Major General D.A. Sims, commanding general of the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley, has instituted a mandatory 14-day quarantine in accordance with CDC guidelines, for all service members returning from the National Training Center and the Republic of Korea. The Army said in a social media post that the action was being taken to protect the force from the additional spread of COVID-19. The quarantine is for the Service Member, and does not restrict family members' movement.Sims noted that certain readiness activities and essential operations will continue to support day-to-day operations on Fort Riley. Therefore, he has authorized O6-level commanders to grant a 7-day quarantine for essential personnel, subject to the completion of a COVID test on day 7, and a subsequent negative result.Given the potential for high-risk situations, assurance testing is available for particular Soldiers. Those who receive an assurance test will still be required to complete the 14-day quarantine. Furthermore Soldiers who live with a family member who has health concerns are authorized a government-provided alternative living space for the duration of the quarantine period.

Commanding general institutes mandatory 14-day quarantine for returning troops