Fort Drum Post Guide 2014

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2013-2014 Fort Drum Post Guide & Phone Directory

Fort Drum ranked among the Army’s top installations again
this year, winning the 2013 Army Communities of Excellence
bronze award for its outstanding support and services to 10th
Mountain Division (LI) Soldiers and Families. This year’s
award makes the installation an ACOE winner for a fourth consecutive year. Fort Drum won ACOE bronze last year, ACOE
silver in 2011 and an ACOE exemplary practice award in 2010
for the achievements of its Cultural Resources Program.

Fort Drum & 10th Mountain Division (LI)
Commanding General.................................................. Maj. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend
Division Command Sergeant Major............................................ CSM Richard E. Merritt
Garrison Commander.................................................................. Col. Gary A. Rosenberg
Deputy to the Garrison Commander..............................................Michael H. McKinnon
Garrison Public Affairs Officer............................................................. Julie A. Cupernall
Editor....................................................................................................................Kae Young
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Commerce; Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of Commerce; Sackets Harbor Area Cultural
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Welcome Letter........................................................................ 4
Welcome................................................................................... 5
Housing................................................................................... 12
Health Care............................................................................. 16
Education................................................................................ 22
Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation & More.............. 27
Off-Post Leisure & Travel........................................................ 39
Fort Drum & The 10th Mountain Division (LI).........................45
Maps............................................................................. Foldouts
Military Buyer’s Guide........................................... Yellow Pages
Telephone Directory................................................ White Pages

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2013-2014 Post Guide

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Welcome Letter
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elcome to Fort Drum, home of the 10th Mountain Division (LI). Since the start of Operations Enduring Freedom,

Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn, 10th Mountain Division (LI)
Soldiers have continuously committed to the fight and readiness for worldwide deployment. It is our No. 1 priority, and
readiness includes Soldiers and their Families.
In support of our mission readiness is our first-class military
community. Fort Drum’s excellence is no secret to communities
Armywide. For a third consecutive year, the post was ranked
among the Army’s top installations for its outstanding garrison
support and services.
In addition, we have strong community partnerships with offpost medical facilities and area school systems. Fort Drum is
committed to fulfilling the Army Community Covenant — by
doing so we are working to make this installation the one you
will remember throughout your military career.
Please use this guide as an introduction to our units, resources,
services and local recreational activities. Also, check out our
website: www.drum.army.mil, or visit our Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/drum.10thmountain for all the latest information you will need.
I am certain if you take advantage of all Fort Drum and the
surrounding communities have to offer, your time here will be
incredibly rewarding.

Climb to Glory!
Stephen J. Townsend
Major General, U.S. Army
Fort Drum & 10th Mountain Division (LI) Commanding General

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Welcome

Garrison Mission

U.S. Army Garrison Fort Drum provides bestin-Army services and infrastructure for our Soldiers, Families and Civilians who support our
nation during a time of persistent conflict.

Garrison Vision Statement

A garrison team, as a learning organization,
that provides best-in-Army services to our primary stakeholders: Soldiers, Families and Civilians, while fostering an environment where all
are treated with respect and are committed to
sustaining Fort Drum as the premiere installation in the United States Army.

Website

Access Fort Drum’s website for more details on
any subject area covered in this guide. The Web
address is www.drum.army.mil or Facebook at
www.facebook.com/drum.10thmountain.

You’ve Arrived
Welcome to Fort Drum, New York. This is the
home of the 10th Mountain Division (LI), with

its supporting elements and many tenant units.
The division has a strong legacy on an installation that celebrated its centennial in 2007. You
and your Family are part of our history now.
Your tour of duty here will be filled with adventure and challenges, and we’re sure you’ll find
the resources you need to make you feel part of
this community. If you need assistance, just ask!
Fort Drum is located in northern New York’s
“North Country,” which borders Lake Ontario,
the St. Lawrence River, Canada, the Adirondack
Mountains and Vermont. The tricounty area of
Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence surrounds
the installation. The installation is in Jefferson
County. There is a lot to see and do within the
region; you only need to seek out your favorite
activity or be willing to try something new.

Local Transportation
Fort Drum is approximately 70 miles north of
Syracuse and 10 miles from Watertown. Most air
travelers arrive via Hancock International Airport, Syracuse. Look for the Fort Drum sign,
which includes information about bus schedules

and hotel accommodations. There are also flights
available via the Watertown International
Airport. Also, free transportation is provided by
the Fort Drum Welcome Center for in-processing
Soldiers and Family members from the airport.
For more information, call 315-772-7529/2107
or 800-661-7158.
Bus service is available via Adirondack Trailways, located at 540 State St., Watertown. The
service has scheduled trips throughout New York
and some parts of Canada. For more information,
call 800-776-7548.
Local bus transportation is available via Watertown Citi-Bus Corporation, 245 Washington St.,
Watertown, 315-785-7772.
Fort Drum offers a dining facility shuttle
bus daily. For schedule information, call
315-772-8060.

Reception, Reporting In
Fort Drum’s Directorate of Human Resources
is responsible for 24-hour direct support reception operations for the division and post. The



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OFF-POST LEISURE

FMWR & MORE

EDUCATION

HEALTH CARE

HOUSING

WELCOME

sponsor can make the move easier! Sponsors
can provide:
• correspondence by email before the move.
• information about what Fort Drum Child,
Youth and School Services has to offer.
• information about Fort Drum and the surrounding area.
• someone who knows what it’s like adjusting
to a new place, a new school and new friends.
• a means to make the transition/move easier.

directorate provides reception and in-processing
functions for incoming Soldiers and Families and
ensures all Soldiers are in-processed in accordance with Army Regulation 600-8-101.
All Soldiers arriving here are assigned to a brigade in accordance with their orders. All activeduty Soldiers arriving for assignment must report
to the Fort Drum Welcome Center, Clark Hall,
for in-processing. Non-divisional Soldiers whose
orders state “reception transient” will be given
a final assignment immediately upon arrival to
Fort Drum.
It is Fort Drum’s goal to have the Soldier signed
in and greeted by their sponsor within two hours
of arrival. Expanded in-processing consists of
installation orientation, installation activity inprocessing, TA-50 issue and deployment readiness screening. The staff will assist in resolving
any problems that may arise during in-processing.
Soldier in-processing will begin on Day One
at your unit of assignment. You can expect to
be greeted by your sponsor, meet your chain
of command, have your housing or barracks
needs taken care of and complete a variety of
other tasks before continuing with installation
in-processing.
On Day Two of in-processing you will be
attending a number of briefings during the installation centralized in-processing located in Clark
Hall. These briefings will give you a wealth of
information that you will need during your time
at Fort Drum, as well as completing your finance
paperwork related to your PCS move to Fort
Drum. The rest of the in-processing period will
involve your medical and dental in-processing,
CIF equipment issue, a briefing by the 10th
Mountain Division commanding general. You can
expect to be done with the in-processing within

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10 duty days at which time you are released to
the control of your unit leadership.
If the staff can be of any assistance, do not
hesitate to contact them at 315-772-7529/2107
or 800-661-7158.

In-Transit Emergencies
If an emergency arises while Soldiers are on
their way here and the situation may prohibit a
timely arrival, Soldiers must call the Fort Drum
Welcome Center, 800-661-7158 or 315-772-7529.
Any Soldier who cannot arrive on his/her report
date and does not call may be considered absent
without leave.

Sponsorship
Sponsorship is available to all Soldiers and
Civilians reporting to Fort Drum and is mandatory for Soldiers in the rank of private (E-1)
through colonel (O-6) and for Civilians in grades
GS-15 and below. Sponsors are requested with
the Sponsorship Program Counseling and Information Sheet (DA Form 5434), completed while
out-processing your losing installation. To find
out the status of your sponsorship request or with
any questions about Fort Drum sponsorship, you
may email the Fort Drum Directorate of Human
Resources (sponsorship liaison) at usarmy.drum.
imcom-atlantic.mbx.dhr-hq-mpd@mail.mil.
You may also contact the Fort Drum sponsorship liaison at: 800-661-7158 or 315-772-9095;
DSN: 772-9095. Fax: 315-772-6045; DSN:
772-6045.

Youth Sponsorship
Youth sponsorship works to link youth in
grades one through 12 who are moving to the
Fort Drum area with a youth sponsor. A youth

This program is designed to ease the fears of
teens in the process of transitioning to or from
Fort Drum. Sponsors are matched with incoming
teens based on gender, age and interests. The
sponsors then serve as guides for incoming
youth. They introduce the new arrival to others
within their age/grade level and to various
activities.
Youth in the community who wish to sponsor
an incoming youth must register with the Youth
Sponsorship Program Coordinator, have parental
permission and attend required training. Being a
youth sponsor helps build life skills and develops
leadership. For more information, contact
315-772-8672/6717.

