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Soldiers of the 3rd Brigade, 505th Parachute Infantry
Regiment conduct physical training at Fort Bragg. |
President George W. Bush and 82nd Airborne Division
Commanding General, Maj. Gen. David M. Rodriguez watch
as AH-64 Apache gun-ships from the 82nd's Combat
Aviation Brigade fly over their heads during a pass
and review at Pike Field at Fort Bragg. |
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Fort Bragg
is located just west of Fayetteville, North Carolina. Known
throughout its history for its cultural diversity and military
presence, today the Fayetteville area stands testament to its
proud past. Fayetteville is a "Community of History, Heroes,
and a Hometown Feeling." The post operator's phone number is
910-396-0011, or DSN 312-236-0011. Press "0" to speak with an
operator.
History
Fort Bragg is the home of the Airborne. For more than half a
century, Fort Bragg has had a proud heritage as the Home of
the Nation's finest fighting forces. Originally activated in
June 1942 at Camp Polk, LA, the XVIII Airborne Corps was known
as the II Armored Corps. It was redesignated XVIII Corps in
October 1943, at the Presidio of Monterey, California. The
Corp's birthday is August 25, 1944, the same day the XVIII
Airborne Corps assumed command of the 82d and 101st Airborne
Divisions. For more information, visit the Fort Bragg
homepage.
Mission
Our mission is to maintain America's Contingency Corps as a
strategic crisis response force manned and trained to deploy
rapidly by air, sea, and land anywhere in the world, in order
to fight upon arrival and win. It is known as the Home of the
Airborne and Special Operation Force. Fort Bragg houses the
XVIII Airborne Corps and the 82nd Airborne Division, the U.S.
Army Special Operations Command, and the U.S. Army Parachute
Team (the Golden Knights). Fort Bragg units also include the
Corps Support Command, 525th Battlefield Serveillance Brigade,
16th Military Police Brigade, 20th Engineer Brigade, 108th ADA
Brigade, 44th Medical Command, 18th Fires Brigade and more.
Population Served
Fort Bragg is the largest US Army base by population, serving
a population of 52,280 active duty Soldiers, 12,624 Reserve
Components and Temporary Duty students, 8,757 civilian
employees, 3,516 Contractors, and 62,962 active duty family
members. There are 98,507 Army retirees and family members in
the area.
Base Transportation
A shuttle bus is provided. The shuttle bus schedule is updated
monthly. Please call 910-432-4497 or 910-396-5368 for the
monthly schedule.
Sponsorship
If you have a pinpoint assignment you can request sponsorship
by mailing DA Form 5434 (Sponsorship Program Counseling
Information Sheet) to your gaining unit. Soldiers desiring a
pin-point assignment and a sponsor to assist them upon arrival
at Fort Bragg can contact Strength Management at 910-396-9616,
or 910-396-3966, DSN 312-236-9616, or 312-236-3966.
All in-processing soldiers will in-process at the 19th
Replacement Company, Bldg. 4-2245 (same vicinity as the
Soldier Support Center), Normandy Street. 19th Replacement
Company is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week, and can be
reached by calling 910-396-9304 or 910 396-2656, DSN
312-236-9304 or 312-236-2656.
Soldiers E-6 and below will in-process at the 19th Replacement
facility, Bldg. 4-2245 (same vicinity as the Soldier Support
Center), Normandy Street, 910-396-9304. or 910-396-2656, DSN
312-236-9304, or 312-236-2656.
All enlisted soldiers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division
will report to the 82nd AG Replacement Detachment, Bldg.
C-8750 on the corner of Lae and Ardennes Street, 910-432-4000,
DSN 312-239-4000.
Fort Bragg Post Office does not give P.O. Boxes in advance
because of the high demand. Neither 19th Replacement nor 82nd
Replacement will hold mail for personnel enroute to the
installation. However, you can go to your local Post Office to
obtain a box number application "PS Form 1093" for a local
post office off the installation. Spring Lake Post Office is
recommended as it is located next to the installation. Fill
out the application and enclose a check or money order to the
Postmaster for $26.00 for six months plus $1.00 for each key.
You can get the Postmaster address and telephone number from
your local Post Office. Allow 5 to 7 days for delivery and
then call the Post Office to obtain your box number. Spring
Lake address is 225 N. Main Street Spring Lake, NC 29390,
910-497-0113.
Temporary Quarters
Airborne Inn Lodging facilities are open to military personnel
(all ranks/grades), their family members, guests, and retired
military and their guests. You can make advance reservations
up to 6 months ahead of time. Incoming PCS personnel may
occupy guest house facilities for up to 30 days without loss
of BAH. Outgoing personnel may occupy guest house facilities
for up to 10 days. The Standard room rate is $45.00 + $5.00
for each additional person per day for all ranks. Please note
that you are required to pay in advance for 7 days upon
check-in. For information, call 910-396-7700 or DSN
312-236-7700. Airborne Inn Lodging Office is located in Bldg.
D-3601, Moon Hall, on Darby Loop.
Relocation Assistance
The Welcome Briefing is held on Wednesday Mornings at 8:00
a.m. in building 4-2843, Soldier Support Center's Basement, in
Memorial Hall. The Newcomer's Orientation is a special
orientation for spouses and is held in conjunction with the
Welcome Briefing. The Newcomer's Orientation includes a Fort
Bragg Bus Tour. For more information call 910-907-1875.
The Lending Closet is for families PCSing to or from Fort
Bragg. Soldier/family members may borrow basic household items
for a designated period of time while awaiting shipment of
household goods. Call the Relocation Program at 910-396-6013
or DSN 312-236-6013.
The Airborne Attic provides Soldiers and family members E4 and
below with items of furniture, household goods and clothing
free of charge. They can be reached at 910-907-2842 or DSN
312-337-2842. |
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