Fort Meade

Additionally, this office handles death gratuity payments and cash collections for Soldiers whose beneficiaries are located within this area. Appointments should be made through the unit’s Personnel Service NCO.

Equal Employment Opportunity Office

Location: 4432 Llewellyn Avenue

Tel: (301) 677-6687 (Equal

Opportunity for Military)

(301) 677-6298 (Equal

Opportunity Employment

for Civilians)

Fort Meade is an equal opportunity employer.

Fire & Emergency Services

The Fort Meade Directorate of Emergency Services is headquartered at the Emergency Services Center, 6619 Mapes Road. The department consists of two engine companies, a truck company and the capability to field a hazardous response and rescue team. There is also a Code Enforcement and Public Education Division. Business phone numbers are:

Administration (301) 677-4860

Code Enforcement &

PublicEducation Division (301) 677-3616

Fire or emergency

Dial 911

Alternate emergency numbers

(301) 677-2117 or (410) 674-2117

The Directorate of Emergency Services includes the Directorate of Public Safety.

First Term Airman Center

Location: 9801 Love Road

Tel: (301) 677-0435

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

The First Term Airman Center (FTAC) facilitates the transition of first duty station airmen⁄women from training to a mission oriented environment at Fort Meade. The FTAC provides a solid foundation of base⁄ancillary training programs and briefings in order to prepare first term Air Force enlisted personnel for mission ready assignments in a timely manner (10 duty days).

The Air Force Liaison for Family Support provides Air Force active duty and family members assistance during PCS, deployments and TDY. It is also a one-stop point of contact for family services offered through all support agencies at Fort Meade and the National Capital Region.

The Air Force Liaison provides financial classes & budget counseling

Location: 4217 Roberts Avenue

Tel: (301) 677-3617

Hours: Mon., Wed. & Fri.

7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Location: Work⁄Life Services

9800 Savage Road

Tel: (301) 688-1697

Hours: Tue. & Thu.

7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Headquarters Command Battalion

Headquarters Command Battalion (HQCB) was established in February 1971, and has been a subordinate element of the Military District of Washington since October 1993. Today, as then, the battalion consists of assigned combat support and combat service support units. The unique and diverse missions of those units make Headquarters Command Battalion one of the most multifaceted battalions in the United States Army.

The Headquarters Company Soldiers serve on the installation headquarters staff and throughout the installation directorates. They provide administrative, legal, and logistical support to the Fort Meade community. They serve in such diverse areas as the military personnel division, information management office, public works, Staff Judge Advocate, and the chapels on post.

The Fort Meade Military Police Company is part of Headquarters Command Battalion and is responsible for physical security of the Fort Meade community. The company also supports the Fort Meade Provost Marshal who is the principal law enforcement advisor to the Installation Commander.

HQCB General Contact

Information:

Phone (301) 677-7967⁄7966

Battalion Headquarters

Phone (301) 677-6667

Military Police Company

Phone (301) 677-7897⁄6673

Fax (301) 677-6019

Provost Marshall Office

Phone (301) 677-5083⁄6622

Directorate of Human Resources

Directorate of Human Resources (DHR) serves soldiers in a multitude of ways through the following programs⁄ offices: DHR is the Military Personnel Division (MPD) for more info call (301) 697-2594; Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) (301) 677-9874; Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) (301) 677-8544; Records Management, (301) 677-3331.

Directorate of Information Management (DOIM)

The local Directorate of Information Management (DOIM) at Fort Meade is responsible for the day-to-day support of garrison and tenant organizations located on the installation. DOIM functions as the Installation Commander’s principal advisor on all Information Technology⁄Information⁄ Management⁄Information⁄Assurance (IT⁄IM⁄IA) matters. DOIM is the first level IT professional responsible for identifying and supporting the customer’s needs. For more information, contact DOIM at (301) 677-1116.

Fort Meade Inspector General

The Fort Meade Inspector General reports on matters that affect Fort Meade’s ability to execute its missions. This office inquires into matters concerning the Fort Meade Community at the direction of the Installation Commander or the Inspector General. Soldiers, family members and Department of Defense (DoD) civilians may seek confidential access to the Inspector General, 4550 Parade Field Lane from 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call (301) 677-7393.