Air Force In-Processing
Newly arrived U.S. Air Force personnel
with orders to 20 ASOS must report to the 20
ASOS Commander’s Support Staff, Building
11480, Enduring Freedom Drive with their
sponsor if available, for in-processing. If
the member arrives on a holiday, down day
or weekend, the member will report the
following duty day to sign in/in-process.
If the member plans to arrive at the unit
earlier than initially planned, the member
will inform his/her sponsor and/or contact
the 20 ASOS at 315-772-0412/0729/6958 or
DSN 772-0412/0729/6958.
All newcomers will report to the unit in
uniform. If any circumstances arise that prevent or delay you from reporting on time,
contact your sponsor and the Commanders
Support Staff immediately to inform them of
the circumstances surrounding your delay.

Key Personnel:
Commander.......................... 315-772-4535
First Sergeant....................... 315-772-4190
Director of Operations.......... 315-772-3596
Squadron Superintendent..... 315-772-4462
Operations Superintendent.... 315-772-6966
Operations Flight
Commander.... 315-774-8132/6880/1469
Logistics Flight
Commander..................... 315-772-4650
Commanders Support
Staff......................... 315-772-6958/0412


Welcome
Automated Operator,
Phone Information

WELCOME

Fort Drum’s automated operator can be reached
at 315-772-6011. Fort Drum’s DSN is 772.
For more information in locating a Soldier call
315-772-5869 or 866-771-6357.

Welcome Packet and Tour

On Post Temporary Lodging is managed by:

IHG Army Hotels

Religious Services and Programs

Appropriated Funds (AF)
Operating Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
through Friday
AF CPAC Welcome Desk: 315-772-1049
Fax: 315-772-8078
Building P-10720, Clark Hall, Room C2-14

To view job openings go to www.usajobs.gov.

AAFES
315-773-5632
Building P-2300 Nash Blvd.
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
Apply online at www.aafes.com.

Automated Job Listing
315-772-6500
Available 24 hours a day



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Main Post Chapel.................. 315-772-5591
Riva Ridge Chapel................. 315-772-6905
Po Valley Chapel................... 315-772-5540
Director of
Religious Education.......... 315-774-4002
Family Life Chaplain............ 315-772-7455

Civilian Personnel
Advisory Center (CPAC)

Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF)
Operating Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
through Friday
NAF CPAC Welcome Desk: 315-772-5393
Fax: 315-772-8078
Building P-10720, Clark Hall, Room C2-21

OFF-POST LEISURE

Helpful Phone Numbers

Employment for Family Members

FMWR & MORE

Fort Drum offers many services and programs
for Soldiers and Families. Child care is available
for all services and most programs. Religious
services available include Catholic Mass, Protestant worship services, gospel services, Latter-day
Saints studies, Jewish discussion group, Sunday
school and Catholic religious education.
The chapel also hosts a variety of programs, to
include Teens of the Chapel, AWANA Children’s
Program, Military Council of Catholic Women,
Protestant Women of the Chapel, weekly rosary,
marriage and Family classes, and Vacation Bible
School. It is best to contact the chapel for the
most updated services and programs schedule.

315-772-5149
Fax: 315-772-3885
Appointments: https://rapids-appointments.
dmdc.osd.mil
Building P-10720, Clark Hall, Room A1-19,
usarmy.drum.imcom-atlantic.mbx.dhr-idcard-section@mail.mil, 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Monday through Friday, closed weekends and
federal holidays.
Appointment rules and procedures for the ID
Cards/DEERS section are as follows: a walkin appointment, based on availability, is made
in person on the same day for unserviceable,
expired, confiscated or lost cards. All others
(standbys) signed in are the elderly, special cases
and priority customers such as medical, police,
and fire department employees and handicapped
personnel.
Scheduled appointments are made up to two
weeks in advance in 30-minute increments per
customer. Thirty minutes is the average time it
takes for CAC issuance. All non-CAC customers
are scheduled two per 30 minutes. For example,
two Civilian employees need manual ID cards or
two members of the same Family need Family
member ID cards; they would be scheduled at
the same time.
Special note: During an SRC/RSRC, appointments may or may not be scheduled depending
on the size of the group and amount of prior
notification.

EDUCATION

4205 Po Valley Road
Fort Drum, NY 13602
315-773-7777
Fax: 315-772-9647

ID Cards/DEERS Office

HEALTH CARE

Lodging

HOUSING

Army Community Service provides welcome
packets and community information to assist
in making each move as smooth as possible. A
lending closet is also available to provide needed
items until household goods arrive.
A Drum Family Welcome Tour runs from
the Fort Drum Inn 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. every
Tuesday. The tour covers post and the local city of
Watertown and is a great way to get to know other
new people. Call 315-772-6557/6556 to reserve
a seat; children are welcome. A downloadable
resource guide containing a wealth of information
about Fort Drum’s programs and services is available at www.drummwr.com, click on “Fort Drum
Soldier and Family Welcome — Resource Guide.”
Military HOMEFRONT, www.militaryhomefront.
dod.mil, has introduced Plan My Move, a powerful
set of tools to help make a relocation a smooth one.

Welcome
Community FIRST

WELCOME

Community FIRST (Feedback, Issues, Resolutions, Solutions, Today) is a quarterly issues and
resolution process designed to provide continuous feedback to the Fort Drum community on
issues that cannot be resolved by ICE.

ICE

HOUSING

The Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) is
your direct link to any Fort Drum area. This is
your chance to let us know how we are doing or
to say thanks for a job well-done. Log on to ICE at
http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=site&site_id=45
to submit a comment.

HEALTH CARE

Fort Drum Information
Town Hall Meeting (FDITHM)

Army Values

EDUCATION

LOYALTY: Bear true faith and allegiance to
the U.S. Constitution, the Army, your unit,
and other Soldiers.
DUTY: Fulfill your obligations.
RESPECT: Treat people as they should be
treated.
SELFLESS SERVICE: Put the welfare of the
nation, the Army, and your subordinates
before your own.

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HONOR: Live up to all the Army values.
INTEGRITY: Do what’s right, legally and
morally.
PERSONAL COURAGE: Face fear, danger,
or adversity (physical or moral).

Employment Readiness Program

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OFF-POST LEISURE

315-772-9611
ACS Building P-4330

The Army knows that employment is one of the
most significant issues for military Families. Our
goal is to assist Families with the job search particularly as they are impacted by such a mobile
lifestyle. The Fort Drum Employment Readiness
Program assists Family members with preparing
for and securing employment. Resume writing
workshops, interview preparation and career
counseling are available.

New York State Department of Labor
315-785-2201
Dulles State Office Building
Watertown, NY 13601

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Army Volunteer Corps
315-772-2933
Building P-4330, Army Community Service
Website: www.myarmylifetoo.com

The Army Volunteer Corps (AVC) Program
offers many opportunities for growth, skills development and the satisfaction of helping others. Volunteering is a great way to get out and make new
friends. Fort Drum could not provide all of the
services it does without its corps of dedicated,
hardworking volunteers. Anyone interested in volunteering is encouraged to stop by the AVC office
or visit www.myarmylifetoo.com to learn about all
volunteer opportunities available on Fort Drum.
Many volunteer positions offer free child care.

FDITHMs take place on a quarterly basis.
The event begins with directorate and agency
representatives providing information on current projects and events for the community. The
second portion of the meeting allows attendees to
voice their concerns and questions directly to the
agency representatives in a Q-and-A forum. If you
are unable to attend, email your issue or concern
to www.facebook.com/drum.10thmountain.

Commanding General’s Hotline
315-772-6666
The CG’s Hotline is available to Soldiers,
Family members and Civilians who feel they
have exhausted their options with their chain
of command and other resolution avenues in
solving problems within the Fort Drum community. Concerns and problems will be worked
through with the goal of providing a resolution
within three business days.
For more information, call 315-772-9970.

Customer and Community Feedback
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
is a customer relationship and feedback management process that empowers customers who
derive support from installation-based services,
improves garrisonwide customer service, and
supplies leadership a useful tool for their use in
prioritizing and focusing installation services
based upon the voice of the customer. CRM uses
a variety of tools to obtain the voice of the customer through the following ways:

Customer Assessments
The customer assessment provides leaders with
the capability of rating garrison services from a
mission commander and staff perspective. The
assessment will identify specific deficiencies and
potential resource reallocation/shortfalls.


Welcome

WELCOME
HOUSING
HEALTH CARE

Department of Motor Vehicles (Fort Drum)
315-772-0543

Fort Drum does not require post stickers, only
New York State vehicle registration.

