Fort McNair Installation Guide

LOCATION -

The Fort Myer Military Community (FMMC) includes Fort Myer and Fort McNair (located in Washington D.C.)  Fort Myer is located in Arlington, VA, on U.S. Route 50 adjacent to the Arlington National Cemetery, and west of Washington D.C. Fort Myer is approximately 5 miles from the District of Columbia. Fort Myer and Fort McNair are located within a high cost of living area.

HISTORY -

Fort Myer traces its origins to the Civil War. Since then it has been an important Signal Corps post, a showcase for Army cavalry and the site of the first flight of an aircraft at a military installation. The first military test flight of an aircraft was made from the Fort Myer parade ground on 9 Sep 1908, when Orville Wright kept one of his planes in the air for a minute and 11 seconds. Fort Myer has been the home of Army chiefs of staff for nearly a century. During World War I, Fort Myer was a staging area for a large number of engineering, artillery and gas companies and regiments. Fort Myer and Arlington National Cemetery occupy land once owned by the family of General Robert E. Lee's wife, Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee. Fort Myer today is headquarters to service personnel working throughout the National Capital Region (NCR).

MISSION -

The command's mission is three fold: --First, to respond to crises, disasters or security requirements in the National Capital Region through implementation of various contingency plans.--Second, to provide both base operations and a variety of specialized support to Army and other Defense Department organizations throughout the National Capital Region. Specialized support includes personal property shipping, nationwide fixed-wing airlift and operation of Arlington National Cemetery.--Third, but most visible, to conduct official ceremonies, locally and worldwide, on behalf of the nation's civilian and military leaders.  The major command is the U.S. Army Military District of Washington (MDW). Within the Fort Myer Military Community, Major Units include the 3rd U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard), HHC U.S. Army Garrison, HHC U.S. Army, The U.S. Army Band (TUSAB), 3rd Military Intelligence, CID/Washington District, National Defense University, White House Communications Agency, and the National Guard Bureau. For additional units see Major Unit Listing.

SPONSORSHIP -

Soldiers due to PCS to Fort Myer Military Community should contact the receiving unit to request a Sponsor. If the soldier is experiencing any problem in obtaining a sponsor or information please contact ACS at (703) 696-3510 or DSN 426-3510 or email relocation@fmmc.army.mil. All military personnel will report to the HQ BN Staff Duty Noncommissioned Officer (SDNCO), bldg. 406, (703) 696-3667. All incoming officer/enlisted assigned to the Old Guard (TDY or PCS) will report to the HQ BN Staff Duty Officer (SDO), bldg. 242, (703)696-3151. The SDNCO/SSDO will sign the soldier in, provide quarters and lodging information and instruct the soldier to attend Start Right In Processing briefing on Thursdays. At that time the soldier will receive further instruction regarding in-processing.  New civilian employees should report to the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) located in bldg. 205. Personnel wanting to rent a Post Office Box to forward their mail while enroute should contact their local post office to complete a Post Office Box Application. The application and check for $29 plus $5 key deposit will be mailed to:  Post Master Fort Myer, VA  22211-1199.  There is no waiting list for mail boxes. To have mail forwarded to a general mailing address, personnel can complete an Application for General Delivery and have their mail sent in their name to General Delivery Fort Myer, VA 22211-1199 there is a cost associated with it.  However, soldiers may choose to notify their receiving unit and request their mail to be held there.  This option is free of charge.  For more information, call the Fort Myer post office at (703) 248-1193.