Installation Safety Office

Tel: (301) 677-4231

The Installation Safety Office at Fort Meade manages the Command’s Safety and Occupational Health Program. We support the Commander by identifying safety problems that effect readiness or mission accomplishment. When safety problems are identified our Safety Professionals work with the Commander, Directors and the workforce to reach resolution. Our goal is to protect the Fort Meade community by integrating consolidated risk management into all aspects of our mission, leader development and everyday activities to ensure that FGGM is a safe place for people to work and live.

Mobile Training Teams for Army Safe Driver Training (ASDT)

These teams provide instruction in seven evasive maneuvers, which can be conducted in GSA vehicles or in HMMWVs and are applicable to both POV driving and operations in theater.

Motorcycle Mentorship Program

This program enables leaders to mentor our Soldier riders, rather than leave them to join motorcycle gangs that encourage negative behavior. Using this concept, the Air Force reduced motorcycle fatalities by 50 percent on installations where this program was implemented.

Accident Avoidance Coursefor all Soldiers

This is a standardized course which addresses driving behavior and risk mitigation and is available on the AKO Learning Management Server.

Internal Review & Audit Compliance Office

The Internal Review and Audit Compliance (IRAC) Office provides the Installation Commander with an independent and objective evaluation of operations and related internal controls. IRAC also provides audit liaison to external audit agencies such as the United States Army Audit Agency, Department of Defense Inspector General and the United States General Accounting Office.

Directorate of Logistics

The Fort Meade Directorate of Logistics (DOL) directs and coordinates certain garrison logistics functions including provision of supplies and services, maintenance and management of material and equipment, movement of material and personnel, logistical support planning, and logistical readiness. The DOL also provides logistics guidance to supported activities.

Medal of Honor Memorial Library

Location: 4418 Llewellyn Avenue

(adjacent to the Main Post

Chapel & Burba Lake)

Tel: (301) 677-5522⁄4509

(For general information,

reference, or circulation)

(301) 677-3594 (supervisory librarian)

Hours: Tue.-Fri. 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

(Closed Sat., Sun., Mon. &

federal holidays)

The Library houses books, periodicals, a computer lab, and a children’s room all to serve your research needs and recreational reading. There are also a number of electronic databases available in the Library and selected ones which can be accessed by computer through your Army Knowledge Online (AKO) account from any location. The Library’s reference collection includes encyclopedias, maps, atlases, telephone directories, and dictionaries. Other materials include books and music on CD, foreign language materials, children’s videocassettes, test preparation and study guides, and career and travel information. The Library covers most topics as well as the classics and current releases.

Borrowing privileges are available to active duty and retired military, military family members, the Installation’s federal civilian work force (APF and NAF), reservists, National Guard, personnel on TDY, Fort Meade Education Center students, residents of Picerne housing regardless of professional status, and contractors. All materials circulate for a two-week period. Under special circumstances, reference material may be borrowed for a one-week period. Lost or damaged material must be reported and restitution made in accordance with Army Regulation 735-17, Accounting for Library Materials. the curbside book drop when the Library is closed. The Library is wheelchair accessible. There is also a bicycle rack located near the entrance.

Library Annex

In addition to the Main Post Library, there is also a Library Annex (for children) located within the Potomac Place Community. It houses an authentic tree house for the children to enjoy.

Location: 4998 2nd Corps Blvd.

Tel: (410) 305-0610

Hours: Tue.-Sat. 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Other Programs & Services

Military Police

When in need of information or assistance, call upon your military police, or request aid from one of the military police patrols that continuously cover the military installation.

All military police operate under the supervision of the Installation Provost Marshal. The Military Police desk is located in the Directorate of Emergency Services, 6619 Mapes Road. Call (301) 677-6622 for assistance. The Drug Hotline is (301) 677-GUTS (4887).

In the event of an emergency, dial 911 or (301) 677-6624. From military exchanges, 911 will connect the caller directly to the military police. Calls to 911 from on-post housing and all other civilian exchanges will be directed to the military police by the Anne Arundel County 911 operator. Calls received on (301) 677-6624 and 911 are recorded for accuracy.

