Chattahoochee Valley. It is a two-hour drive from Atlanta, via Interstate
185.
Ft Benning is both an integral community
into itself and a part of a larger community that
includes Columbus, Georgia; Phenix City, Alabama; and the
Chattahoochee Valley. It is a two-hour drive from Atlanta, via Interstate
185.
The Columbus Metropolitan Airport, approximately 15 miles from Ft. Benning, is served by Atlantic Southeast Airline (ASA). Ft Benning's geography and climate are ideal not only for year-round military training, but also for most outdoor activities. There is a large commissary, a large main exchange and a variety of branch stores.
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Ft Benning It is a
two-hour drive from Atlanta, via Interstate 185. The Fort Benning military
community can also be reached on Interstate 85 south, to Interstate 185 south,
this route will lead you directly into the installation. You may then travel
(right) on 1st Division Rd. to Dixie Rd. You will then find the Installation
Welcome Center (Bldg 2622), where all military permanent party personnel are
required to sign-in. The Welcome Center phone number is (706) 545-7510 or DSN
835-7510.
Temporary Lodging:Guest
Housing:
1,079 visitor and temporary lodging, (706) 689-0067; campground, (706) 545-7238
Fort Benning Guest House offers
1100 attractive, affordable rooms for you and your family. Each
accommodations offers useful amenities you will not find at most other lodging
facilities in the area such as Security card system and Handicap suites.
Prices range from $28 to
$60 per night and may accommodate from 4 to 6 guests. Reservations can be made 3
days prior to your stay based upon space availability. Those
with PCS orders have priority and may make advance reservations. Check in time
is 2 p.m. and not later than 6 p.m. After 6 p.m., rooms are available on a first
come basis. Reservations can be made over the phone or at Olsen Hall (Bldg 399).
Reservations must be made with a credit card.
Call
(706) 689-0067 and make your reservations today.There
are four main cantonment areas on Ft. Benning. They are the Main Post area, Mall
area, housesPX & C O
M I S S A R YThe Fort Benning Main Exchange store has a variety of
items at reasonable prices. The Post PX has expanded the garden shop and
renovated a portion of the store, adding an appliance store. Kelley Hill, Sand
Hill and Harmony Church. Main Post houses various garrison and smaller FORSCOM
units of Ft. Benning such as , 988th MP Co., and 29th Infantry Regiment
(training support) and misc. TRADOC-related functions, i.e. OCS and airborne
school, for instance.
Kelley Hill houses the 3rd Brigade of the 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized).
Sand Hill is the primary location of the Infantry Training Brigade and Basic
Combat Training Brigade, while the Harmony Church houses the Sniper and Ranger
schools. The Officer Candidate School (OCS) of the United States Army is a
school located at Fort Benning and provides training for would-be commissioned
officers.
Fryar Drop Zone, the drop zone that airborne students land into, is actually in
the Alabama portion of Fort Benning.Home & Tenant Units:
3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division Group, Army Infantry Training Brigade, Lawson
Army Airfield, Dismounted Battle Space Battle Lab, Western Hemisphere Institute
for Security Cooperation, Army Ranger School
Housing: 4,063 family units;
wait varies from one to 18 months, (706) 545-2990
Temporary Lodging: 1,079 visitor and temporary lodging, (706) 689-0067;
campground, (706) 545-7238 HOUSING/LEASES Georgia leases have a military clause:
If you receive PCS orders or TDY orders in excess of 90 days, you can break your
lease with a copy of your PCS/TDY orders and a written 30- day notice. Being
assigned government quarters does not allow you to break your lease
There are ample day care facilities available both on Ft Benning and in
Columbus.
Child Care: Three
centers for 442, two-month average wait; 23 approved homes, (706) 544-1623
Commissary: Very large (706) 544-3965 -
Exchange: Large; Mall; two Shoppette (706) 689-8025 TROOP STORES AND
SNACK BAR
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Services:
Arts and crafts, Bowling, Library, Auto hobby center, Recreation centers,
Theater, Golf, Gym, Tennis, Swimming, Outdoor recreation, Camping, Fishing,
Stables
Education
There are Six elementary schools and one middle
school on post operated by Department of Defense, (706) 545-2500.Dexter
Elementary School (706) 545-3424 99 Yeager Ave, Faith Middle School (706)
545-5524 - 1375 INGERSOL St, Loyd Elementary School (706) 544-3432 900 Santa Fe
Rd, Mc Bride Elementary School (706) 544-9411 700 Custer Rd, Stowers Elementary
School (706) 544-2312 7791 Stowers Dr, White Elementary School (706) 545-4623
300 1st Division Rd ,& Wilson Elementary School (706) 545-5723 112 Lavoie Ave.
