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MilitaryInstallations Booklet for Fort Bliss

Fast Facts
Location:LocatedinElPaso,TX,FortBlissishometothe1stArmoredDivision.WeareaFORSCOMinstallation comprisedofothercommands:MEDCOM,JTF-NORTH,TRADOC,USAR,andotherelements.FortBlissiscomprisedof approximately1.12millionacresoflandinTexasandNewMexico.TheMainCantonmentAreaofFortBlissislocated adjacenttoElPaso,Texas.FortBlisshomepage. BRAC Status:RealignFortBliss,TX,byrelocatingairdefenseartilleryunitstoFortSillandrelocating1stArmored DivisionandvariousechelonsabovedivisionunitsfromGermanyandKoreatoFortBliss,TX.Netgainof11,501. Cost of Living:LowerthantheaverageforallmajorU.S.cities. Base Operator:915-568-2121,orDSN312-978-2121. Population: 38,589activeduty 1,253reservists 39,422familymembers 13,079civilians

Area Population:ElPaso:800,647 Child Care:ThreeChildDevelopmentCentersonFortBlissofferweeklyandhourlychildcare;before/afterschoolcare forkindergartenchildren;before/afterschoolcareforfirstthroughsixthgradechildren;preschoolprogramsanda kindergartenclass.FCCapprovedhomes,915-568-4198. Schools:FourelementaryschoolsandonehighschoolonpostrunbyElPasoIndependentSchoolDistrict.Personnel livingoffpostshouldbeawarethattherearealsoeightotherschooldistrictsintheElPasoarea. Youth Services:Youthplexonmainpost,housestheMiddleSchoolandTeen(MS&T)programs.Gameroomwith billiards,foosball,videoandboardgames,computerlab,musicroom,loungewithbigscreenTV,avideolibrary,teen patioandplayground,artsandcraftsactivities,andaskateboardpark.Also,fulluseofthegymforavarietyof activities. Army Community Service:ACS915-569-4ACSMainBuilding,2494RickerRoad;SatelliteOfficeBuilding,915-7441435,A-479EastBliss;FamilyResilienceCenter915-569-5500,250ClubRoad. Housing:Privatizedhousingwithover3,000housingunitsinfifteenneighborhoods.Availableforallranks.Call915564-0795orvisittheFamilyHousingOfficewebsite. Employment:ElPaso'sthreelargeschooldistrictsareamongthelargestemployersinthearea.UnemploymentRate 10%.MedianHouseholdIncome$36,889. Post Services: MWRFacilitiesRecreationatFt.Blissincludesbowling,library,autohobby,recreationfacilities,theater,golf, gym,tennis,swimmingandoutdooractivities. Commissaries:verylargesizecommissary,915-568-1985 ExchangeSystem:largeexchange,2mini-malls,and6shoppettes,915-562-7200 FreedomCrossingatFortBliss:TheheartofthegrowingFortBlisscommunity,FreedomCrossingisthefirstof itskindshoppingcenterintheworld.Inadditiontoshopsandrestaurants,FreedomCrossingfeaturesa10screen,stadiumseating,firstrunmovietheatre,TheGrandTheatre. FinancialInstitutionsonpost:WellsFargoBank,ArmedForcesBank,andFirstLightFederalCreditUnion

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Medical Services:WilliamBeaumontArmyMedicalCenter,364-bedmedicalcenter.Informationdesk:915-569-2121; appointmentline:915-569-2692;patientassistance,TRICARE915-680-7600.Inaddition,healthcareisprovidedat theSoldierFamilyMedicalClinic,915-569-2273;andoneastBlissSoldierFamilyCareCenter,Bldg11335.Thisclinicis locatedonEastFortBlissonSSGSimsBlvd.,nexttothenewDentalClinic.YoutakeSGMBlvd.andturnleftontoSSG SimsBlvd.thebuildingislocatedonyourleft. Special Installation Messages: Defense Service Network (DSN) Dialing Instructions TheDSNistheprovideroflong-distancecommunicationsservicefortheDepartmentofDefense(DoD).Every installationhasaspecialDSNnumberandthenumbersvarybyworld-widelocation.InordertoplaceacallusingDSN, thecallermustbeusingamilitaryphoneonaninstallation.CellphonescannotdialDSNnumbers.WhendialingaDSN numberfromaUnitedStatesinstallationtoanotherUnitedStatesinstallation,itisunnecessarytodialtheDSN312area code.WhendialingaDSNnumberto/fromoverseaslocations,theDSNareacodemustbeincluded.Theoperatorcanbe reachedatcommercial(719)567-1110.Pleasenotethatlongdistancechargesmaybeincurred.

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Overview
Location LocatedinElPaso,TX,FortBlissishometothe1stArmoredDivision.WeareaFORSCOMinstallationcomprisedofother commands:MEDCOM,JTF-NORTH,TRADOC,USAR,andotherelements.FortBlissiscomprisedofapproximately1.12 millionacresoflandinTexasandNewMexico.TheMainCantonmentAreaofFortBlissislocatedadjacenttoElPaso, Texas.ElPasoisajewelinthedesert.NestledbetweentheruggedFranklinMountainsandthehistoricRioGrande,this bordercommunitycombinestheadvantagesofamajorcitywiththecharmofamodernwesterntown.ElPasoisa majortransportationhubwithabundantculturalandentertainmentopportunities.ElPasohasalowcrimerateandan extremelyfavorablecost-of-livingindex.SevenintenElPasoansarebilingualinEnglishandSpanish.Thebase operator'sphonenumberis915-568-2121,orDSN312-978-2121. History InNovember1848,theWarDepartmentorderedtheestablishmentofapostatElPasoDelNorte.ThefirstU.S.troops toarriveweresixriflecompaniesofthe3rdInfantryRegiment.Thesetroopsestablishedamilitarypostknownsimply as"ThePostOppositeElPaso."Afterclosingandrelocatingthepost,theArmyofficiallyrenameditFortBlissonMarch 8,1854,inhonorofLieutenantColonelWilliamWallaceSmithBliss,anArmyassistantadjutantgeneralduringthe MexicanWar(1876-1848).FormoreinformationgototheFortBlisshomepage. Mission OneofDoD'sflagshipinstallationscomprisedofstate-of-the-arttrainingareas,ranges,andfacilities;ledbyadaptive, innovative,andwarriorfocusedprofessionalsconcentratedonindividualandunitreadiness,leadersdevelopment, deployment,security,andthewell-beingofTeamBliss.TeamBlisstrains,sustains,mobilizes,anddeploysmembersof thejointteamtoconductglobal,fullspectrumoperationsinsupportofthenationalmilitarystrategy,whileprovidingfor thewell-beingoftheregionalmilitarycommunity. Population Served FortBlissisadiversecommunitymadeupofsoldiers,familymembers,students,employeesandretirees.TheFortBliss areaishometothebiggesttransformationinhistory,withaprojected300%populationincreaseby2012. Base Transportation Currentlythereisashuttlebusonbaseforcommutingthroughouttheinstallation.Toaccesstheschedulepleasegoto theMWRwebsiteforfurtherinformationpleasecall915-569-5652. Sponsorship Afteryoureceiveorders,andcompletetheDAForm5434,SponsorshipProgramCounselingandInformationSheet forwardtoFortBlissStrengthManagement.Somesoldierswillnotbeassignedasponsoruntiltheycheckinatthe WelcomeCenter/PersonnelProcessingCenteratbuilding503onPershingRoad.Formoreinformationcontactthe WelcomeCenter/PersonnelProcessingCenterat915-568-3035forthosewithoutapinpointassignmentyoucancontact StrengthManagementat915-568-5768or915-568-2878forassistance. Temporary Quarters TheInnatFortBlissistheofficialtemporarylodgingfacilityforFortBliss.Incomingpersonnelmustcheckavailabilityof theroomsattheInnpriortotakingtemporarylodgingoffpost.Advancereservationsmaybemadeat915-565-7777. AdditionalinformationcanbefoundontheFortBlissMWRwebsite. Relocation Assistance TheRelocationReadinessProgramstaffwilldotheirbesttohelpmakeyourmovetoElPasogosmoothly.Weoffer newcomersorientationsforSoldiersandspouses,PeopleEncouragingPeopleorPEPclasswhichisathreeday orientationandsightseeingtourwhichcoversFortBliss,theElPasoCommunityandMesillainNewMexico, conversationalSpanishclasses,citizenshipclasses,sponsorshipclasses,andEnglishasasecondlanguageclasses. ChildcareisFREEforallthosewhoareregisteredwiththeChildDevelopmentCenter,whileservicesorclassesare attendedatArmyCommunityService.Wealsohavealendingclosetfullofhouseholditemsincludingpots,pans, dishes,cookingutensils,flatware,airmattresses,cardtableswithfoldingchairs,highchairs,andplay-pens.Formore informationcalltheRelocationReadinessProgramat915-569-4ACS.

