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Forts
McPherson and Gillem are located in Atlanta, Georgia, the
shining star of the Southeast and an exciting place to call
home. Atlanta, Georgia's state capital, is located in the
foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Equidistant from the
Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, Atlanta has a mean elevation of
1,010 feet above sea level. The cost of living in Atlanta is
slightly higher than the national average. The population of
the Atlanta region spreads across a metropolitan area of 8,376
square miles - a land area larger than that of Massachusetts. Georgia contains more counties than any other state east
of the Mississippi River. As of the 2000 census, less than one
in ten residents of the metropolitan area lived inside Atlanta
city proper. A 2006 survey by the Metro Atlanta Chamber of
Commerce counted 140 cities and towns in the 28-county
metropolitan statistical area in mid-2005. The base operator's
phone number is 404-464-3113 or DSN 312-367-3113.
History
Fort McPherson was established in 1886, and became a permanent
Army installation on May 4, 1889. Originally established on
December 30, 1867, the post was named "McPherson Barracks" in
honor of Major General James Birdseye McPherson, who was
killed on July 22, 1864, during the Battle of Atlanta. Fort Gillem was formerly known as the Atlanta Army Depot. For over
50 years, Fort Gillem has worked side by side with the
surrounding Clayton County community. The relationship began
in 1941, when the Atlanta General Depot moved its Candler
Warehouse to what is now Fort Gillem.
Mission
The mission of the U.S. Army Garrison at Forts McPherson and
Gillem is to support and execute soldier readiness and
well-being by providing efficient and effective installation
management programs, a quality community, and value-added
services to our active duty, reserve, national guard and joint
service forces; civilian servants; retired military; and their
family members.
Population Served
Forts McPherson and Gillem serve and support a number of
"internal" audiences, including Active Duty and Reserve
Component soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines, Department of
Defense civilians, military retirees and family members.
Base Transportation
There is no on-post shuttle available between Fort McPherson
and Fort Gillem.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship may be requested at your installation levy
briefing, by contacting your local Army Community Service (ACS)
relocation manager or the gaining ACS relocation manager,
and/or by contacting the gaining unit. A sponsor will send
permanent party members a sponsor package, answer questions
about the fort and the area, make lodging arrangements, and
meet newcomers upon arrival. The sponsor will help members and
their families until settled into the new community. You can
reach the Fort McPherson ACS at 404-464-4070/4182, DSN
312-367-4070/4182.
Temporary Quarters
There are 70 guest rooms at Fort McPherson (8 in the
Distinguished Visitors Quarters, 12 family apartments and 50
visiting officers and enlisted quarters). Fort Gillem has
eight guest rooms (one in the Distinguished Visitors Quarters
and seven in the Visiting Officers Quarters). Pets are not
allowed in lodging facilities. The lodging staff can help
travelers locate local pet boarding facilities. Personnel on
orders can make reservations 90 days in advance and will have
priority. Reservations can be made by calling 404-464-0652 or
DSN 312-367-0652. The fax number is 404-464-3376.
Relocation Assistance
A Newcomers' Orientation for arriving personnel and their
families is held quarterly, in the ACS Training Room, building
62, on Fort McPherson. Our Lending Closet provides essential
items while awaiting the arrival of their household goods. For
further information contact the Relocation Readiness Program
at 404-464-4182.
Critical Installation Information
Forts McPherson and Gillem prohibit the use of cell phones
while operating a motor vehicle unless the driver is using a
hands-free device. |
MAJOR
UNITS
U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine
(USACHPPM)
Contact information:
Com: 404-464-3332
DSN: 312-367-3332
Southeastern Army Reserve Intelligence Support Center
The SE ARISC is located at Fort Gillem.
Contact Information:
Com: 404-469-3169/3170/3172
DSN: 312-797-3169/3170/3172
Language Lab
Com: 404-469-3409
DSN: 312-797-3409
Military Entrance and Processing Station (MEPS)
The MEPS Station is located at Fort Gillem.
Contact Information:
COM: 404-469-3090
DSN: 312-797-3090
Forces Command (FORSCOM)
Contact Information:
COM: 404-464-5054
DSN: 312-367-5054
Third U.S. Army
Contact Information:
COM: 404-464-4824
DSN: 312-367-4824
Fort McPherson Garrison
Contact Information:
COM: 404-464-2206
DSN: 312-367-2206
U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC)
Contact Information:
COM: 404-464-4586
DSN: 312-367-4586
Army Ground Forces Band
Contact Information:
COM: 404-464-2717/3963
DSN: 312-367-2717/3963
First U.S. Army
First U.S. Army is located at Fort Gillem.
Contact Information:
COM: 404-469-3400
DSN: 312-797-3400
HQ, 3d Military Police Group (CID)
The 3d MP Group (CID) is located at Fort Gillem.
Contact Information:
COM: 404-469-7001
DSN: 312-797-7001
U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory (USACIL)
The USACIL is located at Fort Gillem.
Contact Information:
COM: 404-469-7106
DSN: 312-797-7106
U.S. Army Second Recruiting Brigade
The Recruiting Brigade is located at Fort Gillem.
Contact Information:
COM: 404-469-3259
DSN: 312-797-3259
Southeast Region Office
Contact Information:
COM: 404-464-0756
DSN: 312-367-0756
FAX: 404-464-0759 (front office only) |
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