License and Registration

Here is a guide to emergency phone
numbers on Fort Drum.
Actual emergencies............................... 911
* MO – Actual emergencies reported by cell
P
phone on post
Police Information...... 315-772-5156/5157
Non-Emergency calls for service
Fire/EMS
Information.............. 315-772-4131/9687
Non-Emergency calls for service

Fire Prevention.................... 315-772-4702

Travelers must have proof of United States citizenship when crossing back and forth between
the United States and Canada. Foreign-born individuals must carry a copy of their naturalization
certificate if they have become a U.S. citizen. If
not, a passport and current United States visa is
required. A passport is required when flying to
Canada, but birth certificates or a passport are
permitted for children when driving to Canada.
An enhanced driver’s license may be used as an
alternate to a passport.
Soldiers assigned to Fort Drum need a signed
DA Form 31 prior to going to Canada.
Additionally, you will need to attend a Canadian
Country Briefing prior to travel. The force protection officer provides country briefings monthly
on the third Thursday of each month. Civilian
employees and Family members are encouraged
to attend this briefing.



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Fire/EMS..................... 315-772-4420/3180
Information/questions

Driving to/in Canada

OFF-POST LEISURE

New York State law requires all individuals
operating a motor vehicle in the state be properly licensed to drive a motor vehicle. However,
certain states do have military extensions for residents of that state. Check with Military Police at
315-772-6112 if you have questions.
All motor vehicles operating in New York State
require vehicle insurance.
Service members are not required to register
their privately owned vehicles in New York State
if they hold a valid registration from another state.
New York State does not acknowledge U.S. Army
Europe driver’s licenses as being valid for motor

Emergency Phone Numbers

or from an official New York State inspection
station if the New York State inspection complies with the state requirements where the
vehicle is registered. If the state in which a car
is registered does not have an inspection program, 15 days are allowed to get a New York
State inspection sticker.

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New York State and Fort Drum may have some
laws and regulations that differ from other places
military service members, Civilians and their
Families have served. The following information
may be helpful. Contact local law enforcement
agencies for further details.

vehicle operation for 60 days after entering the
state. Also, drivers have 45 days to obtain New
York State registration if a car has Status of Forces
Agreement (SOFA) license plates from overseas.
It is Fort Drum policy that all vehicles of
assigned and attached personnel must maintain a valid state inspection certificate if the
vehicle is registered in a state that requires
annual safety inspections. The inspection may
be from the state where the vehicle is registered

EDUCATION

Laws and Regulations for
New York and Fort Drum

EDUCATION

HEALTH CARE

HOUSING

WELCOME

Welcome

Travelers are required to have a Non-Resident,
Inter-Province Vehicle Liability ID Card when
driving in Canada. These may be obtained
through your insurance company. Anyone
stopped by Canadian law enforcement must
present a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and proof of current liability insurance.
Remove any radar detectors from vehicles
before crossing the border. They are illegal in
Canada and, if found during a check of a vehicle,
will be confiscated, destroyed, and drivers will be
subject to a fine. A Department of Defense directive also makes radar detectors illegal on post.

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OFF-POST LEISURE

FMWR MORE

Seat Belts
• Per New York State law, in the front seat, driver
and each passenger must wear a seat belt, one
person per belt. The driver and front-seat
passengers ages 16 or older can be fined up to
$75 each for failure to buckle up.
• Every occupant, regardless of age or seating
position, of a motor vehicle being operated by
the holder of a Class-DJ learner permit, a limited Class-DJ or Class-DJ driver’s license must
be restrained by a safety restraint.
• Each passenger under age 16 must wear a seat
belt or use an appropriate child safety restraint
system. The restraint system must comply with
the child height and weight recommendations
determined by the manufacturer. Depending
on the size of the child, the restraint system
may be a safety seat or a booster seat used
in combination with a lap and shoulder belt.
• Drivers must make sure each passenger under
age 16 obeys the law. The driver can be fined
$25 to $100 and receive three driver’s license
penalty points for each violation.

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• Seat belt use is not required in taxis, emergency vehicles, vehicles manufactured in 1964
or earlier, or by passengers in buses other than
school buses (seat belt use may be required by
the school district). Rural letter carriers are
also exempt while they are delivering mail.
Every child under age 16 in the vehicle must
use a safety restraint. If under age 4, he or she
must be properly secured in a federally approved
child safety seat that is attached to a vehicle by a
safety belt or universal child restraint anchorage
system. A child under age 4 who weighs more
than 40 pounds may be restrained in a booster
seat with a lap and shoulder belt. A child of age
4, 5, 6 or 7 must use a booster seat with lap and
shoulder belt or a child safety seat. The child
and safety restraint system must meet the height
and weight recommendations of the restraint
manufacturer.
Exception: A child more than 4 feet 9 inches
tall or more than 100 pounds is allowed to use a
seat belt that has both a lap belt and a shoulder
harness. To use the seat belt, the child must be
able to sit straight up against the vehicle’s seat
back with his or her knees bent comfortably
over the edge of the seat. The lap belt should be
placed low and tight across the upper thighs; the
shoulder belt should rest tightly but comfortably
across the child’s chest and shoulder (collarbone)
without touching the throat. If the seat belt does
not fit properly, the child should use a booster
seat with a lap and shoulder belt.
A booster seat can be used only with a lap
and shoulder belt together. If all the combination lap and shoulder belt positions in the
vehicle are already occupied by children using

child safety seats or booster seats, a child who
ordinarily would use a booster seat should be
restrained using only the lap belt. For more information, contact the local DMV office or visit their
website at www.nysdmv.com.

Cellphones
New York State does not allow the use of handheld mobile telephones or any electronic devices
for cell phone use, texting or sending emails
while driving. Drivers using hand-held mobile
phones, except to call 911 or to contact medical,
fire or police about an emergency, can receive a
traffic ticket and pay a fine up to $150 with mandatory surcharges on the first offense.

Speed Limit
Installation speed limit is 25 mph unless otherwise posted. The speed limit is 10 mph when
passing Soldiers/pedestrians during PT hours
(7 to 8:30 a.m. on duty days) or when passing
Soldiers in formation any time of the day.

Windshield Wipers
When windshield wipers are used due to
inclement weather (rain or snow), headlights
must be on.

Motorcycles, Mopeds
There is a mandatory motorcycle safety
training [Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF)
Card] requirement before being allowed to ride
or register a motorcycle on post. Service members
must attend the MSF Rider Course before operating a motorcycle or moped on or off post, on
or off duty, regardless of whether the motorcycle/
moped is registered. Department of Defense


Welcome
Civilians must complete the course before riding
or registering a motorcycle or moped on a government installation.

Off-Road, Recreational Vehicles

In New York it is a criminal offense, punishable
by a year in jail and a $1,000 fine, to possess a privately owned handgun in your residence, vehicle
or on your person unless you have been issued a
New York State pistol permit. The only exception is for unloaded antique and replica muzzleloading pistols and cap-and-ball revolvers.
Handguns may be brought to Fort Drum from
an overseas assignment if they are shipped with
household goods or hold baggage shipment as
authorized by AR 55-71, Chapter 13. However,
upon arrival to Fort Drum, handgun owners

Phone Numbers
The following phone numbers may come
in handy:
Chief, Law Enforcement............. 315-772-4483
DES SGM..................................... 315-772-9090
MP Investigation.......................... 315-772-5800
Physical Security......................... 315-772-3105
AWOL/Civil Liaison.................... 315-772-5945
Traffic Accident........................... 315-772-6112
Game Wardens............................ 315-772-9918

HEALTH CARE
EDUCATION
FMWR MORE

Fort Drum Regulation 420-3, Hunting, Fishing,
Trapping and Camping, outlines the use of
snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles (i.e., fourwheelers) on Fort Drum. Recreational use of
snowmobiles is allowed on Fort Drum only in
training areas 7E, 7F and 7G. Recreational use
of ATVs on Fort Drum can only occur on designated recreational roads around training areas
7E, 7F and 7G.
There are exceptions for trapping, ice fishing,
retrieving legally harvested big game and disabled access — see Fort Drum Regulation 420-3
for more information. A valid Fort Drum recreation permit and access pass are required to recreate on Fort Drum (see Recreation Permits and
Access Passes for more information) or see the
Fish and Wildlife Management Program website
at www.fortdrum.isportsman.net.
In areas surrounding Fort Drum, off-road vehicles on roads under the jurisdiction of the New
York State Department of Environmental Conservation were closed effective April 15, 2008. A
list of the roads closed to off-road vehicles can
be found at www.dec.ny.gov.

