Effective 9 June 2025 the Out-Processing Office hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 0830 - 1600 and Tuesday and Thursday 0800 - 1200.  Closed on Tuesday and Thursday from 1200 – 1700 and for lunch every day from 1200  - 1300. 

OUR MISSION 

The mission of the Out-Processing Section is to provide quality customer service to Soldiers departing Fort Bragg for a reassignment (PCS) or transition (ETS, Retirement, or other separation) from the Army. 

  

Soldiers will submit a request for the Installation Clearance Record (DA 137-2) through their Unit S1 to usarmy.bragg.usag.mbx.dhr-smd@army.mil. 

The request must be comprised of the below documents. The Out-Processing Intake Form can be found on this website. 

 

PCS 

Separations 

Out-Processing Intake          Form 

Y 

 

Y 

Orders w/any Amendments 

Y 

 Y 

Approved Absence Request 

Y 

If Applicable 

 

Process to Receive DA 137-2 Installation Clearance Record 

       1.   SMs will process through their administrative sections to receive orders, process any applicable IPPS-A absence, as well as receive their DA 137-1 Unit Clearance Record. 

       2.   Required documents will be reviewed/processed by the Unit S1 and sent to the Installation Out-Processing Section @ usarmy.bragg.usag.mbx.dhr-smd@army.mil. 

       3.   Upon receipt of completed packets, the out-processing section will process packets and take one of the three following actions: 

a.   Return packet to S1 for corrections. 

b.   Process and send the S1 a preparatory packet and date to expect the clearing packet. 

c.   Return completed clearing packet to the S1 for the SM to begin clearing. 

        4.   Upon completion of clearing process, SM will return to the Unit S1 to sign out on leave/out of the unit. 

  

What you will Receive 

  

The S1/SM can expect to receive the below resources from the Out-Processing Section. 

1.   Completed Out-Processing Intake Form 

a.   This form will be needed for Final/Pre-Clearance Stamp. 

2.   DA 137-2 Installation Clearance Record. 

3.   Brief slideshow explaining clearing process, and explaining the DA 137-2 & DA 137-1 Unit Clearance Record (Can be found on this website). 

4.   Combined Documents (Can be found on this website) 

a.   Locations of all offices to be cleared. 

b.   Instructions to receive Final/Pre-Clearance Stamp. 

c.   Instructions to clear finance. 

  

Important Information 

TDY Enroute 

SMs with temporary duty enroute to their gaining installation will need additional documentation. 

1.   TDY status must be on the PCS orders. 

2.   These service members will need: 

a.   Approved IPPS-A absence request covering their travel to the TDY location. 

b.   DD Form 1610 Request and Authorization for TDY Travel of DOD Personnel. 

c.   Approved IPPS-A absence request covering from end of TDY status to the day prior to report date on the PCS orders. 

*Every day between the departure from Ft. Bragg to the report date on the PCS orders must be covered by either the approved IPPS-A absence request or DD Form 1610. 

  

Early Reporting 

SMs seeking to report to their next duty station early will need their IPPS-A absence request to cover all the way to the report date on the orders. The gaining unit will arrive the SM in IPPS-A and stop their leave upon arrival. 

  

Administrative Separations 

Administrative & Punitive Separations are processed in the most time expedient manner. These options include: 

1.   Face to face processing in the out-processing office during operating hours. 

2.   Direct communication between the transitions section and the out-processing section. 

3.   Electronic processing by the Unit S1 and the out-processing section. 

Administrative separations will be given a specific Out-Processing Intake Form at the Transitions Office when processing for their orders. SMs are to bring that intake form to the Out-Processing section directly. SMs separating under punitive circumstances will need an escort to clear the installation. 

  

Drill Sergeants & Recruiters 

Prospective Drill Sergeants and Recruiters can schedule for clearing papers without orders prior to heading to the schoolhouse. The DA 137-2 will not be issued until the SM returns and provides the Out-Processing office with a copy of their orders. 

  

Students 

The out-processing section will continue to assist National Guard Soldiers in a student status in a face-to-face manner. 

1.   These SMs will report to Student Records in the Personnel Service Branch for order amendments and DD214 services. 

2.   They will then report to the out-processing office to receive their clearing packet. 

 

Important Guidance for Permanent Change of Assignment (PCA)/Intra-Post Transfer (ITP) Orders 

Soldiers who have received Permanent Change of Assignment (PCA) or Intra-Post Transfer (ITP) orders should report to the out-processing section with a copy of their orders as soon as possible. Due to the various factors involved in these transactions, early coordination is highly recommended to ensure a smooth and efficient process. 

 

What can you do while you wait? 

Central Issue Facility 

To schedule appointments please call 910-396-7039/7045 or 910-907-1866. You can also email to usarmy.bragg.406-afsb-lrc.list.afsbn-bragg- 

cif@army.mil or come in person to the CIF location.  You only need your orders! 

 

Transportation 

SSC, Ground Floor, Mott Lake Media Room. Briefings are as follows: Tues & Thurs – 1000; CONUS:  Mon & Wed – 1430; PPM/DITY:  Mon, Wed, Fri – 1030; All Separations – Mon, Wed, Fri – 0900. NOTE: This action can be completed 90 days prior to your departure, and you must have orders. 

 

Post Family Housing 

If applicable, go to your Housing Management Office to Schedule the Clearance Appointment. 

 

SFL TAP (Separations Only) 

Complete all requirements and have your DD Form 2648 (Service Member Pre-Separation/Transition  Counseling and Career Readiness Standards eForm For Service Members Separating, Retiring, Released from Active Duty 

 

Separation Physical 

See your medical clinic to schedule and complete a final physical. Not applicable for medical separations. 

 

Unit Clearing 

See your S1 to receive unit clearing papers (137-1 Unit Clearance Record). While clearing the unit, update your DD93/SGLI w/in 120 days of final out. 

All Separations - DD 214 Review 

       1.   For ETS, REFRAD, Unqualified Resignations & Chapters – Location: Transition Center, SSC, 2nd Floor, Wing B 

       2.   IADT/ADT – Location: PSB, SSC, 2nd Floor, Wing D, PSB, Room 266 

 

Final and Pre-Clearance Stamps 

Final (PCS) and Pre-Clearance (Separations) Stamps are given at Window 3 on the 1st Floor SSC, main lobby, opposite from DEERS/ID Cards. 

 

Uniform 

In accordance with AR 670-1 and Fort Bragg Reg 600-8-101,  all personnel will wear the Operational Camouflage Pattern Uniform (OCP) or Army Dress Uniform while out-processing to include scheduling the appointment. 

  

Distribution List 

Unit S1s that would like to be added to our distro list can email us at usarmy.bragg.usag.mbx.dhr-smd@army.mil. 

  

Resources 

Finance & Entitlements 

For questions about entitlements, please contact the Finance office on the 1st Floor SSC, Wing J or (910)396-2909. 

  

Passports 

For questions about passports, please contact the Passports office on the 2nd Floor SSC, Wing D, Rm 272 or (910)432-8149 or (910)396-9545. 

  

Orders 

For help with separations orders, please see the Transitions Office located on the 2nd Floor SSC, Wing B or (910)907-0126. https://home.army.mil/bragg/services/all-services/transition-center 

For help with PCS orders, please see the Reassignments Office located on the 2nd Floor SSC, Wing D or (910)396-8588. https://home.army.mil/bragg/services/all-services/personnel-reassignments-branch