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U.S. Army Recruiting Raleigh Battalion Base Guide

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United States Army Recruiting Battalion Raleigh is, compared to typical Army operations, quite different than most Army bases.

The Battalion is not located on a military base but is headquartered in the local community in Raleigh, North Carolina. Soldiers assigned to this Battalion may be assigned duty at one of 39 recruiting stations or serve in a recruiting company serving a portion of the Battalion’s 76-county total.

Surrounding Area

The Raleigh, North Carolina area is where USAREC Raleigh Battalion is headquartered, but that does not automatically mean that troops assigned here will be physically stationed in Raleigh.

Many PCSing to this area will serve elsewhere in the state.

Within the Battalion’s total jurisdiction, there are multiple military installations to use for BX/PX, commissary, base clinics, MWR, or Outdoor Recreation services. They include:

• Fort Bragg, NC
• Seymour Johnson AFB, NC
• Fort Jackson SC
• Fort Lee, VA

Those with orders to PCS to the Battalion should contact their sponsor to discuss possible duty locations within the state. The nature of this type of assignment can complicate pre-PCS travel needs like signing up for childcare and housing.

Mission and Units

Recruiting is the primary mission of this Battalion, and consists of the following companies:

• Charlotte
• Fayetteville
• Greenville
• Wilmington
• Winston-Salem

Army recruiting efforts are typically located in the local community and not headquartered on a military base. USAREC headquarters is responsible for multiple recruiting companies across more than 70 counties.

There are several military bases within the Raleigh Battalion area of operations:

• Fort Bragg:
• Camp Lejeune
• MCAS Cherry Point
• Seymour Johnson Air Force Base

Other nearby bases include:

• Fort Jackson SC
• Fort Lee, VA

In-Processing and Check-In

All soldiers PCSing to the Battalion are directed to check in with their gaining unit. When you receive PCS orders, contact the Battalion at 919-850-3201 or 919-954-7568 to discuss your arrival, housing, schools, and other issues.

Expect to hand-carry the following documents to your in-processing appointment:

• PCS orders
• Original DA 31 (leave form)
• Finance packet
• Last NCOER & ASI orders (provided by the Army Recruiter School)
• Army Recruiter Course (ARC) graduation certificate (unless coming from OCONUS)
• Vehicle registration
• Information to update DD 93 and SGLI
• Military ID card
• Driver’s license
• Accident Avoidance Course Certificate
• DA 705 and DD 5500/5501 if applicable
• Information Assurance/Awareness Training Certificates

Commissary

There is no commissary located at Battalion headquarters but other military bases in the surrounding area have them.

Child Care

There are no Child Development Centers at USAREC Raleigh Battalion Headquarters but there may be a CDC or other on-post options depending on where you are physically assigned within the state.

Use the Military Child Care official site to locate child care in the Raleigh area and beyond.

Housing

The Raleigh Battalion has its headquarters in the civilian community, so no base housing office is available. You should talk about housing issues with your sponsor, learn which military bases might be closest to your area of duty, and determine which Base Housing Office or its equivalent can help.

Do not commit to housing until you have talked to your sponsor and the S-1 section (Military Personnel at (919) 850-3201) since your duty location may not be at the main Battalion building.

Related: BAH Calculator

PCS and TDY Lodging

For those PCSing to the Raleigh area, commercial hotels or other options are available but there are no military lodges or Army IGH options at USAREC Headquarters. Contact your sponsor for assistance getting temporary housing in the local area.

Transportation

Raleigh Durham is the closest airport to USAREC Raleigh Battalion HQ. The airport is approximately 11 miles away. Fayetteville Airport is roughly 50 miles from the Battalion. Piedmont Triad is the farthest, some 80 miles from Raleigh. Coordinate with your gaining unit as early as possible to ensure a smooth arrival.

The usual ride-sharing and commercial taxis/shuttles may be available at your airport depending on the time and day of arrival but know that rush hour, tourist season, and other variables may all affect your commute times from landing to check-in.

Vehicle Registration And Driver’s License

You will need the title for your vehicle to register it as a newcomer in the state. For new vehicles, the laws of the State of North Carolina say the manufacturer’s certificate of origin is considered an “official transfer document.”

Those new to North Carolina and those who purchased a vehicle already registered in North Carolina must present the certificate of title properly assigned by the former owner.

Renewing a North Carolina driver’s license (or ID card) cancels out any licenses or ID from other states through the State-to-State Verification program​. There is no base to register a vehicle with at USAREC Raleigh, but you may be required to register on base at some or all of the military bases in the state.

Schools

Due to the unique nature of Army Recruiting and work at USAREC Raleigh Battalion, school choice heavily depends on location. PCSing troops may not know in advance where they will physically serve within the state, so it is wise to discuss school choice issues with your sponsor.

It is also a good idea to contact Soldier & Family Assistance at (919) 600-5586 to discuss school choice, enrollment and transfer requirements, and education records.