TEMPORARY QUARTERS -

Some temporary housing is available for new arrivals and visitors. The cost varies from $60.00 to $76.00 per night, depending upon the location and type of room, plus $3 for each additional person, breakfast (for Wainwright Hall) is $8.00 per guest. Children under 10 stay free in the same rooms as their parents. For reservations at any FMMC facility, call (703) 696-3576/3577. The registration office is in Wainwright Hall, Building 50, Fort Myer. The registration office hours are 24/7. Army Community Service (ACS) maintains a listing of temporary lodging facilities within the Fort Myer area, please call (703) 696-3510

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE -

The relocation assistance program offers a variety of workshops, orientations, trainings and seminars on various subjects and topics pertaining to relocation, (i.e., Smooth Move classes, PCS to Germany/Korea classes, Center for Area Information and Referral (CAIR) assistance, English as a Second Language (ESL), Citizenship & Immigration assistance, and one on one relocation counseling,). The ACS Loan Closet provides temporary loan of household items (pots, pans, microwaves, coffee makers, toasters, irons, car seats, George Foreman Grills, etc.) to newly arrived or departing personnel who are temporarily without their own household items. All incoming soldiers to the Fort Myer Military Community (FMMC) must attend the "Start Right Newcomers Briefing" program that brings together all in-processing services, such as personnel and finance, to save soldiers time and frustration. Newcomers to FMMC should call the In & Out Processing office, Bldg 202 Custer Road, (703) 696-0296 for more information. Items newcomers should bring to the program include:  12 copies of their orders and all amendments, their leave form (DA 31) and their rations form (DA 4187).

CRITICAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION -

Under the recent Base Realignment And Closure (BRAC) announcement Fort Myer is to take responsibility/control of installation management for Henderson Hall. Henderson Hall is a Marine installation adjacent to Fort Myer. Housing for Fort Myer is very, very limited, with approximately 30 sets of quarters:
Fort Myer: 18 Senior NCO quarters, 1-3 bedroom. Fort McNair: 12 Senior NCO quarters. Soldiers assigned for duty in this area are authorized to apply, under priority two, and be assigned family quarters at the installation of their choice, regardless of duty station or place of work. Many communities with a variety of housing, many may be found within a 60 mile radius. It is recommended that soldiers assigned to Fort Myer and looking for on post housing contact Fort Belvoir Residential Communities, LLC at (703) 454-9700.

Must Know Items

Chief, Army Community Service	102 Custer Road Bldg. 201 Fort Myer, VA 22211-1199 Phone: (703) 696-3510 Fax: (703) 696-0159 DSN: 426-3510 DSN Fax: 426-0159 Email: tuddenhamc@fmmc.army.mil URL: http://www.fmmc.army.mil URL: http://www.fmmcmwr.com Ms. M. Colleen Tuddenham
Mailing Address	102 Custer Road Bldg. 201 Fort Myer, VA 22211-1199 Phone: (703) 696-3510 Fax: (703) 696-0159 DSN: 426-3510 DSN Fax: 426-0159 FMMC Army Community Service (ACS)
Official Homepage	URL: http://www.fmmc.army.mil/ URL: http://www.fmmcmwr.com Fort Myer Military Community Home Page
Package Delivery Address	102 Custer Road ATTN: ANMY-PEC (Army Community Service) Bldg. 201 Fort Myer, VA 22211-1199 Phone: (703) 696-3510 Fax: (703) 696-3510 DSN: 426-3510 DSN Fax: 426-0159
Pentagon Relocation Assistant	1155 Defense Pentagon c/o Joint Military Assistance Center JMAC Room 2D173 Washington, DC 20301-4000 Phone: (703) 692-7735 Phone: (703) 692-7736 Fax: (703) 695-8011 Email: teresa.wallage@wso.whs.mil Teresa Wallage Joint Military Assistance Center (JMAC) Room 2D173
Relocation Assistant	102 Custer Road Bldg. 201 Fort Myer, VA 22211-1199 Phone: (703) 696-0026 Phone: (800) 477-9571 Fax: (703) 696-0159 DSN: 426-3510 DSN Fax: 426-0159 Email: relocation@fmmc.army.mil Ms. Gwen Smallwood
Street Address	102 Custer Road Bldg 201 Fort Myer, VA 22211-1199 Phone: (703) 696-3510 Fax: (703) 696-0159 DSN: 426-3510 DSN Fax: 426-0159 FMMC Army Community Service