Privately Owned Weapons

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Department of Transportation-approved
helmet properly fastened under the chin; eye
protection (glasses, goggles or face shield); overthe-ankle shoes or boots; and a high-visibility
reflective garment or device (the yellow safety
belt used for PT is acceptable).
Each motorcycle must be registered and
insured. Each driver must, at a minimum, have
a learner’s permit or motorcycle license. All
motorcycles must be able to pass New York State
inspection. New York State also requires permitholders to be escorted by a licensed driver or
arrive with bikes in tow.
Contact the Command Safety Office for more
information, 315-772-5352.

must contact the Military Police at 315-772-5156
or 315-772-5157 and let them know handguns
are coming. When the shipment arrives, notify
the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department at
315-786-2711. Provide them weapon information (i.e., type, caliber and serial number) and
follow their instructions. Until they are properly registered, handguns must be stored in unit
arms rooms.
The New York Safe Act will require all assault
weapons be registered by April 14, 2014. There is
currently a requirement to register all firearms on
Fort Drum in accordance with Fort Drum Regulation 190-6. These weapons are not allowed in
temporary lodging.

WELCOME

Riders must wear the following equipment:

There is no parking on grassy or seeded areas,
unless specifically authorized by Public Works
or the garrison commander. That may occur
November through April, if overflow-parking
areas are not provided or are full. If vehicles are
parked on seeded areas and there is damage,
vehicle owners are responsible for reseeding or
repairing the area.
There is no parking in fire lanes, within 15 feet
of any building or fire hydrant, on sidewalks and
railroad tracks or on roadways in any housing
complex from Nov. 1 through April 1 to allow for
snow removal.

Safety Helmets
OFF-POST LEISURE

Anyone riding a bicycle, skateboarding or
inline skating on post must wear a safety helmet
in accordance with Fort Drum Regulation 190-2.
Off post, however, New York State law requires
only that all children under the age of 14 wear a
helmet when riding a bicycle.

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Parking is prohibited where it impedes the
flow of traffic, especially within 20 feet of any
entrance of a fire station, crosswalk or intersection. Parking is prohibited on the side of the road
facing oncoming traffic.

Housing

As you arrive at Fort Drum, no doubt a top
priority is finding a place to make your home.
The North Country can be a great place to live
and offers Soldiers and Families several choices.
Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes is your
on-post housing option, offering unique amenities and conveniently located homes designed
as premier living for today’s military Families.

Privatization of Military Housing
The military has transitioned from government-owned and managed housing to privately
managed housing through partnerships with
well-known, professional companies to improve
the quality of housing and services provided.
The Residential Communities Initiative was
created to improve the quality of housing and
services, eliminate substandard housing, build
additional homes to meet demand and sustain
existing housing. At Fort Drum, Lend Lease and
the Department of the Army created a limited
liability corporation called Fort Drum Mountain
Community Homes to renovate and maintain
pre-existing residences and construct new homes

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on Fort Drum to meet the growing demands of
the 10th Mountain Division (LI). In addition to
maintaining residential communities once managed by the government, Fort Drum Mountain
Community Homes tends to daily management
of the property. In operation since 2005, Fort
Drum Mountain Community Homes now handles housing services for all incoming Soldiers,
excluding those who require barracks. Single
Soldiers, sergeant (E-5) and below, are provided
barracks accommodations through the First Sergeant’s Barracks Program.

Welcome Home Center

315-955-6644
www.fortdrummch.com
Upon in-processing, you will visit the Welcome Home Center, located on the second floor
of Clark Hall. This is your one-stop shop for all
housing needs. Open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 8 a.m. to
5 p.m. Wednesday, the center and its professional
staff provides one-on-one counseling services
that cover all housing options for Soldiers and

their Families. Here is a brief overview of what
Fort Drum and the surrounding areas offer.

Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes
315-955-6644
www.fortdrummch.com
Leasing Office: Welcome Home Center, Clark Hall
Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes consists of more than 3,700 homes in four premier
residential communities located on Fort Drum
for Soldiers of all ranks with dependents. Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of service
provided by a highly motivated and professional
staff. In addition to the newly constructed and
renovated homes, there are four 7,000-squarefoot community centers at the heart of each
pedestrian-friendly community, offering indoor
playgrounds, bark parks, splash parks, skate
parks, a BMX track, state-of-the-art fitness centers and on-site property management offices.
Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes provides top-quality routine and emergency maintenance and award-winning programming for
residents.


Housing

www.ahrn.com
There are several quaint towns and villages
within easy commute of Fort Drum which
offer more than 9,000 rental properties within
a 20-mile drive from post. More than 1,000 of
these units are newly built within the last three
years. As the market varies, so do the options
available. The Welcome Home Center staff provides assistance with what is currently available
in the marketplace and offers information on
other considerations to think about in addition
to rent, such as property amenities and utility
costs. Visit www.ahrn.com to see some rental
options currently available.

Purchase a Home

In order to apply for Fort Drum Mountain
Community Homes, contact the Welcome Home
Center to be placed on the waiting list and receive
more information.
All incoming Families applying to live with
Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes must
apply within 60 days of signing out of their last
duty station in order to receive the best eligibility
date and Priority 2 status. After 60 days have
elapsed, the eligibility date becomes the date of
application and a lower priority is assigned.
We strongly encourage those who can to apply
in advance. By contacting the Welcome Home
Center ahead of time you get the process started,
avoid the possibility of losing eligible time as a
Priority 2, while decreasing the pressure of trying
to get all documents turned in during the already
stressful time of moving to a new duty station.
After applying in advance you have the benefit
of becoming active on the waitlist as soon as you
sign out of your losing duty station — increasing
the chances of being offered a home closer to
your arrival.
Please be prepared with the following
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1. Leave form
2. Orders to Fort Drum and all amendments
3. Marriage certificate
4. Birth certificates for children
5. Custody/guardianship paperwork
6. Pregnancy verification
7. TDY orders
8. Special power of attorney
9. Current LES

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www.nnymls.com
In addition to renting, you may decide a home
purchase best suits your needs. Army Community Services and Neighbors of Watertown
offer homebuying education classes. Contact the
Army Community Housing office at the Welcome
Home Center for more information and questions regarding homebuying at 315-772-6883.
The Northern New York Multiple Listing Service
offers a comprehensive website at www.nnymls.
com, to search for and view homes and properties
for sale. To sign up for a class, call 315-782-8497.

Apply for Housing

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315-777-8000
www.fortdrumtimbers.com
Leasing Office: Main Street, Fort Drum
The Timbers is an exciting new option for single
and unaccompanied Soldiers (E-6 and above).
It offers residents the convenience of modern,
hassle-free living, the camaraderie of living with
other Soldiers who share similar interests and
lifestyles — all close by in an exclusive apartment

Market Rentals

The Welcome Home Center provides Realtor and
housing marketing information. Purchasing a
home is a huge investment. It is in your best
interest to discuss this option with a knowledgeable consultant to be more fully informed.

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The Timbers

community on post. The 192 suite-style, oneand two-bedroom community is market-rate,
meaning rent is not equal to BAH.
The Lodge, an exclusive community center
for the Timbers’ residents, has several amenities
such as a lounge with a fireplace, billiards room,
theater room, high-definition television that
includes a sound system and video gaming, free
Wi-Fi, outdoor patio/pavilion with outdoor fireplace and nature trails. Call today or visit www.
fortdrumtimbers.com for more information.

WELCOME

Each home is furnished with a refrigerator,
range, garbage disposal, dishwasher and hookups
for a washer and dryer. Every home has a garage
with electric opener, adding convenience to your
storage for a vehicle and other outdoor items. Programmable thermostats, air conditioning, ceiling
fans and privacy blinds are also included to help
keep your Family comfortable. You also have outdoor space to call your own, many times with
the choice of a private balcony or fenced-in yard.
Mountain Community Homes welcomes a
maximum of two furry Family members (dog
or cat) to each home. These pets must be microchipped and registered with the Town of LeRay.
For information on breed restrictions please visit
www.fortdrummch.com/Become-a-Resident/
Become-a-Resident/Plan-Your-Move/Pet-Policy.
No security deposit or first/last month’s rent
is required. Your BAH pays for everything your
Family needs for convenient on-post living.
You’re covered for weekly trash removal, water,
sewer, utilities and renter’s insurance. Also as
a resident, you’re privy to a discount and free
installation of Time Warner Cable services (telephone, cable, Internet). Your Family also has an
exclusive invitation to our monthly resident
events to get out, meet your neighbors — and
entertain the children!
Contact the Welcome Home Center or visit
www.fortdrummch.com for more information.

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WELCOME

Housing

Requests for reasonable accommodation or
modification for a disability should be submitted
in writing at the Welcome Home Center.
If a spouse wishes to sign for a home while the
Soldier is deployed or TDY, the spouse is required
to have a special power of attorney. A sample
copy can be obtained at www.fortdrummch.
com/Become-a-Resident/Experience-MCH/
Leasing-Information.

