - Friday.
Name: Behavioral Science Regulatory Board
Name: Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC)
Address: 712 South Kansas Avenue
Address: Building 319, Main Post
City: Topeka, KS 66603--3817
City: Fort Riley, KS 66442
Phone: 785-296-3240
Phone: 785-239-6066
Proximity to site: 65 miles
DSN Phone: 856-6066
Comments:
Comments: Licensing for: Social Workers, Psychologists,
By appointment only. The 24 hour job recording is
Professional Counselors, Registered Psychiatrists,
785-239-6066, ext 40.
Registered Marriage and Family Therapist and
Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counselors.
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Name: Child Care Name: Nursing Related Fields
POC: Geary County Health Department Address: Mills Building,
Address: 1212 West Ash Street City: Topeka, KS 66612--2218
City: Junction City, KS 66441 Phone: 785-296-0056
Phone: 785-762-5788 Proximity to site: 65 miles
Proximity to site: 3-6 miles Comments:
Certified Nursing Aids, Certified Medication Aids,
Name: Child Care Home Health Care Workers, Adult Home
POC: Riley County Health Department Administrators, Speech Language pathologist's,
Address: 2030 Tecumseh Audiologist's and Dietitian's.
City: Manhattan, KS 66502
Phone: 785-776-4779 Name: RN'S, LPN'S
Proximity to site: 18 miles Address: 900 SW Jackson Street
City: Topeka, KS 66612
Name: Commercial Driver's License Phone: 785-296-4929
POC: Drivers License Office Proximity to site: 65 miles
Address: 548A Grant Avenue
City: Junction City, KS 66441 Name: Real Estate Professionals
Phone: 785-238-1814 POC: Kansas Real Estate Department
Proximity to site: 3-6 miles Address: 3 Townsite Plaza, Suite 200
Comments: City: Topeka, KS 66603
Open 0700-1700 hours, Tuesday - Friday. Phone: 785-296-3411
Proximity to site: 65 miles
Name: Cosmetology
POC: Kansas Board Of Cosmetology Name: Teacher's Certification
Address: 2708 NW Topeka Blvd. POC: Department Of Education
City: Topeka, KS 66617 Address: 120 SE 10th Avenue
Proximity to site: 65 miles City: Topeka, KS 66612
Phone: 785-296-2288
Name: Dentists & Dental Hygiensist Proximity to site: 65 miles
POC: Kansas Dental Board
Address: 3601 SW 29th Street, Suite 134
City: Topeka, KS 66614 Networking Opportunities
Phone: 785-273-0780 The military spouse who is seeking to develop a
Proximity to site: 65 miles personal career must tackle the problems imposed by
frequent moves. Networking before you move as
Name: Emergency Services Licensing well as after you arrive can sometimes be the key to a
Address: 109 SW 6th Street successful job search. Some "Tips" include: (1)
City: Topkea, KS 66603 Check to see if your present employer has a facility
Phone: 785-296-7296 in the local area. A transfer may be possible. (2)
Proximity to site: 65 miles Talk about your move to friends, relatives or
Comments: co-workers, they may have some ideas that can help.
Licensing for: EMT, MICT (Paramedics), EMTI (3) Subscribe to local area newspapers. (4)
(IV Certification), EMTD (Fibrillator, First Contact local Chamber of Commerce for local
Responders & Licensing Instructors for these business listings. (5) Contact local chapters of
courses). professional organizations. (6) Check with the
State Offices for requirements on licensed or certified
Name: Insurance Professionals positions.
POC: Kansas Insurance Department
Address: 420 SW 9th Street
City: Topeka, KS 66612
Phone: 785-296-7862
Proximity to site: 65 miles
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Medical And Dental System (DEERS). If not, routine medical and dental
treatment can be denied. Enrollment can be done at
the ID Card Section in Building 210, Main Post
Medical and Dental Overview (785-239-8595) or Building 7253, Custer Hill.
Opened and dedicated in Feb 1958, Irwin Army
Community Hospital is named in honor of brigadier Medical Services/Directory - on
General Bernard John Dowling Irwin, Medical Corps Installation
(1830-1917). Irwin Army Community Hospital, a
Irwin Army Community Hospital provides full
149-bed facility, serves a population in excess of
medical services to the Community through a
35,000. From the start of operation in 1958, IACH
program of managed health care using the resources
has continually been fully accredited by the Joint
of the military hospital and civilian providers.
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare
Patients wishing to make an appointment or who
Organizations. It was a major treatment facility
have health related questions should call
during the Vietnam conflict and a mobilization point
785-784-1200 or toll free l-888-874-9378.
for soldiers and Reservists during the Saudi Arabia
campaign.
Please refer to the Record Listing for additional
numbers (Area code is 785 & DSN is 856 [239]).
DEERS
Family members of military spouses must be enrolled
in the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting
Medical Services/Directory - on Installation
Clinic POC Number
APPOINTMENTS (TRICARE 785-784-1200
SERVICE CENTER)
BENEFITS SERVICE 785-784-1200
REPRESENTATIVE
COMMANDER 785-239-7101
EMERGENCY 785-239-7777
EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY 785-239-7198
MEMBER COORDINATOR
INFORMATION 785-239-7720
PATIENT ADMINISTRATION 785-239-7745
PATIENT REPRESENTATIVE 785-239-7739
PHARMACY 785-239-7416
PHARMACY REFILLS 785-239-7427
effect at Fort Riley since 1 April 1997. TRICARE is
Health Benefits Advisor, Wellness, and designed to supplement the medical capabilities that
CHAMPUS/TRICARE Programs are available at Fort Riley, and provides outpatient
treatment. TRICARE health care professionals
For more information on this subject: supplement the staff at the hospital. The current
United Concordia Companies, Inc. for Dental TRICARE contractor for Fort Riley is TriWest
http://www.ucci.com Health Care Alliance.
TRICARE SERVICE CENTER IACH: BUILDING All incoming and outgoing personnel are required to
600 (600 CAISSON HILL ROAD), 785-784-1200, process through the TRICARE Service Center, which
1-888-874-9378 *The office is open from 0730-1630 is part of the In/Out processing checklist. All active
hours, Monday - Friday. All TRICARE services are duty are enrolled in TRICARE Prime. Active duty
arranged through this office. family members have an opportunity to choose the
TRICARE program that is best suited to their
TRICARE families needs. Unless you have unusual family
circumstances, all families should consider enrolling
TRICARE is the Department of Defense Health Care in TRICARE Prime. Please discuss your family
System that replaces CHAMPUS and has been in
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needs with the TRICARE Benefits Service facility and/or Overseas Lead Agent before seeking
Representative during in-processing. treatment from host-nation dental providers, except
for emergency care.
During in-processing, all eligible beneficiaries will be (See Below for sample Detail/Record Listing)
entered into the hospital computer system (CHCS).
If possible, have your current address and phone Name: TFMDP Customer Service
number available. An item of critical importance is POC: United Concordia Companies, Inc. (UCCI)
for active duty service members to have their correct Addresses: For the United States, Canada, Guam,
Fort Riley Unit Identity Code (UIC) entered in Puerto Rico and U.S.
DEERS. The information in DEERS is matched Virgin Islands: United Concordia Companies, Inc.
with CHCS and is used to authorize care at the TFMDP Customer Service PO
hospital. Please update your DEERS and CHCS Box 898218 Camp Hill PA 17089-8218 All other
information when changes are made. Parents are locations: United Concordia
reminded to enroll all newborn infants in DEERS and Companies, Inc. TFMDP OCONUS Dental Unit PO
TRICARE within 120 days of birth. Box 898238 Camp Hill, PA 17089-8238
Phone Numbers: CONUS (1-800-866-8499);
"TRICARE Family Member Dental Plan (TFMDP) OCONUS (1-717-975-5017; toll call)
Comments: For more information about the
The TRICARE Family Member Dental Plan TFMDP, contact your Health Benefits Advisor or in
(TFMDP) is a comprehensive and affordable dental overseas locations, your servicing overseas dental
plan available to eligible spouses and children of treatment facility or Overseas Lead Agent point of
active duty Uniformed Service members. The contact. Customer Service can also help sponsors,
TFMDP has cost shares, benefit maximums and family members, installation staff and dental
coverage imitations similar to typical group dental providers with specifics about the TFMDP."
insurance plans. To be eligible for TFMDP
enrollment, sponsors must intend to remain on active OTHER PROGRAMS (Area code 785, DSN 856
duty for at least 24 months and this commitment must [239])
be confirmed by their parent Uniformed service.
Enrollment and/or changes to enrollment can be DIETING-NUTRITION: Building 600, Main Post,
accomplished by filling out a DD Form 2494 or 239-7638 *Open from 0730-1630 hours, Monday -
2494-1 at the sponsor's servicing personnel office. Friday.
Please read these forms carefully as they provide
detailed information on enrollment options, HEALTH RISK APPRAISAL: Building 600, Main
limitations and when TFMDP coverage begins. Post, 239-7000
Upon enrollment, the sponsor must pay the monthly
premium through their Uniformed Services payroll SMOKING CESSATION, ECT: Preventative Med.
account - the Government pays 60% of monthly Service, Marshall Army Airfield, 239-3902 *Open
premiums. Before providing care to family from 0730-1630 hours, Monday - Friday.
members, some dental providers may ask to see a
copy of the sponsor's Leave and Earnings Statement Community Hospitals
showing the dental plan payroll deduction.
GEARY COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL:
Coverage is worldwide and portable between
1102 St. Mary's Road, Junction City, 785-238-4131
assignments.
MANHATTAN MERCY MEDICAL CENTER
United Concordia Companies, Inc. (UCCI)
WEST CAMPUS: 1823 College Avenue, Manhattan,
administers the TFMDP. Detailed TFMDP coverage
785-776-3322
and enrollment information can be found in the
TFMDP benefit booklet.
MANHATTAN MERCY MEDICAL CENTER
For more information about the program, visit
EAST CAMPUS: Sunset & Claflin, Manhattan,
UCCI's web site or contact them at 1-800-866-8499
785-776-3300
for information on the TFMDP in the United States,
Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands, or 1-717-975-5017 (toll call) for information Dental Services/Directory - on Installation
on the TFMDP in all other locations. In overseas This information summarizes Fort Riley Regulation
locations, enrolled sponsors and family members 40-7 and highlights dental care policies for active
must contact their servicing overseas dental treatment duty personnel, family members, retirees and their
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family members. Dental care for active duty duty day s soldiers should report to their assigned
members is provided by their assigned dental clinic. dental clinic for emergency care. After duty hours
and non-duty day like weekends and holidays,
Soldiers can receive an appointment reporting to their soldiers should report to the Irwin Army Community
assigned clinic. Exams are seen as walk-in Hospital Emergency Room. Active duty family
throughout the duty day until 1530 hours. The members must contact their Family Member Dental
dental care available to soldiers include: Program dentist. If her or she is unavailable, then
Endodontics (root canal), General Dentistry, you need to report to the Irwin Army Community
Periodontics (gums), Prosthodontics (crowns, Hospital emergency room. Retirees and their family
bridges, partial dentures, complete dentures) and Oral members should report to Dental Clinic #4 for
maxillofacial Surgery. ORTHODONTIC CARE IS emergency care. After duty hours you should report
NOT AVAILABLE. to the Irwin Army Community Hospital emergency
room.
EMERGENCY SERVICES: Active duty sick call
begins at the start of the duty day. During normal
Dental Services/Directory - on Installation
Clinic POC Number
Dental Clinic #1, Hospital 785-239-7955
(Hours 0630-1630)
Dental Clinic #3, Building 7620 785-239-4262/4261
(Hours 0630-1630)
Dental Clinic #4, Building 4010 785-239-4174/4187
(Hours 0630-1630)
contact the Health Care Advisor at the hospital
Family Member Dental Plan 785-239-7753 or the sponsor's assigned dental clinic.
FAMILY MEMBER DENTAL CARE IS NOT
For more information on this subject:
AUTHORIZED TO BE PROVIDED BY THE
United Concordia
ARMY DENTAL CLINICS.
http://www.ucci.com
The TriCare Family Member Dental Program Housing
(TFMDP) is offered by the federal government
through the Civilian Health and Medical Program of Housing Overview
the Uniformed Services (OCHAMPUS). This
program is administered by United Concordia For more information on this subject:
Companies, Inc. in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. This is PCS House Express
a voluntary Comprehensive dental plan available to http://www.armyhousing.net/PCS/PCSHouseExpress.
all active duty Uniformed Services personnel. When htm
the active duty member (sponsor) enrolls his/her
family members in the TFMDP through his/her PAC, Fort Riley is located in a fairly rural area and the
a monthly premium is paid through payroll towns nearby are not large. Housing is available in
deduction. The plan has cost shares, maximums and the community; however, choice of structure may be
limitations similar to typical civilian dental group limited.
plans. The amount covered by the plan ranges from
100% to 50%, depending on the type of service. There are 392 quarters for officers on post and 2,658
Family members must receive dental services in the quarters for enlisted, 32 BOQ units designated for
United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico or the US bonafied bachelors and 15 BEQ units designated for
Virgin Islands. Detailed FMCP coverage and bonafied and sponsor bachelors. There are 8
enrollment information is in the TFMDP Benefit temporary VIP units, 38 guesthouse units, 111
Booklet. Sponsors and family members may call VEQ/VOQ units. Reservations are required. Contact
United Concordia's toll free Customer Service Housing at 785-239-2830, 1-800-643-8991 or FAX
Department at 1-800-866-8499 or 1-800-891-1854 785-239-8882 prior to coming to receive current
(for the hearing impaired) Monday-Friday 0800-2000 availability information. The address is 45 Barry
hours EST. For more information on the TFMDP, Avenue, Main Post, Fort Riley, Kansas 66442.
