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Fort
Benning is located in an area commonly known as the
"Tri-Community", comprised of Columbus and Fort Benning,
Georgia, and Phenix City, Alabama. Columbus, known as
Georgia's third-largest city, is a growing community of
250,000. Besides being the home of the Best Army Installation
in the World, Fort Benning, Columbus is the corporate
headquarters of many leading companies such as AFLAC
Insurance. Average family income is $36,405. The stunning
Florida gulf shores and picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains are
only a few hours drive from Fort Benning. The base operator's
phone number is 706-545-2011, or DSN 312-835-2011.
History
Fort Benning was established in 1918, and is named after
Confederate General Henry L. Benning, who had lived in
Columbus. Known as the "Home of the Infantry", the
installation covers 182,000 acres. Since 1918, the development
of Fort Benning has been proportional to the Infantry School's
progress.
Mission
To provide the nation with the world's best trained Infantry
Soldiers and adaptive leaders imbued with the "Warrior Ethos".
To act as a power projection platform capable of deploying and
redeploying Soldiers, to include Reservists and National
Guard, and civilians, to anywhere in the world on short
notice. To define Infantry requirements for material
developers to meet the needs of the future force.
Population Served
Fort Benning population has the following: Military - Active
Duty 27,436; Support Reserve Components 6,639; and Retired
13,248. Dependents - On-Post Active Duty 7,268; Off-Post
Active Duty 14,146; and Off-Post Retired 30,478. Civilian
Employees - DoD Appropriated 3,250; Nonappropriated, AAFES,
Contract, and other 5,162. Total Fort Benning Population is
107,627.
Base Transportation
There is no base transportation on this installation.
Sponsorship
The Fort Benning Sponsorship Program requires that every
Soldier, Private (E1) through Colonel (06), receiving an
assignment to Fort Benning be provided a sponsor. Also, the
program requires every effort be made to provide a pinpoint
assignment and a sponsor in advance for all Soldiers. A
reactionary sponsor will be provided for Soldiers, if a
pinpoint arrival sponsor has not been provided. Each Soldier
will receive a Welcome Letter, which will indicate projected
unit of assignment.
To initiate the Fort Benning Sponsorship Program it is
essential that Soldiers complete the DA Form 5434 (Sponsorship
Program Counseling and Information Sheet) during their
reassignment processing at their last duty station. The DA
Form 5434 advises the command of any special needs and support
mechanisms that the Total Army Sponsorship Program must muster
to help the Soldier and his family. The completed DA Form 5434
should be sent to: Adjutant General/Military Personnel, ATTN:
IMSE-BEN-HRM Enlisted Strength Management Branch, Fort Benning,
GA 31905. All military personnel are required to sign-in at
Installation Replacement, Building 2622, Soldiers' Plaza,
706-545-7510 for in-processing.
If you are PCSing to Fort Benning within Conus, Alaska or
Hawaii, pick up a PS Form 1093 from your local Post Office.
Complete the form and have the Clerk date stamp and initial to
verify the information. Before you send it, contact the Fort
Benning Post Office to request rate and avalablity information
which are subjest to change from time to time. Currently the
rates are as listed: Small Box $20.00 for 6 months, Size 2 Box
$34.00 for 6 months. There is a choice of combination and key
locks.There is a $1 deposit per key.
Temporary Quarters
Soldiers traveling on official orders (PCS/TDY) have priority
and may make reservations in advance. Travelers who are not on
official orders may make reservations 45 days in advance on a
space available basis. Room rates range from $34 to $60 per
night and may accommodate single and double guest rooms.
Check-in times are 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. unless reservation is
guaranteed with a credit card for late arrival. After 6:00
p.m. vacant rooms are available on a first-come, first-serve
basis. Check-out time is 11:00 a.m. Continental breakfast
provided. Requests for reservations and further assistance can
be made by telephone at 706-689-0067 ext. 2800 or ext. 2538.
Visit us in person at Olson Hall Bldg. 399 on post. When
making your reservations, please inform the reservation clerk
if you have special needs such as cribs, etc.
Relocation Assistance
The Army Community Services (ACS) Relocation/Lending
Closet/Utility Coordination Center (UCC) located in Soldiers'
Plaza, Building 2629, is open Monday through Friday from 8 am
to 4:30 pm. You may call for directions or for more
information at 706-545-4485. Welcome packets, including maps
and information for on-post and community programs/services
are available. There is a dedicated Internet station for use
by transitioning families.