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Critical Installation Information ToobtainapostvehicledecalgototheVehicleRegistrationOfficeinBuilding503onPershingRoadoratthe MaingateonJebStewart.EnsurethatyoubringyourmilitaryidorCACcardforDODCivilians,avalidand currentdriverslicense,vehicleregistration,proofofinsuranceandaTexasvehiclesafetyinspection. ForthosepersonswithoutdecalsvehiclepassesareissuedatRobertELee,SgtMajBlvd,WilsonandChaffee gatesdaily.Thepassesarevalidfor24hoursonly.ToreceiveapassyoumustpossessamilitaryID,avalid andcurrentdriverslicense,registration,insuranceandsafetyinspectionsticker.ormoreinformationcallthe VehicleRegistrationOfficeat915-562-6602. FortBlissregulationsregardingpetscanbefoundattheServiceslinkontheMWRwebsite,orbycalling VeterinaryServicesat915-569-2266.

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Sponsorship
Settlingintoyournewlocationandyournewunittakestime.MilitaryINSTALLATIONSandPlanMyMovearedesignedto assistyouwithinformationaboutyournewlocation.ComplementingPlanMyMoveandMilitaryINSTALLATIONSeachof themilitaryServiceshasaSponsorshipProgramwhichisveryhelpfulinprovidingnewunitinformation.Ifyouwantto learnhowtobeasponsor,youcantakeashorttrainingmodulefoundonMilitaryINSTALLATIONS,orifyouarea Sponsor,youcanusetheeSponsorshipApplication&Trainingasecurewebsitedesignedtotrainyouonyour sponsorshipduitesandprovidesamplematerialsforyourusewhencommunicatingwithyournewcomer. ThepurposeoftheSponsorshipprogramisto: Provideasenseofbelonging Easethetransitionforinboundservicemembersorciviliansandtheirfamilymembers Increaseproductivity Reducecultureshock Helpnewcomersmakeinformeddecisions Cultivatenewfriendships Improvemorale

Asponsorissomeonefromyournewunitwhoisassignedtoassistyouinsettlingintoyournewlocation.Youmust requestasponsorthroughyourunit.Youcanlearnmoreaboutthesponsorshipprogramandhowtoapplythrough yourRelocationAssistanceProgramortheFamilyCenteratyournewinstallation. YourServicewillappointyoursponsorinwriting.He/shewillbethesameorclosetoyourrankandthesamemarital status,ifatallpossible.Thispersonwillbeknowledgeableaboutthelocalcommunityandtheinstallation;availableto assistyouandyourfamilyforatleasttwoweekspostarrival,andbesomeonewhoispositiveandoutgoing. Asponsor'sdutiesinclude: Contactingyouandyourfamilybyletterofintroductionore-mailuponlearningofyourassignmenttothe installation. Followingupwithapersonalphonecallaftercontacthasbeenmade. Sendinginformationabouttheinstallation/areawhichyoumayrequire,orputtingyouintouchwiththe resourcesonthewebandattheinstallationthatprovidecurrent,completeandup-to-dateinformationsuchas thoseprovidedbytheRelocationProgram. Answeringanyquestionswhichyouoryourfamilymayhave,or,again,providingtheproperresourcesto answerthosequestions. Confirmtransportationandlodgingarrangements. AssistingwithobtainingaPostOfficeBoxforyourmail. Meetingyouandyourfamilyuponarrival. Accompanyingyoutoyourcheckinpointfortheunit. IntroducingyoutotheFamilyCenterandlendingcloset Providingessentialservicelocationssuchascommissary,exchange,gasstation,andbank. Beingavailablewhenyouarriveatyourinstallationtomeetyou,showyouaround,andhelpyouthroughinprocessing.

Ifyouhavenotbeenassignedasponsor,orhavenotbeencontactedasofyet,requestonebycontactingyourgaining commandorunit.Ifaftercontactingyournewcommandyoufinddifficultiesinobtainingasponsor,contactyour RelocationAssistancePersonnelforadditionalhelpwithyourmove. ServicespecificprocessesforrequestingaSponsorinclude: Army and Defense Logistics Agency:AR600-8-8outlinesproceduresforDAForm5434,Sponsorship ProgramCounselingandInformationSheet.SponsorshipismandatoryforfirsttermSoldiers.AllSoldiers, privatethroughcolonel(excludingthosecompletingadvancedindividualtraining(AIT)andthosePCSingtolong termschools)andcivilianemployeesthroughgrade15mayparticipateintheadvancearrivalsponsorship program.ReactionarySponsorshipisavailableforindividualsarrivingataninstallationwithoutasponsor. Contactthegainingunittorequestasponsor. Air Force:GainingUnitCommanderSupportStaff/MilitaryPersonnelSectionwillassignasponsoruponreceipt ofassignmentnotice.Assignedsponsorwillthenmakecontactwiththeinboundmember. Navy:OPNAVINSTRUCTION1740.3CprescribesproceduresregardingCommandSponsorandIndoctrination Programs.ThisProgramisdesignedtofacilitatetheadaptationofSailorsandtheirfamiliesintonewworking andlivingenvironments,tominimizetheanxietyassociatedwithaPermanentChangeofStation(PCS)move, andaffordSailorsandtheirfamiliesthegreatestopportunityforasuccessfulandproductivetourofduty.

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CommandsponsorandindoctrinationresponsibilitiesbeginuponreceiptofPCSordersandcontinueuntilthe Sailorhasbecomeanintegralpartofthenewcommandandisfullycognizantofallpolicies,programs, services,andresponsibilitiesavailablethroughthecommand.CommandingOfficersshallestablishaCommand IndoctrinationProgramtoincludethedeliveryoftheNavyPrideandProfessionalismtrainingperthis instruction.COsshouldensureallincomingpersonnelreceivecommandindoctrinationtrainingwithin30daysof arrivalorwithin3drillweekends Enclosures(1)and(2)ofOPNAVINST1740.3Coutlineresponsibilitiesandprovideguidanceforthese programs.AssistancetolocalcommandsregardingtheCommandSponsorProgramisthroughtheFleetand FamilySupportCenter(FFSC)RelocationAssistanceProgramstaff. Marine Corps:GainingUnitCommanderwillassignasponsoronrequest.Overseascommandsshouldassigna sponsorautomatically,howeverifoneisnotassigned,sendarequesttothegainingcommandusingthe SampleSponsorshipRequestform.