High school students living on post are bused to nearby Spencer High School,
(706) 685-7652, in Columbus. There are a variety of private schools available in
Columbus. Adult educational opportunities in the Columbus area include Columbus
State University, Chattahoochee Valley Community College, Troy State University
and Upper Iowa University. `Infantry School; Officer Candidate School, (706)
545-4711; NCO Academy, (706) 545-2233; U.S. Army Physical Fitness School;
Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Coop Advanced
Noncommissioned Officer Course (ANCOC) report to 2760 B4 NCO ACADEMY Bldg
SIGHTSEEING RDAirborne School report to building 2758 RIORDON Basic Airborne
Course report to building 2758 RIORDON
Basic Bradley Transition Course (BBTC) report to,1ST BATTALION29th Infantry
Regiment 5500Bardley 544-6411/6560
Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course (BNCOC) report to 2760 B4 NCO ACADEMY Bldg
SIGHTSEEING RD
Basic Officer Leader Course (BOLC) report to MC VEY HALL ANDERSON Basic Combat
Training Brigade (BCTB) report to Basic Combat Training Brigade11th Airborne
Division Bradley Leader Course report to,1ST BATTALION29th Infantry Regiment
5500Bardley 544-6411/6560
Infantry Captain's Career Course (ICCC) report to MC VEY HALL ANDERSON Infantry
Officer Basic Course (IOBC) report to MC VEY HALL ANDERSON Infantry Mortar
Leader Course report to MC VEY HALL ANDERSON Infantry Training Brigade (ITB)
report to Infantry Training Brigade 23 INF RGT RD International Student Training
Detachment report to Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Coop 35 Morrison
545-1631
Jumpmaster report to building 2758 RIORDON Long Range Surveillance Leaders
Course (LRSL) will report to Ranger Training Brigade 5024 Hourglass rd 544-6911
Master Gunner School report to,1ST BATTALION29th Infantry Regiment 5500Bardley
544-6411/6560
Non-Commissioned Officers Academy (NCOA) report to 2760 B4 NCO ACADEMY Bldg
SIGHTSEEING RDNuclear, Biological, & Chemical (NBC) School Officers Candidate
School report to (OCS) OCS HQ RIGNDON ST
Pathfinder report to building 2758 RIORDON Primary Leadership Development Course
(PLDC) report to 2760 B4 NCO ACADEMY Bldg SIGHTSEEING RDRanger School will
report to Ranger Training Brigade 5024 Hourglass rd 544-6911 Ranger Training
Brigadewill report to Ranger Training Brigade 5024 Hourglass rd 544-6911 ROP,
RIP, will report to 75th Ranger Regiment 2834 1 ST INF BDE LP 545-4230 .
Small Group Instructor Report to Bldg 4 Infantry Hall, Post Headquarters Karker
Sniper Training report to Sniper School 4883 Aldrich rd 544-6006/6985.US ARMY
Physical Fitness School will report to SCHOOLPhysical Fitness School 468
Anderson 545-6380
Health Care: Martin Army Community Hospital. Appointments, (706) 544-2041; benefits, (706) 544-3461; Tricare (800) 444-5445 Ft Benning's Martin Army Community Hospital is a 250-bed inpatient facility offering a wide variety of both in/outpatient services. Columbus is home of a large general/trauma hospital (The Medical Center), as well as Doctors' Hospital, St. Francis Hospital, the Bradley Center (psychiatric-care), Hughson Orthopedic Hospital, and numerous other specialized medical facilities and physicians.
