Fort Belvoir Lodging

Temporary housing may be available for new arrivals and visitors. The cost varies from $30 to $87 a night, depending upon the location, the number of people and type of room. Fort Belvoir has 539 rooms available and 13 distinguished visitor rooms. Reservations may be made 6 months in advance for personnel with official orders, TDY and PCS. Personnel with no official orders can make space available reservations seven days in advance, for five nights. The Fort Belvoir Lodging Office is in Bldg. 470, 9775 Gaillard Road, and is open 24 hours a day. Phone:

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

Civilian Personnel

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

The Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) branch of the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center offers a wide variety of opportunities in morale, welfare and recreation positions. More information about NAF employment and job opportunities is available at the NAF Human Resources Office, located in the CPAC, Bldg. 320, 5800 Putnam Road, Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060. Visit the Fort Belvoir MWR Web site at http:⁄⁄www.belvoirmwr.com⁄nafhr⁄index.html to learn more about NAF and to view current job vacancies. NAF job vacancies are also posted on the Army CPOL Web site, www.cpol.army.mil. To apply for any of the NAF positions, submit an application or resume in person, or fax it to (703) 704-3065. Phone: (703) 704-3009

Military Personnel

All military personnel should report to the unit to which they are assigned upon arriving at Fort Belvoir. Once they report, they will be given two checklists. The first is an in-processing checklist for their unit and the second is for the installation. These lists cover all of the facilities that the service member needs to visit.

Military personnel can go to the Directorate of Human Resources office for in⁄out processing, to obtain common access cards (CAC) or identification (ID) cards, or for Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). Other services provided by this office include: military records update; retiree services; 30⁄180 day retirement⁄transitioning briefing; survivor benefit plan (SBP) counseling; passport services; casualty assistance; and levy briefings, including processing orders. Assistance with medical boards, promotions and awards are also available at this office, located in Bldg. 213, 5815 20th Street. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone: (703) 805-1026

Finance

The Defense Military Pay Office is located in Bldg. 219. Hours of operations are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (closed for lunch noon to 1 p.m.), and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Soldiers separating or retiring from the service must have an appointment, which is given at the 30-day briefing. All others should schedule an appointment with customer service. Please call the customer service desk at (703) 805-2501. Reservists must call (703) 805-5321⁄2501 for an appointment. Soldiers in processing must report to their units to schedule an appointment.

Identification Cards

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

Wait times are longest for walk-in patrons, especially during the peak operating hours from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. To minimize wait times and increase convenience, schedule an appointment online at the following web address:

https:⁄⁄es.cac.navy.mil⁄signup.pl?mode=sites&dbname=pbmss&event_id=CAC%5FISSUE&site_id=FTBELV&prev_mode=no_site_id

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

a. Be accompanied by their sponsor;

b. Present a signed and notarized DD Form 1172;

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

d. Present a general power of attorney.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle and Firearm Registration

The Visitors Processing Operation Center at Tulley Gate conducts vehicle and firearm registrations. The center operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For additional information, call (703) 806-4891.

All personnel assigned or attached to Fort Belvoir and its tenant organizations must register their vehicle. To register a privately owned vehicle, military or civilian personnel must provide proof of insurance, driver's license and military, dependent or civilian identification card. Eligible visitors may obtain a long-term pass.

Military members and their families who are assigned, attached or residing at Fort Belvoir billeting or quarters must register all privately owned firearms within 72 hours of being brought on to the installation. Registration is not required for firearms that are permanently stored off post. Firearms are not allowed to be stored in Fort Belvoir billeting. You will need to see your unit for storage of weapons.

Visitors and guests must enter Fort Belvoir through Tulley Gate. Drivers must show a valid driver's license and all adults must show valid identification. Vehicles are subject to random searches. Phone: (703) 806-4891⁄4892

Motorcycle Safety

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

Speed Limits

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

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

Household Goods

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

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

Standards and Courtesies

All military members assigned to any organization at Fort Belvoir are expected to comply with service regulations and directives concerning personal dress and appearance, and to adhere to all military customs and courtesies.

Fort Belvoir is accessible to the general public, under the restraints of access control. Residents of nearby communities are frequent visitors. Military bearing should always be a way of life for service members. The wearing of appropriate uniform is an important element of military life at Fort Belvoir.

Wearing the dress uniform is encouraged for attendance at social events. Civilian clothing may be worn off duty. Utility uniforms, specifically the Battle Dress Uniform and the Army Combat Uniform, are authorized for wear off post during duty hours (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.), for essential personal business that must be accomplished during duty hours when an establishment is not open on weekends or after the normal duty day. Examples include car repairs, licensing, dropping off or picking up children from day care and for lunch at fast food establishments.

After normal duty hours, utility uniforms may be worn during travel directly to and from work, and emergency or essential stops such as automobile repairs or fuel. Under no circumstances will utility uniforms be worn to nightclubs, bars or other entertainment facilities off post.

Severe Weather

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