Housing and Services

Insider Tips

• On-post housing application must be completed in the Online In-processing Portal (OIP). In early April, BBC will make a first set of assignments. After this time, housing applications will be reviewed in order of arrival, following Army policy for assignment priority:
  
  
  1. Military members who are accompanied by family
  2. Unaccompanied military members: geo-bachelor
  3. Civilian students
  
  

  BBC expects to complete military assignments in early May. Assignment offers can then be made to civilian students.
  
  Incoming students can indicate your interest in sharing occupancy, e.g., geo-bachelors, when you apply for on-post housing in the OIP before April 8.
  
  Balfour Beatty Communities has a limited number of homes with fenced yards. Identify requirement for EFMP and other accommodations when applying for on-post housing. On-post housing residents provide their own fire extinguisher and microwave oven.
  
  Homes in Heritage Heights and the Meadows were constructed from 2009 to 2014 and have two car garages, central air conditioning, open floor plans, solid surface flooring on the first floor, master suites, two and 1/2 bathrooms, wide hallways, a covered porch, and storage. BBC has several homes that have been built to Uniform Accessibility Standards. These homes were constructed to be either accessible or readily modifiable. Applicants with specific requirements for a UFAS home should contact the BBC Community Management Office for details.
  
  Historic Young Hall homes were beautifully renovated in 2006 into 26 single level homes with central air conditioning, open floor plans, two full baths, a fully modernized kitchen, and storage areas. The exterior porches/balconies, inviting lobbies and elevators are part of the convenience and character.
  
  

  All on-base homes are pet friendly for no more than 2 pets per household. A list of restricted pets is available at www.carlislebarrackshomes.com. BBC charges a non-refundable pet fee in the amount of $150.00 per pet, and the fee is due upon move in.
  
  Delaney Field Clubhouse features for residents include an Internet Cafe, kid's room, conference room, kitchen, and community room. Both the community room and the kitchen may be rented by BBC residents for private events.
  
  Considering off-post housing? Find BAH rates at: www.defensetravel.dod.mil/Docs/perdiem/browse/Allowances/BAH/PDF/2022/2022-With-Dependents-BAH-Rates.pdf

Welcome Events

During REP Week, the Welcome Expo brings together both on and off-post businesses and services to help you with a one-time opportunity to learn about what your new community has to offer.
A Welcome Picnic/ Boatyard Wars, Friday evening of REP Week, is a dual event at the Post Pool for Students/Fellows and Families. Families will enjoy food, games, music, and a kid-friendly play area while meeting each other at the beginning of friendships that will last the year and even longer.
The always entertaining Boatyard Wars is a very informal team-building event that encourages seminar attendees to get to know each other in a friendly competition while being cheered by friends and families.
"Welcome Jams" are age-specific icebreakers at the pavilion next to the pool soon after families have all arrived. Scheduled separately for middle school kids and high school teens, they feature icebreaker activities, games with prizes, DJ music, dancing, and free food.
To officially start the Army War College academic year, the Convocation Ceremony in Bliss Auditorium formally introduces the student body to the USAWC faculty and key staff members.

Morale, Welfare and Recreation

MWR is committed to supporting resilience in the military community through fitness and recreation. See more details about fitness in the Health and Fitness section of the Carlisle Experience pages.

• The Splash Zone Swimming Pool for cool summertime fun. It is located behind the Letort View Community Center and offers a large slide, separate baby pool, and splash pad. A sand volleyball court is available on a first-come, first-served basis during pool hours of operation. Volleyballs are available at the snack bar, or you may bring your own. 717.245.3560
• The Carlisle Barracks Golf Course, 920 Jim Thorpe Rd, Carlisle, is one of the finest in Cumberland Valley. It measures more than 6,300 yards, has a par 72, and is fully irrigated, with a normal golfing season from April - November. It also features a recently constructed practice facility that includes a driving range, practice putting green, and a green with a bunker. The golf course running/walking track is popular and beautiful and connects to the Army Heritage and Education Trail for added interest. 717.243.3262 https://www.facebook.com/CarlisleBaracksGolfCourse/
• Strike Zone Bowling Center offers six synthetic lanes, automatic scoring, bumper bowling, a pro shop, and Strike Zone Pizza. Popular with bowling leagues and kids’ parties. 717.245.4109
• Outdoor Recreation offers easy access to skiing, indoor rock climbing, cycling, white water rafting, camping, or mountain climbing, to name a few. Call 717-245-4616 for more information.
• The Barracks Crossing Engraving Studio offers a variety of personalized gift items, trophies, custom-designed and scanned images, logos, branch or insignia souvenirs, and memorabilia, all laser engraved on coated metals and plastics. https://carlisle.armymwr.com/programs/arts-crafts-center
• The Barracks Crossing Automotive Center at Carlisle Barracks offers do-it-yourself and full-service car repair services including state inspections, oil changes and more. https://carlisle.armymwr.com/programs/barracks-crossing-automotiv-center
• The Letort View Community Center offers a venue for weddings, anniversaries, conferences, retirement ceremonies, or other special occasions. It features more than 15,000 square feet of flexible meeting/banquet space, an outside pavilion with a poolside bar, and dedicated professional catering.