Sponsors'responsibilitiesandabilitiestobeavailablewillvaryfrominstallationtoinstallation,dependinguponthe prioritywhichtheinstallationandunitcommandersgivetotheprogram;however,theServicesaremakingthe Sponsorshipprogramapriorityasresearchhasshownthemanybenefitsofgoodsponsorshiptoservice,family membersandyouth. Youth Sponsorship TheYouthSponsorshipProgramdependsontheavailabilityofyouthwhovolunteertobecomesponsors.TheYouth ServicestopicshouldexplaintheYouthSponsorshipprogramatyournewinstallation,butifitdoesnotanswerallof yourquestions,contactyourRelocationManagertoinquireabouttheprogramandacquiringayouthsponsor. Installation Specific Information BaumholderACShighlyencouragesyoutotakepartinourSpouseSponsorshipProgram.Thisprogramlinksvolunteer spousesalreadyinourcommunitywithincomingspouses.Thegoalistogiveyouaproperwelcome.Whenyouarrive theywillshowyouaroundpost,andensureyouknowaboutandcanaccessalltheresourcesavailabletoyou.Ifyou wouldliketoparticipateinthisprogrampleaseemail:william.luna@us.army.mil.Besuretoincludeyourname,contact informationandthenumberandagesofyourchildren(ifapplicable).

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Directions to Installation
Fort Bliss and East Bliss, (the differences between the two) FortBlissislocatedinthecenterofElPasoandextendsnorthpasttheTexasstatelineintoNewMexico.Therearetwo poststhatborderoneanothertocreatewhatFortBlissistoday.MainPost,whichistheoriginalareaofFortBliss,is locatedNorthofInterstate10andEastofUSHighway54(PatriotFreeway)TheWelcomeCenterislocatedinBldg503 onMainPost.EastBliss,formerlyknownasBiggsArmyAirfieldistherapidlyexpandingportionofpostthatwill eventuallycontain2/3ofallSoldiersstationedatFortBliss.EastBlissislocatedNorthofMainPostandiseasily accessiblefromanewlyconstructedexpressway,the601Spur,alsoknownastheLibertyExpressway. Accessing Main Fort Bliss From US 54 PersonnelarrivingviaUS54canenterthroughoneofthreegates,dependingonwhichdirectiontheyarearrivingfrom. PersonneltravelingNorthonHighway54theycanenterthrougheitherthePershingGate(hours0500-0900and15001800,5Daysaweek),ortheCassidyGatewhichisaccessible24hoursaday. PersonneltravelingSouthonUS54canenterCassidyGate,PershingGate,ortheSheridanGate.AllGateareaccessible byfollowingthesigns,throughthemassconstructionunderway,personnelmayonlyaccessthesegateviatheexitto FredWilson.Upontakingthisexit,personnelwillcontinuetravelingSouthontheaccessroadtogettoeachgate. From Interstate 10 East PersonnelarrivingviaI-10canexitatJoeBattleBlvd,375loopandtravelNorthtotheintersectionofthe601Spur,or LibertyExpressway.Upontakingthatexit,personnelshouldfollowthelooptotheChaffeeExitandenterthroughthat thegate. AirwayBlvdandtravelNorthonAirwayBlvd.andcrossthroughtheintersectionofAirportrd.,fromheretheywillenter thepostfromtheeastsidethroughtheRobertE.Leegatewhichisa24-hourgate. Additionally,personnelmayexitontoUS54andenterthroughthePershingGatebyfollowingsignsforPershingRd.or throughtheCassidyGatebyfollowingsignstoCassidyRd. Accessing East Bliss From US 54 ToaccessEastBlissfromUS54,personneltravelingNorthcanexitFredWilsonandturnrightatthelightontoFred Wilson.FredWilsoniscurrentlyundergoingamassconstructionproject,sobecautiousandobeyspeedlimitsatall times.Uponmakingtherighthandturn,thisroadbecomesthe601SpurorLibertyExpressway.Personnelmayfollow thisexpresswaytooneofthreeexitstoaccessEastBliss,Sgt.MajorBlvd,whichisthemain24hourgate;theGlobal Reach/OldIronsideexittakesonetotheGlobalReachgate,a24hourgate;ortheConstitutionexitwhichtakesoneto theGeneralHarmonGate,openMonday-Friday,5:00a.m.-9:00p.m. PersonneltravelingsouthonUS54mayaccessthe375loop,orTransmountainBlvdtravelingeast,the375loop intersectsthe601SpurorLibertyExpressway.Personnelmayexitontothe601Spurandtakeoneofthefirstthree exitstoaccessEastBliss. Modified Access Control Points: 1.ConstitutionGatewillhaveextendedhoursofoperationfromitscurrentoperatinghoursof:MondaythruFridayfrom 0500-2100 2.GlobalReachgatewillbe24-hourgate..Thiswillaccommodateduty-dayhoursforourServiceMembers,Civilian personnel,Familymembers,andvisitorstoEastBliss. 3.IBCTNorthwillalsohaveextendedoperationhoursfromitscurrentoperatinghoursof:MondaythruFriday from0500-2100.toaSundaythroughSaturday0001-2400hoursbeginning27JUL11.

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4.1ADConstructionACPwillbecloseduntilfurthernotice. New gate hours of Operation: GlobalReachGate:Sunday-Saturday,0001-2400(24/7) Constitution:Monday-Friday,5:00a.m.9:00p.m.(16/5) IBCTNorth:Sunday-Saturday,0001-2400(24/7) 1ADConstruction:CloseduntilFurtherNotice

ThepointofcontactforthismessageistheFortBlissMilitaryPoliceat915-568-1236. From Interstate 10 ToaccessEastBlissfromInterstate10PersonnelcanexitatJoeBattleBlvd,or375loop,andfollowthisloopNorthto theintersectionofthe601Spur,orLibertyExpressway.Uponexitingonthe601Spur,personnelmayfollowthis expresswaytooneofthreeexitstoaccessEastBliss,Sgt.MajorBlvd,whichisthemain24hourgate;theGlobal Reach/OldIronsideexittakesonetotheGlobalReachgate,a24hourgate;ortheConstitutionexitwhichtakesoneto theGeneralHarmonGate,openMonday-Friday5:00a.m.-9:00p.m. AirwayBlvdandtravelNorthtotheintersectionatAirportRd.MakearightontoAirportRdandkeepintherightlaneto cometothefrontentrance,theSgt.MajorGate,a24Hourgate. US54,seeabovereferencetoUS54. Airports TheElPasoInternationalAirportislocatedjustEastofMainFortandSouthEastofEastBliss.Thenumbertothe MilitaryHelpDeskis915-562-3606.FreeshuttleserviceisofferedthroughtheFortBlissWelcomeCenterto inprocessingSoldiersandfamilies;however,thefamiliesMUSTBETRAVELINGWITHTHESERVICEMEMBER.Totake advantageofthisserviceSoldiersmustseetheMilitaryHelpdesklocatedintheElPasoInternationalAirport. ToaccessMainFortBlissfromtheairport,ServiceMembersandtheirfamiliescanleavetheairporttravelingWeston Airwayandtheywillenterthe24hourRobertE.LeeGate. ToaccessEastBlissfromtheairport,ServiceMembersandfamiliescanleavetheAirportandtravelwestonAirwayBlvd makingarighthandturnontoAirportRd.BystayingintheRightlane,AirportwillcurveintoSgt.MajorBlvdandthe SGTMajorGatewillbethemainentrancetoEastBliss. Arriving at the Gate WhenServicemembersandtheirfamiliesarriveontoFortBliss,theymayenterthroughanygatewithoutPostDecals, theyonlyneedtheirMilitaryIDcardstogainentrancetotheinstallation.Personnelmustregistertheirvehiclesonpost withDirectorateofEmergencyServices,locatedinBldg503withintendaysofcomingtotheinstallation.