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Those listed as Other have 0, since room #'s are
NOTE: After you finish the housing section and different for each.
reading other sections in this book...at the back is an The table can not be changed (it is the part of the
AT A GLANCE section that has a Housing program), so hopefully this information will be
Summary. To try and help keep from having any helpful for you.
confusion in reading the information please note this
information for future reference: As you read further in this section there is additional
information for you, in more detail about waiting
The information that has waiting: gives the longest time frames for housing.
length of time (for all bedroom sizes) to wait for
housing. Name: PCS House Express
WWW Link:
The other numbers listed under the number of http://www.armyhousing.net/PCS/PCSHouseExpres
rooms...shows how many housing units, for that s.htm
number of bedrooms (per rank).
Housing Allowances
Housing allowance information is available from the Per Diem, Travel and Transportation
Allowance Committee's Web Site:
Rates and Allowances Home Page http://www.dtic.mil/perdiem/rateinfo.html
Basic Allowance for Housing http://www.dtic.mil/perdiem/bah.html
Overseas Housing Allowance http://www.dtic.mil/perdiem/allooha.html
Name: CHRRS
Government Housing POC: Housing Office
Open 0730-1600 hours, Monday - Friday. Soldiers Address: Building 45, Main Post
assigned to Ft Riley MUST process through Housing City: Fort Riley, KS 66442
prior to renting or purchasing a home. Before Phone: 785-239-2830/1-800-643-8991
renting a house or apartment in the area, the housing FAX: 785-239-8882
MUST be approved by a housing representative. DSN Phone: 856-2830
Even if your prospective landlord says the property DSN FAX: 856-8882
has been inspected, contact housing to verify that the Comments:
proper inspection has taken place before signing a COMMUNITY HOMEFINDING RELOCATION
lease. There are waiting lists for most types of AND REFERRAL SERVICES: Transient housing
quarters. Since these lists change frequently you are is open 24 hrs, 7 days a week. Fort Riley provides
advised to call Fort Riley's Housing Office for temporary accommodations for arriving and
accurate updated lists. departing PCS families, as well as visitors to the
installation. Reservations are strongly
recommended. Prior to staying in a motel off post,
you will need a statement of non-availability for
TLE reimbursement purposes. Registration and
payment is accomplished at Carr Hall. Rates for
each room vary from $29 to $37 per night; with
laundry and kitchen facilities available to occupants
of the guesthouse.
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Name: Enlisted Government Housing Name: Officer Government Housing
Address: Building 45, Main Post Address: Building 45, Main Post
City: Fort Riley, KS 66442 City: Fort Riley, KS 66442
Phone: 785-239-2830/1-800-643-8991 Phone: 785-239-2830/1-800-643-8991
FAX: 785-239-8882 FAX: 785-239-8882
DSN Phone: 856-2830 DSN Phone: 856-2830
DSN FAX: 856-8882 DSN FAX: 856-8882
E-Mail: chavisa@riley.army.mil E-Mail: chavisa@riley.army.mil
Comments: Comments:
The information can be read in order by: The information can be read in order by:
CATEGORY, # BEDROOMS & ESTIMATED CATEGORY, # BEDROOMS, & ESTIMATED
WAIT TIME WAITING
E7-9, # BR 5, 9-12 months 05-Up listings have not been provided.
E7-9, # BR 4, 5-7 months
E7-9, # BR 3, 9-11 months 04, # 5 BR, N/A
E7-9, # BR 2, N/A months 04, # 4 BR, 10-12 months
04, # 3 BR, 12-16 months
E4-6, # BR 5, 9-12 months 04, # 2 BR, 0-3 months
E4-6, # BR 4, 7-9 months
E4-6, # BR 3, 5-7 months CW1-O3, # 5 BR, N/A
E4-6, # BR 2, 7-9 months CW1-O3, # 4 BR, 6-8 months
CW1-O3, # 3 BR, 7-9 months
E1-3, # BR 5, N/A CW1-O3, # 2 BR, 7-9 months
E1-3, # BR 4, N/A BOQ Units, #1 BR, 0-3 months
E1-3, # BR 3, 16-18 months
E1-3, # BR 2, 12-14 months *Information above was up-dated from the Housing
BEQ Units, # BR 1, 0-6 months office on 01/05/00.
*Information above was up-dated from the Housing
office on 01/05/00. Community Housing
COMMUNITY HOMEFINDING, RELOCATION
AND REFERRAL SERVICES (CHRRS): You are
REQUIRED to process through the CHRRS office
prior to making any commitment for housing off
post. This does not mean that you cannot look for
housing on your own. What this means is "Prior to
making any firm commitment (placing a
deposit/earnest money or signing a lease/contract)
you must check with CHRRS first." This can be
done by contacting them at 785-239-2830, EXT 6033
or Toll Free at 1-800-643-8991. You do not have to
sign into post prior to seeking assistance with
locating off post housing. This is a referral agency
only. This is not an agent or broker. Due to the
rapidly changing referral list, you are encouraged to
check with CHRRS frequently while seeking
housing.
The CHRRS services include: (1) A complete
up-to-date list of apartments, mobile homes and
houses for rent with the prices you can expect to pay.
(2) A current file of houses for sale. (3) Local maps
showing driving distances, locations of schools,
churches, recreational areas, etc. (4) The Waiver of
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Security Deposit Program can be learned about here. 4. MILITARY CLAUSE: Be sure that the lease
This program is a voluntary service. Fort Riley has a military clause in it and be sure that you
National Bank will guarantee up to $250 deposit understand how the clause works. Most military
against your final bill for electric and gas service in clauses enable a soldier to terminate a lease before
rental or purchased property that is serviced by the end of a lease term; if it is required by PCS or
Kansas Power, Light and Gas Company (KPL Gas). ETS orders. The soldier is usually required to give
Your monthly pay must go to the bank on the Sure the landlord WRITTEN NOTICE of their intent to
Pay Program. There is a nonrefundable charge of move out and to furnish the landlord a copy of their
$25 service fee for membership. orders 30 days before a rent paying date. Therefore,
you may still have to pay one more month's rent in
The Chambers of Commerce in each city have order to give the required notice. Military clauses
listings of Realtors in both cities. There are Home usually do not apply to TDY, deployment or moving
Guides available that you can request. This will on post and they may not relieve the non-military
provide phone numbers of the local Realtors in our spouse from liability if his/her signature is also on the
area. Just contact the Realtor office and ask for their lease.
"Property Management Services" to speak with the
"Rental Section" (if you do not wish to buy/purchase 5. REPAIRS: If problems with the rental property
a home). Refer to the LOCAL COMMUNITY arise after you have moved in, be sure to NOTIFY
section listed EVENTS for further information and THE LANDLORD OF THE PROBLEM IN
phone numbers to the Chamber of Commerce. WRITING. Verbal notification will not protect you.
Send the landlord a letter by registered mail on or
LANDLORD/TENANT ISSUES before a rent paying date; your receipt is proof of
sending the letter. You may use the enclosed form
Information for incoming soldiers regarding Kansas to give your notice and you should describe what the
laws when dealing with rental agreements and problems are and state that if the landlord does not
preventative steps to take when signing a new lease. make a good faith effort to resolve them within 14
days, then the lease will terminate after 30 days. If
1. INVESTIGATE: Take some time to find the landlord tries to fix the problem within 14 days,
adequate housing. Before you sign a lease, try to but the same or similar problem occurs, you can
find out as much as possible about your prospective terminate the lease after giving another written
landlord from housing and from other soldiers. Call 30-day notice. If you experience a problem with the
the Housing Office and ask if any complaints have rental property that is so severe that you feel it poses
been lodged against the landlord; a sample complaint a threat to you and your family, then you should
form is at the end of this section. contact both your county health and housing
departments. They will document any violations and
2. READ: Read and understand the entire lease. make sure your landlord addresses them. Be sure to
Make sure that you can live with each and every ask the housing office on post to document the
clause provided in the lease. If you do not problem.
understand parts of the lease or if you find any part of
the lease objectionable then cross those sections out 6. TERMINATION: Month-to-month leases are
or DO NOT sign it. Legal Assistance Attorneys can terminated by giving written notice to the landlord
review your lease. Make an appointment BEFORE that you are terminating the lease effective on the
you sign. Do not rely on promises the landlord makes next date rent is due; provided this date is at least 30
unless you write them into the lease contract. Oral days after the landlord receives the notice. If your
promises are not binding and cannot be enforced. lease is for a year or 6 months, you usually can not
terminate it earlier, unless one of the situations in
3. INSPECTIONS: Before you sign a lease, do a paragraph 4 or 5 applies; read your lease for
walk through inspection of the property with the specifics.
landlord and document any and all damage that you
find (keep a copy for your records). If the landlord 7. PROTECTION: In order to better protect
does not do a walk through inspection with you yourself, ANY AND ALL dealings with your
within five days, then do one with the Housing Office landlord should be in writing and a copy of
or your first sergeant and send a copy of it to the everything should be kept in your records.
landlord by certified mail. Taking pictures or a
video of the property is a good idea. LANDLORD COMPLAINTS
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(This form is available in the Legal Assistance Office affecting health and safety. The housing code
and is offered here only for your information). inspector can be the best witness regarding the
seriousness of the problems.
(1) Type of rental premises: house, apartment, trailer
or other (2) Name of landlord of the rental premises (Please provide the following information:)
(3) Number of bedrooms (4) Location of rental __________________________________________
premises (5) Amount of rent and security deposit (6) (Your street address)
Did you have a written lease? (7) How long was the __________________________________________
term of the lease? Month-to-month, 6 months, 1 (City, State & Zip)
Year, Other (8) Did the lease have a military clause? __________________________________________
(9) Did your landlord do a walk-through inspection? (Today's date)
If yes, was it: Before you moved in? or Within five __________________________________________
days after you took possession? (10) Did your (Landlord(s)/authorized agent(s) name(s))
landlord respond to your complaints about repairs? __________________________________________
(11) Were you unjustifiably charged for any damages (Address)
when you moved out? (12) Did you move out before __________________________________________
the lease term was over? (13) Did you give the (City, State & Zip)
landlord notice that you were moving? (14) How
many days of notice did you give the landlord? (15)
Did you give the notice in writing? (16) Did your Dear __________________________:
landlord refund your security deposit within 30 days
after your lease was terminated? (17) If not, what was I am/We are writing to inform you that the following
the reason? (18) Did you see a legal assistance conditions existing at the premises at (input address)
attorney about your lease before you signed it? (19) are in material noncompliance with our rental
Did you seek assistance from a legal assistance agreement and/or the Kansas Residential Landlord
attorney about any landlord tenant issue (repairs, and Tenant Act, thereby materially affecting health
security deposit, etc.)? (20) With the help of your and safety and rendering the premises substandard:
attorney, were you able to resolve your dispute with (Please list all problems.)
your landlord? (21) Did you take your landlord to
small claims court? (22) If yes, what was the result? I/We hereby give notice that unless repair is initiated
(23) Would you recommend this rental premise to within 14 days of receipt of this notice, I/We intend
other soldiers? (24) If no, why? (25) Other to: (Please choose either a or b by drawing a line
comments: through the one you do not wish to use.)
I hereby authorize the legal assistance office to utilize a. terminate my/our tenancy as of midnight on
this information and release it to the housing office. ____________ (usual rent paying date at least 30
I understand that it may be disclosed to others as a days after receipt of notice)
warning of potential problems with the landlord.
b. request that a city housing code inspector inspect
Then you will sign and date the document the premises to determine that they are substandard.
14-30 NOTICE TO REPAIR ____________________________
(signature of tenant)
(This form is provided for information only. See
Legal Assistance for additional information.) _____________________________________
(signature of co-tenant if applicable)
INSTRUCTIONS: The tenant should fill in the
blanks and provide necessary information. The _________________________________
tenant should send the notice by certified mail; return _________________________________
receipt requested or delivers it personally with (printed name[s] of above individual[s])
witnesses. The tenant should be sure to keep a copy
of the notice for his or her records. The tenant can Utilities
be held liable for rent for the term of the lease if the
Please refer to Record Listings for information.
problems with the premises do not constitute a
material noncompliance with the rental agreement or
a noncompliance with K.S.A. 58-2553 materially
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Name: Charter Communications Name: Kansas Power & Light (KPL), Gas &
POC: Fort Riley Cable TV Electric Service
Address: Building 6422 City: Manhattan, KS
City: Fort Riley, KS 66442 Phone: 800-794-4780
Phone: 785-784-2020 Comments:
Deposit:
Name: Cox Communication Cable The last 12-month electrical/gas history (at the
Address: 140 West 8th Street residence you have chosen) will be averaged as an
City: Junction City, KS 66441 "one month amount." The Deposit will be 2x's the
Phone: 785-238-6165 average one month amount.
