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The stone water tower, located in Madison Barracks, was
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Fort Drum is home of the 10th Mountain
Division. Shown: Soldiers from the 2nd
Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th
Mountain Division, Fort Drum, serving in
Afghanistan. |
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Welcome to
Fort Drum and the North Country in the picturesque Thousand
Islands Region of Northern New York State. This installation
is located in one of the most unique and beautiful areas in
the United States. Fort Drum is located in Jefferson County,
approximately 30 miles from Canada, with the Great Lakes to
our west and the Adirondack Mountains to the east. The
Adirondack Mountains, Lake Ontario, and the St. Lawrence River
in the Thousand Islands Region are prime tourist attractions.
Watertown, New York and the tri-county areas of Jefferson,
Lewis, and St Lawrence surrounding the installation are rich
with history and tradition. The nearest large city with an
airport is Syracuse, New York. Fort Drum is a generally
considered a low-cost area. The base operator's phone number
is 315-772-6011 or DSN 312-772-6011.
History
Fort Drum has been used as a military training site since 1908
however, the Army's presence in the North Country may be
traced back to the early 1800's. Presently, Fort Drum consists
of 107,265 acres. Its mission includes the command of active
component units assigned to the installation, administrative
and logistical support to tenant units, support to tenant
units, support to active and reserve units from all services
in training at Fort Drum, and planning and support for the
mobilization and training of almost 80,000 troops annually.
Fort Drum is currently one of the elite Army Divisions
fighting the War on terror.
Mission
Fort Drum is committed to providing equitable, efficient, and
effective management of Fort Drum resources to support
readiness and mission execution of combat-ready forces, while
providing for the well-being and security of Soldiers,
civilians, and Family members; and improving infrastructure
and preserving the environment. Fort Drum, home of the 10th
Mountain Division, engages in training pertinent to the
continued effort on the global war on terror.
Population Served
Fort Drum serves a wide range of Soldiers, Families, DoD
personnel, civilians, retirees and joint services personnel.
Residents of the communities located around Fort Drum work in
partnership with the Installation to provide invaluable
service to all Soldiers and civilians.
Base Transportation
Fort Drum offers a post shuttle with stops at key places on
the installation. The shuttle does not serve the housing areas
on post. The post shuttle operates Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. -
5:00 p.m. on the half hour, including training holidays. The
post shuttle does not operate on Federal holidays. Priority is
given to Soldiers in uniform. Family members may ride on a
space available basis. There are two routes available, North
Route and South Route with a transfer point at Pine Plains
Physical Fitness Center. The Fort Drum Shuttle bus schedule is
available at various agencies on Fort Drum.
Several taxi companies operate on post. The cost is
approximately $3-4 per person on post. Average cost for taxi
service from Fort Drum to Watertown is $10-15. TAxi companies
include Yellow Cab, East Coast Taxi, Sunset Cab, Big Man's Cab
and Mama's Taxi.
Sponsorship
To receive a sponsor contact the G1 (Strength Management
Branch) at 315-772-5121, DSN 312-772-5121, or write to them
at: Commander, HQ, 10th Mountain Division, Attn: IMNE-DRM-HR,
Fort Drum, NY 13602-5000 or fax DA Form 5434 to 315-772-2071
or DSN 312-772-2071. En route mail should be addressed to
yourself, c/o OMDC, Replacement - Pending Gain, 10720 Mt.
Belvedere Blvd, Fort Drum NY 13602.
All personnel arriving at Fort Drum will report to the
Reception Activity Welcome Center, Clark Hall, building
P-10720 Mount Belvedere Boulevard. The Reception Activity
Welcome Center is open 24 hours a day. If you arrive in the
area at the Syracuse airport, look for the Fort Drum
information sign.
Temporary Quarters
Most newly arriving soldiers and family members will be
temporarily housed in Army lodging at the Fort Drum Inn. Those
on PCS orders have priority. PCS reservations can be made up
to 6 months in advance for up to 29 nights (depending on
availability at the time of reservation) by calling
1-800-826-0886, extension 8154, or 315-772-8154, or DSN
312-772-8154.
The Fort Drum Inn has limited pet boarding facilities. The
Housing Service Office maintains a list of kennels in the
local communities. It is advised that PCS reservations be made
as far in advance as possible as the Fort Drum Inn fills up
quickly.
Relocation Assistance
Fort Drums' Relocation Readiness Program offers the following
Services: Newcomer's Welcome Tour, Newcomer Spouse's
Orientation/Family Medical Information Orientation, Fort Drum
Inn Visits, Relocation Outreach, Relocation Counseling
Services, Settling-in Services (to include Reentry Assistance
for those returning from foreign assignment), and
Pre-departure assistance for PCS, ETS, and Retirement. Contact
Relocation Readiness at 315-772-6553/6902 or DSN
312-772-6553/6902 for more information. The Loan Closet is
located at Army Community Service. Contact 315-772-6557 or DSN
312-772-6557 for more information. |
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