BROOKE ARMY MEDICAL CENTER
ARMY
San Antonio, TX
United States
BROOKE ARMY MEDICAL CENTER
ARMY
San Antonio, TX
United States
Brooke Army Medical Center
Base Essentials
Brooke Army Medical Center Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services has been recognized as one of the longest College of American Pathologists-accredited laboratories in the United States. "BAMC's continuous CAP accreditation is a testament to the sustained quality of our staff and their commitment to patient safety," said Army Col. David H. Duplessis, BAMC's deputy commander for Patient Services. "BAMC's Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Service performs over 12,000 laboratory tests per day consisting of the highest complexity testing conducted within the Department of D...
Base Details
Type
Army Post
Branch
ARMY
Command
MEDCOM
Status
Active
Est.
1938
Acres
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Active Duty
5,000
Civilian
6,000
Population
2,550,000
Economic Impact
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Brooke Army Medical Center History
Named AfterBrigadier General Roger Brooke
Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, was established in 1938 and has grown into the Department of Defense's largest inpatient medical facility. BAMC is internationally renowned for its burn treatment center and combat casualty care, particularly for its role treating severely wounded service members from Iraq and Afghanistan. It also houses the Center for the Intrepid, a state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility. BAMC serves a massive beneficiary population across south-central Texas and remains at the forefront of military medicine and trauma research.
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Brooke Army Medical Center
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PCS & Newcomers
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In-Processing
Report to Building 367 where Finance, Personnel, Housing, Security, Vehicle Registration, and Transportation are centralized. Bring your orders, medical and dental records, leave form (DA-31), and payroll documents. Personnel in-processing begins at 0720. If arriving after hours, the Fort Sam Houston guest facility is at Building 3625. The Army Housing emergency line is available 24/7 at (210) 225-5564.
JBSA offers a monthly virtual Welcome orientation on the 4th Tuesday at 0800 CST covering installation resources, housing, schools, and childcare. Officers sign in at their unit headquarters; enlisted soldiers report to their orderly room. Army Community Service (ACS) is at Building 2797, Stanley Road, and provides relocation support and lending closet services.
The Housing Office is at Building 3625, (210) 357-2705, open 24/7/365 for housing inquiries. Privatized Army Housing (Hunt Military Communities) manages on-base family housing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Brooke Army Medical Center.
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How do visitor passes work?
Visitors must be sponsored by someone with base access and should contact the installation's Visitor Control Center in advance with their government-issued ID and vehicle info. Day passes are issued at the gate; extended access may require additional coordination.
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What is BAH and how is it calculated?
BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) is a monthly stipend based on your pay grade, dependency status, and the duty station ZIP code — it is not counted as taxable income. Rates are updated each January; use the BAH Calculator in the Finance section to see current figures for Brooke Army Medical Center.
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What should I do first after receiving PCS orders?
Contact the gaining installation's housing office and military transportation office (TMO/PPSO) immediately after orders are issued. Apply for on-base housing right away — waitlists at many installations run 6–18 months.
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Does TRICARE cover local providers?
TRICARE covers both the on-base military treatment facility and authorized civilian providers in the surrounding community. Use the provider finder at tricare.mil to confirm in-network options near Brooke Army Medical Center.
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