Comments:
Installation Fee: $19.95 Hook-Up Fee:
$5.30 + tax (Per meter)
Basic Cable Monthly Fee: $11.42 Example: If you have just an electric meter...$5.30
+ Tax = Hook-Up Fee
Name: Cox Communication Cable Example: If you have electric and gas
meters..($5.30 x 2) + Tax + Hook-Up Fee
Address: 519 Richards Drive
City: Manhattan, KS 66502
Drop Off Payment Locations, Food-4-Less (No
Phone: 785-776-9239
Main Offices):
Comments: 401 East Poyntz
Installation Fee: $19.95
222 North 6th Street
3011 Anderson Avenue
Basic Cable Monthly Fee: $11.42
Hours:
Name: Grandview Plaza City Departments 0800-2100 Monday - Saturday
Address: 402 State Street 1000-1800 Sunday
City: Grandview Plaza, KS 66441
Phone: 785-238-6069 Name: Kansas Power & Light (KPL), Gas &
Proximity to site: Sub-section of Juncition City Electrical Service
Comments: City: Junction City, KS
Electric Department: There are different deposit Phone: 800-794-4780
amounts (depends on your housing location in Comments:
Grandview Plaza). Deposit:
The last 12-month electrical/gas history (at the
Water Department: $50 Deposit residence you have chosen) will be averaged as an
"one month amount." The Deposit will be 2x's the
Name: Junction City Water Department average one month amount.
Address: Municipal Building, PO Box 287
City: Junction City, KS 66441 Hook-Up Fee:
Phone: 785-238-3103 $5.30 + tax (Per meter)
Comments: Example: If you have just an electric meter...$5.30
To turn on your water, you will need to bring in + Tax = Hook-Up Fee
your Lease Agreement (renters) or Deed (buyers), Example: If you have electric and gas
your deposit, plus a picture ID to get your water meters..($5.30 x 2) + Tax + Hook-Up Fee
turned on. Service will start the same day you
come with the appropriate documents and deposit, Drop Off Payment Location, Food-4-Less (No Main
as long as you come in by 5 p.m. Offices):
1025 South Washington
A $5 hook-up fee will be charged on your first bill.
Hours:
0800-2100 Monday - Saturday
1000-1800 Sunday
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Name: Manhattan Water Department Relocation is a way of life in the Army and it can be
POC: City Hall stressful. Decisions must be made and the choices
Address: 11th & Poyntz can have significant effects on your life. You need
City: Manhattan, KS 66502 accurate and timely information to make these
Phone: 785-587-2480 decisions. Contact a Relocation Representative at
your present duty station to help you prepare for the
Name: Southwestern Bell Telephone move; then contact the Relocation Representative at
POC: New Service the new duty station to help you and your family
City: Manhattan, KS makes all these important decisions.
Phone: 800-246-4999
Comments: Relocation Assistance
Southwestern Bell will ask some Credit Questions ACS is your local Family Service Center which
(such as SSN, Previous Address, etc.). Then a provides programs and services to assist you in
Credit Background Check is done (they don't see developing and maintaining needed skills to
the check...just a rating from the Credit Background confidently meet the demands of being a soldier or
Check). military family member. Our center is open to
active duty and family members of all branches of
A minimum $50 Advance Payment is requested service, and retirees. Reserve component and their
(along with what is required from the Credit family members plus DOD civilians may participate
Background Check). Please note that the $50 will in certain programs and services.
be applied to your first bill as a credit...since it is
just an ADVANCE PAYMENT. Our relocation department operates the loan closet
and offers assistance with PCS moves including:
Connection: Hook-up Basic Fee is $39, due to computerized information on installations worldwide,
Optional Services available this could increase computerized travel maps, welcome packets,
(example given UNLISTED PHONE NUMBER = provides waiting family services and conducts
$7 Take Basic Fee $39 + Unlisted Phone Number sponsor training, newcomer briefings and family
$7 = $46). readiness briefings.
For further information call the #800 listed above. We have started a new Spouse Orientation Program.
The program provides a great way for all military
Name: Sprint Telephone Service spouses to learn about our Fort Riley community.
City: Junction City, KS 66441 You will need to sign up for this program by calling
Phone: 800-788-3500 us at 239-5607/9435. Childcare is provided, but
Comments: pre-registration is a must...just let us know how many
Connection Charges range from $10 - $20 children and their ages when you call to register.
Please note that space is limited, so call early to
Minimum Deposit $90 register. 1ST Replacement will provide
transportation from the in-processing center, Building
The company serves Fort Riley, Wakefield, 214, Main Post at 8:30am. The program is held
Junction City, Grandview Plaza and Milford. twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Friday, beginning at
9:00am and it finishes at 4:30pm. Bring your lunch
and let's have some fun as you learn about your new
duty station here at Fort Riley, Kansas. (Please feel
Relocation Services free to contact us if you have any questions.)
Relocation Services Overview ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE/SOLDIER AND
FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER, POC: Pearl Speer,
Are you going to move soon? Here are just a few of
Relocation Manager, Building 7264, Custer Hill, Fort
the questions you'll have to answer: Where will I
Riley, KS 66442, 785-239-9435/5607, FAX
live? What will my housing costs be? What about
785-239-9548
my pet? Where will my children go to school?
Will my spouse be able to find employment? What
about child care? In Transit Emergencies
No matter how well you've planned, emergencies do
happen. What should you do in case of an
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emergency while you are traveling? First of all 2. If you have to stay longer in the Guest House think
make sure you have all your important papers with (minimum $27 a day) about how much extra money
you; not packed with your household goods. you will need to stay until housing is found (i.e. 5
days = $135, 10 days = $270 and so forth).
The American Red Cross is always available for
emergency aid anywhere you may be. Contact the e. Your move here:
nearest chapter (phone numbers are usually listed in 1. KEEP ALL RECEIPTS: Car Gas, Food, Lodging
the white pages of the local phone directory). They and so forth that you will need to provide to Finance
can sometimes help with emergency financial for reimbursement of travel costs.
assistance and contacting individuals that will need to 2. Plan ahead for the cost of your trip: Car Gas, Food,
know where you are and what is happening. Plan Lodging, if your car breaks down money for repairs
for the unexpected and it probably won't happen. and any emergency needs.
For In Transit emergencies contact one of the
sections listed below. PRE-PLANNING: IS NEEDED FOR A
FINANCIALLY SOUND MOVE!
EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTER,
REPLACEMENT COMPANY, U.S. ARMY,
GARRISON: SUBJECT: Soldier Financial Readiness With
Deployment
On Duty Officer/NCO, Building 500, Main Post,
785-239-2222 To assist the soldier in organizing his financial affairs
in order to be prepared for PCS, Temporary Duty
On Duty NCO, Building 214, Main Post, (TDY) or deployment, the following information is
785-239-2119/3223 offered. Soldiers sometimes overlook important pay
related matters when called upon to PCS, go
Financial Preparedness Temporary Duty (TDY) or deploy. The following
information is provided to help ensure you are
SUBJECT: Soldier Financial Preparedness With
financially ready in the event of PCS, TDY or
Moving
deployment. If followed, this information will also
ensure that your family has uninterrupted financial
a. Be prepared to pay 1st month rent, Last month rent
support.
and deposit, after you have located housing off of
post. Refer to the SITES AT A GLANCE
a. Soldiers should ensure their families would be
SECTION to know what the current rent is at the
able to adequately access funds and pay bills during a
time of your move.
deployment. This may include access to a checking
or savings account, or having an allotment go to the
b. Remember deposits for:
spouse/dependent or person designated to pay bills.
1. Cable Hook-up charge and at least basic charge
A checking account is generally recommended over a
$80
savings account to enhance accessibility of funds by
2. Phone Hook-up charge and at least basic charge
both the soldier and dependents. If a checking
$120
account is not suitable for some soldiers, then they
3. Electric/Gas Deposit is averaged from previous
should work with their bank to coordinate access to
tenant s last full year monthly payments
their savings account by some means other than
ATM (an ATM may not be available where
c. Starting-up a household:
deployed). Some banks (including Fort Riley) offer
1. Those household supplies (cleaning, laundry, odds
checkless checking accounts having ATM-only
and ends you ll need if you don t have already
access in garrison, but the bank can give the soldier a
[minimum @$200])
limited supply of checks upon deployment for
2. Groceries (think of staples if you aren t bringing
deployment-use only (pre-coded with the bank s
them with you sugar, flour, salt, butter, ketchup,
routing code and soldier's account number). Again,
pickles and so on to add with the meats, can goods
soldiers with savings accounts must coordinate with
and so forth [minimum @$300].
their bank before deploying to ensure they and their
family can access funds once deployed.
d. Guest Housing:
1. You will be allowed 10 days reimbursement for
b. You may want to consider a Power of Attorney
being in Guest House
(full or limited) to allow your family member to pick
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up your Leave and Earnings Statements (LES s) and Exceptional Family Member Program
to conduct any business that may need to be taken (EFMP)
care of in your absence. A Power of Attorney gives
a spouse the right to inquire about a soldier s pay. The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is
However, it does not give them authority to change a mandatory enrollment program. Exceptional
any aspect of this soldier's pay such as allotments or Family Members (EFM) are those who have chronic
direct deposit. The Office of the Staff Judge ongoing health needs that are physical, emotional
Advocate can provide information concerning Power and/or a learning condition. Conditions such as
of Attorney. diabetes, asthma, children who have an Individual
Educational Plan under the Special Education Law,
c. Before deploying, you should also ensure your ADHD/ADD requiring management treatment by a
allotments are correct and being sent to the correct pediatrician, should be enrolled in the EFM Program.
address. This can be checked during your Please note that more that four visits to a provider
pre-deployment Soldier Readiness Program (SRP) annually for their condition could be considered for
processing or during out-processing prior to PCS. enrollment.
d. Soldiers are encouraged to obtain a Charge Card The EFMP Manager is Laurie McCauley and she is
to be financially prepared for TDY travel. TDY located in the Army Community Service office. The
travel support (advances and settlements) for Ft. EFMP POC can assist your family in relocating and
Riley is provided by the Operating Location becoming knowledgeable about the installations and
(OPLOC) at Lawton, OK. The standard method for surrounding community's resources and support
obtaining a TDY advance is through the ATM using services. If someone in your family might be an
the charge card. The charge card provides the EFM, enrolling them into the program gives you the
flexibility to obtain an advance even on short-notice greatest assurance of consideration of the special
TDYs. To obtain a charge card, contact your unit needs assignment process.
coordinator.
Prior to the assignment process, service members are
Soldiers need to plan their budgets around their base required to enroll their family members when the
pay, BAQ and separate rations. Due to frequent special needs are identified or at least nine months
field and training exercises, separate rations are prior to the projection rotation date. This allows DA
frequently withheld so caution should be used when time to work your next assignment and consider your
including them in budget planning. For soldiers EFM's special needs, your career needs and the
coming in from overseas it should be noted that Fort Army's needs.
Riley has little or no quartermaster furniture and what
is available is only for on post housing. Caution is The EFMP POC can assist your family in relocating
advised when buying on credit or signing a rental to the next gaining installation by providing
contract for furniture or appliances. Be very aware information and making appropriate contacts. A
of interest charges and additional obligations. resource guide is available for your review at your
Advise the use of legal assistance in Bldg 200 to nearest ACS office, in their worldwide files.
review contracts prior to signing. In this part of the
Midwest there is plenty of space to spread out. ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE, Building 7264,
Consequently, transportation becomes a greater Custer Hill, 785-239-9435, FAX 785-239-9548
importance. We have very limited mass
transportation and most soldiers find it necessary to Household Goods In-Bound Shipments
have a POV. When buying a POV in this area, as in Open 0730-1630 hours, Monday - Friday and closed
others, use caution and be sure you can understand 1200-1300 for lunch. Upon your arrival, contact this
any contract before you sign. "As is" means there is office with a delivery address or phone number.
no warranty whatsoever. Kansas strictly enforces its
law concerning bad checks. It can be very costly to HOUSEHOLD GOODS IN-BOUND: Building 210,
write a check, which is not covered. Legal Room 14, 785-239-6468
Assistance can further advise soldiers once they
arrive in this area; caution is advised. Household Goods Out-Bound Shipments
ACS, FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTION: Building The ACS PCS briefing is your first step in arranging
7264, Custer Hill, Fort Riley, KS 66442, for shipment of your household goods. These
785-239-9435, FAX 785-239-9458 briefings are conducted at ACS, Building 7264. The
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schedule for the briefings are: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays Household Goods Claims
of each month, unaccompanied tour briefing; 2nd &
Open 0900-1600 hours, Monday, Wednesday, Friday,
4th Wednesdays of each month, accompanied tour
0730-1600 hours, Tuesday and closed Thursday.
briefing. All briefings start at 1330 hours. Hours of
Bring completed DD Form 1840/1840R to claims
operation for Household Goods Out-Bound are:
office on a walk-in basis. All claims must be
0900-1630 hours, Monday, Wednesday and Friday,
initiated within 70 days.
and 0730-1630 hours, Tuesday and Thursday,
Closed 1200-1300 hours, Monday - Friday.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS CLAIMS: Building 200,
Room 106, Main Post, 785-239-3830/2633
HOUSEHOLD GOODS OUT-BOUND: Building
210, Room 119, 785-239-3035
Household Goods Weight Allowances
Full JTR in most cases. * = more than 2 years of
service ** = two years or less of service
Household Goods Weight Allowances
Grade Allowance w/Dependents Allowance wo/Dependents
E1 5,000 1,500
E2 5,000 1,500
E3 5,000 2,000
E4 8,000*/7,000** 7,000*/3,500**
E5 9,000 7,000
E6 11,000 8,000
E7 12,500 10,500
E8 13,500 11,000
E9 14,500 12,000
W-1 12,000 10,000
W-2 13,500 12,500
W-3 14,500 13,000
W-4 17,000 14,000
O-1 12,000 10,000
O-2 13,500 12,500
O-3 14,500 13,000
O-4 17,000 14,000
O-5 17,500 16,000
O-6+ 18,000 18,000
From the St. Louis International Airport, take I-70
POV In-Bound Shipments East to I-170 North to I-270 East; exit Highway 111
South (6A) to Crescent Drive (l l/2 miles on the left).