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Check-in Procedures
Documents to Hand Carry Youwillneedthefollowingdocumentstoinprocess:201file,HealthandDentalRecords,LeaveForm,and10copiesof PCSordersandamendments.SoldiersareadvisedtoeatpriortoinprocessingattheWelcomeCenterinBldg503. Reporting Procedures AtTheElPasoInternationalAirportthereisamilitaryliaisonfrom8:30amto12am.Contacttheliaisonforassistance at915-562-3606. Onceonpost,followthesignstotheWelcomeCenter/PersonnelProcessingCenterforin-processing.In-processingis conductedatthecentralizedPersonnelProcessingCenterinBldg503onPershingRoad.Thebuildingisopendaily24 hours.In-processingbeginsat8:45a.m.thenextbusinessdayattheWelcomeCenter,Bldg503,onPershingRoad. Theuniformforin-processingisACUs. All Personnel (Officer & Enlisted) --ShouldreporttotheWelcomeCenterBldg503,onPershingRoad. United States Army Sergeants Major Academy Students and Permanent Party --ShouldreporttotheWelcomeCenter Bldg503onPershingRd. William Beaumont Army Medical Center -- WBAMCpersonnelreporttotheWelcomeCenter,Bldg503onPershingRd.

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Motor Vehicles
Registration & Licensing Requirements TexasStatelawrequiresyoutohavesufficientliabilityinsuranceandavaliddriverslicenseinordertooperatea vehicle.Thetermvehiclegenerallyincludesautomobiles,motorcycles,vans,trailersandboatsregularlyparkedor garagedovernight.Further,yourvehiclemustbeproperlyregistered.EventhoughyouareintheMilitary,youmaybe requiredtoregisteryourvehiclein-stateandobtainanin-statelicensewithinafewmonthsofmoving.Accesscomplete informationoninsurance,driverslicensing,andwhereandhowtoregisteryourvehiclebyvisitingtheState DepartmentofMotorVehicleswebsite. State Laws Youandyourpassengersmustalwayswearseatbeltswhiledriving;youwillbeticketedandissuedheavyfinesif seatbeltsarenotsecured.Statelawrequiresthatallchildrenunder8yearsofageand57"inheightbeproperly restrainedinchildseats.Somestatesalsorequireyounger,smallerchildrentositinthebackseat. Motorcyclesandtheiroperatorsaresubjecttospeciallaws.Ifyouownandoperateamotorcycle,youmustcomplywith thoselaws.VisittheStateDepartmentofMotorVehicleswebsiteformoreinformation. ManyStatesandlocaljurisdictionshavestrictlawsabouttheuseofcellphonesandotherdigitaldeviceswhiledriving. ResearchtheselawsontheStateDepartmentofMotorVehicleswebsite.Ticketswillbeissuedandfinesassessedfor violatingtheselaws.PlayitsafeandalwaysuseahandsfreedeviceifyoumustuseacellphoneorotherPDAwhile driving.Hands-freedevicesmustbeusedwhileoperatingamotorvehicleonALLmilitaryinstallationsworldwide. Base Regulations FortBlisstrafficisregulatedbyAR190-5andCenterREG190-5.Theposthasentryaccesscontrolgatesandvehicle operatorsarerequiredtoslowandpreparetostopwhenapproachinganyentrygate.Sometrafficcongestionis experiencedduringthetraditionalrushhours(morning/lunch/evening).TheMexicoborderiswithin10minutesofFort Blissandspecialinsuranceandautodocumentsmayberequiredforentryintothecountryatthecheckpoints.Standard AmericanautoinsurancewillnotcoverautostakenintoMexico. SpeedLimits--Speedlimitsrangefrom10MPHinparkingareasto35MPHonthelargerroads. VehicleChecks--Inadditiontotheentrancegatecheckpoints,theCommandingGeneralhasauthorizedrandom unannouncedvehiclecheckpointswhichareconductedthroughoutthepostbytheMilitaryPolice. Accidents--AlltrafficaccidentsonFortBlissarerequiredtobereportedtotheMilitaryPolicewhowillrespondtothe scene.CallthePMOOperationsOfficeat(915)568-2115.ThisofficeislocatedattheMPStation,Building125. RestrictedAreasonPost--RestrictedareasvaryaccordingtotheCommandingGeneral'sposting.Restrictedareasare posted,welldefinedandentranceispermittedbyspecialpassonly.Deadlyforcemaybeauthorizedinhighlysensitive areas. Registering Vehicles on Base VisittheVehicleRegistrationOfficeatBuilding503(BesidetheWelcomeCenter)toregisteryourvehicleonbase. Ensureyoubringavalidandcurrentdriverlicense,registration,insuranceandvehiclesafetyinspection. Guest Pass InordertoenterthepostavalidandcurrentphotoIDisrequired.Ifyouareadriveryoumusthaveavalidandcurrent driverlicense,registration,insuranceandvehiclesafetyinspection. Anyonewhohasavalidandcurrentphotoidentificationmayenterthepost.Youthunder16yearsofagedonotneedto havephotoidentificationbutitisstronglyencouraged.Accesscanchangebaseduponforceprotectionconditions.

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Education - General Overview

Public School FourelementaryschoolsandonehighschoolarelocatedonFortBlissgrounds.ChapinHighSchoolisnearFortBliss. Transportationtooffpostschoolsisprovidedbybusing.AlloftheseschoolsarepartoftheElPasoIndependentSchool District. PersonnellivingoffpostshouldbeawarethattherearealsoeightotherschooldistrictsintheElPasoarea.Personnel livinginanareaotherthanthatdesignatedaspartoftheElPasoIndependentSchooldistrictarerequiredbylawto sendtheirchildrentotheschooldistrictdesignatedforthatarea.Allninedistrictshavesignedthememorandumof agreement. Absences Achildrequiredtoattendschoolmaybeexcusedfortemporaryabsenceresultingfromanycauseacceptabletothe teacher,principal,orSuperintendentoftheschoolinwhichthechildisenrolled. Attendance for Credit Astudentshallbegivencreditforaclassonlyifthestudenthasbeeninattendance90percentofthedaystheclassis offeredpersemester,unlessanattendancecommitteeappointedbytheBoardofTrusteesgivesthestudentcredit becausetherewereextenuatingcircumstancesfortheabsences. Bilingual Education Bilingualeducationisavailableforstudentsinalldistricts.Contactyourchild'sprincipalorthedistrict'scentraloffices formoreinformationaboutexistingprograms. Busing Texaslawdoesnotprovidefundingfortransportationofstudentslivingundertwomilesfromschool.Busingisprovided bythedistrictforallstudentslivingonpostwhoattendtheirdesignated(AustinandChapin)HighSchool.Additionally, somespecialeducationstudentsarebused,iftheyareattendingaspecialeducationclassnotbeingofferedintheir immediatearea. Counseling Counselors/at-riskcoordinatorsareavailableatmiddle,juniorandseniorhighschoolsforassistanceincredit evaluations,classregistrations,andallschool-relatedchanges. Discipline AllschoolsintheElPaso,SocorroandYsletaIndependentSchoolDistrictshaveadisciplinemanagementplan.All studentsandparentsaregivenastudentcodeofconductatthebeginningofeachschoolyear. Federal School Lunch Program Contacttheschoolprincipalforinformationandanapplicationformforthefreeand/orreducedpricelunchprogram. Gifted Education Programs TheElPasoIndependentSchoolDistrictprovidesprogramoptionsthroughoutthedistrictthatreinforcethestrengths, needs,andinterestsofgiftedandtalentedstudents.Curriculumandinstructionaredifferentiatedbymodifyingthe depth,complexity,andpacingofthegeneralschoolprogram.Qualificationisbasedonfiveequallyweightedcriteria: StandardizedAchievementand/orAptitudeTest(s) BehavioralCharacteristicLog StudentClassroomActivity ParentEvaluation CumulativeGradeAverages