| Need to Know
Information
TRANSPORTATION OFFICE: The Transportation Office is located in building number 280. Incoming personnel with property being shipped to Fort Benning, Ga. are encouraged to contact this office immediately upon arrival to the installation. Telephone number: (706) 545-3156Hours of Operation: Monday , Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 0730-1630. Vehicle Registration: Vehicle Registration is required for all privately owned vehicles operated on Fort Benning, Ga. When registering vehicles, the following items are required: - Valid military identification card (active duty or retired military) or DA civilian identification. - Valid state driver's license. - Current state vehicle registration. - Proof of vehicle insurance. - Temporary registration may also be obtained. Note: USAREUR registrations are only valid for 30 days upon return from overseas. In the case of USAREUR registrations we issue a temporary decal that is good for 45 days. Seat Belts: Georgia State Laws requires the wearing of seat belts; Children under the age of four years to be restrained with approved child restraint devices at all times when a vehicle is operated. Fire Arms: All personal fire arms stored on Fort Benning, whether they are kept in quarters or unit Arms rooms, will be registered on post within 72 hours. Registration is mandatory. Storing unregistered weapons on Fort Benning will be considered a direct violation of written policy and is punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). USAIC Reg. 210-5 defines weapons as, "firearms, bows ( to include long, recurve, compound, cam or crossbows), air or CO2 rifles or pistols (BB/pellet guns), and slingshots". DUI: Georgia Laws defines DUI as 0.08% blood alcohol content (lowest in the USA). Do not operate any vehicle or machinery after drinking alcoholic beverages. Alcohol will not be consumed while on duty. Motorcycle: Motorcycles: Army Motocycle Safety Course is required for post registration. Riders must wear motorcycle helmets with fastened chin strap and shatter-resistant eye protection. Leather boots or shoes and gloves are a requirement. Long shirts and jackets with highly visible reflective vest are required. Military Clause: Housing information: Georgia leases have a military clause: If you receive PCS orders or TDY orders in excess of 90 days, you can break your lease with a copy of your PCS/TDY orders and a written 30-day notice. Being assigned government quarters does not allow you to break your lease. Pet fees are non-refundable. Children: Guidance on Fort Benning's rules for controlling children can be found in USAIC Regulation 2100-5. The regulation establishes a daily curfew for children under 18 years of age between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. During those hours, children must be in quarters or under the direct supervision of a parent or adult guardian. Children under 12 years of age will not left unattended in government quarters. Children under 8 years of age will not be left unattended in vehicles. For more information regarding rules and regulations at the Fort Benning military installation, please contact the Directorate of Public Safety, Bldg 215, (706) 545-1133 or DSN 835-1133. |
Population on Fort Benning
Personnel:33,388 active duty; soldiers and 6,759civilian workers civilians;
53,808 family members
Economy
TOP 5 PRIVATE EMPLOYERS
Synovus Financial Corp. (includes Total Systems): 2,935 workers
AFLAC Inc.: Insurance; 1,800
W.C. Bradley Co.: Char-Broil; 1,505
Swift Textiles: denim 1,400
Fieldcrest Cannon: Textiles; 1,300
PER CAPITA PERSONAL INCOME IN 1995
Muscogee County: $19,591 (23rd out of 159 counties)
Georgia: $21,726
United States: $23,196
Cumberland County: $18,289
Main school system: Muscogee County
Schools
Student population: 32,637
1997 SAT scores
Muscogee average: 936
Georgia average: 960
National average: 1016
Cumberland average: 939
When comparing crime rates of the cities and towns of our region to those of other communities in Georgia and Alabama, it’s easy to understand why the Chattahoochee Valley area is recognized as one of the nation’s top places to work, live, and raise a family. Our communities’ statistics also compare favorably with those of the "25 safest cities in America."
Law enforcement agencies in the Chattahoochee Valley take a vigilant, proactive approach to protecting property and safety of all residents. Experienced, trained professionals utilize the latest resources and technology to mitigate criminal activity. In addition to enforcement, these agencies also act on preventive levels through citizen education initiatives, community outreach projects and participating in the organization of "Neighborhood Watch" programs.
Use these links to learn more:
http://www.columbusga.org/Police/commun_aware.htm
http://www.columbusga.org/Sheriff/programs.htm
http://www.columbusga.org/Sheriff/crime_prevent.htm
http://www.columbusga.org/Police/UCR_stats.htm
www.phenixcityal.us/Default.asp?ID=22&pg=Police+Department
Cost of living averages for the Chattahoochee Valley are derived from the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index (CPI). A national average of 100 is used as the base of comparison for cities and regions (example: a region with food costs at 96 is 4 percent below the national average).
Note: Posted averages are for current categories as of October 2008.
(Source: Sperling’s Best Places)
Regional Growth
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