The POV Processing Center is approximately a
The taxi fare from the airport is approximately
$15.00 Taxi ride from the St. Louis International
$15.00.
Airport. For more information see the transportation
section.
From the East (I-55 or I-70): Exit 270 West (20B),
travel approximately eight miles to HWY lll South
If you have arrived at Fort Riley and your automobile
(6A) and continue to Crescent Drive.
has not arrived from your overseas assignment refer
to the following information about picking up your
From the West (I-44): I-44 to I55 East, continue
automobile. The "Hours of Operation" are Monday -
East on I-55/70 to Hwy lll, Turn North and travel
Friday, 0800-1600 hours; except on Holidays.
about eight miles to Crescent Drive (one block N of
Telephone: 1-800-275-3706. The Fort Riley port
Pontoon Road, on right).
for cars overseas is located at: 4236 Crescent Drive,
Pontoon Beach, Illinois. This is South of I-270, off
From the East (I-64): I-64 exit to I255 North (7) to
Highway 111.
I270 West, exit Hwy 111 South (6A) and continue to
Crescent Drive.
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Name: RC Kennels
From the West (I-70): Take I-70 East, follow Address: 310 Kennel Drive
direction from Airport. City: Junction City, KS 66441
Phone: 785-238-7000
POV PROCESSING CENTER, 4236 Cresent Drive,
Pontoon Beach, IL, 618-931-2777/2888, Name: Smokey Hill Vet Clinic
1-800-275-3706 Address: 2718 W. HWY K-18
City: Junction City, KS 66441
POV Out-Bound Shipments Phone: 785-762-3664
POV PROCESSING CENTER: 618-931-2777,
1-800-275-3706 Name: Wildcat Pet Resort
Address: 2720 Amherst Avenue
POV Claims City: Manhattan, KS 66502
Open 0900-1600 hours, Monday, Wednesday and Phone: 785-539-1515
Friday, 0730-1600 hours, Tuesday, Closed Friday.
CLAIMS OFFICE: Building 200, Room 106, Main Pet Licensing
Post, 785-239-3830/2633 Please refer to the Record Listing for information for
Fort Riley, Junction City and Manhattan.
Pet Boarding/Kennels
The listings in the Record Listing have the names and Name: Animal Shelter
numbers of kennels in the local area. The list is not City: Junction City, KS 66441
all inclusive - check in the Yellow Pages of our local Phone: 785-238-1359
phone directory for the complete listing. Remember, Comments:
it is a good idea to make advanced reservations for Junction City requires all pets to be licensed by the
pet boarding as soon as you know your arrival date. city and vaccinated against rabies. Cost of city
license is $5.25 for non-neutered pets and $1.25 for
Name: *Boards cats only Samsen's Boarding neutered pets.
Address: 8550 East Highway 24
City: Manhattan, KS 66502 Pets are not allowed to run at large. The animal
Phone: 785-539-9686 control officer will pick up animals not in the home
or in fenced areas. Pet owners are required to
provide proof of vaccinations and licensing, plus
Name: Animal Care Clinic
pay a fine before retrieving their pets from the
Address: 106 North Eisenhower Avenue
animal shelter. Pets must have a weatherproof
City: Junction City, KS 66441
shelter.
Phone: 785-762-5631
If a pet bites or otherwise attacks someone, the
Name: Blue Hills Animal Hospital owner or the animal control officer is required to
Address: 2313 Tuttle Creek Boulevard take the pet to a veterinarian for 10 days at the
City: Manhattan, KS 66502 owner's expense.
Phone: 785-537-8482
At present Pit Bulls are outlawed in Junction City
Name: H & W Kennel and can NOT even be brought into the City Limits.
Address: 2200 Fort Riley Boulevard
City: Manhattan, KS 66502 If you have questions, call the Animal Shelter or the
Phone: 785-539-2539 Junction City Police Department 785-762-5912.
Name: Little Apple Vet Clinic
Address: 525 Richards Drive
City: Manhattan, KS 66502
Phone: 785-539-0191
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Name: City Of Manhattan Be it ordained by the governing body of the City of
POC: Customer Service Manhattan, Kansas:
City: Poyntz Avenue, KS 66502
Phone: 785-537-CITY Section 1: That Section 6-25 of the CODE of
Comments: Ordinances of the City of Manhattan, Kansas, is
Manhattan and Riley County require all pets to be hereby amended to read as follows:
vaccinated against rabies and licensed by the city or
county. Cost of license is $10 for non-neutered Sec. 6-25 Dangerous dogs.
pets and $5 for neutered pets. Pet owners are not
allowed to have more than five animals unless they a. Any person who keeps or harbors a dangerous
possess a kennel license. dog shall keep such dog confined, except as set
Pets are not allowed to run at large. The animal forth hereinafter. "Confinded," as that term is used
control officers will pick up animals not in the home in this section, shall mean such dog is securely kept
or in fenced in areas. All dogs and cats must be on indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or
a leash or under verbal command of the owner if dog-run area. Said pen or run must be locked with
they are off the owner's property. Pet owners must a key or combination lock whenever such dog or
provide proof of vaccinations and licensing, plus dogs are within the structure. Said pen or dog-run
pay a fine before retrieving their pets from the area must have sides six (6) feet high or be secured
animal shelter. Stipulations for housing and over the top. If the pen or dog-run area has no
fencing pets can be obtained from the Riley County bottom secured to the sides, the sides must be
Police Department. embedded into the ground no less than one (1) foot
deep.
If a pet bites or otherwise attacks someone, the
health department will determine where the pet is to b. Any person keeping or harboring a dangerous
be quarantined. All pet bites are reported to the dog, at anytime said dog is not confined, shall
Manhattan Police Department. ensure such dog is securely muzzled and restrained
with a chain having a minimum tensile strength of
PET LICENSE: A license for your pet for 1 year three hundred (300) pounds and not exceeding three
neutered/spaded $6.00, 1 year non-neutered/spaded (3) feet in length.
pet $12.00. A license for your pet for 2 years
neutered/spaded $11.00, 2 years for your c. Any person keeping or harboring a dangerous
non-neutered/spaded pet $22.00. A license for dog shall display, in a prominent place on the
your pet for 3 years neutered/spaded $15.00, 3 years premises where the dog is kept, a sign easily
for a non-neutered/non spaded pet $30.00. readable by the public using the words "Beware of
Dog." In addition, a similar sign shall be posted on
If you have questions, call the Riley County Police the pen or run of such animal.
Department at 785-537-2112 or the Health
Department at 785-776-4779. d. As used in this section, "dangerous dog" shall
mean and include:
SOME VIOLATIONS WHICH MAY BE
CONSIDERED ACTS OF ABUSE d1. Any dog which is known to his keeper or
MISTREATMENT OR NEGLECT: harborer, or reasonably should be known to his
harborer or keeper, to have a propensity, tendency
1. Pets left unattended inside vehicles during or disposition to attack unprovoked, to cause injury
warm/hot weather. or to otherwise endanger the safety of human beings
2. Abandonment of pets or domestic animals. It is hereby declared to be the
3. Allowing a pet to attack people or animals policy of this city that keepers and harborers of dogs
4. Destruction of property that are of a size and breed that allow the animal to
5. Disturbing the peace by howling or barking be capable of inflicting life threatening injuries
upon human beings, are hereby held to a very high
ORDINANCE NO. 6022 standard of care regarding their knowledge of such
propensity, tendency or disposition as to their
An ordinance amending the code of ordinances of animal. The court, in determining whether or not a
the City of Manhattan, Kansas by amending section keeper or harborer of such an animal reasonably
6-25, which pertains to dangerous dogs. should know about such propensities, tendencies or
dispositions shall apply such very high standard.
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Examples of breeds to which this standard applies Name: Fort Riley Veterinary Treatment/Stray
include, but are not limited to the following, to-wit: Facility
(i) the Staffordsire Bull Terrier breed of dogs, (ii) Address: Building 226, Main Post
the American Staffordshire Terrier breed of dogs, City: Fort Riley, KS 66442
(iii) the American Pit Bull Terrier breed of dogs, Phone: 785-239-3886
(iv) the Rottweiler breed of dogs, (v) the Chow DSN Phone: 856-239-3886
breed of dogs, (vi) the Doberman Pinscher breed of Comments:
dogs, (vi) any dog that has the appearance and Open 0730-1500, Mon.-Thur. (closed 1100-1200),
characteristics of being predominantly of the breeds 0800-1100 Fri and closed Weekends/Holidays.
known as listed in i-vi.
All dogs and cats living on post need to be
d2) Any dog which has attacked a human being or registered at the Veterinary Treatment Facility
domestic animal without provocation (VTF) within 10 days of moving on post.
Registration has to be updated every year. To
d3) Any dog kept or harbored primarily, or in part, register your pet, take a copy of the rabies
for the purpose of dog fighting, or any dog trained vaccination certificate to the VTF in Bldg. 226. If
for dog fighting your pet was vaccinated for rabies at the VTF it was
automatically registered on post so you do not need
d4) Any dog not owned by a governmental or law to register it again. Puppies and kittens must have
enforcement unit, used primarily to guard public or their rabies vaccination by 12 weeks of age.
private property
If your dog or cat has not had a rabies vaccination
e) In addition to any penalties the court may within the last year, it will need to be vaccinated at
prescribe for violation of this section, if the court the VTF or you can go to a civilian veterinarian. A
finds, after notice to the keeper or harborer and an list of civilian veterinarians is available at the VTF.
opportunity for hearing, that such dangerous dog The other resource is to check the local "Yellow
represents a continuing threat of serious harm to Pages." Post registration is free, but it has to be
human beings or other domestic animals, the court updated each year. Your pet needs a rabies
may order such animal destroyed. vaccination every year to live on post. Post
regulations limit possession of pets to three; if living
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in post housing. Exotic or wild animals are
in force from and after its publication in the official prohibited by the post animal care regulation; Fort
city newspaper. Riley Regulation 40-18. Exceptions to the
regulation must be made through the Garrison
Passed and Adopted by the Governing Body of the Commander's office.
City of Manhattan, Kansas, 21st Day of July, 1998.
PET OWNERS RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Outdoor pets will be maintained within a fenced
area on the owner's premises or be tethered on a
chain not less than six feet or greater than 15 feet in
length with a collar or harness. They will be
limited to a boundary not less than four feet from all
common user right-of-ways (sidewalks, streets, etc.)
and will not be secured to trees or shrubbery, or in a
manner that will cause damage to government
property.
2. Owners will leash dogs when exercising them
off the owner's premises, except in open areas away
from government quarters. Leashes will not
exceed six feet in length. Care must be exercised
to ensure that the person having charge of a pet is
physically capable of controlling the animal on a
leash. While under voice control, in
above-mentioned open areas, the pet must
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immediately respond to appropriate commands that 9. Properly dispose of the pet when you no longer
ensure control during all circumstances. When a want it by finding a new home for the animal or
pet is unrestrained outdoors and the person in taking it the VTF for adoption. If taken to the VTF
charge is indoors, the animal is not considered for adoption, it will be held for three working days
under voice control. Female dogs and cats must be and if not adopted, the animal will then be disposed
confined in their owner's quarters during the estrus of at the discretion of the VTF OIC.
(heat) cycles. If the pets are outside animals, the
owners have a continued responsibility to ensure 10. Clear through the VTF and obtain the health
that their female pets do not destroy or damage records of your pets upon reassignment from Fort
government quarters while confined indoors for Riley.
estrous cycles. Dog and cat owners are strongly
encouraged to have their female pets spayed and 11. Notify IACH of each incident of a pet
their male pets neutered. inflicting a bite or scratch; this will result in a
bite/scratch report being prepared and each case will
3. To prevent damage and avoid development of be evaluated to determine if the animal was or was
unsanitary conditions, pets that are chained shall not not provoked and is/is not vicious. The military
be positioned continuously in the same area. police may be requested to investigate
Owners will clean up any unsanitary wastes circumstances to aid in this determination.
deposited by the animals on a daily basis and Animals, upon investigation by the Provost
prevent the animal from damaging shrubs and Marshal, that appear to be vicious will be so
flowers. reported to the commander of the sponsor.
Subsequent recommendations may be made to
4. A pet shall not be chained in such a manner that either properly dispose of the animal or terminate
the animal could jump a fence or other object and the owner's privilege to reside in government
hang itself. quarters.
5. Owners will provide sufficient wholesome food 12. Abide by published quarantine procedures.
and water daily, veterinary care to prevent suffering
and will provide humane care and treatment. In the 13. Dog owners are required to have their dogs
event that needed veterinary care by the Veterinary tested at least annually for heartworms. Dogs
Treatment Facility (VTF) is not authorized, it is the found positive for heartworm disease will be treated
responsibility of the owner to provide civilian for the disease at the expense of the owner. A dog
veterinary care at the owner's expense. The VTF is with heartworm disease whose owner refuses to get
authorized to treat only those diseases that are the dog treated will be removed from post housing
zoonotic (transmissible from the animal to man). until the dog is treated for the disease. All dog
owners are encouraged to keep their dogs on
6. Pets left outside for 30 minutes or more at a heartworm preventative medication all year round in
time or when the owner is not home will be Kansas.
provided with a dog/cat house, which has four
walls, a roof and a door. Screened in porches are 14. Owners will keep their quarters and assigned
not sufficient protections from the weather. yards in as parasite-free a condition as is possible;
Outside pets will have fresh; drinkable water owners will use flea and tick control products as
available to them at all times. needed and will have their pet(s) tested for intestinal
parasites (worms) annually and be treated as
7. Change of ownership. In the event that a pet necessary by a veterinarian. Parasite control will
registered at the VTF is sold or given away and the be at the owner's expense.
animal remains on post, the new owner must
reregister the animal in his/her name within 10 days. 15. Animals biting or scratching humans will be
quarantined as rabies suspects at the discretion of
8. Pet animals of guests, of military personnel, on the Deputy Commander for Veterinary Services.
this post are not required to be registered; but they Such animals will not be destroyed, given away,
are the responsibility of the guest's sponsor. The sold or otherwise disposed of by the owner until
sponsor shall ensure that the animal does not present completion of the quarantine period.
a nuisance or a threat to the health or safety of other
persons or animals on the post.