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Honors Program Contacttheprincipalorschoolcounselorforinformationregardinghonorsclasses(pre-advancedplacementand advancedplacement)availabletostudentsingrades9-12. Immunization Allmilitaryfamilymembersmustpresent,atthetimeofregistration,proofofimmunizations.TheTexasEducation Agencywebsiteprovidesdetailedinformation.FurtherinformationcanbefoundontheFortBlissMWRwebsiteunder parent/studenthandbook. Ft. Bliss School Liaison Officer TheSchoolLiaisonOfficer(SLO)isavailabletocoordinateandassistschool-agechildrenandyouthofmilitaryparents witheducationalopportunitiesandinformationnecessarytoachieveacademicsuccess.TheSLOworksinpartnership withlocalschoolstohelpenhancetheeducationalexperienceandtoserveasaconduitofinformation.TheSLOis committedtoimprovingthemilitarychildsschooltransitionandexperiencewhilesustainingbothpositiverelationships andopencommunicationbetweenthemilitaryandtheschoolcommunity.TofindinformationonalloftheSchool LiaisonServicesandtofindusefullinkstoeducationresourcesincludingwebsitesfortheFortBlissareaschoolsplease visittheFortBlissSchoolLiaisonServiceswebsite.Theschoolliaisonofficetelephonenumbersare915-569-5064or DSN312-979-5064,andthefaxnumberis915-568-2144. Registration Recordsrequiredforallstudentsatthetimeofregistrationinclude: Child'sSocialSecurityCard. Birthcertificate,hospitalrecordorBaptismalcertificate. Immunizationandshotrecord--uptodate. Reportcardfromlastschoolattended. Proofofresidency(quartersassignmentorrentreceipt). Valididentificationofthepersonenrollingthestudent(driver'slicense,socialsecuritycard,passportorMilitary ID).

Aparent/responsiblepartymustaccompanythechildtotheschoolatthetimeofenrollment. Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) TheStudentAssessmentDivisionmanagesandoverseesthedevelopment,administration,scoring,andanalysisofthe statewideassessmentprogram.ThestatewideassessmentprogramincludestheTexasAssessmentofKnowledgeand Skills(TAKS),theStateDevelopedAlternativeAssessment(SDAA),theReadingProficiencyTestsinEnglish(RPTE). Asmandatedbythe76thTexasLegislaturein1999,theTexasAssessmentofKnowledgeandSkills(TAKS)was administeredbeginninginthe2002-2003schoolyear.TheTAKSmeasuresthestatewidecurriculuminreadingat Grades3-9;inwritingatGrades4and7;inEnglishLanguageArtsatGrades10and11;inmathematicsatGrades311;inscienceatGrades5,8,10,and11;andsocialstudiesatGrades8,10,and11.TheSpanishTAKSis administeredatGrades3through6. Enactedbythe76thTexasLegislaturein1999,theStudentSuccessInitiative(SSI)gradeadvancementrequirements applytotheTAKSreadingtestatgrade3,thereadingandmathematicstestsatgrade5,andthereadingand mathematicstestsatgrade8.Asspecifiedbytheserequirements,astudentmayadvancetothenextgradelevelonly bypassingthesetestsorbyunanimousdecisionofhisorhergradeplacementcommitteethatthestudentislikelyto performatgradelevelafteradditionalinstruction. SatisfactoryperformanceontheTAKSatGrade11isprerequisitetoahighschooldiploma.ToreceiveaTexashigh schooldiploma,youmustcompleteallthenecessarycourseworkforgraduationandpassallpartsoftheexitlevelTexas AssessmentofKnowledgeandStills.TheexitlevelTAKSincludesfoursubjectareas:Englishlanguageareas, mathematics,scienceandsocialstudies.ThetestisbasedontheTexasEssentialKnowledgeandSkills,orTEKS,which isthecurriculumthatyourteachersuseeverydayintheclassroom. MoreinformationcanbefoundontheTexasEducationAgencywebsite. Extra Curricular Activities AllschooldistrictsintheElPasoareafullysupportstudentsfrommilitaryfamilieswhowanttoparticipateinextracurricularactivities.Checkwithyourchild'sprincipalorthedistricts'athleticofficestodeterminewhatathleticactivities

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areavailable. Zero Tolerance of Violent and Abusive Behavior on School Campuses TheElPasoIndependentSchoolDistrictbelievesthatschoolsmustbesafeandorderlylearningenvironments.The districtfurtherbelievesthatdisciplinaryinfractionsinvolvingviolence,verbalabuse,andpossessionofdrugsorweapons mustbedisciplined,inafirm,evenhandedandconsistentmanner. Grading System StateofTexasNumerical/LetterGradeConversion: 90-100A 80-89B 75-79C 70-74D 0-69F

Private Schools Thereareseveraldifferenttypesofprivateschoolsfromwhichtochoose.Parochial,non-denominationaland independentschoolsareincreasinginnumbersintheElPasoarea.Parochialschoolsaredefinedasaschoolsupported anddirectedbytheparishofachurch.ManyElPasoschoolsconsiderthemselvesnon-denominationaleventhoughthey mayberunbyachurch. Independentschoolshavenoreligiousaffiliationandmayadoptacertainmethodofteachingandexistonlyforthe educationofgiftedorchallengedstudents.ElPaso'sprivateschoolstudentbodiesrangefrom6to765.Classsizevaries from6to45.Averageannualtuitionvariesfrom$550toover$4,000. TolearnmoreabouttheprivateschoolsintheElPasoareapleasecontacttheFortBlissschoolliaisonat915-569-5064. Home Schooling in Texas TheTexasEducationAgencydoesnotregulate,index,monitor,approve,orregistertheprogramsavailabletoparents whochoosetohomeschool.AschoolagechildresidinginTexaswhoispursuing,underdirectsupervisionofhis/her parents,acurriculumdesignedtomeetbasiceducationgoalsisattendingaprivateschoolwithinthemeaningofSection 25.086(a)(1)oftheTexasEducationCodeandisthereforeexemptfromcompulsoryschoolattendance.TheStateof Texasdoesnotawardadiplomatostudentsthatarehomeschooled.Intheeventahome-schooledstudentwishedto enterapublicschool,mostdistrictshavepoliciesandproceduresinplacetoassessthemasterylevelofcoursesthat studentsinhomeschoolshavetaken.Theresultsoftheassessmentmaybeusedforgradeplacementand/orawardof credit.PleasecontactPupilServicestocompletetheHomeSchoolNotificationFormifyouareplanningtohomeschool. FormoreinformationpleasevisittheFortBlissHomeschoolerswebsite. Home School Study Program Accredited by Texas Education Agency TexasTechUniversityisaccreditedbytheSouthernAssociationofCollegesandSchools.HighSchool,middleschooland elementarycoursesareapprovedbytheTexasEducationAgency.TexasTechUniversityIndependentSchoolDistrict (TTUISD)wasestablishedbytheStateBoardofEducationinFall1993initiallyasaTexaspublichighschoolableto offerhighschooldiplomasatadistance.TexasTechUniversityElementarySchoolandTexasTechUniversityMiddle SchoolwereaddedtoTTUISDinFall1998. Adult Education TheFortBlissEducationCenteroffersavarietyofservicesfortheactive-dutymilitarypersonandforadultfamily members.ContacttheEducationCenterforinformationregardingcurrentcourseofferingsofsecondary,under-graduate andgraduatelevelprogramsfoundunderthetopicEducation-College/Technical.Formoreinformation,call915-7441333.

