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Orders to Fort Detrick? See: Plan My Move Booklet
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Detrick is located in Frederick, Maryland, in the heart of
Frederick County, the third fastest growing county in
Maryland. Fort Detrick is the center of the biomedical
technology growth that has occurred in the county. Frederick
is situated to the West of Baltimore, MD, (46 miles) and
Washington, DC, (45 miles). It adjoins Virginia, West Virginia
and Pennsylvania. The base operator's phone number is
301-619-8000 or DSN 312-343-8000.
History
The first military presence at Fort Detrick was the 1930s
encampment of the 104th Aero Squadron of the Maryland National
Guard. It was named Camp Detrick to honor Squadron Surgeon
Maj. Frederick L. Detrick who served in France during World
War I. The U.S. Biological Laboratories were established at
Detrick Field in 1943, achieving pioneering efforts in
decontamination, gaseous sterilization, and agent
purification. In 1956, Fort Detrick continued its mission of
biomedical research. The installation has matured as a center
for advanced biomedical research and development, medical
materiel management, and long-haul telecommunications for the
White House, Department of Defense and other governmental
agencies.
Mission
Fort Detrick is a U.S. Army Medical Research and Material
Command installation supporting a multi-governmental community
that conducts biomedical research and development, medical
material management, worldwide communications, and the study
of foreign plant pathogens.
Population Served
Each branch of the U.S. military is represented among
approximately 7,800 military, federal, and contractor
employees assigned here.
Base Transportation
Currently, there is no base transportation on this
installation.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship is very important at Fort Detrick. To request a
sponsor go to the Request Sponsor web page and submit your
request online, or send an e-mail to the Relocation Assistance
Officer. Those Soldiers who are relocating to Fort Detrick and
have not been assigned a sponsor should contact their gaining
unit.
Youth Services offers a Youth Sponsorship Program to assist in
meeting the needs of school aged children transitioning from
one installation to the other. You can request a youth sponsor
online or call us at 301-619-3247.
Temporary Quarters
There is no on-post lodging. Statements of non-availability
are not required. There are many hotels that are within 2
miles of post that offer low PCS rates.
Dogs in Paradise-Doggie Day Care is located at 919 N. East
Street, #E, Frederick, MD 21701. They can be reached by
calling 301-662-2093 or visit their website for more
information. This indoor doggie park provides day care and
also kennels dogs. This service may eliminate some of the
difficulty with in-processing for service members.
Relocation Assistance
Newcomer's Orientation is held quarterly in the Community
Activities Center. Relocation Readiness Program (RRP) offers a
Lending Closet located in the Community Support Center, that
is stocked with household items that newly arrived soldiers
and civilians may borrow. The RRP staff provides on-going
one-on-one in-processing to newly arrived personnel to aid and
assist with relocation and settling in services.
Critical Installation Information
Maximum speed for the installation is 25 MPH, 15 MPH for
housing areas, and 10 MPH when passing PT or troop formations.
The Fort Detrick traffic code prohibits drivers from using
hand-held cell phones, Blackberries or similar items, such as
personal data assistants, and also prohibits vehicle operators
from viewing DVDs while driving on post. Drivers may use
hands-free accessories that allow them to keep both hands free
to control the vehicle. An earphone is authorized as long as
it only covers one ear, leaving the other ear free to hear
alarms and surrounding traffic. Similar prohibitions apply to
the use of the "direct connect," or walkie-talkie feature
available on some cell phones. Violations of this restriction
are considered serious offenses.
Seat belts are mandatory for all passengers, including back
seat passengers.
All children younger than six years of age, regardless of
weight, or who weigh 40 pounds or less, regardless of age,
must be secured in a federally approved child safety seat.
The use of radar or laser speed detectors on-post, except by
law-enforcement personnel is prohibited.
Individuals may not use headphones or earphones while
jogging because they interfere with the ability to hear
signals, alarms and traffic sounds. During periods of reduced
visibility, joggers must wear appropriate bright-colored or
fluorescent clothing or reflective personal protective
equipment. Individual runners will run facing the flow of
traffic.
Newly arriving personnel are required to report to the
Vehicle Registration Office, to obtain a temporary pass for
privately owned vehicles. Hours of operation are 0800-1700. |
MAJOR
UNITS
6MLMC
Contact Information:
Orderly Room
COM: 301-619-7770
DSN: 312-343-7772
DSN FAX: 312-343-7768
AFMLO
Contact Information:
COM: 301-619-2005
DSN: 312-343-2005
DSN FAX 312-343-2557
Armed Forces Medical Intelligence Center
Contact Information:
COM: 301-619-7574
DSN: 312-343-7574
DSN FAX: 312-343-2409
USAMMDA
Contact Information:
Orderly Room
COM: 301- 619-7643
DSN: 312-343-7643
DSB FAX: 312-343-2304
USAMRMC
Contact Information:
Orderly Room
COM: 301-619-2736
DSN: 312-343-2736
114th Sig Bn
Contact Information:
COM: 301-619-6251
DSN: 312-343-6251
USAMRAA
Contact Information:
COM: 301-619-2183
DSN: 312-343-2183
Co. B, 4th LAR (Marine Corps)
Contact Information:
COM: 301-619-7136
DSN: 312-343-7136
Defense Medical Standardization Board
Contact Information:
COM: 301-610-4410
DSN: 312-343-4410
NMLC
Contact Information:
COM: 301-619-2157
DSN: 312-343-2157
USAF/SGML
Contact Information:
COM: 301-619-2005
DSN: 312-343-2005
Flair
Contact Information:
Orderly Room
COM: 301-619-2923
DSN: 312-343-2923
302d Sig Bn
Contact Information:
COM: 301-619-2601
DSN: 312-343-2601
DSN FAX: 312-343-2655
US Army Corps of Engineers
Contact Information:
COM: 301-619-4021
DSN: 312-343-4021
21st Sig Bde
Contact Information:
Admin Division
COM: 301-619-6110/6115
DSN: 312-343-6110/6115
DSN FAX: 312-343-6111
USACEHR
Contact Information:
COM: 301-619-7685
DSN: 312-343-7685
A Co, 53rd SatCon
Contact Information:
Orderly Room
COM: 301-619-3660
DSN: 312-343-3660
DSN FAX: 312-343-2303
USAG
Contact Information:
Orderly Room
COM: 301-619-2107
DSN: 312-343-2107
DSN FAX: 312-343-2977
USAMMA
Contact Information:
Orderly Room
COM: 301-619-7461
DSN: 312-343-7461
USAMRIID
Contact Information:
Orderly Room
COM: 301-619-2833
DSN: 312-343-2833 |
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