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Pet Quarantines not "sponsor" their travel. If you plan to travel by
car consider the following:
Does not apply at Fort Riley.
1. Introduce your pet to rides and carriers prior to
Veterinary Services leaving
The VTF provides routine care for companion
animals of all authorized patrons. Authorization is 2. Take pet's food/water, blanket and toy (cats need
determined by possession of a valid military liter box, dogs need frequent stops)
identification card. The VTF is designed to treat
zoonotic and communicable infectious diseases by 3. Avoid leaving the pet loose in the car
Army Regulation 40-905. The VTF has diagnostic
capabilities and routinely they provide vaccinations, 4. Check pet frequently to see if it is hungry, thirsty
heartworm testing and preventative care. Sick call or tired
appointments are available and the veterinarian is
present during clinic times. Routinely, illnesses 5. Plan frequent stops at safe locations away from
involving skin infections, flea infestations, mite busy traffic areas; if possible
infections, ear infections and eye injuries are treated.
The VTF is not staffed to handle emergency services Never leave your pet alone in the car, because:
on a routine basis. Establishing services with a
civilian veterinarian for treatment and management 1. It is against the law in some states
of cancer, cosmetic or other minor surgical
procedures, radiographs and emergency services is 2. Summer: a few minutes in shade can exceed 120
recommended. The VTF is also co-joined with the degrees
Stray Facility. Animals are received as strays or put
up for adoption and then strays are held for three 3. Winter: in a few minutes cars become freezers
days. The pets are then adopted out to a new home
if possible. Pets that are adopted may be spayed or When traveling, housing is an issue that needs to be
neutered at the VTF. This is required within 6 looked into for your pet. When you make your
months of adoption. Animals adopted from our reservations for temporary housing at Fort Riley, ask
stray facility are placed on a spay or neuter list. A about the Guest Housing pet facilities; at present the
fee for adoption includes initial vaccinations, AVID facility is being renovated, but may be completed by
microchip identification placement and either a your arrival date.
heartworm test or a feline leukemia test. The
charges for spay or neuter are available at the clinic. 1. Staying in a hotel, motel or inn: Call in advance
to see if pets are welcomed.
VETERINARY TREATMENT FACILITY
(VTF)/STRAY FACILITY: Building 226, Main Post, 2. Write to: Gaines TWT, PO Box 5700, Mankakee,
Fort Riley, Kansas, 785-239-3886 IL 60902 for places that allow pets.
Pet Transportation 3. Contact the boarding facility at your destination
point, make reservations in advance.
Once you have decided that an animal is going to be
your traveling companion, plan for your pet's trip in
the same way you plan your own, well in advance. PCS Reporting Procedures
Check with your local veterinarian for up-to-date All inprocessing soldiers must sign in at the
information and helpful hints. Arrange to hand carry Replacement Company, Building 214, Room 140 on
any veterinarian records and vaccination records with Custer Avenue (Main Post). A copy of DA Form 31
you. (Leave), assignment orders, MPRJ, health and dental
records must be in your possession. The
If you are traveling by air with a pet, consult the inprocessing office is manned 24 hours a day. If you
airline, a military veterinarian or your Army are arriving at the Manhattan Municipal Airport there
Community Service Relocation Assistance program is a special toll free direct-line phone for Fort Riley;
for rules and helpful hints. Be aware that the Army it is well marked. Pick up the phone and ask for free
does not pay to have your pets transported. Even transportation to the Replacement Company.
though they are an important part of your family,
they are not listed on your orders and the Army does
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REPLACEMENT COMPANY, U.S. ARMY Refer to the PCS REPORTING PROCEDURES in
GARRISON: Commander/Duty NCO, Building 214, this section for further information.
Main Post, 785-239-2119/3223
REPLACEMENT COMPANY, U.S. ARMY
Separation Procedures GARRISON: Commander/Duty NCO, Building 208,
Main Post, 785-239-2119/3223
CHIEF, TRANSITION POINT, CHIEF, MILITARY
PERSONNEL DIVISION: A mandatory seperation
briefing is given every Tuesday, at 0900 hours, Support Services
Personnel Processing Center, Building 210 , Room
118. All separating enlisted soldiers must attend this Support Services Overview
briefing at least 3 to 4 months prior to their ETS date
(785-239-2128/2137). Our Soldier and Family Support Center, located at
Building 7264, on Custer Hill has a wide range of
Please note that the Transition Point is located in services available to soldiers, family members and
Building 210, Main Post (785-239-2980). civilian employees. Refer to the Detail/Record
Listing for additional information.
Pre-Retirement Briefings are held semi-annually.
The date and location of these briefings are published Name: Soldier & Family Support Center
in the Fort Riley Post and information are sent to all Address: Building 7264
soldiers that have submitted an application for City: Fort Riley, KS 66442
retirement. Family members are invited and Phone: 785-239-9435
encouraged to attend these all-day seminars. The FAX: 785-239-9548
Retirement Services Office is located in Building DSN Phone: 856-9435
210, Main Post (785-239-3320-3667). DSN FAX: 856-3548
Comments:
Billeting The Soldier & Family Support Center services are
listed below:
There are temporary VIP units, guesthouse units and
VEQ/VOQ units; reservations are required. Contact
ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE (ACS)
Housing prior to coming to receive current available
Consumer Affairs, Financial Assistance Programs
information.
(CAFAP) 239-9450
Food Locker and Commodities 239-9450
If arriving by air, either book your flight to
Army Emergency Relief (AER) 239-9450
Manhattan, Kansas or to Kansas City International
Relocation Service (RELO) 239-5607
with pre-arranged ground transportation for the 125
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
miles from Kansas City to Fort Riley.
Family Readiness Program/Center (FRP) (FRC)
Army Family Team Building (AFTB)
There are two KCI Shuttle Services with toll free
Community Life Program (CLP)
telephone numbers: Roadrunner Express
Installation Volunteer Coordinator (IVC)
1-800-747-2524 and 1-800-826-8294.
Family Advocacy Program (FAP) 239-5864
New Parent Support Program (NPS) 239-5777
BILLETING OFFICE: Building 45, Main Post,
785-239-2830
ARMY SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM
(ASAP)
Unaccompanied PCS Soldier Risk Reduction Program (SRRP) 239-5075
If arriving by air, either book your flight to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Manhattan, Kansas or to Kansas City International Installation Biochemical Testing Program (IBTP)
with pre-arranged ground transportation for the 125 239-6380
miles from Kansas City to Fort Riley.
The KCI Shuttle Service has toll free telephone Family Centers
numbers: Roadrunner Express 1-800-747-2524 and
1-800-826-8294. Family Readiness Program (FRP): ACS offers
several types of family readiness support. Before
deployments, units schedule family member briefings
that include various Garrison agencies that are
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available to support families during separations.
Information and training for Family Support Group Name: Consumer Affairs Financial Assistant
leaders and training for soldiers and families on Program (CAFAP)
various aspects of the deployment process as it POC: Judith Mosley
relates to families are available. Address: Building 7264, Custer Hill
City: Fort Riley, KS 66442
Information and Referral Phone: 785-239-9435
Refer to the Detail/Listing section for this FAX: 785-239-9480
information. DSN Phone: 856-9435
DSN FAX: 856-9480
Name: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) E-Mail: mosleyj@riley.army.mil
POC: Larry Fox Comments:
Address: Building 7264 CAFAP is the proponent for the Battalion's
City: Fort Riley, KS 66442 Command Financial NCO Program. This program
Phone: 785-239-9435 emphasizes personal financial responsibility and
FAX: 785-239-9548 accountability by providing basic principles and
DSN Phone: 856-9435 practices of sound money management, counseling
DSN FAX: 856-9548 tools and referral services. Each Battalion has a
Command Financial NCO, assigned to deliver
E-Mail: foxl@riley.army.mil
services to the assigned soldiers and family
Comments:
members.
The EAP is a human resources professional
providing assessment, referral, short-term
Financial guidance is offered to those experiencing
counseling and consulting services to DOD civilian
money management difficulties or for those who
employees, family members and retirees. Any
wish to be in control of their finances. Information
concerns which might influence job performance,
and assistance is also available in areas such as
personal conduct or general well-being are
military pay and allowances, consumer rip-offs,
addressed. Training classes include specific
savings, insurance, car buying, home buying, credit
strategies for dealing with today's federal
card management and much more.
workplace, for managers and avariety of topics for
non-supervisory personnel, with an emphasis on
dealing with the stress of change and transition.
Job satisfaction surveys are offered as a Emergency Assistance
management tool. The program is voluntary, Please refer to the Record Listing for additional
confidential and free. information.
Name: Information and Referral
POC: Laurie McCauley
Address: Building 7264
City: Fort Riley, KS 66442
Phone: 785-239-9435
FAX: 785-239-9548
DSN Phone: 856-9435
DSN FAX: 856-9548
E-Mail: mccaulel@riley.army.mil
Comments:
Provides general information, gives assistance in
locating needed services (both on and off post).
Name: Suicide Prevention Hotline
Phone: 785-239-HELP/4357
Financial Assistance Programs
Please refer to the Record Listing for information.
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Name: American Red Cross Name: Emergency Food Lock and Commodities
Address: Building 29, Main Post POC: Carol Bondurant
City: Fort Riley, KS 66442 Address: Building 7264, Custer Hill
Phone: 785-239-2398/3052(emergencies) City: Fort Riley, KS 66442
DSN Phone: 856-2398 Phone: 785-239-9450/9435
Comments: FAX: 785-239-9480
The American Red Cross provides assistance that DSN Phone: 856-9450/9435
military personnel can turn to during emergencies. DSN FAX: 856-9480
The Red Cross helps service members and their E-Mail: bondurac@riley.army.mil
families meet basic needs under certain Comments:
circumstances. The Fort Riley Emergency Food Locker is available
to assist soldiers and their family members in
The Red Cross assists in the communications meeting basic survival needs during times of crisis.
needed to verify an emergency for a service member The food locker is open during ACS normal
requesting leave. Access to financial assistance is operating hours. Soldiers and/or family members
provided in hardships that may accompany an must contact their Command Financial NCO to
emergency. The Red Cross even provides request food locker service. After hours service is
counseling for personal and family problems. available by contacting the Chaplain Help line at
239-HELP (4357). United States Department of
The Red Cross volunteer network assists medical Agriculture (USDA) commodities are distributed on
agencies at the military hospital and dental clinics. the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, from 1300 to 1600 each
Volunteers can be involved with blood drives, first month. Patrons must present a valid military
aid training, CPR classes and water safety training identification card and meet eligibility criteria set by
courses. The Fort Riley office is open from USDA.
0800-1615 hours, Monday - Friday. Emergency
calls are taken 24 hours every day. The Name: Manhattan American Red Cross
AMERICAN RED CROSS is located in Building Address: 1014 Poyntz Avenue
29 on Main Post at Fort Riley, KS 66442. Toll City: Manhattan, KS 66502
Free Number 1-877-272-7337. Phone: 785-537-2180
Name: American Red Cross
Address: 227 West 7th Street
Family Advocacy
City: Junction City, KS 66441
Phone: 785-238-3163 Please refer to the Record Listing for additional
information.
Name: Army Emergency Relief (AER)
POC: Judith Moseley
Address: Building 7264
City: Fort Riley, KS 66442
Phone: 785-239-9450/9435
FAX: 785-239-9480
DSN Phone: 856-9450-9435
DSN FAX: 856-9480
E-Mail: mosleyj@riley.army.mil
Comments:
AER is available for active and retired soldiers in
times of crisis. AER provides emergency financial
assistance in the form of interest free loans and
grants. Assistance may be provided for emergency
travel, rent, food, utilities, funeral expenses and/or
medical expenses.
To apply for assistance, see your Battalion
Command Financial NCO or contact AER.
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Name: Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Name: Better Opportunities For Single Soldiers
POC: Santos Bonilla (BOSS)
Address: Building 7264, Custer Hill Address: Building 253, Room 4, Main Post
City: Fort Riley, KS 66442 City: Fort Riley, KS 66442
Phone: 785-239-5864/9435 Phone: 785-239-8147/3643
FAX: 785-239-9548 DSN Phone: 856-8147/3643
DSN Phone: 856-5864/9435 Comments:
DSN FAX: 856-9548 This program supports the overall quality of life for
E-Mail: bonillas@riley.army.mil single and unaccompanied soldiers. The three
Comments: pillars of BOSS are leisure/recreation activities,
The Family Advocacy Program's (FAP) mission is community service and quality life issues. The
to prevent spouse and child abuse/neglect. The annual leisure/recreation activities include skiing,
program is designed to break the cycle of violence comedy show, pool and trivia tournament, BOSS
in families which are experiencing abuse between Day, whitewater rafting, beach party, pool party,
spouses or between parent and child. We provide Dallas trip. BOSS vs. Command Group Softball
commanders and other leaders with staff assistance Game, Volksmarch, Halloween party, Talent Show
which addresses the issue of spouse abuse or and Soldier Show,
neglect. FAP provides information and education The current community services include Big
to the military community about spouse and child Brother/Big Sister Bowl for Kids Sake, Carnival at
abuse issues and develops prevention strategies for Fort Riley Middle School, Ol'Bill Earth Day
abuse or neglect. FAP coordinates professional Challenge, Disable Veterans and Celebrate Sober.
services to families at risk for abuse, or in which
abuse is actually occurring. This includes The meetings are held every first and third Tuesday
providing a protection system for abused or of the month at Building 253 from 1530 until 1700
neglected victims. To report domestic violence hours. If you are interested in being a
(adult and child): representative or want to get involved with activities
Social Work Service 785-239-7291 contact your unit representative of the BOSS
Military Police (RPOC) 785-239-MPMP President.