Fort Drum Mountain Community
Homes Community Centers
Welcome Home Center and Fort Drum
Mountain Community Home Leasing Office
.......................................... 315-955-6644
Administrative Offices.......... 315-955-6800
Adirondack Creek Community Center
.......................................... 315-955-6640
Crescent Woods Community Center
.......................................... 315-955-6641
Monument Ridge Community Center
.......................................... 315-955-6642
Rhicard Hills Community Center
.......................................... 315-955-6643

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Priority Placement Process
Fort Drum has a tiered priority list for housing
Soldiers and their Families, subject to availability.

Key and Essential
Personnel as determined by the commanding
general.
Priority 1
Soldiers not currently living with Fort Drum
Mountain Community Homes assigned to the
Warriors in Transition Unit (WTU) as a “direct
result of armed combat” or those who have a
“serious physical disability” as determined by
WTU command.
Priority 2
• Any Soldier newly assigned to Fort Drum
within first 60 days of their eligibility date
• Dual military and single parents who previously cleared their home on post due to military orders to deploy
• Current residents who must have more than
two people in a bedroom due to gain in Family
member
• Single pregnant Soldiers for 60 days effective
the date they become eligible to receive BAH
• Newly married Soldiers for 60 days effective
the date of their marriage
• Soldiers who are arriving within 30 days of
deploying have the option to apply before,
during or after their deployment and receive
their 60 days of Priority 2 status when they
go active on our waitlist

Priority 3
• First-time applicants currently living on the
economy
• Service members who are newly arrived to
Fort Drum, newly married or single pregnant Soldiers AFTER day 61 of their eligibility date
• Current residents with a gain in a higher rank
structure
Priority 4
• Previous residents who moved out due to any
reason other than PCS and ETS
• Current residents of Army Community
Housing Domestic Lease requesting to move
on post with no other qualifying event
• Current residents with a gain in Family
member
Permissive TDY/PTDY
To use permissive TDY for house hunting at
Fort Drum, you must have your DA Form 31 or
DA Form 1747 validated at the Army Community
Housing office at the Welcome Home Center on
your arrival date to Fort Drum or the next duty
day the office is open. DA Form 1747 (Status
of Housing Availability) is no longer required
for Soldiers departing CONUS, Alaska and
Hawaii. We do encourage incoming Families
to apply in advance by contacting the Welcome
Home Center. You can apply with an advance
application as soon as you receive orders to
Fort Drum.


Housing

315-772-6668
Fax: 315-772-4856
Clark Hall, Room A2-54

In-processing

Please contact the SSH Office for eligibility
details.

Out-processing
Soldiers must schedule clearing appointments
48 to 72 hours in advance.
Soldiers must clear the Housing Division in
Clark Hall prior to clearing the installation.

Recycling

Exceptions to Policy (ETP) for BAH
ETPs are issued by Public Works, Housing Division, once approved by the garrison commander.

Lewis County........................ 315-376-5394
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Jefferson County................... 315-785-9072

OFF-POST LEISURE

Recycling is required by New York State
and local law and is also mandated by executive order, federal law, Department of Defense
policy and Army regulation. Recycling rules
and procedures apply where we stand our
duty, where we work and where we live, both
on and off post. On Fort Drum, trash put out
for collection that contains recyclable items
will not be picked up by refuse collectors.
The current recycling pickup schedule
for on-post housing areas is available at the
Refuse Recycle Shop, Building T-1142,
315-772-6445, and the Housing Office in
Clark Hall. Those living off post should call
the county solid waste facility for recycling
guidelines and schedules.

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• All married Soldiers and Soldiers E-6 and
above in-process at the Welcome Home Center.
• Inform SSH staff of assigned unit.
• Complete in-processing packet.
• Receive short briefing, copy of cleaning standards, key to room and sign a hand receipt.

Eligibility Requirements

Certificate of Non Availability approval to receive
BAH is based upon 95 percent use rate of the
entire installation footprint, not the Soldier’s specific company or brigade.
Visit our website at www.drum.army.mil
and click on SSH to view what our 1 + 1 and
2 + 2 and Type A (private room/private bath)
rooms look like. Furnishings include, but are
not limited to, loft beds, mattress, five-drawer
chest, desk with hutch and light, desk chair,
refrigerator and microwave. Day rooms in each
building include a flat-screen television, chairs,
love seat, couches, card tables, pool tables and
foosball tables.

EDUCATION

The SSH Branch operates under the First Sergeant’s Barracks Program 2020 (FSBP). The staff,
working in concert with mission units, is committed to providing well-maintained, safe and
clean housing for our single Soldiers living on
Fort Drum. FSBP 2020 reinforces the partnership between mission units and the garrison staff
as it relates to providing quality unaccompanied
housing facilities and services.

• Inspect room, return completed acceptance
inspection sheet within five business days.
• E-6 (staff sergeant) and above will live on the
economy in market housing or the Timbers.
• Geographic bachelors will live on the economy
in market housing.

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Single Soldier Housing (SSH) Branch

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Barracks

WELCOME

Management and Maintenance of
Each community has a designated community manager, assistant community manager and
resident services coordinators. The community
center staff is ultimately responsible for property upkeep including homes and common areas.
They are responsible for enforcing standards and
policies to enhance the quality of life in these
communities.
Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes features property maintenance with 24-hour emergency service available. The centrally managed
maintenance department streamlines repair services provided and reduces resident wait times.
Our convenient website at www.fortdrum
mch.com allows current residents to submit
routine requests for service online, provide feedback, view current events, download necessary
forms and learn about happenings and important
information in their community.

Health Care

U.S. Army Medical Department Activity
The mission of the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity (MEDDAC) is to provide integrated,
quality health care and medical readiness support
that is responsive to the needs of the 10th Mountain Division (LI) and the Fort Drum community.
The MEDDAC is comprised of many different sections located throughout Fort Drum,
Watertown and other localities, and supports
approximately 42,000 beneficiaries.
Primary medical care for active-duty Soldiers
is provided at the Conner Troop Medical Clinic
(CTMC). The CTMC optometry clinic provides
primary and secondary eye care for all Soldiers.
Primary and specialty care is available at
Guthrie Ambulatory Health Care Clinic (GAHC),
Building P-11050 on Mount Belvedere Boulevard,
to Family members, retirees and certain activeduty beneficiaries.
Guthrie Clinic offers a wide variety of outpatient services to include a primary care clinic with
Family medicine, pediatrics and internal medicine available, as well as, ambulance services and
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and physical therapy), pharmacy and health care
finder service. The Composite Health Care System
is an advanced health care information system in
place to support clinic activities. Other specialty
care includes the Fort Drum obstetrics/gynecology
clinic located in Watertown and the Behavioral
Health Department located on South Post.
The preventive medicine department, located
at Clark Hall and on South Post, provides overall
management of the preventive medicine service,
which includes Army Public Health Nursing,
occupational health, environmental health,
industrial hygiene, audiology, nutrition clinic and
Soldier readiness clinic (Force Health Protection).
The behavioral health department, located in
the Wilcox Clinic, Building P-36 on South Post,
includes community behavioral health services
(comprised of psychiatry and psychology), social
work services (comprised of Family advocacy
section and clinical social work section) and the
Army Substance Abuse Program. These services
work in conjunction with Fort Drum programs
such as Army Community Services, divisional
behavioral health assets, installation chaplaincy and the Suicide Prevention Program to
provide mental health evaluation and treatment

to Soldiers, Family members, retirees and civil
service employees. In addition, the MEDDAC has
contracted with Spectrum Healthcare Resources,
a division of TeamHealth, St. Louis, to establish
a behavioral health clinic off post to meet activeduty demand for services.
The 3-85 Mountain Infantry (Warrior Transition Unit) is also assigned to the MEDDAC. This
unit provides command and control, administrative support and services, quality primary care
and case management services for Soldiers qualifying for Warriors in Transition (IAW AR 40-400);
synchronizing clinical care, disposition and
transition; and promoting readiness to return to
the Army or transition to Civilian life. On a daily
basis, the MEDDAC typically fills 1,307 prescriptions, takes 164 X-rays, processes 705 lab specimens and has 1,192 clinic visits.
The MEDDAC and 3-85 staff of approximately
790 military, Civilian and contract personnel,
all work together to support the organization’s
mission. Soldiers and Families assigned to the
division and post will directly benefit from several current and planned construction projects.
USA MEDDAC, Fort Drum, completed the GAHC
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Important Health Care Telephone Numbers

Army Wellness Center (AWC)
Building 10550, 5th Armored Division Drive
315-772-4608/4598
The AWC will offer a centralized, standardized
and well-rounded approach to health, healthy
nutrition and performance enhancement.
The facility has state-of-the-art technology to
determine a clients’ metabolic rate, target heart
rate and body-fat percentage. The center will also
offer tobacco cessation programs. The AWC is
open to the entire Fort Drum community Soldiers, Family members, Civilians and retirees.