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Education - Local Schools

How do I choose a school? Choosingtherightschoolforchildrenisapriorityformilitaryfamilies.Whetheryouareassignedlivingquartersorhave achoiceofwheretolive,itisimportanttoexplorealleducationaloptionstodiscoverthepropermatchforeachchild.All parentswantthebestpossibleeducationfortheirchildren.Studentshavedifferentlearningstylesandneeds.Children withinthesamefamilymaynotlearninthesamewayoratthesamerate.Findingtherighteducationalsettingforeach childrequiresacarefulexaminationofvariousoptionsthatareavailabletostudentsandtheirfamilies. "ChoosingaSchoolforyourChild",apublicationoftheU.S.DepartmentofEducationoffersaseriesofchecklistsand pertinentquestionstoassistparentsinmakingtherightchoices. What schools are in my area (or in the area where I may move)? Severalhighqualitycommercialtoolsareavailabletoassistinmakingdecisionsaboutwhichschooltochooseforyour child. GreatSchoolsofferslistingsof200,000publicandprivateschoolsservingstudentsfrompreschoolthroughhighschool andmorethan800,000parentratingsandreviews.GreatSchoolsalsohasanewprogramcalledCollegeBound,an onlineapproachtohelpingparentsraisecollege-readyhighschoolgraduates. Designedformilitarystudents,theirfamiliesandthecaringprofessionalswhosupportthem,SchoolQuestisan educationalresourcetoolfromtheMilitaryChildEducationCoalition.Itismeanttofacilitatethesearchfornewschools andcentralizeresources. It'salsoasecurestoragesiteforstudents'educational,extra-curricular,award,volunteerandworkinformation.Please note,though,thatisNOTareplacementforaschooltranscript.Itcanbeviewedasasafe,centralizedvirtual"file drawer"whereastudent(orparent)cankeeptrackofallthedetailsthataresodifficulttoorganize,butsonecessary whenstudentsmoveorapplyforcollege,jobsormilitaryservice. Inaddition,SchoolQuestguestsaregrantedaccesstoresearchandtime-testedinformationaboutsuccessful educationaltransitions. MilitaryOneSourceisafreeserviceprovidedbytheDepartmentofDefensetoservicemembersandtheirfamiliesto helpwithabroadrangeofconcernsincludingmoneymanagement,spouseemploymentandeducation,parentingand childcare,relocation,deployment,reunion,andtheparticularconcernsoffamilieswithspecial-needsmembers. How can I help plan for a successful transition in this new school and for my child's school career? Parentsoftenwanttoknowabouttheavailabilityofextracurricularactivitiesandsports,ortheavailabilityofadvanced classes.Forthesequestions,itisbesttocontacttheschoolsdirectly.Itisimportanttoasktherightquestions.The followingresourcescanhelpwiththesequestionsandothers. MilitaryChildEducationCoalition MilitaryImpactedSchoolsAssociation

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Education - Local Schools/Overseas

Overseas Schools -- What You Should Know MovingyourfamilyfromoneinstallationtoanotherintheU.S.canbechallengingenough;butmovingyourfamily overseaspresentsanevenmorecomplexsituation.Oneofthemostimportantchallengescanbesummedupbythis question,"Wherearemychildrengoingtogotoschool?" Thisarticlewillprovideresourcestohelpguidemilitaryfamiliesthroughthemanyquestionsanddecisionsregarding localschoolsabroad. Where do I start? Startwiththeinformationonyournewinstallation.VisitMilitaryINSTALLATIONSandreviewtheinstallation'sEducationarticle.AlloftheoverseasinstallationshavededicatedaportionoftheEducationarticletodiscussingtheeducation optionsavailableinthelocalcommunityaswellastheDoDschoolslocatedontheinstallation,ifavailable.Most installationsoverseasthatallowaccompaniedfamilytravelhaveoneormoreDoDschools. What is the difference between a DoD school and an international or national school? DoDEAistheDepartmentofDefenseEducationActivity.DoDEAoperatesDoDschoolsin12foreigncountries,Guamand PuertoRico.AllDoDEAschoolsarefullyaccreditedbyU.S.accreditationagenciesandmaintainhighacademicstandards withwellroundededucationalprograms.VisittheDoDEASchoolReportCardwebsitetofindadetaileddiscussionof eachDoDSchool. DoDEAhaslaunchedanOnlineStudentPre-RegistrationSystemforSchoolYear2011-2012,withtheaimofreducing thetimeparentswillhavetowaitattheschoolregistrationsite.Thenewprogramwillalsoallowschoolofficialsto betterpredictschoolenrollmentfortheupcomingyear,makemoreinformeddecisionsregardingteacherandstaff requirements,andprepareinadvanceforspecialservices,supplies,andotherclassroomneeds.Parentscanpreregistertheirchildrenbyvisitingtheregistrationwebsite. InadditiontoDoDEA,theU.S.DepartmentofState'sOfficeofOverseasSchoolsmissionistopromotequality educationalopportunitiesfordependentsofAmericancitizensoverseasattheelementaryandsecondarylevel.IfaDoD schoolisnotavailableonyourinstallationtheremaybeaschoolinthelocalcommunitythatisanAmerican-Sponsored ElementaryandSecondarySchool. InternationalschoolsareEnglish-languageschoolswhereasNationalschoolsareschoolswherecoursesaretaughtinthe nativelanguage.ThecurriculumandgradingsystemofanInternationalschooltendstobesimilartothetraditional Americaneducationsystem.ThisisaconsiderationifyourfamilywillbereturningtotheU.S.priortoyourchildor childrengraduatinghighschool.Remember,whenchoosingaschoolitisbesttotrytomatchtheschoolwithyour child'sneedsandexpectations. Where can I find a list of International schools in the country where my family is moving? TheInternetcanbeanexcellentresourceforfindingInternationalSchoolsoverseas.Youcanfindacompletedirectory ofoverseasschoolsontheInternationalSchoolsServices'website. Inaddition,theWorldWideSchoolswebsiteisanexcellentresource.Fromthehomepageyoucanselectthecountry. Onceyouhavedonethis,alistofschoolswillappearandyoucanthenchoosewhichoneyouareinterestedin researching.Alloftheinformationappearingonthiswebsiteisprovidedbytheschoolsdirectly.Someoftheinformation youmayfindonaschoolincludes:abackgroundsummaryabouttheschool,theschool'saddress,phonenumber, website,andeventheemailaddressofthedirectoroftheschool.Thisinformationshouldbeexploredsothatyoucan makecomparisonswithotherInternationalschoolsintheareatodeterminethebestplaceforyourchild/children. How do I decide what school is best for my child? ThisprocessismuchthesameasitwouldbeintheU.S.Youmaynothaveasmanychoicesbutitisimportanttomake alistofpossibleschoolsandthenbegintoaskaround.Thisisadauntingtasksinceitislikelythattherewillbea languagebarrier.However,talktotheRelocationPersonnelintheFamilyCenterandyoursponsoratyournew installationwhomaybeabletoputyouintouchotherfamilieswithchildrenaroundthesameageasyourchild/children. Alwayscontacttheschooldirectlyandaskforreferences. Onceyouhavenarroweddownyouroptions,interviewtheschoolorschoolsdirectly.Thisisbestdoneinperson,if possible.Askabout:attendance,atmosphere,curriculum;gradingsystem,tuition,accreditations,thestaffand administration;aswellasotherpracticaldetailssuchas,doestheschoolprovidemeals,whattypesofextracurricular programsareavailable,istheretransportation,holidaysandschedule,sportsprograms,beforeandafterschoolcare programs,andhowisthefacilitymaintained.