There is a Newcomer Family Orientation and Tour held every
month at the Fort Benning Officers' Club, Supper Club.
Community agencies are present with information and to answer
your questions; and following, will be a bus tour of Fort
Benning and Uptown Columbus, with a light lunch provided. The
UCC is a phone center where Soldiers may initiate services
with Bell South Telecommunications, Inc., Columbus Water
Works, Georgia Power, and/or Atmos Energy. The ACS Lending
Closet provides: sleeping futons, folding chairs and tables,
kitchenware, coffee makers, microwaves, and pack n' play (baby
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MAJOR
UNITS
14th Field CASH
17th Air Support Operations Squadron
Contact Information:
COM: 706-545-1991
DSN: 312-835-1991
1st BN 507th Parachute Regiment
Contact information:
COM: 706-545-6491
DSN: 312-835-6491
Delta Troop 10th U.S. Calvary Regiment
Contact information:
COM: 706-544-1202
DSN: 312-784-1202
U.S.Army Marksmanship Unit
Contact Information:
COM: 706-545-4018
DSN: 312-835-4018
U.S. Army Garrison HQs
Contact Information:
COM: 706-545-1500
DSN: 312-835-1500
199TH Infantry Brigade
Contact Information:
COM: 706-545-1042
DSN: 312-835-1042
198TH Infantry Training Brigade (ITB)-Staff Duty
Contact Information:
COM: 706-544-9211
DSN: 312-784-9211
317th Engineer BN
Contact Information:
COM: 706-544-1305
DSN: 312-784-1305
690th Medical Company
Contact Information:
COM: 706-545-7147
DSN: 312-835-7147
5th Ranger Battalion
Contact Information:
Staff Duty/ Dahlonega, GA
COM: 706-864-3327/3367
DSN: 312-784-3327
Basic Combat Training Brigade (BCTB)
Contact Information:
COM: 706-544-8529
DSN: 312-784-8529
1/10th Field Artillery
Contact Information:
COM: 706-544-2061
DSN: 312-784-2061
1/15th Infantry
Contact Information:
COM: 706-544-1633
DSN: 312-784-1633
498th Medical Company
Contact Information:
COM: 706-545-5311
DSN: 312-835-5311
1/30th Infantry
Contact Information:
COM: 706-544-4761
DSN: 312-784-4761
598th Maintenance CO
Contact Information:
COM: 706-545-1737
DSN: 312-835-1737
DENTAC
Contact Information:
PSNCO
COM: 706-544-3001
DSN: 312-784-3001
Martin Army Community Hospital
Contact Information:
COM: 706-544-2041/2042
DSN: 312-784-2041/2042
NCO Academy
Contact Information:
COM: 706-545-6240
DSN: 312-835-6240
Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation
Contact Information:
COM: 706-545-4343
DSN: 312-835-4343
COM FAX: 706-545-1827
DSN Fax: 312-835-1827
U.S. Army Physical Fitness School
Contact Information:
COM: 706-545-6380
DSN: 312-835-6380
36th Engineer Group
Contact Information:
COM: 706-545-3385
DSN: 312-835-3385
11th Infantry Regiment
Contact Information:
COM: 706-545-1042
DSN: 312-835-1042
29th Infantry REGT
Contact Information:
After Duty
DSN: 312-835-8427
COM: 706-544-8672
DSN: 312-835-8672
FAX: 706-545-8643
DSN Fax: 312-835-8643, 312-835-8673
3 BDE, 3 ID (MECH)
Contact Information:
COM: 706-544-1432
DSN: 312-784-1432
75th Ranger Regiment
Contact Information:
COM: 706-545-4230
DSN: 312-835-4230
Infantry Training Brigade (ITB)
Contact Information:
COM: 706-544-9211
DSN: 312-784-9211
Ranger Training Brigade
Contact Information:
COM: 706-544-6768
DSN: 312-784-6768
608th Ordnance CO
Contact Information:
COM: 706-545-4783
DSN: 312-835-4783
13th Corps Support Battalion
Contact Information:
COM: 706-545-6206
DSN: 312-835-6206
2D BN, 69th Armor REGT
Contact Information:
COM: 706-544-2856
DSN: 312-784-2856 |
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