Welcome to Fort Belvoir

Whether your stay here is for a few days or a few years, you'll come to know Fort Belvoir as more than a beautiful place to call home. You'll also find what you'll see at Fort Belvoir is the tireless work of more than 45,000 Soldiers, Sailor, Airmen, Marines and Department of Defense civilians who are committed to the work of America's defense and to supporting Fort Belvoir's role as a strategic sustaining base for America's armed forces. The work done at Fort Belvoir is vital to the success of the goals and objectives of the nation's defense strategy, Fort Belvoir is home to more than 145 Army, DoD and federal agencies. The installation's mission is to provide intelligence, logistical, medical and administrative support to a diverse mix of tenant and satellite organizations.

A true community

Fort Belvoir employees and residents dedicate countless hours of volunteer service to community causes. Whether it's helping servicemembers and families, youth, or the environment, fort Belvoir's community consistently steps up to take care of its people and resources. Through partnerships with local schools, civic associations, humanitarian organizations and local governments, Fort Belvoir demonstrates daily its commitment to being a good neighbor.

Situated on the Potomac River, Fort Belvoir is unlike any other Army installation in the world. Fort Belvoir's sense of purpose bonds cohesively with its sense of community as it proudly serves the nation and shows why we are Leaders in Excellence.

Welcome. We're glad you're here!

Fort Belvoir Lodging

Temporary housing may be available for new arrivals and visitors. Fort Belvoir has 539 rooms available and 12 distinguished visitor rooms. Reservations may be made 6 months in advance for personnel with official orders, TDY and PCS. Personnel with no official orders can make space available reservations seven days in advance, for five nights. The Fort Belvoir Lodging Office is in Bldg. 470, 9775 Gaillard Road, and is open 24 hours a day. Phone:

(703) 704-8600, (800) 295-9750

Civilian Personnel

Officials at the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) advise about job vacancies, requirements and examinations, and provide information on training opportunities, awards, performance management, position descriptions, leave, salary, benefits and other related topics. More information about civilian personnel appropriated fund job opportunities may be obtained from www.armycivilianservice.com or at the Fort Belvoir CPAC, Bldg. 320. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The mailing address is CPAC-Fort Belvoir, Attn.: PECH-NCR-J, 5800 Putnam Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5821.

The Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) branch of the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center offers a wide variety of opportunities in morale, welfare and recreation positions. More information about NAF employment and job opportunities is available at the NAF Human The Defense Military Pay Office is located in Bldg. 219. Hours of operations are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (closed for lunch noon to 1 p.m.), and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Soldiers separating or retiring from the service must have an appointment, which is given at the 30-day briefing. All others should schedule an appointment with customer service. Please call the customer service desk at (703) 805-2501. Reservists must call (703) 805-5321/2501 for an appointment. Soldiers in processing must report to their units to schedule an appointment.

Identification Cards

Identification cards for Soldiers, family members and civilian employees can be obtained at the ID Card Section in Bldg. 213 on 20th Street. Soldiers may renew ID cards by reporting with supporting documents, such as promotion orders for E-5 and above or enlistment contracts. Civilian employees will be imbedded into the DEERS system by their civilian personnel office and contractors will be verified in the DEERS system through the contract verify system (CVS).

Wait times are longest during the peak operating hours from 11 a.m. to

2 p.m.

Military family members must meet one of the following criteria to obtain an ID card:

a. Be accompanied by their sponsor;

b. Present a signed and notarized DD Form 1172;

c. Present a DD Form 1172 verified by any ID card-issuing facility; or

d. Present a general power of attorney.

Initial DEERS enrollment requires mandatory disclosure and verification of Social Security numbers of all beneficiaries of the uniformed services' health care system. Failure to disclose a SSN when enrolling in DEERS will result in loss of eligibility for medical care benefits in military treatment facilities.