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This option pays a share of the cost of covered
health care services that a patient obtains from an
authorized Civilian health care provider. There is
no enrollment in TRICARE Standard. People pay
the normal TRICARE Standard deductibles for
outpatient care and the cost-sharing percentages.

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With this option, patients don’t have to enroll
or pay an annual fee. They do have to satisfy
an annual deductible for outpatient care, just
as under TRICARE Standard. On a visit-byvisit basis, patients seek care from a provider
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TRICARE Standard

Military personnel are enrolled in the Defense
Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS)
when they enter active duty. However, to enroll
Family members there must be legal documentation presented.
Active-duty personnel can update the status of
Family members by presenting such legal documents as marriage certificates, birth certificates
or adoption papers at the local DEERS office
located in Clark Hall. If this is not done, Family
members may be denied health benefits, other
than emergency care.

Enroll newborns on DEERS as soon as possible after birth. For more information, call
315-772-5149.
Check DEERS data yearly at any ID card center
to ensure information is up-to-date. Children are
eligible to receive an ID card at age 10. Unmarried children attending an accredited educational
institution on a full-time basis are eligible to
retain an ID card until the age of 23.

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Customer service representatives and MEDDAC
personnel located at the Patient Service Center
in GAHC can assist with all TRICARE issues.
The Patient Service Center is located in Building
P-11050 and open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday
through Thursday.

DEERS

Medical Services Directory
Conner Troop
Medical Clinic........................ 315-772-2778
NCOIC........................................... 772-1505
Guthrie Ambulatory
Health Care Clinic................. 315-772-2778

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TRICARE

a discount on services and have reduced cost
shares — 5 percent less than under TRICARE
Standard. Also, the patient doesn’t generally have
to fill out claims forms.
Patients can obtain a list of TRICARE Extra providers by visiting the TRICARE Service Center at
GAHC or accessing the Health Net Federal Services website at www.hnfs.net.

Referral Management Office..... 315-772-0204
Smoking Cessation.................... 315-772-6404
Soldier’s Medical Evaluation
Board (MEB) Counsel............ 315-772-8264
................................................ 315-767-6670
Specialty Appointments............ 877-874-2273
Soldier Readiness
Center..................315-772-0063/2948/4642
TRICARE Service Center.......... 877-874-2273
3-85 Mountain Infantry
(WTU).................................... 315-772-0416
Guthrie Primary Clinic............. 315-772-5236
Veterinary Services................... 315-772-4262
Wounded Warrior
Ombudsman................ 315-772-9658/6466

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an additional 48,000 square feet, enhancing
patient care to include almost doubling all specialty services such as lab, radiology and the
physical therapy suites. Within the next two to
five years, MEDDAC is creating an addition at
Stone Dental Clinic, which will provide space
for 12 additional exam chairs. In addition the
MEDDAC is building a troop clinic across from
CTMC and performing a complete renovation
of the current troop medical clinic. We are also
building a traumatic brain injury Soldier specialty care clinic on our campus.

HIPAA Privacy Officer.............. 315-772-5232
Joint Commission Patient Safety and
Quality Care Complaints...... 800-994-6610
..................... complaint@jointcommission.org
Laboratory................................. 315-772-5381
Medical Records........................ 315-772-2649
Occupational Health....... 315-772-5811/4814
Patient Administration
Division.................................. 315-772-4030
Patient/Clinic Information........ 315-772-2778
Patient Representative.............. 315-772-4655
Patient Services Information.... 315-772-2778
Pharmacy................................... 315-772-7698
Pharmacy - Prescription
Refills..................................... 315-772-3696
Physical Evaluation Board
Liaison Office.............. 315-772-4035/6535
Physical Therapy....................... 315-772-1628
Poison Control Center.............. 800-252-5655
Preventive Medicine........ 315-772-6984/6404
Radiology................................... 315-772-5383

WELCOME

Emergency/Ambulance............................... 911
Appointments............................ 315-772-2778
Out of Area Number.................. 888-838-1303
Appointment Cancellations...... 315-772-2778
Army Wellness Center.... 315-772-4608/4598
Audiology................................... 315-772-6404
Behavioral Health
Department............................ 315-772-2778
Chaplain.................................... 315-955-3537
Clinical Care Coordinator
(OB/GYN)............................... 315-785-4624
Army Public Health
Nursing........................ 315-772-6404/6984
Conner Troop
Medical Clinic........................ 315-772-2778
NCOIC.................................... 315-772-1505
Debt Collection Officer............. 315-772-4039
Nutrition Clinic......................... 315-772-3489
Exceptional Family Member
Program........................ 315-772-4653/4620
Health Net Federal
Services.............................877-874-2273/4913

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Estimated Distance: 10 miles
DIRECTIONS from Interstate 81

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3. Hospital Parking is on the left

2C QuikMed Urgent Care
315-785-7009
727 Washington St.
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3C Med Ready Urgent Care

315-779-1104
19472 U.S. Route 11
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www.medreadyurgentcare.net

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Hours of Operation

Mon-Fri: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sat Sun: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

2. Turn LEFT onto US Rte 11 S
3. Turn LEFT onto ARSENAL ST NY-12/NY-3
WASHINGTON ST
5. End at 19472 US Rte 11



WATERTOWN CTR
2. Follow signs to NY-232 N
3. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto US Rte 11


WATERTOWN CTR
2. Turn RIGHT onto NY-232 N
3. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto US Rte 11

4C Watertown Urgent Care
315-779-2273
457 Gaffney Drive
Watertown, NY 13601

Hours of Operation

Mon-Fri: 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Sat Sun: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

3. Turn RIGHT onto NY-342
4. Merge onto I-81 S
5. Take the RT-12F/
COFFEEN ST exit, EXIT 46
6. Turn LEFT onto NY-12F/COFFEEN ST
7. Turn RIGHT onto GAFFNEY DR
8. End at 457 GAFFNEY DR


1. Take I-81 to EXIT 46, COFFEEN ST RT-12F
2. Turn LEFT onto NY-12F

3. Turn RIGHT onto GAFFNEY DR

2. Turn RIGHT onto NY-12F
3. Turn LEFT onto GAFFNEY DR

5C North Country Urgent Care
315-786-3436
21017 Route State Route 12F
Watertown, NY 13601
Hours of Operation

Mon-Fri: 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Sat Sun: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

5. Take the RT-12F/COFFEEN ST exit, EXIT 46
7. End at 21017 ST RT-12F
Estimated Distance: 12.58 miles
DIRECTIONS from Interstate I-81


2. Turn LEFT onto NY-12F
3. End at 21017 ST RT 12F

3. End at 21017 ST RT 12F


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(Ontario Ave/gate across from the airfield)
2. Turn RIGHT onto RT 26
3. Continue on RT 26 past the High School
Ford Dealership
4. Turn LEFT at CHAMPION ST
5. Turn LEFT at BRIDGE ST/RT 126
6. Continue to follow RT 126
7. Turn RIGHT at THORPE ST
8. Turn LEFT at WEST ST
9. End at 1001 West St.

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2. Turn LEFT onto RT 3
3. Turn LEFT onto NY-3A/CR-36
5. Turn LEFT onto HOSPITAL DR
126
6. Turn RIGHT onto WEST ST
7. End at 1001 West St

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315-493-1000
1001 West St.
Carthage, NY 13619
www.carthagehospital.com

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4. Continue on RT 26 past Carthage, NY
5. Hospital will be on the RIGHT when

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6. End at 7785 North State St
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(Ontario Ave/gate across from the airfield)
3. Continue on RT 26 past Carthage, NY
4. Hospital will be on the RIGHT when first

entering Lowville
5. End at 7785 North State St

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315-376-5200
7785 N. State St.
Lowville, NY 13367
Black River
www.lcgh.net

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Hospital

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315-287-1000
77 W. Barney St.
Gouverneur, NY 13642
www.ejnoble.org

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2. Take exit 50N for STATE HWY 12 N

toward Alexandria Bay
3. Turn LEFT onto NY-26/CHURCH ST.
Continue to follow CHURCH ST
4. Turn LEFT onto FULLER ST
5. End at 4 Fuller St

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4. Merge onto I-81 N
5. Take exit 50 N for STATE HWY 12 N

toward Alexandria Bay
6. Turn LEFT onto NY-26/CHURCH ST.
Continue to follow CHURCH ST
7. Turn LEFT onto FULLER ST
8. End at 4 Fuller St

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4 Fuller St.
Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
www.riverhospital.org

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3. Turn LEFT onto CLINTON ST/NY-58
4. Turn LEFT onto W BARNEY ST/NY-58
5. End at 77 W Barney St

