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Orders to Fort Monroe? See: Plan My Move Booklet
for Fort Monroe (PDF) |
Fort Monroe
is located in the city of Hampton, Virginia, close to Norfolk,
Virginia Beach, Yorktown, Newport News, and Williamsburg. Fort
Monroe is on the tip of the Virginia Peninsula and is at the
heart of extensive historical, commercial, vacation, and
defense activities. We are located within 25 miles from 14
other military installations, to include all branches of the
service. The cost of living in the area is high, average
family income is $47,932. The base operator's phone number is
757-788-2000 or DSN 312-680-2000.
History
When Fort Monroe construction was completed in 1834, it was
referred to as the "Gibraltar of Chesapeake Bay". Rich in
history and beauty, it has its own moat, but no draw bridge.
It is the only Fort outside of Florida not captured by the
Confederates during the Civil War.
Mission
Today Fort Monroe is home to the Army's Training and Doctrine
Command (TRADOC). TRADOC supports the Army's operational
fighting forces through the development of doctrine and
equipment requirements, in designing organization, and in
training for combat. U.S. Army Accessions Command, U.S. Army
Cadet & School of Cadet Command, Joint Task Force - Civil
Support and the U.S. Army Network Command Northeast Region are
also station at Fort Monroe.
Population Served
To carry out our mission, we support a daytime population of
about 3,745, including 1,363 people in uniform, 2,382 civilian
and contract employees. About 618 family members reside on
post.
Base Transportation
Currently, there is no base transportation on this
installation.
Sponsorship
A sponsor is someone from your new unit who is assigned to
assist you settling into your new location. You can request a
sponsor through your unit, contact your new unit and FAX the
DA 5434 Sponsorship Request Form . The unit will assign you a
sponsor. If you are unsure of the unit assignment contact the
Fort Monroe Command Sgt Major at 757-788-2257/2260 DSC
680-2257/2260. You may also request help from the Relocation
Assistance Program or the Family Center at your new
installation. Youth sponsorship may be requested from the
Youth Services Director on the web page.
Your unit will supply you with a sponsor, and the sponsor will
help you settle your personal affairs, and escort you through
the complete in-processing. Normal duty hours are Monday -
Friday, 8:00 am - 4:45 pm. Military personnel assigned to HQ
TRADOC, Fort Monroe, and all supporting units/activities must
report to the Personnel Administration Center, Bldg. 60, in
duty uniform, to sign in during normal working hours.
Personnel reporting after duty hours must sign-in with the
Military Police Desk Sergeant in Bldg. 87, then report to the
Personnel Administration Center, 757-788-2442, as soon as
possible, the next workday. After duty hours, the Military
Police Desk Sergeant will coordinate single enlisted personnel
billeting. Make sure you fill out a change of address card
before leaving your present installation, to insure your mail
will be directed to our mail room at Headquarters, TRADOC,
Fort Monroe, VA 23651.
Temporary Quarters
The Fort Monroe Billeting Office handles reservations for
eight visitor's quarters. These units are used primarily for
families PCSing in and out of Fort Monroe, and for TDY on this
site. Soldiers may use billeting receipts for reimbursement
purposes. Statements of non-availability for PCS personnel are
only issued when lodging is actually unavailable. Thus,
personnel should contact the Billeting Office about
availability of temporary lodging on-post before they leave
their previous duty station. Pets are not allowed in visitor's
quarters. The Billeting Office is located in Bldg. 80,
Armistead Hall. Hours of operation are 8:00 am - 4:45 pm,
Monday through Friday. Call 757-788-3596, DSN 312-680-3596 for
more information and reservations.
Relocation Assistance
The newly arriving soldier and family members should be aware
that the Army Community Service Relocation Assistance Program
and Lending Closet are specially designed to make their
transition into our community an easy one. The loan closet
provides essential items to families while they are awaiting
the arrival of their household goods, or departure to another
duty station. Items provided include: pots and pans, dishes,
cutlery, irons, ironing boards, toasters, coffee pots, bed
mats, blankets, linens, porta-cribs, and high chairs.
Every second Thursday of the month, a Newcomer's Orientation
brings together base and local area information in an
attractive format to familiarize the transitioning soldier and
their family with Fort Monroe and the surrounding community.
If you need further assistance, please feel free to contact
your sponsor or the Relocation Assistance Program Manager at
757-788-3878/4344, DSN 312-680-3878/4344.
Critical Installation Information
Fort Monroe is slated to close in 2011, with some commands
leaving sooner.
Fort Monroe and the surrounding communities are considered
above average for cost of living. Soldiers and their families
must initially outlay large sums to get established in the
community. And housing is limited on Fort Monroe, but we do
have some Monroe apartments which are adequate. Check with
housing when arriving.
When moving to Hampton with a child who has special needs,
initial registration is completed at the Special Education
Office located at 1 Franklin St. Hampton, VA. The office is
open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To complete
registration, please bring a current Individualized Education
Plan (IEP) and any other records from your child's previous
schools that you have. A Special Education Coordinator will
review the information from your previous district and make a
school placement for your child.
There is no Usury Law in Virginia, which means, there is no
cap (limit) on the amount of interest a business could charge
you! Beware before you buy anything on credit and read the
small print. Always know what your interest rate is on any
purchase requiring you to use credit. There are lots of
companies wanting to give military members "a great deal." It
may be a great deal for them, not for you. The bottom line is,
don't rush into anything. Have a legal assistance attorney
look at it for you before you sign. |
MAJOR
UNITS
Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC)
Contact Information:
COM: 757-788-4114
DSN: 312-680-4114
Military Police (MP) Activity
Contact Information:
COM: 757-788-2238/2239
DSN: 312-680-2238/2239
The United States Continental Army Band
Contact Information:
COM: 757-788-3888
DSN: 312-680-3888 |
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