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Primary Sources for updated and official information on Fort Sill
- Fort Sill Facebook
- Fort Sill Website
- Reynolds Army Health Clinic
- Reynolds COVID-19 Information: 580-558-2770
- Reynolds Army Health Clinic: 580-917-8475
- Army Public Health Center: 1-800-984-8523
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- We’re still fighting to flatten the curve! In order to win we must continue practicing principles of Social Distancing and remain disciplined in order to protect our Families and Community. We must stay focused on preventing the spread of COVID-19. Thank you for doing YOUR part.
- Reynolds Army Health Clinic will continue screening entrants at the east entrance. The pharmacy offers drive thru services to beneficiaries with drop-off and refill prescriptions.
- Contact the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line @ 1-800-TRICARE, if you show any COVID 19 symptoms (fever, cough, & difficulty breathing). Quarantine yourself @ home or your barracks and follow instructions of your health care provider. Inform your chain of command.
- Upon entering the PX and Commissary, all patrons will use hand sanitizer/wash hands and maintain social distancing. As of 10 April, all patrons and employees will wear face coverings.
- The Commissary and PX are open with modified hours and restrictions on the number of critical items a patron can purchase at one time. Food court hours will be 1000-1500 and PX hours are Mon-Sat 1000-1800/Sunday 1100-1600.
- Religious Services, Graduation Ceremonies, and Town Hall events will be virtual.
- Fitness Centers, Fort Sill Museums, and the USO are closed.
- Gates remain open with “no touch” scan of CAC card procedures. VCC is open with strict use of hand washing/ sanitizer and social distancing protocols.
- Cooper CDC and School Age Care are open to mission essential personnel only; Grierson and Tincher CDC are closed.
- Dining facilities are open and adhering to social distancing protocols. Food venues are carry-out or delivery only.
- Fort Sill Dental Clinics are serving urgent and emergency patients only. Veterinary services are emergency and K9 care only.
- DOD extended the postponement of all PCS and TDY travel until 30 June. Request exceptions through your chain of command. Civilian Employees are highly encouraged to abide by the 150 mile travel radius.
- Movement of trainees to Basic Combat Training has resumed.
- If you are currently on TDY seek guidance from your chain of command. Generally, you will remain on TDY until mission complete, then return to Fort Sill.
- Soldiers returning from any overseas travel will self-quarantine for 14 days. Soldiers and Family Members in selfquarantine status will adhere to all necessary precautions.
- Retirees and Gold Star Families continue to have access to Fort Sill for medical and installation services.
- Authorized travel is limited to necessity; essential healthcare needs, groceries, postal, banking, laundry services, and gas stations.
- Outdoor physical fitness is encouraged. Individuals MUST exercise social distancing and limit group size.
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FORT SILL, OK – Today a Basic Combat Trainee from Fort Sill has tested positive for COVID-19. This was the second of three Fort Sill positive COVID-19 cases. Fort Sill continues to assess and take steps to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
The Trainee received notification of a positive COVID-19 test result and is taking appropriate actions. The Trainee is currently in isolation and has had limited exposure to the Fort Sill community and experiencing mild symptoms. The Basic Combat Trainee went through an aggressive screening process when going through reception and during the initial days of Basic Combat Training. Leaders continue to monitor and assess Trainees on a daily basis. Fort Sill continues to conduct reception, training, and integration of future Soldiers. Initial screening at military entry processing stations, during reception and throughout BCT is ensuring that Fort Sill can continue its mission while limiting the impact and spread of COVID-19.
Reynolds Army Health Clinic will continue to collaborate and support the county in tracing where this individual has had contact with others on Fort Sill and will advise those individuals. The Comanche County Health Department continues to take the lead in tracing the contact of COVID-19 exposure outside Fort Sill. Fort Sill will continue to work alongside our local health partners to fight COVID-19.
"Fort Sill remains steadfast on taking the appropriate actions to safeguard our community," said Maj. Gen. Kenneth Kamper, Commander of the Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill. "We ask that our community take this serious and follow the guidance from the Center for Disease Control in practicing good hygiene, social distancing and staying home as much as possible." For public health tracking purposes, the Trainee is being counted as a positive cases for Comanche County. As of today Fort Sill has two positive cases of COVID-19. Further updates on the status of Fort Sill can be found on the official Fort Sill Facebook page as well as the Fort Sill website.