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Now that I have chosen a school, how do I successfully facilitate the transition for my child? Asuccessfultransitionshouldbeapriorityduringplanningthemoveandoncethemovehasbeencompleted.Themore knowledgeyouprovideyourchildwith,themoreconfidenthe/shewillfeeloncehe/shearrivesatthenewschool.Allow yourchildtobeapartofthedecisionmakingprocess,ifhe/sheisoldenough,andtakehis/heropinionsintoaccount. MilitaryStudentprovidesseveralvaluabletoolstofacilitatethetransitionprocess.Althoughmanyofthesetoolsarenot gearedspecificallytoaninternationalmovetheresourcesprovideddoapplytoanymilitarystudenttransitioningtoa newschoolintheU.S.oroverseas.

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Education - Training (College/Technical)

Installation Education Center TheEducationCenteronFortBlisshasawealthofinformationforsoldiersand/orspouseswantingtocontinueorstart aneducation.Theyshouldbeyourfirstpointofcontact.RetiredmilitaryandDAcivilianmayalsousetheresources. MickelsenLibaryisavailableonposttoprovidebothrecreationalandeducationalreferencestosupportoffandon-duty educationquests. College ParkUniversityhasalocationintheFortBlissResidentCenter.

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Library
Army General Libraries - something for everyone!Fromartandphotographicexhibits...tocommunityrelated programs,Armylibrarieshavesomethingforeveryone.ConnecttotheworldviatheInternet.Prepare projects/presentationsusingofficesoftware.Searchthelibrary'selectroniccatalog.LogintoArmyKnowledgeOnline fromhome,office,orlibrarytoaccessfull-textdatabases,magazines,newspapers,ebooksandaudiobooks24/7 anywhere,anytime.Lookforjobsandcollegeson-line,takecollegepreptestsandCLEPtestson-line.Research academicandmilitarysubjectson-line.PlugintoeArmyUthroughoutyourlibrary.Attendapopularprogrammingevent forfunandintellectualstimulation.Escapethroughfiction,keepupwithcurrentaffairs,findmilitaryprofessionalreading material,exploreyourhobby,findaquietnooktostudyortodream,encouragereadinginyouryoungchild---whethera singularexperienceorafamilyaffair,italladdsuptoalifeenrichingexperience.Eveningandweekendhours accommodateyourbusyscheduleat71mainlibrariesand21branchesworld-wide. Military OneSource On-Line Library Ourmobilemilitarymembersoftendon'thavetheresourcesofabrickandmortarlibraryonhandtoprovide entertainment,learningorsolace.TheOnlineLibraryprovidesthoseresourceswhilethemembersareintransitor deployed.One-stopshoppingforalllibraryresourcesinprint,electronicanddownloadableformatareavailableonline, 24/7.Thelibraryprovidesrecreation,lifelonglearning,reference,andcareerresourcesforallagesandinterests.All resources including audio and eBooks are free. Resources are available anywhere in the world where there is access to the internet. MilitaryOneSourceOn-LineLibraryprovides24/7accesstolibrarymaterialsthatinclude: Abilitytodownloadfreebooksfromthousandsoffictionandnon-fictiontitles,includinganimatedchildren's books,orrequestafreepaperbackordigitalPlayawaybookfromMilitaryOneSource. Accesstodatabasestopursueeducation,researchcareers,fixcarsorhomeappliances,maintainorremodel apartmentsorhomes,andmore.

Installation Specific Information TheMickelsenCommunityLibraryislocatedinBldg2EonSheridanRd.InthebasementofWingEoftheCommunity HeadquartersBuilding(Bldg2)directlyunderneaththeNCOAcademy,915-568-6156or915-568-1902. ThelibraryhoursareMonday-Friday8:00a.m.to6:00p.m.andSaturday9:00a.m.to6:00p.m.,closedonSundays andholidays.Thehoursofoperationapplytoboththeadultandchildsidesofthelibrary.

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Housing - Overview
Privatized Housing WelcometotheBalfourBeattyCommunitiesresidentialcommunityatFortBlissintheheartoftheSouthwest,ElPaso, Texas.FortBlissbringsyouthebestofTexanlivingwithover3,000housingunitsinfifteendistinctiveneighborhoods. Newconstructionandextensiverenovationsaremakingthismixedcommunityofhistoricalandmodernhomesthemost excitingplacetolive. Single Service Member Housing FortBlisshousingmaintainsatotalof32unitsforunaccompaniedofficers/seniorNCOs.Bonafidebachelorshavea currentwaitinglistofapproximately15daysforaroom.Geographicalbachelorsgenerallymustwaitapproximately120 daysforaroom.A$45depositisrequiredwhenreceivingaroom.Thereisnocostfortheroom.Maidserviceisnot provided.ForassistanceinhousehuntingcallHousingServicesOfficeat915-568-1264. SingleservicemembersinpaygradesE-7andaboveareauthorizedtoliveoffpostandtoreceiveBasicAllowancefor Housing(BAH)atthewithoutdependentsrate. Non-government Housing TheHousing Services OfficeprovidesfirstchoiceofinformationandsupportwhenSoldiersandfamiliesrelocatetoFort Bliss.Theservicesincludebutarenotlimitedto;off-postcounselingandreferralassistance,rentalpropertylistings, review,clarifyandexplainleasecontracts,temporaryhousinglistings,off-postqualityhousinginspections,inandoutprocessing,permissivetemporaryduty(PTDY)stamp,leasereview,landlordandtenantmediation,andadvocacy. PleasecontacttheHousingServicesOfficeformoreinformationat915-568-2538.Monday-Friday7:30amto4:30pm. DoD Automated Housing Referral Network (AHRN)--VisitAHRN.comoraskatyourlocalhousingofficetolearnaboutthis DoDprogramthatiscurrentlyavailableformostinstallations.Theprogramallowsmilitarymembersandfamiliesto: Searchlistingsandpicturesofavailablerentalsnearmilitaryinstallations Findoutaboutsharedrentals Listtheirownpropertiesforrenttoothermilitaryfamilies Listtheirhomesforsalebyowner(FSBO)toothermilitarymembers Contactinstallationhousingoffices

AHRNisnotcurrentlyavailableatallinstallationsbutthephasedprogramisaddingnewinstallationseverymonth. ChecktheAHRNwebsitetoseeifyournextassignmentisanAHRNbaseandcheckoutotherfeaturestoassistyouin yourhomesearch.