Directorate of Morale, Welfare & Recreation

This directorate is responsible for morale, welfare and recreation activities; educational services; alcohol and drug control; transition services and family support programs. We provide liaison support to the American Red Cross, Army-Air Force Exchange Service, commissary, post office, bank, cable office and taxi service. For more information, call (301) 677-6111.

Fort Meade Museum

Location: 4674 Griffin Avenue

(across from Smallwood Hall)

Tel: (301) 677-6966⁄7054

Hours:

Museum Wed.-Sat. 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Sun., 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Office

Sun.-Sat., 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

The museum is open to the general public and the admission is free. The museum was established in 1963 as the First U.S. Army Museum. Its purpose was to honor the service and sacrifices of the American Soldier.

In 1973, the museum became permanently established here as the Fort George G. Meade Museum. Its purpose now is two-fold: to collect, preserve, study and exhibit military artifacts, particularly those items related to Fort Meade, early American armor, as well as the local region; and to provide educational services.

These services include identification of military artifacts, lectures on military history and the history of Fort Meade, and battle staff rides to local battlefields.

Non-Appropriated Fund Human Resources Office

Location: 4432 Llewellyn Avenue

Tel: (301) 677-6660

Hours: Mon.-Fri.

8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

The Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Human Resources Office offers services for all personnel. Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentalities are activities concerned with the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation aspects of the military community. The NAF Human Resources Office offers jobs for Non-Appropriated Fund employment and is essential to the operation of the military establishment and makes a positive contribution to the Fort Meade community. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible for NAF employment opportunities if they meet job qualifications and possess an Alien Registration Card (Form 551). In addition, service members can be employed after military duty hours in a flexible or regular part-time position (evenings and weekends) with an application of approval from their commanding officer.

Office of Staff Judge Advocate Office

Location: 2257 Snowden Hall

Tel: (301) 677-9576⁄9262

Fax: (301) 677-9940

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

The Fort Meade Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (OSJA) provides timely, accurate legal advice, service and support for the command and staff of Fort Meade and any tenant-partner units. In addition, the office provides legal services and preliminary legal advice to active-duty and retired Soldiers, their family members and other individuals entitled to receive legal assistance at Fort Meade and its surrounding area.

Administration

The Administration section of the OSJA is vital. We provide direct automation, equipment, supply and human resource support to all of the legal divisions within OSJA. We do not assist clients with any of their legal matters, however, we will gladly direct you to the appropriate office.

Legal Administrator

Com (301) 677-9200

DSN 622-9200

Chief Legal NCO

Com (301) 677-9712

DSN 622-9712

Legal Services

The Legal Assistance Branch of the OSJA provides legal advice and assistance to active duty and retired military personnel and their family members. The office is located in Wing C, Snowden Hall 2257 Huber Road.

Attorneys are available to assist in a number of areas, including:

Appointments are available Monday and Wednesday through Friday. Walk-in services to see an attorney are available on Tuesday for individuals in line at 7:30 a.m. Notary services are available 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. To make an appointment, call (301) 677-9504⁄9536.

Claims

Claims for damage to household goods or vehicles under a government-sponsored shipment should be filed in the Claims Division, Staff Judge Advocate Office, located in Wing C, Snowden Hall, 2257 Huber Road. A DD Form 1840 indicating the loss or damage to household goods must be brought to the Claims Office within 70 days of receipt of shipment. No appointment is necessary.

Claims personnel will assist you process the claim. Office hours are 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Claims personnel are also available at other times by appointment. For information, call (301) 677-9960⁄9898.

Trial Defense Service

U.S. Army Trial Defense Counsel will provide representation or counseling to active duty and active Guard and Reserve military service members authorized by Army regulation or as directed by the Chief, U.S. Army Trial Defense Service. Primary duties of defense counsel include representing Soldiers in courts-martial, administrative separation boards, Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice counseling, and other proceedings. Clients are seen by appointment only. To make an appointment with USATDS, call (301) 677-9218 between 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The USATDS office is located in Room 101, Wing A, first floor, Snowden Hall, 2257 Huber Road.

Tax Center

The Fort Meade Joint Installation Tax Center is now open to assist active-duty and retired military personnel and their family members with tax assistance and electronic filing.

