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Privatized housing at Fort Hood, Texas, is shown in the
final phases of construction. |
Troops from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry
Division, get hot food served up during the grand
opening of the Black Jack Inn dining facility On Fort
Hood, Texas. |
Soldiers from 1st Air Cavalry Brigade participate in a
brigade run at Fort Hood, Texas. |
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Military Bases
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At Fort Hood, Texas, Soldiers from the Texas
National Guard move toward an objective after
being dropped by helicopters from the 36th
Combat Aviation Brigade. |
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Fort Hood
rests in the beautiful "hill and lake" country of Central
Texas approximately 60 miles north of the capital city of
Austin and 50 miles southwest of Waco. Fort Hood is fortunate
to have the growing cities of Killeen and Copperas Cove as
neighbors. These cities include new and affordable housing
areas, shopping centers, recreation facilities and good
restaurants. Killeen's cost of living index is 76, 100 is the
national average. The major access highway to Fort Hood's
principal cantonment area and West Fort Hood is U.S. Highway
190, which provides four-lane controlled access to the post
from Interstate Highway 35, the main North-South route through
Central Texas. The base operator's phone number is
254-287-1110.
History
Fort Hood was named for the famous Confederate General John
Bell Hood, an outstanding leader who gained recognition during
the Civil War as the commander of Hood's Texas Brigade. The
original site was selected in 1941, and construction of South
Camp Hood began in 1942. Camp Hood was designated as Fort
Hood, a permanent installation, in 1951. Today Fort Hood is
the largest active duty armored post in the United States, and
is the only post in the United States that is capable of
supporting two full armored divisions. For more information,
go to the Fort Hood homepage.
Mission
U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood, is a power projection platform
in support of the full spectrum of operations. In addition to
1st Cavalry Division (Mechanized) and 4th Infantry Division,
Fort Hood is also home for Headquarters Command III Corps, 3d
Signal Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), 13th
Finance Group, 89th Military Police Brigade, 504th Military
Intelligence Brigade, 21st Cavalry Brigade (Air Combat), 3rd
Armored Cavalry Regiment, 4th Battalion 5th Air Defense
Artillery, Division West First Army, 36th Engineer Brigade,
Dental Activity (DENTAC), Medical Support Activity (MEDDAC),
Army Operational Test Command (AOTC) and various other units
and tenant organizations.
Population Served
The demographic composition of Fort Hood differs significantly
from surrounding communities. The total service area
population exceeds over 300,000. Fort Hood has a relatively
young population, the largest age group being the 25 to 34
year group. Additionally, the post has very few people over 55
years old (as most have retired by that time). The ethnic mix
of the military is usually more diverse than a typical Texas
city, and Fort Hood follows this pattern with 48% White, 26%
African-Americans, 19 % Hispanics, 3 % Asians, and 4% various
other races.
Base Transportation
Currently, there is no base transportation on this
installation.
Sponsorship
Upon receipt of assignment orders to Fort Hood; contact the
Copeland Soldier Service center at 254-287-3832 for
information about obtaining a sponsor. Soldiers with pin point
assignment can request sponsorship by mailing their gaining
unit a DA Form 5434 (Sponsorship Program Counseling
Information Sheet). Soldiers desiring a pin-point assignment
can contact Strength Management at 254-287-7525, 254-288-5252
or DSN 312-737-7525.
ACS Relocation Readiness is proud to offer its Sponsor a
Spouse Sponsorship Program for all incoming spouses. This
program helps minimize problems associated with arriving in a
new community, assess needs of newcomer families, provide the
right information at the right time, tailor the service, and
be responsive to the customer and to identify at risk families
for services. A Sponsor a Spouse card is available in the
Relocation Office and various locations throughout the post to
register spouses and assess their need for services. Off post
family members can obtain sponsorship by contacting the
relocation office by telephone. This card lists services
associated with the move. During the initial counseling
process a checklist is utilized to help minimize problems
associated with relocation to a new duty station. Information
given consists of a Welcome CD, Lending Closet, Settling-In
Information, Financial Assistance, Parenting/Stress
Management, Foreign-Born Spouse, Army Family Team Building,
Exceptional Family Member, Employment Referral, Child and
Youth Services, School Liaison, and Volunteer Referral. This
program helps ensure newcomer spouses have a positive first
impression and arrive feeling like members of the Great Team.