Additionally, you must have certified copies of your marriage certificate for spouse, divorce decree if beneficiary was previously married, certified birth certificate for children/step-children, and a final adoption decree if the family member was adopted. A hospital confirmation of birth letter can be used in place of a birth certificate for a child under the age of one year. Everyone must be enrolled in the DEERS data base before an ID card can be issued, or before medical treatment can be given.

Dependents 21 through 23 years of age remain eligible for an ID card if they are pursuing a degree full-time at an accredited college. Dependent must have a letter from the registrar's office on the school's letterhead stating that that the dependent is a full-time student, how many hours they are attending, and an anticipated graduation date, along with a point of contact.

Dependent ID cards can be renewed 90 days from the card's expiration date, with the exception of a dependent that is turning 65 years of age. These ID cards can be renewed on the first of the month of the 65th birthday or any day thereafter. (Don't forget your Medicare Part A and B Card for sponsors and dependents turning 65.)

The ID card facility is located at the DEERS office, 5815 20th Street Fort Belvoir, Va. 22060, (703) 805-5578. Hours are Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (doors close at 3:30 p.m.) On the third Wednesday of each month the facility closes its doors at

3 p.m. Phone: (703) 805-5578.

For additional information about ID cards visit the section's web page.

http://www.belvoir.army.mil/CacCards/cardFaq.asp

Vehicle and Firearm Registration

The Staff Sergeant John D. Linde Visitors Processing Operation Center at Tulley Gate conducts firearm and bicycle registrations. The center operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For additional information call (703) 806-4891. Military members and their families who are assigned, attached or residing at Fort Belvoir billeting or quarters must register all privately owned firearms within 72 hours of being brought on to the installation. Registration is not required for firearms that are permanently stored off post. Firearms are not allowed to be stored in Fort Belvoir billeting. You will need to see your unit for storage of weapons. Visitors and guests must enter Fort Belvoir through Tulley Gate during normal operating hours from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. After 9 p.m. visitors may enter through Pence Gate. Drivers must show a valid driver's license and all adults must show valid identification. Vehicles are subject to random searches. Phone: (703) 806-4891/4892.

Motorcycle Safety

Successful completion of a Motorcycle Safety Foundation Course is required to register a motorcycle at Fort Belvoir. Evidence of course completion from other areas will be accepted. Training is conducted at Fort Belvoir, March through September. Only ten people can be enrolled per course and enrollment is on a first-come, first-served status. Phone: (703) 806-3305

Speed Limits

The speed limit on post varies, but is 15 mph in all housing areas unless otherwise posted. Speed limits are enforced using radar, especially in housing areas, due to the presence of children.

Individuals cited for moving violations will receive a United States Magistrate ticket, requiring either the payment of a fine or appearance in Magistrate Court. Please obey all speed limits, traffic laws and signs.

Household Goods

Household goods movements (inbound, outbound and non-temporary storage) and personal property entitlements matters are handled by the Joint Personal Property Shipping Office, Washington Area (JPPSOWA). This office moves more than 63,000 shipments of household goods annually for members of all five branches of the armed services and Department of Defense employees.

JPPSOWA is located in Bldg. 1466, at the corner of 5th and Gunston Roads. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A wealth of helpful information is contained on the JPPSOWA Web site, at www.belvoir.army.mil/JPPSOWA. Phone: (703) 806-4900

Severe Weather

Fort Belvoir has an emergency plan to respond to severe weather and inform the community of changes to operating status. A 24-hour hotline provided by the Fort Belvoir Public Affairs Office can be reached by dialing 703-805-3030. The installation also has agreements in place with several radio and regional television stations that will announce any changes in Fort Belvoir's operational status. For the latest weather-related information regarding Fort Belvoir, visit the following: www.belvoir.army.mil; Television: NBC News 4; ABC News 7/8; WUSA 9; FOX 5; Radio: WTOP 103.5 FM; WFLS 93.3 FM; WHUR 96.3 FM; WMAL 630 AM; WAGE 1200 AM; WFVA 1230 AM.