Colleges and Universities

USAREC Raleigh Battalion is not located on a military base, so there is no Education Office to provide services. Depending on where you are assigned physically in the state, you may be able to use the Education Office at one of the following North Carolina bases:

• Fort Bragg:
• Camp Lejeune
• MCAS Cherry Point
• Seymour Johnson Air Force Base

Related: Ultimate GI Bill Guide

Contacts

Main Address & Telephone Number

U.S. Army Recruiting Raleigh Battalion
117 Poplarwood Court
Suite 218
Raleigh, NC 27604
919-872-3329

Important Raleigh Battalion Contact Numbers

• Battalion Headquarters (919) 875-0729
• Executive Officer (919) 872-3329
• Recruiter Trainer (919) 872-9111
• Soldier &  Family Assistance (919) 600-5586
• Budget, Accounting & Civilian Personnel (919) 872-3289
• Information Management (919) 872-9123
• Education Specialist (919) 875-0732
• Facilities (919) 954-7527
• S-1 (Military Personnel) (919) 850-3201
• S-3 (Operations)(919) 872-9111
• S-4 (Logistics) (919) 872-8697

Related: Ultimate Military Benefits Guide

Military Bases in North Carolina

North Carolina has an impressive veteran population. According to the North Carolina Governor’s Office, the state has the fifth-largest military presence in the United States. There are more than 100,000 active duty troops and family members here, and approximately 725,000 military veterans.

If you are traveling to North Carolina on PCS orders, look up the BAH in your new duty location using our BAH Calculator. You can also look up veteran benefits offered in North Carolina. 

Army Bases in North Carolina

• Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg)
• US Army Cadet Command 4th Brigade
• US Army Recruiting Raleigh Battalion

Marine Corps Bases in North Carolina

• Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
• Camp Lejeune
• Marine Corps Air Station New River

Air Force Bases in North Carolina

• Seymour Johnson AFB
• Pope Army Airfield

Coast Guard Bases in North Carolina

• U.S. Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City

Get more info on VA benefits for veterans, retirees, separating service members, spouses, dependents, and disabled veterans. Learn more about the GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon program, monthly housing allowances, VA loans, and TRICARE.

Did you know? The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency offers up to $15 thousand in down payment assistance for first-time home buyers and qualifying veterans thanks to a program called NC 1st Home Advantage Down Payment. The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency is a public agency that helps provide North Carolina residents with safe and affordable housing.

Department of Veterans Affairs Facilities in North Carolina

Lee County VA Clinic

3112 Tramway Road
Sanford, NC 27330-7142
919-775-6160
Mental health: 919-775-6166

Womack VA Clinic

2817 Reilly Road
Fort Bragg, NC 28310-0001
910-488-2120

Durham VA Medical Center

508 Fulton Street
Durham, NC 27705-3875
919-286-0411
Mental health: 919-286-0411 x5418

Croasdaile VA Clinic

3114 Croasdaile Drive
Durham, NC 27705-2508
919-286-0411

Cumberland County VA Clinic

7300 South Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304-6162
910-488-2120
Mental health: 910-488-2120 x7909

Hillandale Road VA Clinic

1824 Hillandale Road
Durham, NC 27705-2650
919-383-6107

Durham County VA Clinic

1830 Hillandale Road
Durham, NC 27705-2670
919-383-6107

Raeford Road VA Clinic

4101 Raeford Road
Suite 100-B
Fayetteville, NC 28304-3359
910-908-2222

Fayetteville VA Medical Center

2300 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301-3856
Main number: 910-488-2120
Mental health: 910-488-2120 x7909

Robeson Street VA Clinic

2301 Robeson Street
Fayetteville, NC 28305-5640
910-483-9727

Veteran Readiness and Employment Office at Fort Liberty

2843 Normandy Street
Suite 100
Fort Liberty, NC 28310
910-396-8611

Pre-Discharge Site at Fort Liberty

2843 Normandy Street
Soldier Support Center/VA Outbase office
Fort Liberty, NC 28307
800-827-1163

Veteran Readiness and Employment at Fayetteville Technical Community College

2817 Fort Bragg Road
General Classroom Building, Room 202-A
Fayetteville, NC 28303
910-678-8580

Veteran Readiness and Employment Office at Raleigh, North Carolina

310 New Bern Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27601
Main number: 336-714-6099

Winston-Salem VA Regional Benefit Office

251 N. Main Street
Floors 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and Basement 1 & 2 – Hiram Ward Federal Building
Winston-Salem, NC 27155
800-827-1000

Veteran Readiness and Employment Office at W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center

1601 Brenner Avenue
Salisbury, NC 28144
336-714-6099

Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery

400 Murchison Rd.
Spring Lake, NC 28390
919-664-1175

Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery Office

Albemarle Building, Suite 1065
325 N. Salisbury St.
Raleigh, NC 27699
844-624-8387

Raleigh Vet Center

8851 Ellstree Lane
Suite 122
Raleigh, NC 27617
919-361-6419

Greensboro Vet Center

3515 West Market Street
Suite 120
Greensboro, NC 27403
336-323-2660

Fayetteville, NC Vet Center

2301 Robeson Street
Suite 103
Fayetteville, NC 28305
910-488-6252

Other Military Bases in the Continental United States

• Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona
• Luke Air Force Base, Arizona
• Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas
• Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado
• Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia

Look up the BAH in your new duty location by searching for your zip code’s housing allowance using our BAH Calculator. You can also review our complete list of Military Bases by State.