Chaplain Help-line 785-239-HELP
IACH 785-239-7777
After Duty Hrs 785-239-7230 Support Groups
After Duty Hrs 785-239-7778 UNIT FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS: Most units
Crisis Center, 24-Hr Hot Line 800-727-2785 on Fort Riley have family support groups organized
for the purpose of communicating with family
members and providing opportunities for mutual
Single Member Services support, information sharing, deployment support and
Please refer to the Record Listing for additional fun. Obtain information about the family support
information. group while inprocessing your unit. Family members
are encourage to participate in order to assist
themselves and others.
ARMY FAMILY TEAM BUILDING (AFTB):
AFTB offers education to family members on army
life and the resources needed to be a successful army
family. The training is offered at graduated levels
for the inexperienced family member to those who
want to take on leadership roles. The training is
offered at various times, locations and days. ACS is
the connecting point for your involvement in this
exciting new family program.
Refer to the Record Listing for other information.
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Name: Alcoholics Anonymous Name: Arts & Crafts Center
POC: Jo Sanders Address: Building 6918, Custer Hill
Address: Building 7264, Custer Hill City: Fort Riley, KS 66442
City: Fort Riley, KS 66442 Phone: 785-239-9205
Phone: 785-239-9435 DSN Phone: 856-9205
E-Mail: sanderj@riley.army.mil Comments:
Open Shop Activities: Usage Areas
Name: Enlisted Spouses Club Saturday, Sunday & Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00
Comments: p.m., Monday & Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Enlisted Spouses Club (ESC) meets the last Open five days a week including nights and
wednesday of every month. The club works to weekends!
provide scholarships to the Army community and to
assist in the sponsorship of Fort Riley's community The woodshop has 4,000 square feet of floor space
activities. The club enjoys conducting membership and all the specialized equipment needed to
activities in order to foster and promote recreational complete any project. A large selection of
and cultural activities among the members. hardwoods, plywood, and processed material is
For more information call 784-6838 or 784-3670. available for purchase.
Name: Junction City & Manhattan Military Wives The ceramic studio has over 2,000 molds available
Groups as well as four potter's wheels and five ceramic
Address: First Presbyterian Church kilns, making it possible to create finished ceramic
City: Junction City/Manhattan, KS 66441-/66502 ware from scratch. The matting and framing studio
Phone: 785-238-1191 & 785-537-0518 has a huge selection of mats and frame stock
Comments: available as well as state of the art equipment.
Both military wives group's conduct educational, as Conservation and preservation mats are available
well as, fun activities for their members who have for fine art work pieces. Finish a project in one day
something in common (being a military spouse). with the help of our friendly staff.
The computer lab has three desktop computers with
a wide range of graphics and business software. A
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation flatbed color scanner, and color laser printer are
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) ready for walk-in use. Internet access is now
Building 253, Stuart Ave., Main Post available.
785-239-2612/2544
The black and white and color photography lab
The Morale, Welfare and Recreation Division offers five enlargers, large sink areas, and film and
provides a wide variety of indoor and outdoor prints dryers. Photo supplies are available for
recreational and fitness programs and activities, auto purchase.
skills, special events and food, beverage, catering and
entertainment programs. Other studio areas include stained glass, sewing,
quilting, basket weaving.
Located in the Record Listing is a brief synopsis of Specialized equipment such as sewing machines,
the MWR programs: glass saw and grinders and engraving equipment are
available for walk-in use.
Enrollment Information Pre-registration and
payment are required for some classes. Call for
additional information 239-9205.
Check out Cyberzone, a computer gaming center,
open Monday and Tuesday and, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and
Wednesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Arts & Crafts Sales Store and Custom Shop is open
Monday and Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.;
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
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9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Name: Automotive Skills Center*
Address: Building 7763, Custer Hill
Our Sales Store carries supplies for a variety of City: Fort Riley, KS 66442
crafts and hobbies to include woodworking, Phone: 785-239-4028
ceramic, pottery, photo, stain glass, quilting & Comments:
sewing supplies excluding fabric, basket weaving, Hours of operation:
engraving metal, mats & frames, posters, RC Wednesday - Friday, 1-9 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday, 9
models, military models, leisure art books a.m.-5 p.m.
(cross-stitch, quilting & plastic canvas), DMC floss.
The Shop has handmade wooden farewell gifts, Flag The Automotive Skills Center provides self-service
holders, coin holders, shadow box frames to display automotive care and repair in a majority of the
your medals, Old trooper and name holders. vehicle service areas. Skilled mechanics are on
hand to assist. The center has just added a parts
Professional matting and framing, our shop has over store and stocks commonly used items such as oil
500 frame molding choices and all types of mat filters, belts and hoses. Other Auto Skills Center
boards available including conservation and features include a state-of-the-art paint booth and
preservation mats for you valuable pieces new analyzing equipment capable of diagnosing
(sentimental or dollar valuables). Stop in and get a on-board computer systems. The Automotive
free estimate. Skills Center also features a 24-hour, coin-operated
car wash facility.
The Imprint Shop has computerized engraving,
sublimation printing for plaques, shirts and hats, *Note: The Automotive Skills Center Bldg. 7753
also cup & stein imaging. location is now closed through fall 2000 for an
extensive $2 million dollar renovation project. A
The Ceramic Shop has greenware available for sale. temporary facility is being established at Building
You can drop off your greenware or glazeware for 7900, Custer Hill, where a majority of services will
firing. be offered during the project. The car wash bays
will experience only limited down time during the
Eligibility: Active duty, retirees, and their family renovation project.
members with a valid I.D. card.
Fees: Posted in the center.
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Name: Custer Hill Bowling Center Name: Fort Riley Library
Address: Building 7485, Custer Hill Address: Building 5306
City: Fort Riley, KS 66442 City: Fort Riley, KS 66442--6824
Phone: 785-239-4366 Phone: 239-5305
DSN Phone: 856-4366 Comments:
Comments: Located just off Normandy Drive behind Fort Riley
Bowling hours of operation: National Bank.
Monday, closed; Tuesday and Wednesday, 4
p.m.-10 p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday, 4 Hours of operation: Tuesday-Saturday, 1-8 p.m.;
p.m.-1 a.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 a.m.; Sunday, Sunday, 1-6 p.m.; closed Monday.
Noon-10 p.m.
The Fort Riley Library features reading programs,
Snack Bar hours of operation: faith and family collection, military collection,
Monday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Tuesday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; paperback exchange program, photocopier and
Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday, microfiche viewer.
11 a.m.-1 a.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 a.m.; Sunday,
noon-10 p.m. Name: Information, Ticketing & Registration (ITR)
Address: Building 6918, Trooper Drive (Custer
Custer Hill Lanes offers a variety of adult and youth Hill)
league, tournament and open bowling programs City: Fort Riley, KS 66442
with fully automatic scoring. Also featured is the Phone: 785-239-5614
XTREME Bowling program, a high-tech sound and DSN Phone: 856-5614
lighting system, glow in the dark bowling balls and Comments:
pins, plus live DJ music during the late Saturday Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
night program (10 p.m.-1 a.m). A Family Night The ITR serves as a central information center for
XTEME bowling program is offered on Thursday MWR and is co-located with Carlson-Wagonlit
(7-10 p.m.). Complimenting the Bowling Center is Travel. In addition to providing a wide range of
the snack bar, a lounge, pool, darts and modern information about on-post activities, ITR also offers
amusement machines. tickets, tours and vacation packages to points
throughout the region and nation.
Name: Custer Hill Golf Course
Address: Building 5202, Custer Hill Name: Outdoor Recreation Center
City: Fort Riley, KS 66442 Address: Building 9011, Camp Forsyth
Phone: 785-239-5412/6000 City: Fort Riley, KS 66442
DSN Phone: 856-5412/6000 Phone: 785-239-6368
Comments: DSN Phone: 856-6368
OPEN: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. until dusk; Comments:
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays, 6:30 a.m. until dusk Tuesday - Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-4
p.m.
This challenging, 18-hole course plays at a
maximum 7,146 yards and a par 72. The Outdoor Recreation Center offers rental service
Complimenting the course are a driving range and for outdoor equipment including small boats,
practice putting green. The modern clubhouse campers, mountain bikes, tents, dunk tanks, a
facility includes a pro shop, locker and shower variety of leisure sports equipment, park and picnic
facilities and the Eagles Nest grill and snack bar. areas and a Recreation Vehicle (RV) storage lot
Clinics, lessons and tournaments are all part of the area. The center provides permits required for
Custer Hill Golf Course program, open to military hunting, fishing and fuelwood on Fort Riley.
and civilian DoD I-D cardholders and the general Rounding out the Outdoor Recreation program are
public, for weekday and weekend play. 5-stand sporting clay and archery range operations.
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Name: Riley's Resturant & Event Center Name: SPORTS USA
Address: Building 446, Seitz Drive, Main Post Address: 2600 Trooper Drive, Camp Forsyth
City: Fort Riley, KS 66442 City: Fort Riley, KS 66442
Phone: 785-784-5999/Catering 784-4311 Phone: 785-784-5434
Comments: Comments:
Lunch Tuesday - Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., featuring a Sunday - Thursday, 11 a.m.-midnight; Friday -
variety of Hot Sandwiches, Salad & Soup Bar, Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
Health Conscious Menus and Sit-down plated
menus as well. We also feature Marcon Pies as our The latest entry in the MWR club, food and
desserts. If your in a hurry, we serve fast or you entertainment offerings, Sports USA brings to Fort
can call your order in and it will be ready for you to Riley a high-tech, state-of-the-art sports club facility
either eat in the dining room or take with you. complete with the latest in sound, light, video and
The largest Catering and Events Center this side of electronic games. Sports USA is home to Primo's
the Flint Hills, featuring a Grand Ballroom, and Express, featuring a pizza, pasta and sub sandwich
several smaller conference areas. Services include menu and Lil Skeeters barbecue menu. Weekday
full, formal catered events to smaller less formal evening entertainment features Krazy Karaoke
events, meetings, weddings or special gatherings. Wednesday evenings. A high-energy dance club
Need room for 25, 100, or 400 persons, or maybe program is featured Friday and Saturday nights.
you want to have a deck or garden party, give Sports U.S.A. also offers 41 television monitors
Riley's a call and select from a wide variety of including four, 100-inch big screens for the best in
menus available to suit all budgets and needs. The sports and special entertainment viewing. The
Pub at Riley's opens at 4:30 p.m. Thursday facility is open seven days a week starting at 11 a.m.
(featuring Karaoke) and Friday (featuring a variety for luncheon and features a number of special
music mix). The facility is open to all military and events and programs throughout the year.
family members, civilian government employees,
retirees and the general public. Club Sponsored
Programs on a grand scale (i.e. Mash Bash,
Halloween Parties, etc), be on the look out for these
events in our Riley s Newsletter and/or Calendar,
every month!
Riley's is now home to the Fort Riley Bingo
Program, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. and
Sundays, 2 p.m - 5 p.m. We feature the most
Comfortable Environment, Food & Buffet Menus,
selections from the bar, minimum payout of
$3,000.00 and a maximum of $7,000.00, Power
Bingo hand units, Monitors, Holiday Specials and
the Best Staff round!! Bingo is open to DoD I-D
cardholders and their guests.
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Name: Sports Program locations. Counseling services are available for
Address: Central Office, King Field House religious, personal, moral, marital and other needs.
City: Fort Riley, KS 66442 Contact your unit chaplain. Referrals may be made to
Phone: 785-239-2172 a chaplain of your specific denomination. Religious
DSN Phone: 856-2172 Education opportunities include Protestant Sunday
Comments: schools and Lutheran Sunday school and Catholic
Comments: CCD classes for all ages during the regular school
King Field House, Building 202, Main Post, year. Vacation Bible School is offered during the
239-3868 summer. Youth ministry is available for Middle
Leonard, Building 7632, Custer Hill, 239-5771 School and Senior High age youth. Adult Bible
Craig, Building 7024, Custer Hill, 239-5562 Studies are available both day and evenings for men,
Robinson, Building 7832, Custer Hill, 239-9281 women, couples, singles and others. Sacramental
Long, Building 8069, Custer Hill, 239-4683 preparation classes are offered as needed. For
Long Indoor Pool, Building 8069, Custer Hill, further information, call 785-239-3359 between
239-4684 0730-1630, Monday - Friday.
