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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates tours the Future
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Soldiers of 96th Trans download their tank
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Fort Bliss,
a U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC)
installation, is comprised of approximately 1.12 million acres
of land in Texas and New Mexico. The Main Cantonment Area of
Fort Bliss is located adjacent to El Paso, Texas. El Paso is a
jewel in the desert. Nestled between the rugged Franklin
Mountains and the historic Rio Grande, this border community
combines the advantages of a major city with the charm of a
modern western town. El Paso is a major transportation hub
with abundant cultural and entertainment opportunities. El
Paso has a low crime rate and an extremely favorable
cost-of-living index. Seven in ten El Pasoans are bilingual in
English and Spanish. The base operator's phone number is
915-568-2121, or DSN 312-978-2121.
History
In November 1848, the War Department ordered the establishment
of a post at El Paso Del Norte. The first U.S. troops to
arrive were six rifle companies of the 3rd Infantry Regiment.
These troops established a military post known simply as "The
Post Opposite El Paso." After closing and relocating the post,
the Army officially renamed it Fort Bliss on March 8, 1854, in
honor of Lieutenant Colonel William Wallace Smith Bliss, an
Army assistant adjutant general during the Mexican War
(1876-1848).
Mission
Team Bliss trains, sustains, mobilizes, and deploys members of
the joint team to conduct global, full spectrum operations in
support of the national military strategy. Team Bliss also
provides for the well-being of the regional military community
units of the 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command, 11th
Air Defense Artillery Brigade, the 108th Air Defense Artillery
Brigade, 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade, the 108th Air
Defense Artillery Brigade, 4-1 Cavalry, the 204th MI
Battalion, and the 978th Military Police Company.
Population Served
Fort Bliss is a diverse community made up of soldiers, family
members, students, employees and retirees. The Fort Bliss area
is home to 20,637 military personnel and 31,714 retirees. In
addition, Fort Bliss employs 7,206 civilians and supports
66,765 family members of active duty and retired personnel.
Base Transportation
Currently there is no base transportation on this
installation.
Sponsorship
After you receive orders, complete the Sponsor Notification
Form found under the Army Community Service Relocation link on
the Fort Bliss MWR web page. Some soldiers will not be
assigned a sponsor until they check in at the Welcome
Center/Personnel Processing Center at building 505 on Pershing
Road. For more information contact the Welcome
Center/Personnel Processing Center at 915-568-3035 or the
Relocation Assistance program at 915-568-1132.
Temporary Quarters
The Inn at Fort Bliss is the official temporary lodging
facility for Fort Bliss. Incoming personnel must check
availability of the rooms at the Inn prior to taking temporary
lodging off post. Advance reservations may be made at
915-565-7777 or 1-800-723-8130.
Relocation Assistance
The Relocation Readiness Program staff will do their best to
help make your move to El Paso go smoothly. We offer newcomers
orientations for soldiers and spouses, conversational Spanish
classes, citizenship classes, sponsorship classes, and English
as a second language classes. We also have a lending closet
full of household items including pots, pans, dishes, cooking
utensils, flatware, cots, and card tables with folding chairs.
For more information call the Relocation Readiness Program at
915-568-1132. |
MAJOR
UNITS
6th Air Defense Artillery Brigade
Contact Information:
SDNCO
COM: 915-568-4607
DSN: 312-978-4607
FAX: 915-568-3340
11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade
Contact Information:
SDO/SDNCO
COM: 915-568-5843
DSN: 312-978-5843
FAX: 915-568-2313 (S-3)
31st ADA Bde
Contact Information:
SDNCO
COM: 915-568-2009
DSN: 312-978-2009
FAX: 915-568-2978
HHB USAADC
Contact Information:
1SG
COM: 915-568-7412
DSN: 312-978-7412
FAX: 915-568-6504
Joint Task Force Six (JTF-6)
Contact Information:
PAO
COM: 915-568-8789
DSN: 312-978-8789
FAX: 915-568-8077
ADATD ADA Test Directorate
Contact Information:
1SG
COM: 915-568-5443
DSN: 312-978-5443
FAX: 915-568-4048
Patriot Training Intermediate Maint
Contact Information:
1SG
COM: 915-568-2278
DSN: 312-978-2278
FAX: 915-568-5117
US Army Sergeants Major Academy
Contact Information:
SDNCO
COM: 915-568-8081
DSN: 312-978-8081
USMC/USN Detachment
Contact Information:
First Sergeant
COM: 915-568-6094
DSN: 312-978-6094
WBAMC
Contact Information:
Troop Command PAC
COM: 915-569-2927
DSN: 312-979-2927
US Army Defense Artillery School
Contact Information:
SGM
COM: 915-568-4202
DSN: 312-978-4202
FAX: 915-568-0697
204th MI BN
Contact Information:
SDNCO
COM: 915-569-6068
DSN: 312-979-6068
FAX: 915-569-6083 (S-1)
4-1 CAV
108th ADA Brigade
Contact Information:
SDO
COM: 915-568-5119
DSN: 312-978-5119
FAX: 915-568-6235
German Air Force Command
Contact Information:
S-1 Personnel Officer
COM: 915-568-5506
DSN: 312-987-5506
32d Army Air Missile Defense Command
Contact Information:
HHB 1SG
COM: 915-568-7266
DSN: 312-978-7266
FAX: 915-568-4153
DENTAC
Contact Information:
SDNCO
COM: 915-569-2511
DSN: 312-979-2511
76th MP Bn
Contact Information:
COM: 915-568-3830
DSN: 312-978-3830
FAX: 915-568-2023
USACAS (McGregor Range)
Contact Information:
S-1
COM: 915-569-4408
DSN: 312-979-4408
FAX: 915-569-9292
Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS)
Contact Information:
COM: 915-568-3505
DSN: 312-978-3505
German Air Force Air Defense School (GAFADS)
Contact Information:
Duty Office (After Hours)
COM: 915-568-6508
DSN: 312-978-6508 |
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