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FORT SILL, OK – Today a Basic Combat Trainee from Fort Sill has tested positive for COVID-19. This was the second of three Fort Sill positive COVID-19 cases. Fort Sill continues to assess and take steps to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
The Trainee received notification of a positive COVID-19 test result and is taking appropriate actions. The Trainee is currently in isolation and has had limited exposure to the Fort Sill community and experiencing mild symptoms. The Basic Combat Trainee went through an aggressive screening process when going through reception and during the initial days of Basic Combat Training. Leaders continue to monitor and assess Trainees on a daily basis. Fort Sill continues to conduct reception, training, and integration of future Soldiers. Initial screening at military entry processing stations, during reception and throughout BCT is ensuring that Fort Sill can continue its mission while limiting the impact and spread of COVID-19.
Reynolds Army Health Clinic will continue to collaborate and support the county in tracing where this individual has had contact with others on Fort Sill and will advise those individuals. The Comanche County Health Department continues to take the lead in tracing the contact of COVID-19 exposure outside Fort Sill. Fort Sill will continue to work alongside our local health partners to fight COVID-19.
"Fort Sill remains steadfast on taking the appropriate actions to safeguard our community," said Maj. Gen. Kenneth Kamper, Commander of the Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill. "We ask that our community take this serious and follow the guidance from the Center for Disease Control in practicing good hygiene, social distancing and staying home as much as possible." For public health tracking purposes, the Trainee is being counted as a positive cases for Comanche County. As of today Fort Sill has two positive cases of COVID-19. Further updates on the status of Fort Sill can be found on the official Fort Sill Facebook page as well as the Fort Sill website.
Post Services
- Installation Services Status Sheet (14 April 20)
- Fishing, Hunting, Hiking, Guidance
- Religious Services
- ID Card FAQs
- Fort Sill ID Card Services During COVID-19
- Legal Assistance Office - COVID19 and Income Taxes
- Legal Assistance Office - Lease Information
- Legal Assistance Office - Advance Healthcare Planning
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Minimum, mission essential servicemembers and civilians are those personnel who have been identified as performing mission essential services for the base by their chain of command or supervisors. These include employees who are operating CDCs for mission essential personnel, first responders, many food service workers, some command and control, and others who are supporting certain military missions.
What are installations doing to inform their Soldiers, families and civilians regarding ongoing support and requirements to prepare for or mitigate exposure to coronavirus?
Leadership at installations are hosting virtual town halls to inform Soldiers, families and civilians about how they are responding to and supporting efforts to prepare for or prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Social media platforms such as private unit Facebook pages can inform internal audiences of the latest Army and CDC guidance. Virtual town halls should be considered in impacted OCONUS areas.
When will screening for COVID-19 begin at basic training centers and what is the criteria and steps taken to screen recruits?
Screening has already begun. All incoming recruits will be screened upon arriving at the battalion reception station. They will be questioned about recent visits to locations where the coronavirus has been discovered in large numbers. If recruits have been in contact with anyone who had the virus, and/or if they have had any of the symptoms (coughing, sore throat, stomach problems, muscle aches), the command will take appropriate measures to protect the health of the unit and maintain operational training readiness.
Soldiers that have already started their PCS to a CONUS station by clearing Fort Sill and shipping household goods will continue to move.
All other PCS and TDY travel is postponed until at least May 11th, request exceptions through your chain of command. Household good moves that are scheduled prior to 11 May will be cancelled. The transportation office will contact those affected.
If you are currently on leave that ends during the stop movement window (16 March- 11 May), return to Fort Sill at the end of your scheduled leave.
Can military members still take leave?
Service members may only take leave in the local area, there is a 60 mile limit. This is being done to limit the spread of and potential exposure to COVID-19. Exceptions may be given for compelling cases where the travel is: (1) determined to be mission essential; (2) necessary for humanitarian reasons; or (3) warranted due to extreme hardship.
The leave restriction applies only to service members. However, we encourage family members to follow the local authorities and CDC guidance, which may advise limitations on travel. Approval authority for these exceptions belongs to the combatant commander if the individual is assigned to a combatant command. The Secretary of the Army retains the authority for all other individuals. This authority may be delegated no lower than the first general officer or member of the Senior Executive Service in the traveler's chain of command or supervision. These exceptions are to be done on a case-bycase basis, shall be limited in number, and shall be coordinated between the gaining and losing organizations.
