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U.S. Army
Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) is located approximately 80 miles
southwest of Salt Lake City, Utah. Dugway Proving Ground is
situated in Tooele County, located in Utah's historical west
desert region. Comprised of over 1300 square miles of high
mountain desert, a land area greater in size than the state of
Rhode Island. DPG is a closed Post with no public access. Due
to the remote location, the self-contained resident community
is unique since it consists of a higher number of government
civilians and support contractors living on post than military
personnel. On post living offers low cost housing and a short
commute time compared to living in the public sector. The base
operator's phone number is 435-831-2321, or 435-831-2278, or DSN 312-789-2278.
History
The attack on Pearl Harbor, in 1941, jarred the United States
and its military forces. The nation suddenly realized a need
for increased military capability in many areas, which
included expanded knowledge in chemical and biological
warfare. On February 12, 1942, Dugway Proving Ground was
established, and testing was under way by that summer. Dugway
was authorized to fill the need for testing weapons and
defenses against chemical and biological weapons of mass
destruction. Important projects during this early period
included testing incendiary bombs, chemical weapons, and
modified agents as spray disseminated from air craft. Over the
years, Dugway has expanded in size to 798,855 acres. In
addition to chemical and biological defensive testing and
environmental characterization and remediation technology
testing, Dugway is the Defense Department's leader in testing
battlefield smokes and obscurants. Also, within the last few
years, Emergency Responders, i.e., Civil Support Teams (CST),
are able to train at Dugway and become better prepared in case
of terrorist attacks or chemical/biological incidents.
Mission
Dugway Proving Ground's primary mission is testing U.S. and
Allied chemical and biological (CB) defense systems and
performing nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC)
survivability testing of defense materiel using CB agents and
stimulants. With over 50 years of experience, the proving
ground uses its state-of-the-art laboratories and chambers to
conduct the testing under environmentally controlled
conditions.
Population Served
DoD personnel, families, civilians, joint services and
contractors make up the workforce and community population.
There are approximately 1,200 residents on Dugway Proving
Ground.
Base Transportation
There are no base transportation options (i.e., taxi's, buses,
shuttles) available on post. However, civilian employees
living off-post may take part in the UTA Van Pool. See the ACS
Relocation Office for more details. The Army Community Service
Relocation Office is located at Army Community Service, Bldg.
5124, Room 238 or you may call at 435-831-2321 or DSN
312-789-2321.
Sponsorship
If you would like a sponsor, please contact the Army Community
Service Relocation Readiness Manager at 435-831-2321 or DSN
312-789-2321. Many of the organizations have their own
sponsorship program and will automatically assign you a
sponsor once you are selected for a position. You should
receive a Welcome Packet in the mail before your arrival, as
well as web site addresses for helpful information regarding
Dugway and the surrounding area. Your sponsor will meet you
upon arrival at Dugway. If your sponsor is unable to meet you
when you arrive, please contact the ACS Relocation Manager
during duty hours or contact Law Enforcement during off-duty
hours at 435-831-2929. Please contact Housing, 435-831-3542,
for en route mail delivery.
Temporary Quarters
There is an Army Lodge that is able to accommodate you when
you arrive, if your Quarters are not immediately available.
Reservations may be made in advance at 435-831-6400 or DSN
312-789-6500. There are designated pet rooms available, with a
non-refundable cleaning fee of $75.00. A shot record and
registration are required and there will be an additional
$10.00 daily charge/per pet.
Relocation Assistance
Army Community Service (ACS) Relocation Assistance is
available for all newcomers. Newcomer's Orientations are
quarterly, which also include a tour of the West Desert Test
Center. A lending closet is available at ACS. Some of the
items available in the lending closet are dishes, silverware,
portable cribs, air mattresses, car seats and high chairs. The
ACS Relocation Readiness Manager may be reached at
435-831-2321 or DSN 312-789-2321 for further assistance.
Critical Installation Information
Dugway is on a 4-day workweek, Monday through Thursday, 7:00
a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Incoming personnel should arrive during duty
hours, if possible, to ensure your housing/lodging needs are
met. Housing is undergoing renovations in certain areas that
may result in a longer waiting period for some personnel.
Please contact the Housing office immediately to obtain the
status and put your name on the waiting list. |
MAJOR
UNITS
Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC)
COM: 435-831-2337
DSN: 312-789-2337
COM FAX: 435-831-3036
DSN FAX: 312-789-3036
Family Morale Welfare & Recreation
COM: 435-831-2278
DSN: 312-789-2278
COM FAX: 435-831-2831
DSN FAX: 312-789-2831
Utah Army National Guard
COM: 801-432-4400
DSN: 312-766-4400
COM FAX: 801-432-4700
DSN FAX: 312-766-4700
388th Range Squadron
COM: 435-831-5344
DSN: 312-789-5344
COM FAX: 435-831-5402
DSN FAX: 312-789-5402
U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground Headquarters Support Troop
COM: 435-831-3314
DSN: 312-789-3314
COM FAX: 435-831-2594
DSN FAX: 312-789-2594
U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground Health Clinic
COM: 435-831-2211
DSN: 312-789-2211
COM FAX: 435-831-2955
DSN FAX: 312-789-2955 |
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