Eyster Indoor Pool, Building 6940, Custer Hill,
239-4854 CHAPEL DIRECTORY:
Custer Hill Outdoor Pool, Building 7465, Custer
Hill, 239-5860 Post Chaplain, Bldg. 228, 239-3359
Main Post Outdoor Pool, Building 448, Custer Hill, Main Post Chapel, Bldg 6, 239-6597
239-6972 St. Mary's Chapel, Bldg 3, 239-6597
Riley Wheels Skating Rink, Building 202, Main Morris Hill, Bldg 5315, 239-4814
Post, 239-2243 Building 202, Main Post Custer Hill, Bldg 7086, 239-4818
Normandy Chapel, Bldg 7865, 239-5711
The MWR Sports Program provides state-of-the-art Hospital Chapel, Bldg 600, 239-7871
team and individual sports, fitness and recreational Director of Religious Ed, 239-3557
opportunities for soldiers, family members, retirees Chaplain Emergency Assistant, 239-HELP/4357
and civilian government workers. King Field Family Life Chaplain, Bldg 405, 239-3436
House and Leonard Fitness Center are rated two of Protestant Dir. of Religious Ed., Bldg 5315,
the top fitness centers in the Army. A unique 239-4685
feature of King Filed House is it's Riley Wheels
Skating Rink which opens for weekend sessions and Drug and Alcohol
is available for private party bookings. ARMY SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM (ASAP):
POC Jo Sanders, Building 7264, Custer Hill,
Among the many sports and fitness programs are 785-239-5075/9435, email: sanderj@riley.army.mil
volleyball, basketball, racquetball, free weights,
universal and Nautilus weight training. Seasonal The Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP)
tournaments are also provided as part of the sports provides prevention and treatment services,
program. biochemical testing, the Soldier Risk Reduction
Program (SRRP), and the Employee Assistance
Further complimenting the sports program is the Program (EAP) to reduce high-risk behaviors and
Fort Riley Softball Complex, located in the Camp enhance soldier, unit, family and civilian employee
Whitside area where tournament and league play readiness. Prevention services include a wide
runs from late spring to early fall. variety of opportunities for soldiers and Commanders
to learn more about ASAP: OPD/NCOPD;
Swimming is provided year-around in two indoor Supervisor/Leadership training; DUI/Underage
and two outdoor pools and swimming lessons for Drinking awareness classes: Unit Substance Abuse
beginning, intermediate and advanced skill levels prevention training; Alcohol and Drug Abuse
are available. Prevention Training (ADAPT); coordination of
national campaigns; and prevention materials
(posters, videos and pamphlets). Treatment services
Chapel Services and Programs include outpatient clinical evaluation and treatment.
Worship services include weekly collective The Installation Biochemical Testing Program is an
Protestant worship, Catholic Masses, Lutheran integral part of the ASAP which is critical to the
Eucharist. Contact 785-239-3359 for times and readiness of Fort Riley. The Soldier Risk Reduction
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Program is a management tool for Commanders with FORT RILEY, KANSAS. THE TELEPHONE
an in-depth tracking system to accurately analyze NUMBER AVAILABLE TO CUSTOMERS AT
high-risk behaviors of soldiers. Commanders are THIS TIME IS 785-239-2034/2018. THE OTHER
assisted with the development and implementation of TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CDS WILL BE
prevention programs plus interventions and strategies UNAVAILABLE FOR USE FOR THE NEXT 6-8
which address those behaviors affecting the unit. MONTHS (today's date 01/05/00). THE CHILD
The Employee Assistance Program provides DEVELOPMENT CENTER AND YOUTH
assessment, consultation, and training services to CENTER PHONE NUMBERS ARE NOT
Department of Army civilians and their immediate AFFECTED-DUE TO THESE CENTERS HAVING
family members to maintain the high level of THEIR OWN BUILDING.
performance and quality that the Fort Riley civilian
workforce is noted for in the Army. Ensuring the CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES CYS:
quality of soldiers and the quality of life for the total
Army family, the ASAP offers many means of Fort Riley Child and Youth Services (CYS) is a
assistance to soldiers, civilian employees and comprehensive group of community based programs
Commanders alike. offering services to military families and DOD
civilians. CYS consists of a Child Development
Name: Installation Biochemical Testing Program Center (CDC), a Family Child Care Program,
(IBTP) Supplemental Programs and Services (SPS), a School
Address: Building 253, Main Post Age Services program, Youth Services for Teens and
City: Fort Riley, KS 66442 special programs for Middle School age only.
Phone: 785-239-6380
DSN Phone: 856-6380 The Nationally Accredited Child Development
Comments: Center (CDC) is located in Building 6950 and offers
IBTP provides drug testing support services for all full-day, and hourly care for children aged 6 weeks
active duty units to include receiving and shipping through 5 years. Special needs children are
of samples, consultation on collection procedures, mainstreamed depending on the particular needs of
certification of Unit Prevention Leaders as specimen the child. CDC operates Monday through Friday
collectors, and training/education services. Bldg. from 0545-1730.
253, Main Post.
Full day rates vary according to family income
(Gross Total).
Legal Assistance For further information call any of the following
FORT RILEY LEGAL ASSISTANCE OFFICE: numbers:
Building 200 (Patton Hall), Main Post, (CDS) Supplemental Programs and Services:
785-239-2820/3117 785-239-9892/4847
(CDS) Family Child Care: 785-239-4799
Legal assistance is available to both active duty and (CDS) Child Development Services:
retired personnel and their family members. 785-239-4920/4847
Attorneys offer advice, guidance and counseling
about immigration and citizenship, civil lawsuits, New Parent Program
consumer complaints, divorce and marital
separations, personal finances, debts, probate, New Parent Support Program (NPSP): BUILDING
landlord/tenant, bills of sale, promissory notes, 7264, Custer Hill, 785-239-5777
paternity disputes and taxation.
The Army's New Parent Support Program offers
support and assistance to parents of newborns,
Child And Teen Services toddlers and young children as well as expectant and
adopting families. Parenting classes, play mornings
Child and Teen Services Overview and home visitation services are available at no cost
to service members and their dependents.
PLEASE NOTE: CHILD DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES (CDS) HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY
Home visits: Conducted by a professional who can
MOVED; DUE TO CONSTRUCTION WORK
talk about concerns that parents or parent-to-be might
BEING DONE. THEY ARE PRESENTLY
have, in the privacy of the family's home
LOCATED IN BUILDING 211, MAIN POST,
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Name: Child and Youth Services
Play mornings: A play group designed to provide POC: Cathy Spiegel
support for parents and help children with their social Address: Building 6620, Custer Hill
skills City: Fort Riley, KS 66442
Phone: 785-239-9892/4847
Parenting classes: Provides hand on information on FAX: 785-239-1344
raising happy, healthy, well behaved kids DSN Phone: 856-9892/4847
DSN FAX: 856-1344
Support Groups: Open discussions about being a E-Mail: SpielelC@riley.army.mil
parent
Comments:
The SPS program provides a one-stop central
Referrals: Assistance with information, and referrals
registration for any child care program or placement
can be provided to help parents find the appropriated
of a child on a waiting list. It is located in Building
military and community services needed to meet their 6620. The Central Registration Office is open from
families needs 0900-1630 hours, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
and Friday, and Thursday 1300-1630 hours.
Examples of questions that parents frequently ask our
Registration is by appointment only.
home visitors:
PROGRAM OFFERED & RATE ($)
How can I get my baby on a schedule? Full Day: Varies By Income
Hourly Care: $2.50 Per Hour
How should I talk to my 2-year-old about having a
Special Needs Care: available on a case by case
younger sister or brother?
basis
We need help explaining deployment to our CARE TYPE, RATE ($) & WAITING LIST
4-year-old child. Infant: Varies, YES
Toddler: Varies, YES
Why does my child misbehave in the grocery store?
Pre-School: Varies, YES
School-Age: (YOUTH CENTER) YES
Child Care Programs - on Installation
Refer to the Detailed Listing information. Name: Child and Youth Services
POC: Marion Johnson
Address: Building 6620, Custer Hill
City: Fort Riley, KS 66442
Phone: 785-239-4799
FAX: 785-239-1344
DSN Phone: 856-1344
DSN FAX: 856-9458
E-Mail: JOHNSONM@riley.army.mil
Comments:
The Family Child Care Program (FCC) consists of
highly qualified providers who provide
developmental care for children in their homes on
post. Services include full-day care, part-day care,
hourly care and extended care for children ages 4
weeks through 12. Special needs care is offered on
a case-by-case basis. The FCC office is located in
Building 6620 and is open from 0730-1630 hours,
Monday through Friday. Registrations are handled
by appointment only.
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Child Care Programs - Community Name: Listed Below
Licensed home providers, pre-school and registered City: Manhattan, KS 66502
child care providers. Comments:
BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS*: 2312
JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS 66441: Anderson, Suite 200, 776-9575
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB: 414 Houston Street,
Geary County Health Department: 1212 539-1947
Washington Street, 785-762-5788 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA: 532-9103
GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA: 776-1488
MANHATTAN, KANSAS 66502: RILEY COUNTY 4-H CLUB*: 110 Courthouse
Plaza, 537-6350
Riley County Health Department: 2030 Tecumseh, *For children 7-18 years
785-776-4779
Flint Hills Resource and Referral: 785-532-7197, Things To Do - Recreation and Sports
1-800-227-3578 *No charge for Referral. Let us Please refer to Detailed Information listing.
know: type of care, age, hours needed, location
desired and special needs. We will send you a list of Name: Listed Below
licensed or registered facilities with openings to meet City: Junction City, KS 66441
your needs. Comments:
BOWLING LANES: 835 S. Washington Street,
Things To Do - Clubs and Social 238-6813
Refer to Detailed Listing information. MINITURE GOLF COURSES: 3316 Liberty Hall
Rd, 238-6017
Name: Listed Below PARKS & RECREATION DEPT: 7th &
City: Fort Riley, KS 66442 Jefferson, 238-7529
Comments: SKATE CITY: 915 S. Washington St, 238-3773
4-H CLUB: Building 5800, Youth Services, YOUTH CLINIC: 2101 W. 8th St, 762-5022
239-9225
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA: Building 5800, Name: Listed Below
Youth Services, 239-9225 City: Manhattan, KS 66502
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICA: Building Comments:
5800, Youth Services, 239-9225 BOWLING LANES: 515 Richard Dr, 539-0371
GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA: Building 5800, KSU BOWLING LANES: KSU UNION,
Youth Services, 239-9225 532-6562
YOUTH SERVICES (5-18 yrs): Building 5800, MINIATURE GOLF COURSE: 3639 Anderson,
Youth Services, 239-9220 539-7529
PARKS & RECREATION DEPT: N.E. City Park,
Name: Listed Below 587-2757
City: Junction City, KS 66441
Comments:
BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS: 132 N. Schools
Eisenhower Drive, 238-1650 Refer to the Detailed Listing for information.
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA*: 223-6519
GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA: 232-2323
GEARY COUNTY 4-H CLUB*: 119 E. 9th
Street, 238-4161
YMCA**: 1703 McFarland Rd, 762-4780
*For children 7-18 years/**Membership and fees.
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Name: Alternative High School Name: Listed Below
POC: Deever Administration City: Junction City, KS 66441
Address: 1833 Elmdale Avenue Comments:
City: Junction City, KS 66441 EISENHOWER ELEMENTARY: 1625 St. Mary's
Comments: Rd, 238-4186
The K.S. Alternative High School, in conjunction FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY: 410 W. 2nd St,
with Junction City High School will provide 762-2591
students with alternative opportunities to obtain a GRANDVIEW ELEMENTARY: 100 E.
high school diploma. Students whose class has not Grandview Dr, 238-4990
yet graduated must be referred by a JCHS principal. MILFORD ELEMENTARY*: 12th & Lakeview,
Students who are 19 years of age or older are 463-5310
eligible to pursue an Adult High School Diploma. SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY: 429 W. Ash St,
The adult diploma allows the GED Test to substitute 762-2441
for elective courses. WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY: 1500 N.
Washington, 238-8131
Name: Listed Below WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY: 1600 N.
City: Fort Riley, KS 66442 Eisenhower, 238-2840
Comments: JC MIDDLE SCHOOL: 300 W. 9th St, 238-5171
CUSTER HILL ELEMENTARY: 6344 Hampton JC HIGH SCHOOL: 900 N. Eisenhower,
Place, 784-4026 238-1309
FORT RILEY ELEMENTARY: Building 342, *Milford is also in the Junction City School;
Main Post, 784-5529 District and its zip code is 66514.
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY: Building 4720
Jackson Ave, 784-4033
MORRIS HILL ELEMENTARY: Building 4400
1st Division Rd, 784-2650
WARE ELEMENTARY: Building 6795 Thomas
Ave, 784-5252
FORT RILEY MIDDLE SCHOOL: Building
4020 1st Division Rd, 784-4475
*High School Students are bused to Junction
City High School
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Name: Manhattan School District The fees will cover a number of special activities
City: Manhattan, KS 66502 including bowling, swimming, weekly trips, arts and
Comments: crafts classes, recreation, fitness, educational outing's
AMANDA ARNOLD ELEMENTARY: 1435 and seminars. Including extended hours for early
Hudson**, 587-2020 release days and school vacation days; excluding
BLUEMONT ELEMENTARY: 714 Bluemont, summer vacation.
587-2030
EUGENE FIELD ELEMENTARY: 1700 Religious Programs
Leavenworth, 587-2040 Religious Education opportunities include Protestant
FRANK BERGMAN ELEMENTARY: 430 Sunday schools and Lutheran/ Episcopal Sunday
Lombard**, 587-2865 school and Catholic CCD classes for all ages during
LEE ELEMENTARY: 701 Lee, 587-2050 the regular school year. Vacation Bible School is
MARLATT ELEMENTARY: 2715 Hobbs, offered during the Summer. Youth ministry is
587-2060 available for Middle School and Senior High age
NORTHVIEW ELEMENTARY: 300 Griffith Dr, youth. For more information, contact 785-239-3359
587-2070 for times and locations (see Chapel Services and
OGDEN ELEMENTARY: 210 Elm St*, 587-2080 Programs).
