Temporary Lodging

The Inn on Davis-Monthan features 187 visiting quarters rooms, 61 visiting airmen quarters rooms and 50 temporary lodging facilities (25 one-bedroom and 25 two-bedroom units). The lodging office and most accommodations are conveniently located near the Mirage Officers' and Desert Oasis Enlisted clubs, the base exchange, commissary, post office, dining facility and Burger King.

A customer is generally considered to be Priority 1 when on orders, and Priority 2 for all others. The reservations line is open

24-hours a day, 7 days a week, on a first-come, first-served basis without regard to grade. Space-available reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance for up to 3 days. The front desk is open 24 hours daily. Lodging's 24-hour-a-day reservation and information line is 748-1500.

Vehicle registration

Personnel permanently assigned to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and in possession of a continental United States vehicle registration are required to register their vehicles within 72 hours of arrival. The Security Forces Pass and Registration Section, in Building 3200, is open Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to register a vehicle. The Visitor Center adjacent to the Craycroft Road Gate, is open Monday through Friday between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. for vehicle registration. Items required for registration: Military or DoD-affiliated ID, driver's license, vehicle registration, proof of insurance and the DoD Decal number, (if updating the vehicle registration). Novice motorcycle riders must complete both the Basic Riders Course and Intermediate Riders Course to receive a base decal. If personnel have just acquired a vehicle or are waiting for a CONUS registration, an Air Force Form 75 with an expiration date of 45 days from issue will be granted. For more information, call 228-3224. For questions concerning Arizona registration, call 629-9808.

Military In-processing and the 355th Wing Right Start

Once newcomers arrive at D-M, they should go directly to their unit orderly room during normal duty hours. The unit orderly room will schedule the Airman for in-processing with the MPF. The MPF will in-turn schedule the Airman for Right Start appointments.

All Airmen must accomplish in-processing with the unit Orderly Room before taking permissive leave for house hunting. After normal duty hours, or on weekends or holidays, newcomers should check in at the 24-hour arrival point in billeting, Building 2350, on Tenth Street. The telephone number is 748-1500.

All newcomers are assigned a sponsor and billeting will have a computer listing with their name, home and office telephone numbers.

Base Inprocessing - inprocessing orientation - schedules newcomers for mandatory briefings ranging from Right Start briefing, human relations, drug and alcohol abuse policies to education and financial management. All Airmen must accomplish scheduling within five days of arriving at D-M.

Another thing to take care of right away is arrangements with the post office, Building 2240. Single members living in the dormitory will get a post office box. General delivery for mail is assigned for everyone else until the post office receives a forwarding address.

Military members must wear a uniform during in-processing. To keep things running smoothly, everyone should bring the following items and information:

•A pen
•All remaining copies of current orders and amendments, if any
•Finance records
•Military transportation request, if returning from overseas
•Receipts for motels, ground transportation, etc., for people who were not paid mileage
•Government traffic records

In a continuing effort to reduce the adverse economic impact permanent change of station has on military families, dining hall meals are now available to them during PCS moves.

Military members may bring their dependents to the Desert Inn dining facility for a period not to exceed 30 days after arrival at D-M. Prices are ala carte and current policy requires the military sponsor to accompany civilian family members whenever they use the facility. Call 228-5501 for more information.

All members should call the traffic management flight to arrange delivery of household goods. Make arrangements by calling 228-4816. Failing to call in a timely manner may result in household goods being put into storage.

Civilian In-processing

Newly assigned Department of Defense employees should check in with the Civilian Personnel Office, Building 3200, Room 213. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring copies of orders and Standard Form 50, Notice of Personnel Action, to identify your appointment status and help provide a smooth transition. For more information, call 228-4121/4122.

Driving on base

• All passengers are required to wear seat belts. Children 5 years of age and under must be secured in a child safety device
• The speed limit is 30 mph on D-M unless otherwise posted
• Maximum speed limit in any parking lot is 5 mph
• Maximum speed limit while backing is 5 mph
• Construction areas or dirt roads are 10 mph
• Dormitory area is 20 mph unless otherwise posted
• Housing areas are 15 mph unless otherwise posted
• Gravel and graded roads are 20 mph
• 15 mph when in or approaching school crossings
• 25 mph on Quijota Boulevard between Mustang and Crusader drives adjacent to the Shoppette and youth center.
• Use of non-hands-free cell phones while driving on base is prohibited.