TDY Temporary Storage in Lawton
A TDY is too short to set up a real life and too long to live out of two duffel bags. A small drive-up unit gives you a place to park the stuff that doesn't fit in a hotel room — and lets you grab it when you actually need it.
TDY trips to Fort Sill — schools, courses, instructor rotations, contractor jobs — usually run 30 to 90 days. That's an awkward window. Too long for a duffel. Too short for an apartment. A small drive-up unit splits the difference and costs less than people expect.
Why a TDY unit is different from a PCS unit
A PCS unit bridges a move. A TDY unit parks the stuff you brought with you. Most people on TDY drive into Lawton with a car packed for both work and life — uniforms, civilian clothes, electronics, hobby gear, a bike, maybe a small fridge for the room. Some of that has nowhere to go in lodging, and you don't want it sitting in a parking lot. A 5×10 unit holds it all and you stop thinking about it.
Drive-up matters here. You're going to make small trips — grab the running shoes after PT, drop off the dress uniform after Friday's event, swap out the bike for the weekend. Hauling totes through a hallway gets old fast. With a drive-up unit you back up to the door, open it, done.
What people usually put in a TDY unit
- Stuff from the car so the car isn't a rolling closet
- Civilian clothes for weekends or trips off post
- Hobby gear — bike, fishing tackle, guitar, range bag
- Small household stuff — coffee maker, kettle, fan — that doesn't belong in lodging
- Things you bought in Lawton and don't want to ship home
Fast in, fast out
Reserve and sign the lease online before you even get to town. Show up, drop your stuff, lock up. When the TDY ends, you give notice for the end of the month and you're done. No penalty for a short stay. The lease was month-to-month from day one.
5×10 drive-up at 37th Street
The right size for almost every TDY. Holds a car's worth of stuff plus some totes, with space to walk in. If you only brought a duffel's worth of overflow, a 5×5 is enough. Climate-controlled usually isn't needed for under 90 days unless you brought electronics that'll sit the whole window.
Lock in a unit before you get to Lawton.Online reservation, month-to-month, no penalty if your TDY changes.
Reserve at lawtonustore.comCommon questions
How short can the rental be?
One month minimum. If your TDY is 30 days, you rent for a month, give notice, and close out. If it gets extended, the unit stays put.
Can I get in early or late?
Gate hours cover early mornings, evenings, and weekends — the times that actually matter for shift work and after-duty stuff. Check the current hours when you reserve.
What size do I need?
A 5×10 covers most TDY situations: stuff from the car, a few totes of personal items, hobby gear, and anything you don't want sitting in a hotel room.
Do you have drive-up?
Yes, at both locations. Drive-up is the right call for a TDY because you'll be in and out — no carts, no stairs.