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2. Take NY 232 toward RT 11
3. Turn LEFT onto US-11
4. Turn LEFT onto CLINTON ST/NY-58
5. Turn LEFT onto W BARNEY ST/NY-58
6. End at 77 W Barney St

812

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1H Edward John Noble Hospital
of Gouverneur

Rock Island

WELCOME

Saint Lawrence County Hospital

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Harris Rd

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State Park

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Town of

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Onondaga
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290
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257

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Town of

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Cemetery

290

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175

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175

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USMC Reserve
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Town of

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Malden Rd

11

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Arrowhead
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Coy
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Hospitals Syracuse is approximately 80 miles from Fort Drum.
1H Upstate University Hospital

315-492-5011


DIRECTIONS from Fort Drum’s Iraqi Freedom Gate I-81 N


5. Take EXIT 20 toward WEST ST/FRANKLIN ST

1 Leave from IRAQI FREEDOM GATE


5. Take EXIT 18 toward ADAMS ST

8. Turn RIGHT at IRVING AVE

3H St. Joseph’s Hospital





2H Crouse Hospital




5. Take the HARRISON ST exit, EXIT 18, toward ADAMS ST
6. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto HARRISON ST
7. Turn LEFT onto S TOWNSEND ST
8. Turn LEFT onto E ADAMS ST
9. End at 750 E Adams St

5. Take the SALINA ST exit, EXIT 19, toward CLINTON ST
6. Take the CLINTON ST ramp
7. Take the BUTTERNUT ST ramp
8. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto BUTTERNUT ST



21

10TH MOUNTAIN DIV

315-470-7111
736 Irving Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13210
www.crouse.org

9. End at 736 Irving Ave

OFF-POST LEISURE

12. End at 4900 Broad Road

315-464-5540
750 E. Adams St.
Syracuse, NY 13210
www.upstate.edu

7. Turn LEFT at E ADAMS ST

11. Turn LEFT at Broad Road

4H Upstate University Hospital

6. Merge onto ALMOND ST

9. Turn LEFT at ROSA PARKS WAY/SOUTH AVE
10. Continue to follow South Ave

12. End at 301 Prospect Ave


8. Turn RIGHT at W Onondaga ST

7. Take the ramp onto N WEST ST

11. Turn RIGHT onto PROSPECT AVE


315-448-5111
301 Prospect Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13203
www.sjhsyr.org

6. Merge onto BUTTERNUT ST

10. Turn RIGHT onto UNION AVE

FMWR MORE

4900 Broad Road
Syracuse, NY 12315
www.upstate.edu/community

9. Turn RIGHT onto N TOWNSEND ST


Education

Welcome to the Army Education Center at
the Robert C. McEwen Education Complex.
The Army Education Center provides a wide
range of services to both Soldiers and Family
members at Fort Drum. Co-located with the
post library in Building P-4300, the center
provides traditional and nontraditional educational opportunities and counseling services
for the military, their Families and the Civilian
workforce. We support not only Fort Drum, but
also an area of responsibility for Northern and
Western New York, Vermont, New Hampshire
and Maine.

The Army Education Center
at the Robert C. McEwen Library
and Education Complex
315-772-6878

The Army Education Center
Building P4300, Camp Hale Road
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday; 12:45 to 4 p.m. Wednesday

22

Fort Drum

The Army Education Center Annex

Multi-Use Learning Facility (MLF)

Building 10450, 5th Armored Division Drive
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday

315-772-9993
The MLF provides a wide range of educational
services and resources to the military community. Some of these services and resources are:
various information and study guides on military
and Civilian testing, foreign language CD-ROMs
and self-study material for reading and grammar,
General Education Diploma (GED) preparation,
English-as-a-second language study material and
a computer lab with 24 computers for educational purposes.
Hours: 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Monday
through Friday.

Counseling
315-772-6878
Army counselors are available to support Fort
Drum active-duty personnel, their spouses,
reserve components and Department of Defense
Civilians in a variety of counseling settings.

Basic Skills Education Program
The Basic Skills Education Program (BSEP)
is a 20-day, hybrid instructor-led/computerassisted on-duty program. BSEP is designed
to provide Soldiers with instruction on math,
reading and language skills. The goal is to
improve job performance, prepare Soldiers for
advanced schooling, civilian higher education,
increase re-enlistment options and enhance
trainability.
Hours: 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday
or 1 to 4 p.m., as scheduled.

Army Personnel Testing (APT)
315-772-1251
Advance Placement Test is done through the
Education Center’s Testing Center. The Test
of Adult Basic Education (TABE), the Armed
Forces Classification Test (AFCT), and the Selection Instrument for Flight Training Test (SIFT)
are just a few of the tests conducted. The TABE
and the AFCT are critical links in improving a


Education

WELCOME
HOUSING
HEALTH CARE

National Testing Center

Colleges and Universities
Education partners providing classes and programs at the Education Center and Annex are:

SUNY Jefferson Community College

University of Maryland University College

315-773-6139
4300 Camp Hale Road
Fort Drum, NY 13602
www.esc.edu

SUNY Empire State College offers programs
from a nontraditional approach, with degrees
ranging from associate through bachelor’s on
Fort Drum or at the Watertown center. Master’s
degrees and graduate-level certificate programs
are available online. Numerous courses and
majors are available. Classes are offered in an

315-775-0128/773-5905
4300 Camp Hale Road
Fort Drum, NY 13602
www.ccis.edu/ftdrum

Columbia College, Fort Drum, offers coursework leading to bachelor’s degrees in business,
criminal justice, history, psychology and general
studies. Columbia offers a Spouses’ Opportunity
Scholarship allowing active-duty spouses to take
their first in-seat Columbia class tuition-free. In
addition, Columbia offers a spouses’ tuition discount of 20 percent off regular in-seat tuition.
Columbia College offers classes and provides
advisers at the Fort Drum Education Center.
301-877-7575
4300 Camp Hale Road
Fort Drum, NY 13602
www.umuc.edu

University of Maryland University College
offers online programs in associate, bachelor’s
and master’s degree levels. Numerous courses
and majors are available. A college representative
is at the Education Center to assist all students
with their educational goals.


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Located in Watertown, just 8 miles from Fort
Drum, Jefferson Community College serves
nearly 4,000 full- and part-time students from
Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego and St. Lawrence counties. On average, 30 percent of enrollment is
comprised of military retirees, veterans, service
members and their Families from Fort Drum.
Jefferson offers 30-plus associate degrees and

SUNY Empire State College

Columbia College of Missouri

OFF-POST LEISURE

315-786-6566
Army Education Center Annex
10450 5th Armored Division Drive
Fort Drum, NY 13602
www.sunyjefferson.edu

independent study or online format, and because
students design their own degrees, most transfer
credits are easily accepted.

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315-775-0128
CLEP and DSST (college credit by examination) testing is available by appointment through
Columbia College. Appointments are scheduled
by visiting www.ccis.edu/ftdrum. Other college
testing is available for a fee.

certificates for career preparation or transfer, as
well as local access to bachelor’s and advanced
degrees through partner institutions in Jefferson’s
Higher Education Center. The college’s online
program, which includes six online degrees, is
highly acclaimed by both GoArmyEd military
students and Civilian students. Jefferson offers
classes and provides advisors at the Fort Drum
Education Center and Annex. For flexibility,
classes are offered in four-week, eight-week and
in traditional 15-week classes. Jefferson’s staff on
Fort Drum will work with commanders to offer
five-week “unit courses” at the convenience of
the unit. Additionally, the college offers a wide
variety of professional certification training
programs and workshops for both professional
development and personal interest for adults and
children/Families throughout the year.

EDUCATION

Soldier’s General Technical (GT) and other skill
scores. These are linked to a variety of personnel
actions including retention, reclassification, specialty training or pre-commissioning programs.

Education
School Liaison Officers Frequently Asked Questions
WELCOME

School Liaison Officers

What is needed to register my child?

315-772-3214/1311
Building 10720, Clark Hall
Email: usarmy.drum.imcom-fmwrc.list.mwrschool-liaison@mail.mil

Birth certificate, immunization records,
Social Security card, proof of residency, contact info for last school attended, and custody
agreement if applicable. For special needs, a
copy of latest IEP and last evaluation.

New York State Department of Education
has adopted the National Common Core
curriculum.

What are the differences in the schools?

We just moved from a temporary house
to a permanent house. Can my student stay
in the same school until the end of the year?

Frequently Asked Questions

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EDUCATION

HEALTH CARE

HOUSING

Which schools are the best?
All schools in the Fort Drum area are responsible for New York State learning standards.
In other words, all the schools teach the same
thing in order to reach a common goal.