Fort Sill is currently screening all of the soldiers redeploying or arriving from high-risk areas. We are going to great lengths to mitigate the risks for all of our Soldiers, their families and civilians. Fort Sill wants to ensure our Soldiers and families have every capability to protect themselves against this virus.
We have units that have left to go to South Korea and units that will be returning from high risk areas. We are going to continue to support our troops and families during this time and adhere to the guidelines and directions of a 14-day self-quarantine which will look different depending on the service members situation.
All personnel should adhere to CDC guidelines on the preventing the spread of respiratory viruses like the flu and coronavirus. Prevention guidelines include:
a. Avoid close contact with people who are sick/stay at home if you are sick. Coordinate with your commander/supervisor for sick leave.
b. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
c. Cover your cough or sneeze and throw tissue in trash when done.
d. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds each time, especially after going to the bathroom, before and after eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
e. Clean and disinfect frequently touched items or surfaces using household spray or wipes.
If you or a family member develop symptoms or have questions related to your health, we ask that you contact Reynolds Army Health Clinic line 580-917-8475 so that our healthcare providers can best address your needs. Contacting the COVID-19 hotline at 1-800-984-8523 is the best way to further protect the community. Those that are currently self-quarantining need to remain in their quarters or at home to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and take the proper precautions.
What is the status of Basic Combat Training (BCT)?
Movement to Basic Combat Training (BCT) continues and is mission critical to maintaining U.S. Army readiness and success. In an effort to protect, detect and treat, a screening process of all new recruits has begun. The U.S. Army is refining procedures to ensure the safe transport of Soldiers and mitigate possible exposure to COVID-19. The recruit screening procedure implemented March 2nd at our Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) continues to be in effect. This entails incoming recruits being asked about health/recent travel questions and their temperature being taken. Upon arrival to the BCT location the process will be repeated before training begins. Fort Sill is dedicated to meeting critical mission requirements while safeguarding the health and wellness of recruiters, recruits, cadre and their families.
As the Center for Disease Control (CDC) is the lead agency for the US Government on this, the best place to get up to date information is the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019ncov/index.html. The Ft. Sill web page will provide information for Ft. Sill post operations.
Clean all “high-touch” surfaces, such as counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, tablets, etc. Use a household cleaning spray or wipe, according to the label instructions. Wash laundry thoroughly, to include jackets and coats. There is much more information on the CDC WEBSITE.
Quarantine is the separation of a person or group of people reasonably believed to have been exposed to a communicable disease but not yet symptomatic in order to monitor them for the development of symptoms. This is done to prevent the possible spread of the communicable disease. It is recommended by the CDC to quarantine for 14 days because symptoms of COVID-19 usually emerges 2-14 days after exposure.
AAFES-COMMISARY
The commissary and PX remain open with modified hours. Please check their official website for correct times. There are restrictions on the number of critical items a patron can purchase at one time. We ask that all patrons practice good personal hygiene when entering these facilities by washing their hands or utilizing hand sanitizer.
DFAC/ Food Services
We are currently requiring that all food venues are carry out or delivery only. In our Dining Facilities we are also encouraging maximum social distancing, strict hygiene standards, hand washing and more to go options.
CDC
The Child Development Center will remain open as it is a critical need for our installation to continue operations on Fort Sill. We are working diligently to ensure that deep cleaning is being done routinely and procedures such as hand washing, number of children in a room and good hygiene is maintained daily.
Closures
Currently, the Fort Sill Museums, USO, Nye Library, bowling alley, Outdoor Recreation, Patriot Club, and Sheridan Theatre are closed. The Dental Clinic is serving only urgent and emergency patients as well as the Vet Clinic on Fort Sill. Religious Services are currently being carried out virtually and you can find those are their respective Facebook Pages. Soldier for Life services are canceled until further notice.
Here are the steps that we are asking you do during this time. If you think you have COVID-19, please stay home – if you call Reynolds during normal business hours the phone number is 580-558-2770. Outside of normal hours of operation please call the Reynolds Coronavirus Helpline at 580-917-8475. The other options you can do is sending a secure message through the Tricare online secure messaging function or visiting www.MHSNurseAdviceLine.com for a web or video chat, dialing 1800-Tricare (8742273), option 1 or lastly calling the 24 hour Army COVID-19 Hotline at 1800-984-8523.
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