THEODORE-ROOSEVELT ELEM: 1401
Houston, 587-2090
WOODROW WILSON ELEMENTARY: 312 N. Special Events
Juliette, 587-2170 MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATION:
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER: 800 Walters, Building 253, Main Post, 785-239-2612/2544
587-2880
MIDDLE SCHOOL SUSAN B. ANTHONY: Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) helps to
2501 Browning, 587-2890 support activities that youth services provides.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MANHATTAN HIGH: Some of the sponsored events are concerts, recreation
SCHOOL programs, fitness programs and sports programs.
901 Poyntz, 587-2150
EAST CAMPUS MANHATTAN HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH SERVICES: Building 5800, Custer Hill,
2100 Poyntz, 587-2100 785-239-9220
WEST CAMPUS
*Different zip code-66517 Youth Services, Morale Welfare and Recreation, plus
**Different zip code-66503 local communities sponsor many special events
throughout the year. Some of the offerings are:
Arts & Crafts classes, ITR tours and trips, Computer
School Age Care lab, Concerts and shows, Children's sports leagues,
Developmental classes, Teen activities and a teen
YOUTH SERVICES: Building 5800, Custer Hill, council Monthly Lock-In and a Pre-teen council.
785-239-9220/9215
School age services are provided for children ages
Sponsorship and Support
5-12 years old. There are approximately 204 spaces. To request a Teen Sponsor, contact Youth Services at
The fees vary by income. 785-239-9220 or Email at carl.ratliff@riley.army.mil
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL care is provided to Youth Employment
Kindergarten age through 12 year olds. The Fort Riley has limited employment opportunities that
program follows the Fort Riley schools calendar. are targeted specifically at youth. There is a summer
Busing is provided to and from all schools on the hire program through NAF and appropriated funds,
installation. but the hires are limited and on a competitive basis.
KINDERGARTEN AFTER SCHOOL 1500-1800
HOURS
Youth Centers
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL BUSING IS A wealth of creative, supervised youth activities are
PROVIDED TO AND FROM SCHOOL available through the Youth Center for youth
between the ages of 5-18, on and off post. The
activities are designed to be fun, promote physical
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fitness and develop lifelong recreation and *Contact your Relocation Assistance Program at
developmental skills. As an added benefit, youth your losing post so they can provide you with
programs may also help young people overcome the information on you new duty station from the
stress associated with relocating and adjusting to new Standard Installation Topics Exchange Service
friends and peer groups at a new duty station. Sports (SITES) files.
include soccer, baseball, T-ball, softball and
basketball. The center has a game room, full size *Find out your new mailing address. Even if it is
basketball court, dance and gymnastic studio. only your new unit or a Postal Service Center, you'll
Classes are offered in Dance, Gymnastics, Piano, need at least a temporary new address.
Self-Defense, Guitar and Arts & Crafts; depending
on the instructors availability and interested groups. Send out change of address letters (credit card
All Youth Center programs are open to Youth companies, loan companies, magazines, banks,
Services members. Feel free to come by Building anyone who owes you money or a deposit refund,
5800 or call us at 785-239-9220/9200. insurance companies). Go through your address
book, your bills and financial papers from the past
For Teens Only couple of months. Make out a list of company
addresses, telephone and account numbers, etc.
Teen activities are scheduled monthly for daily and
evening activities. Teens of all ages are encouraged
Leave a forwarding address with the post office or
to participate. A teen council is available, with
Postal Service Center, as well as with your old unit.
special middle school programs offered. Become a
member and execute programs and activities of your
*Gather all important papers, records, ID cards,
choice. Youth Services can assist you and provide
wills, etc., keep them handy throughout the move.
information. They are located at Building 5800,
Custer Hill, or feel free to contact them at
Get your children's school records or arrange for
785-239-9220.
them to be sent to their new school.
Survival Tips For First Termers Get family medical records that may be held by
civilian doctors. Carry medical records with you if
Survival Tips for First Termers Overview special needs must be met enroute.
Being in the Army presents many challenges for *Go through your household goods and get rid of all
families. It is not always easy to juggle military those things you no longer want or need. You'll only
duties, personal and financial obligations, while have to unpack them at the other end and if you are
attending to the needs and wants of immediate and over your weight allowance, you'll have to pay for
extended family. Military families are very special additional shipping.
and are admired by many for their ability to make
military life attractive. We know that this requires a Talk to the housing office about temporary lodging
great deal of planning and solid preparation. Listed after you clear your current quarters and before you
in this section are some "Survival Tips" to help you actually depart for your new duty station.
and your family as you face the challenges and
opportunities of the Mobile Military Lifestyle. For *If you are renting an apartment or house off-post,
further questions, Contact Army Community Service read your rental lease carefully. Arrange for an
at Building 7264, Custer Hill or Call at inspection after your household goods are removed
785-239-9435. and get an agreement in writing on any damage or
deposit money to be refunded.
Before You Move
*Start saving now. Any PCS move is going to cost After You Arrive
money. Experts say 3 to 6 months pay in reserve After you arrive you need to contact your sponsor.
will amply cover emergencies. Visit the finance office and contact ACS
(785-239-9435) for community information and
Talk to the staff at your finance center. They can assistance. If you are needing cooking utensils, table
figure out how much travel pay you will receive, talk and chairs, beds, etc., go to your lending closet at
to them about dislocation and temporary lodging ACS. Bring a copy of your orders; most items can
allowance, etc. be checked out for 30 days. Contact your Family
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Housing Office for on-post as well as off-post $50,000 for all injuries in that accident; up to $10,000
housing. (For more information on housing refer to would be paid for property damaged in that accident.
subject: Housing and Billeting). Notify Such state-mandated minimums are considered
transportation of your arrival, so you can arrange for unrealistic and inadequate. Suggested coverage
delivery of household goods. Contact your love should be closer to 100/300/50. The difference in
ones to notify them that you have arrived at your new cost for the higher coverage would not be much
duty station and as soon as you know your full more than for the lower less realistic coverage. On
military address provide them with the information. Fort Riley, soldiers are required to have liability
insurance. It is recommended that soldiers also carry
Reporting Procedures Uninsured Motorist and Collision coverage.
Automobile insurance rates for the Fort Riley area
REPLACEMENT COMPANY, U.S. ARMY
are considered in the medium range. It is always
GARRISON: Commander/Duty NCO, Building
important to contact your insurance agent and change
214, Main Post, 785-239-2119/3223
the location of your car since your rates depend on
the area in which you reside. Once you have
All inprocessing soldiers must sign in at the
adequate liability coverage, the following strategies
Replacement Company, Building 214, Room 140 on
can be used to save money on auto insurance: take
Custer Avenue (Main Post). A copy of DA Form 31
as large a deductible as you can afford on collision
(Leave), assignment orders, MPRJ, health and dental
and comprehensive coverage; if your car is over five
records must be in your possession. The
years old and paid for, consider dropping collision
inprocessing office is manned 24 hours a day. If you
and comprehensive coverage; if you have adequate
are arriving at the Manhattan Municipal Airport there
health and liability insurance, you will probably find
is a special toll free direct-line phone for Fort Riley;
that your uninsured motorist coverage duplicates the
it is well marked. Pick up the phone and ask for free
protection you already have; don't purchase optional
transportation to the Replacement Company.
coverages that may offer few or rarely used benefits;
take advantage of any discounts for which you are
Travel Planning eligible and shop around since premiums for identical
Don't take or spend advance pay unless it is coverage vary widely from company to company. For
absolutely essential. You will pay it back by additional information, contact the Army Community
monthly deductions from your pay. So you will Service Consumer Affairs/Financial Assistance
have less to live on every month until it's all paid Program at 785-239-9435 or DSN 856-9435.
back. Don't take advance pay just to blow it on a
stereo or car or something you just WANT. Be even Housing and Billeting
more cautious of considering a casual pay.
Contact Housing at 785-239-2830 or DSN 856-2830
or 1-800-643-8991 prior to coming to receive current
Where the money might come from: (1) Dislocation
availability information. Additional information is
Allowance: 2 1/2 months BAQ. Please remember
located in the Housing and Relocation section of this
that you may not receive this until well after you
book.
arrive at your new post. Don't count on it being there
when you need to pay deposits on a new apartment or
home. If you receive advanced BAQ, you need to Money Matters
keep it to cover your expenses at your new location. Whenever you PCS, you are going to be faced with
(2) Travel Pay: this is mileage related and is some unusual expenses. Some examples of unusual
usually not paid until after you check in to the new expenses are: travel cost (tickets, gasoline, food and
post. lodging, tolls, car tune-up, new tires before the trip,
emergency repairs along the way), deposits: damage
PLAN AHEAD AND START SAVING NOW. and rent deposit on new apartment, utilities,
Additional information is located in the Relocation telephone and cable; closing costs if buying or selling
Service section. a new house, temporary lodging at the old post and at
the new post; food: restocking the refrigerator and
Vehicle Ownership food pantry; household incidentals; light bulbs, toilet
paper, soaps, cleaning supplies and equipment;
In Kansas, the required minimum coverage for
curtains, etc. Other financial impacts of a PCS move
automobile insurance is 20/50/10. This means that up
are: Do we depend on the money my spouse gets
to $20,000 must be paid for a single injury in an
from his or her job? How long will it be before he
accident caused by the insured, but no more than
or she can get a new job? Will it pay as well? Can
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we live on less money for a couple of months or having to drive farther to work, child care costs,
more? Higher cost-of-living includes not only school costs, etc.
higher housing and food costs, but also things like
At A Glance
Facility/Services Summary
--Officer and Enlisted Population--
Active Duty Officer 1091 Active Duty Warrant Officer
Guard Reserve Officer Guard Reserve Warrant Officer
Retired (Officer and Enlisted) 5962 Foreign Service Officers
Active Duty Enlisted 9165 Guard Reserve Enlisted
Foreign Service Enlisted
--Civilians--
Civil Service 3045 Wage Grade
Non-Appropriated Funds 267 Family Members -on and off Installation- 12387
--Family Services--
Family Centers 1 Teen Centers 1
Child Day Care 1 Family Child Care Certified Homes 34
Total Child Capacity 228 Total Child Capacity 204
Average Waiting List Time -Months- 6
--Other Services--
Commissary 1 Exchanges 1
Shoppettes 3 Gas Stations 2
Movie Theaters 1 Banks and Credit Unions 2
McDonalds/Burger King 1 Other i.e. Exchange concessionaires 10
Housing Summary
--Officer Housing--
Senior Officer Waiting 12 Senior Officer 3 Bed Room 38
Senior Officer 4 Bed Room 68 Senior Officer Other
Company Grade Officer Waiting 12 Company Grade Officer 2 Bed Room 119
Company Grade Officer 3 Bed Room 103 Company Grade Officer 4 Bed Room 32
Company Grade Officer Other 0 BOQ 32
--Enlisted Housing--
Senior Enlisted Waiting 12 Senior Enlisted 3 Bed Room 125
Senior Enlisted 4 Bed Room 137 Senior Enlisted Other
Enlisted Waiting 18 Enlisted 2 Bed Room 1044
Enlisted 3 Bed Room 911 Enlisted Other
BEQ 15 Transient Lodging Facilities 38
Education Summary
Name Numbers
Elementary School 5
Jr High/Middle School 1
High School 0
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Local Community Summary
Type of Housing Avg. Low High
Apartment Rent 538 425 650
House Rent 685 375 1000
House Price - Single Family 77500 35000 12000
Townhouse/Condominium Price 78500 65000 92000
Medical and Dental Summary
--Medical Facilities--
Medical Treatment Facilities Y Number of Beds 100 Medical Clinic 33
Alcohol Y Allergy Y Audiology Y
Cardiology N Coronary care N Dermatology Y
Dietary Y Emergency Y Endocrinology N
room
Family Practice Y General surgery Y Gynecology Y
HIV Unit N Hematology N Immunization Y
Infect Disease N Intensive Care Y Laboratory Y
Mental Health Y Neonatal N Nuclear Medicine N
Intensive Care
Unit
Nephrology N Neurology N Neurosurgery N
Obstetrics Y Oncology N Opthamology Y
Optometry Y Orthopedics Y Otolarygnology Y
Pathology Y Pediatrics Y Physical Therapy Y
Podiatry N Primary Care Y Radiology Y
Rheumatology N Urology N
--Dental Facilities--
Dental Clinics 3 Adolescent Y Endodontics Y
General Dentistry Y Oral Surgery Y Orthodontics Y
Pedodontist N Periodontics Y
Relocation and Support Services Summary
--Military Clubs--
Officers Club 0 Non-Commissioned Officers Club 0
Enlisted Club 1
--Recreation--
Arts and Crafts 1 Automobile Hobby Centers 1
Bowling Centers 1 Recreational Centers 0
Libraries 1 Music and Theater Locations 1
--Physical Fitness/Sports--
9 Hole Golf Courses 0 18 Hole Golf Courses 1
Gyms/Physical Fitness Centers 6 Jogging Paths 5
Tennis Clubs/Courts 9 Tennis Courts - Lighted 3
Swimming Pools - Public 4
--Nature/Outdoor Activities--
Outdoor Recreation Centers 1 Campgrounds 0
Fishing Areas 3 Horse Stables 1
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