How do I know which school
my child will go to?
In New York State, where your child goes to
public school is determined based on where you
live. Some special needs children attend schools
that are not within their assigned district. Those
placements are determined on an as-need basis.

How can I research the different schools?
The New York State Education Department
website where you can find information on all
New York State public schools is www.nysed.
gov. Another website to inform people about
New York State schools is www.engageny.org.
Our local technical school and special needs
support services website is www.boces.com/
site/default.aspx?PageID=1.

What age can my child start school?
In New York State you must be 5 on or before
Dec. 1 of the year entering school. Having said
that, it is not mandatory to go to school at age
5 in New York State. It is mandatory to go to
school if you will turn 6 on or before Dec. 1 of
the year entering school.

What choices do I have for schooling
for my child?
You may send your child to the public school
where you live, a private school or home-school.

What private schools are available?
Augustinian Academy (Catholic), Faith Fellowship (nondenominational Christian) and Immaculate Heart Central (Catholic). Other private
schools are available farther away from Fort Drum.

I want to home-school my child(ren),
what do I need to do?
You must submit a letter of intent to the district
in which you live. There are two local home school
groups in the area; hop_drum@yahoo.com and
LIFE at 315-788-6472. Both of these groups offer
assistance in filling out the required paperwork
and they also offer group activities for home school
families. There is also a home school legal defense
association at www.hslda.org.

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While all schools mirror educationally, they
do have some differences.
• Extracurricular activities vary from school to
school. Music, art and sports look differently
from school district to school district. Some
school districts may offer a specific musical
instrument in their band, while others may
not. The same goes for sports; there may
be certain sports that are offered at some
schools that are not offered at others. Some
schools have transportation for students who
stay after school and others do not.
• Time of school day differs from school district
to school district and from grade level to grade
level. Most elementary schools start around
9 a.m. and end after 3 p.m. Most middle/
high schools start around 7:30 a.m. and end
after 2:30 p.m.
• Building grade levels for schools differ from
district to district. Some elementary grades are
K-3, while others are K-4, and still others are
K-5 or K-6. Some middle schools are grades
five through eight, others are grades seven and
eight and some are grades six through eight. All
high schools include grades nine through 12.
• Scheduling can also differ from school to
school. Some high schools use block scheduling while others use the period system.

My child has special needs.
What do I need to do?
Contact Fort Drum’s Exceptional Family
Member Navigator office for help with transition. Contact the school special needs office as
soon as possible to coordinate the transition.

My children do not speak English.
How is the school going to teach them?
Every school has a variation of English as a
Second Language program. Most students will be
immersed into the language as well as the culture.

My student was on a graduation path in
the school in which we just left. How will
the schools here help to keep him/her on
that path?
New York State sets the graduation requirements and the local schools do not have much
leeway in the process of counting credits.
Counselors in this area will do their best to
see that your student can get every past credit
taken; however, there may be some state testing
that will have to be taken.

What are the graduation requirements
for New York State?

Residency determines where a student goes to
school. In most cases, if you move from a temporary situation to a permanent situation, your
child will have to change schools. Some moves
do not require the student to change schools
if they are within the same boundary as the
school. A superintendent of schools can allow
students out of zone to attend a different school.
Due to the constant shift in student population,
most of the schools that serve most of the Fort
Drum population are not likely to approve this
type of request.

I don’t think my child is on the right bus,
what do I do?
All school districts have a transportation
department. All transportation questions
should be directed to this office.

Why can’t I enter my child’s classroom
whenever I want to?
Due to security reasons, schools cannot
allow any persons to enter their school buildings or the classrooms without permission.
For the safety of all children, most schools will
not allow a nonstudent into the building past
the office. If you want to visit your child’s
classroom, most schools have a procedure
for parents to follow and they welcome the
parental support.

My school does not transport to the
before- and after-school program at the
School Age Center on Fort Drum. What
am I suppose to do for child care?
Only students who attend Indian River and
Carthage districts are bused to the before and
after school child care facilities on Fort Drum.
There are several before and after school programs in the communities that surround Fort
Drum. The local YMCA has developed many
of these programs to fit the Fort Drum Family
need. Contact your child’s school to inquire
about them.

Will my child go outside in the wintertime?
Yes. Most elementary schools regularly go
outside for recess in the wintertime. It is a good
idea to make sure you are aware of these days
so you can send in proper clothing.


Education
School Liaison Officers Frequently Asked Questions (continued)
Checklist for Transferring Students

Clarkson University
315-268-6400
8 Clarkson Ave.
Potsdam, NY 13699
www.clarkson.edu

St. Lawrence University

St. Lawrence University is a four-year liberal
arts college with programs in undergraduate, preprofessional and graduate studies.

State University of New York
North Country Consortium

315-267-2000
Pierrepont Avenue
Potsdam, NY 13676
www.potsdam.edu

SUNY Potsdam is a four-year liberal arts and
sciences college offering two graduate degrees
in the Fort Drum/Watertown area — a Master
of Science in elementary or secondary teaching
for students who may have a baccalaureate in a
non-educational subject area but want to enter
the teaching profession.

315-386-7123
Cornell Drive
Canton, NY 13617
www.canton.edu

SUNY College of Technology at Canton offers
technical certification, associate degree and
selected bachelor’s degree programs in applied
and technology programs.

SUNY College at Oswego
315-312-2500
7060 Route 104
Oswego, NY 13126
www.oswego.edu

SUNY College at Oswego offers traditional
degree programs in liberal arts and business programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

SUNY Upstate Medical
315-464-4570, 800-736-2171

SUNY Upstate Medical University is central
New York’s only academic medical center, educating more than 1,200 students in four colleges —
medicine, graduate studies, health professions and
nursing — as well as their Binghamton Campus.
Upstate also hosts 450 graduate physicians in
their residency and fellowship training programs
and provides continuing education to practitioners. Degree programs offered locally in the
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Seven campuses of the State University of
New York (SUNY) partner to bring Fort Drum
a wide array of programs from associate through
master’s degrees. Courses and degree programs are designed to be convenient for adults
with work schedules and other commitments.
Classes are available in traditional classroom

SUNY Potsdam

SUNY Canton College of Technology

OFF-POST LEISURE

315-772-5477 or 315-773-9007
DSN 772-5477
4300 Camp Hale Road
Fort Drum, NY 13602
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
www.sunynorth.edu

The following North Country Consortium
college partners have offices but are not currently
providing classes on Fort Drum:

Center include Respiratory Therapy, Bachelor of
Science; Medical Technology, Bachelor of Science;
Family Nurse Practitioner, Master of Science; and
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Master of Science.

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800-285-1856
23 Romoda Drive
Canton, NY 13617
www.stlawv.edu

settings, as well as through online and hybrid
modes. Shorter eight-week semesters and
weekend classes are also available. Members of
the SUNY Consortium include SUNY Canton,
SUNY Empire State College, SUNY Institute of
Technology — Utica/Rome, SUNY Jefferson,
SUNY Oswego, SUNY Potsdam and SUNY
Upstate Medical University.

EDUCATION

Clarkson University offers more than 50 programs of study in engineering, business, science,
health, environmental studies and liberal arts
and offer pre-collegiate, undergraduate, graduate
and professional education programs.

• Course description book
• School profile
• Attendance and tardy records
• Report card
• Current schedule
• Withdrawal grades
• Transcript/course history (with grading
system and class rank)
• Cumulative folder

HEALTH CARE

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Receiving School Checklist

HOUSING

• Course description book
• School profile
• Attendance and tardy records
• Report card
• Current schedule
• Withdrawal grades
• Transcript/course history
(with grading system)
• Class rank
• Cumulative folder
• Testing information — standardized
test scores, end of course test scores,
competency test scores
• Health records (including shot records)
• Birth certificate
• Social Security number
• Activities record (such as co/extracurricular)
• IEP/504/gifted records
• JROTC records

• Testing information — standardized
test scores, end of course test scores,
competency test scores
• Health records (including shot records
and birth certificate)
• Social Security number
• Activities record (such as co/extracurricular)
• IEP/504/gifted records
• JROTC records
• Guardianship/custody papers
• Fees owed
• Alternative schools records
• Letters of recommendations (especially
for senior students)
• Writing samples (if available)
• At-risk or action plans for classroom
modifications (if available)
• Portfolios (if available)
• Accelerated Reader points (if available)
• Service learning hours (if available)
• Proof of residency/military orders

WELCOME

Sending School Checklist

• Guardianship/custody papers
• Fees owed
• Alternative schools records
• Letters of recommendations
(especially for senior students)
• Writing samples (if available)
• At-risk or action plans for classroom
modifications (if available)
• Portfolios (if available)
• Accelerated Reader points (if available)
• Service learning hours (if available)

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