There are two locations on Fort Meade: The Installation Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, Snowden Hall, building 2257, Huber Road, lower level, telephone (301) 677-9762; and the 70th Intelligence Wing Staff Judge Advocate Office on the NSA campus at (301) 677-0450.

Clients will be seen by appointment at the Installation SJA office from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Walk-in service may be available for those using the 1040EZ, but call ahead to ensure availability. The 70th Wing SJA office will see clients on an appointment basis, call to make an appointment.

Annual Ethics Training

All civilian and military personnel are required to attend face-to-face ethics training provided by a designated ethics counsel. The Office of Staff Judge Advocate administers the installation and ethics training program. The For training, call (301) 677-9754⁄9174.

Public Affairs

Location: 4550 Parade Field Lane

Room 120

All media inquiries and requests for assistance should be referred to:

Tel: (301) 677-1361 (Public Affairs Office)

(301) 677-1436 (Media Relations Officer)

Web site www.ftmeade.army.mil

The Installation Public Affairs Office serves as Fort Meade’s primary point of contact for all media relations. This public information mission enables PAO personnel to work closely with local, regional, and national media representatives, to ‘‘tell the Fort Meade story.”

Community Relations

Community Relations activities are another key function of the Public Affairs Office. Coordinating tours of the installation, arranging Army participation in local events, and working with schools and other community based organizations are only a few of the many ways in which the Public Affairs Office serves as a vital link between Fort Meade and surrounding communities.

Speakers Bureau

The Fort Meade Speakers Bureau is a program for improving community relations and increasing public understanding of the people, operations and capabilities of America’s military forces. It also serves as a valuable tool for people who want to develop their public speaking, leadership and organizational skills.

The program includes military personnel and civilian employees from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps who speak on military topics, hobbies, personal interests, community concerns and world issues.

People interested in scheduling a speaker or joining the Speakers Bureau are invited to contact the Community Relations Officer at (301) 677-1465.

Command Information is the internal dissemination of news and information to better serve the needs and interests of Fort Meade military and civilian personnel.

Soundoff!

The award-winning weekly newspaper, Soundoff!, plays a major role in this function.

Published by a local civilian enterprise printer, the Soundoff! is staffed, edited and supervised from within the Public Affairs Office. The Soundoff! is published each Thursday. Contributions in the form of articles, photos or artwork are solicited and encouraged. For more information, call (301) 677-1388.

Meade TV

Meade TV, Channel 98 is the CI Cable Access Channel. It broadcasts current news and information of events and activities happening on Fort Meade. Meade TV operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and you can find it on the web site 24 hours a day. Go to www.ftmeade.army.mil and look under Meade TV.

In addition to a bulletin board, the CI Channel airs service tapes made available from the Army, Air Force, and Navy as well as other special video programs. For more information, call (301) 677-1109.

Directorate of Public Works

The Directorate of Public Works provides base operations support for facilities and infrastructure, quality of life and protective services in support of Department of Defense activities and Federal agencies. For more information, call (301) 677-9141.

Directorate of Resource Management

Tel: (301) 677-2443

Hours: Mon.-Fri.

6:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

The Directorate of Resource Management (DRM) functions as the Commander’s primary resource management advisor and principal staff officer for overall resource management and financial matters. Daily activities are divided into three basic categories: Program and Budget, Manpower and Management and Inter-service Support Agreements.

Retention Office

Location: 4215A Roberts Avenue

Tel: (301) 677-REUP (7387)

The Fort Meade Retention Office is the center of all retention activities. The staff includes professional noncommissioned officer career counselors who can assist anyone interested in an Army career. The retention office disseminates the latest information on options and career opportunities to all units.

Retirement Services Office

The Retirement Services Office (RSO), Military Personnel Division, Headquarters Command Battalion, Fort George G. Meade is responsible for the Army Retirement Services program. The program encompasses the states of Maryland and Delaware and five counties in Virginia and West Virginia. It provides information on benefits and entitlements to active duty personnel contemplating retirement and continues to support them as retirees. The RSO implements Army policy and procedures for the Survivor Benefits Plan (SBP) program, publishes the installation newsletter ‘‘STILL SERVING” biannually, develops local policy for operation of the installation Retirement Services Program and administers the Installation Retiree Council.