To obtain information from Army Community Service, call
254-287-4471 or DSN 312-737-4471.
Youth Sponsorship is a way to match up relocating military
youth with youth already living at the Great Place. Sponsors
will answer their questions, send them information, give them
a tour once they arrive, and assist them in making new
friends. No one knows a place better from a military youth's
perspective than one already living here. All Fort Hood youth
centers and school-age programs have center/site Ambassadors
that serve in this capacity. For further information call
254-288-7946.
Temporary Lodging
All soldiers PCSing to Fort Hood must call 1-800-GO ARMY1
(1-800-462-7691) or Fort Hood Lodging 254-532-5157 to make a
reservation. Priority reservations are for TDY and PCS and are
on a space available basis. If space is not available the
Soldier will be issued a statement of non availability
authorizing them to stay off post.
Relocation Assistance
Army Community Service Relocation Readiness Program,
254-287-4471 offers a variety of relocation assistance
services and resources to eliminate the stress associated with
relocating. Soldiers processing into Fort Hood attend a
Newcomer's brief as part of their in processing through 21st
Replacement Detachment. The Lending Closet has basic household
items available for Soldiers and families arriving or leaving
Fort Hood while their household goods are in transit. Please
bring a copy of assignment orders and an ID Card.
ACS Relocation Readiness is proud to offer its Sponsor a
Spouse Sponsorship Program for all incoming spouses. A Sponsor
a Spouse card is available in the Relocation Office and
various locations throughout the post to register spouses and
assess their need for services. Other programs offered include
a Welcome CD, Lending Closet, Settling-In Information,
Financial Assistance, Parenting/Stress Management,
Foreign-Born Spouse, Army Family Team Building, Exceptional
Family Member, Employment Referral, Child and Youth Services,
School Liaison, and Volunteer Referral.
Critical Installation Information
Fort Hood is a secure post and all Soldiers, family members,
Civilians, and their guests must obtain an access pass to
enter the gate. Please visit the Marvin Leath Visitor Center
in Bldg. 69004 at the Main Gate for more information. |
MAJOR UNITS
4-5 Air
Defense Artillery
Contact Information:
Staff Duty
COM: 254-287-1925
DSN: 312-737-1925
3d Armored Cavalry Regiment
Contact Information:
G-3 POC
COM: 254-287-6606
DSN: 312-737-6606
III Corps
Contact Information:
COC
COM: 254-287-2506/2520
DSN: 312-737-2506
FAX: 254-287-2869
1st Cavalry Division
Contact Information:
Staff Duty
COM: 254-287-9435/9436
DSN: 312-737-9435
FAX: 254-287-6459
4th Infantry Division
Contact Information:
Staff Duty
COM: 254-287-8079/8080
DSN: 312-737-8079/8080
FAX: 254-286-6912
Installation Adjutant General
Contact Information:
Staff Duty
COM: 254-287-3832
DSN: 312-737-3832
3d Signal Brigade
Contact Information:
Staff Duty
COM: 254-287-2546
DSN: 312-737-2546
FAX: 254-288-3266
13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)
Contact Information:
Staff Duty
COM: 254-287-8800
DSN: 312-738-8800
13th Finance Group
Contact Information:
Staff Duty
COM: 254-287-8670
DSN: 312-737-8670
89th Military Police Brigade
Contact Information:
Staff Duty
COM: 254-287-7538
DSN: 312-737-7538
504th Military Intelligence Brigade
Contact Information:
S-1
COM: 254-288-1343
DSN: 312-738-1343
FAX: 254-288-9596
21st Cavalry Brigade (Air Combat)
Contact Information:
Staff Duty
COM: 254-288-2307
DSN: 312-738-2307
(DENTAC) Dental Activity
Contact Information:
Staff Duty
COM: 254-287-0065
DSN: 312-737-0065
(MEDDAC) Medical Department Activity
Contact Information:
Staff Duty Officer
COM: 254-288-8000
DSN: 312-738-8000
Army Operational Test Command (AOTC)
Contact Information:
Staff Duty
COM: 254-288-9406
DSN: 312-738-9406
FAX: 254-288-1849 |
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