WELCOME MESSAGE
Dear Future Griffin:
Welcome to the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade and Fort Sam Houston! You have been identified as an inbound Soldier to this unit. To facilitate your transition, a sponsor has been assigned to assist you and a welcome packet will be sent to you.
The 470th Military Intelligence Brigade is assigned to United States Army Intelligence and Security Command and supports United States Southern Command, United States Army South and global intelligence requirements. We have units located on Fort Sam Houston and Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio as well as a reserve component battalion in Austin, Texas.
The quality of life in San Antonio is excellent. Educational opportunities abound, with many recreational activities and a vibrant culture. Though the mission of the 470th is often demanding, I encourage you to take full advantage of these opportunities in balance with the meaningful work you will do and the personal and professional development you will enjoy during your tour in the Griffin Brigade.
We have a tremendous mission and fantastic Soldiers and Civilians. The Command Sergeant Major and I look forward to welcoming you to the team.
For assistance during your transition, please do not hesitate to contact your assigned sponsor or the Brigade S1 at: usarmy.jbsa.470-mi-bde.list.s1@mail.mil or phone: 210-295-6461. Again, welcome to the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade.
"Truth, Security, Loyalty"
Welcome! - Jorge A. Arredondo
Colonel, Military Intelligence
Commanding
REPORTING PROCEDURES
All Soldiers with PCS orders assigning them to the 470 Military Iintelligence Brigade who are reporting to Fort Sam Houston will report in ACUs to the Brigade S1 office at Building 1070, 4270 Gorgas Circle.
If you are reporting after duty hours you are to report to the following location:
470 MI Brigade
Building 1070
4270 Gorgas Circle
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
Phone number: 210-221-7574
After duty hours constitutes arriving Monday thru Friday between 1700 hours to 0900 hours and at any time on Saturday or Sunday.
The SDNCO will sign the Soldier’s PCS DA Form 31.
Benner Barracks will provide a room for single Soldiers in the rank of SGT and below only.
It's recommended that Soldiers in the rank of SSG and above and all Enlisted Soldiers accompanied by their family make temporary housing arrangements before they report to Ft. Sam Houston.
All Soldiers reporting after duty hours will report in ACUs to the 470 Military Intelligence Brigade S1 at 0900 the following duty day.
Security Clearances:
Inbound Soldiers with foreign national spouses or cohabitants are strongly encouraged to contact the Brigade S2/SSO prior to clearing your current unit. 35 series MOS Soldiers with foreign national spouses or cohabitants MUST contact the BDE SSO prior to clearing your current unit. Soldiers in the following MOS series should contact their current S2/SSO to initiate Top Secret//SCI clearance prior to departure if time permits: 15 series, 25 series, 27 series, 29 series, 35 series, 36 series, 42 series, 46 series, 56 series, and 92 series. Once your housing arrangements are complete, see the S2/SSO to provide updated contact information to OPM-investigations. Soldiers with Top-Secret//SCI who are due for reinvestigation within one month of departure can choose to start their reinvestigation paperwork either before or after arrival to the 470th MI BDE.
It is absolutely imperative that you contact your gaining S2/SSO prior to clearing your unit, to ensure your clearance information is transferred from your losing unit.
The 470MI SSO can be reach at the following:
E-mail: USARMY.JBSA.470-MI-BDE.LIST.S2@MAIL.MIL
Comm: 210-221-7572
DSN 421-7572