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Housing - Temporary
Temporary Lodging Facility Registration Regulations TheInnatFortBlissistheofficialtemporarylodgingfacilityforFortBliss.Incomingpersonnelmustcheckavailabilityof roomsattheInnpriortotakingtemporarylodgingintown.CNAs(certificatesofnon-availability)mustbeobtained beforearrangingoffpostlodging.CNAscannotbeissuedafterthedatesofstay.FormoredetailsregardingCNA,please contacttheFortBlissLodgingfrontdeskat915-565-7777or1-800-723-8130. Check Out Time Checkouttimeisby11:00amthedayofdeparture. Late Check Out Latecheckouttimesmaybepre-arrangedwithmanagementwhenpossible.Afullroomchargemaybeassessedif advancearrangementsarenotmade.FortBlissLodgingisunabletoprovideacompletedinvoiceuntiltheroomis actuallyvacated.Ifexpresscheckoutisdesired,pleasecontactthefrontdesk;arrangementswillbemadetoprepare yourbillasmuchinadvanceaspossible. Check Out Procedures VerifyyourcheckoutdatewiththeFrontDeskwhenyouarrive.Ifyouneedtoextendthatdate,secureanewdatewith theFrontDeskinadvancetoensureavailability. Pricing Paymentisdueuponcheck-in.Ifyoudesiretopayonadailybasis,paymentisdueby11am.Creditcardswith approvalmaybeusedforpayment.Acceptedcreditcardsare:DinersClub,MasterCard,Visa,Discover,andAmerican Express. Maid Service Donotdisturbsignmustberemovedbynooninordertoreceivemaidservice.Allroomswillbecleanedatleastevery otherday. Telephone Service InServicePhonesareavailableforalloutgoinglocalcallsinyourguestroomatnoextracharge.Witha$10depositor creditcardthelongdistanceservicecanbemadeavailable. Safety and Security Keepyourroomlockedwhenyouareaway.NeithertheFederalGovernmentnorFortBlissLodgingServicesassumes responsibilityforlossofpersonalpropertyofvaluable.Intheeventofaloss,reportittotheManagerOn-Dutyatthe FrontDeskorcontactthemilitarypolice.Donotadmitpersonstoyourroomwithoutfirstmakingpositiveidentification. Yourroomisequippedwithapeephole.IfamemberofFortBlissLodgingneedstobeadmittedandthereisanydoubt abouttheperson'sidentity,pleasecontacttheFrontDesk.Safetydepositboxesareavailableintherooms. Children ChildrenareveryimportantpeopleatFortBlissLodging.Forthatreason,pleasedonotleaveyourchildrenunattended orunsupervisedatanytime.TherearemanyinterestingactivitiesyourchildrenmaywanttoparticipateinonFortBliss. Firearms Allweaponsmustberegisteredonpost.YourpersonalfirearmsareprohibitedfromthepropertyofFortBlissLodging.If youareassignedtoaFortBlissunit,thefirearmmaybestoredinyourunit'sArmsRoom.Ifyouarenotassignedtoa FortBlissunit,contacttheFortBlissRodandGunClubat568-2983forstoragerental.Foradditionalinformation,you

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mayalsocalltheProvostMarshall'sOfficeat915-568-2404ortheMilitaryPoliceStationat915-568-2115or0447. Dining Facilities Pace Hall Dining Room Foraquiet,relaxingbreakfastinelegantsurroundingstrythePaceHallDiningRoom.PaceHallservesacomplimentary ContinentalBreakfastBuffet7daysaweekforguestsofFortBlissLodging.Otherdinerscanchoosefromthefresh,light selectionsatareasonableprice,orchoosefromthebreakfastmenuoffereddaily.ThebeautifuldiningroomatPaceHall istheperfectsettingforimportantintimatebreakfastmeetingsorjustaquiet,reflectivestarttoabusyday.PaceHall canbereservedforprivateluncheonsormeetingsbycallingFortBlissLodging. FortBlissLodgingServices'PaceHallisopentotheFortBlisscommunityforbreakfastfrom6:30to8:30a.m.Monday throughFriday.Patronsmayorderafulloff-the-menubreakfastaswellasasimplecontinentalbreakfast.Groupsmay alsoreserveanareaforearlybreakfastmeetings. LocatedonthefarwestsideofpostonClubRoadnexttothePershingGate,PaceHalloffersapleasantambianceinthe charmofoneofFortBliss'mosthistoricalbuildings.Forinformationorreservations,callPaceHallat915-744-9330. Pets TherearealimitednumberofpetroomsavailableatLodging.Advancereservationsfortheseroomsaresuggested. Thereisa$75non-refundablepetfeeforapetroom.Guestsarrivingwithpetsmustbringcurrentvaccinationrecords. ThefollowingpetsarenotauthorizedatLodging:PitBulls,AmericanStaffordshireTerriers,EnglishStaffordshire Terriers,Rottweilers(fullormixedbreed)wolves&wolfhybrids.

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Housing - Government
Family Housing WelcometotheBalfourBeattyCommunitiesresidentialcommunityatFortBlissintheheartoftheSouthwest,ElPaso, Texas.FortBlissbringsyouthebestofTexanlivingwithover3,000housingunitsinfifteendistinctive neighborhoods.Newconstructionandextensiverenovationsaremakingthismixedcommunityofhistoricalandmodern homesthemostexcitingplacetolive.Fordiningout,youvegoteverythingfromTexMextoItaliantotry.Forrelaxation andrecreation,theresalottoexploreandenjoy.PicnicandplayinFranklinMountainsStatePark,thenationslargest urbanpark.WalkonthewildsideattheElPasoZoo.MakeasplashatBiggsWaterPark.FollowthehistoricElPaso MissionTrailandexploreInsightsScienceMuseum.Ifshoppingisyourlove,youreinluckbecauseBassettCenterMall, ElPasoDiscountMall,andCieloVistaMallareallashortdrivefromFortBliss.BalfourBeattyCommunitiesismaking improvementsandrenovationsdailytobuildacommunityyouwillbeproudtocallhome. FormoreinformationaboutFortBlisshousing,pleasecall915-564-0795orvisittheFamilyHousingOfficewebsiteor visitusonFacebook. Balfour Beatty Kelly Park Community Center Locatedat1991MarshallRoad,FortBliss,theycanbereachedbycalling888-356-4187or915-564-0795;fax915-5641853.HoursareMon-Tue-Fri:8:00am-5:00pm. Directions: FromGatewayBoulevardEast-MergeontoI-10.TurnleftonTrowbridgeDrive.TurnrightonChelseaStreet ChelseaStreetbecomesPleasontonRoad).TurnleftonPikeRoad.TurnrightonMarshallRoad.FromRobertE.LeeGate FollowRobertE.LeetorightonJebStewart.TurnleftonCassidy.TurnrightonMarshall.FromCassidyGateFollow CassidytoleftonMarshall. Logan Heights Community Office Locatedat3156BHeroAvenue,ElPasoTX79904andcanbereachedbycalling888-356-4187or915-564-1230;fax 915-564-1231. HoursofoperationareMon-Fri8:00am-5:00pmFromGatewayNorth-TurnrightontoHero.FromUS54-Takethe Ellerthorpeexit-followEllerthorpetoHeroAvenue-turnright. PasoDelNorteCommunityCenter Locatedat45380EllerthorpeAvenue,theycanbereachedbycalling915-564-1794;fax915-564-1796. Recreation AtFortBliss,BalfourBeattyCommunitieshasavarietyofrecreationalamenitiesandopportunitiestoenjoy.Youwillfind theseamenitieslocatedthroughoutthecommunityinareasfromopenspaceforteamactivitiestoshadedspacesfor playgroundsandpicnicareas. AtKellyParkonMainPost,Residentshavethefollowingactivitiesavailabletothem:SplashPark,18holeMiniGolf course,10CoveredPavilionswithcharcoalgrills&picnictables,4BasketballGoals,4VolleyballNets,4HorseshoePits, aBaseballField&aSoccerField. SummaryofAmenities: 33CoveredPlaygroundsinhousingcommunities 1CommunityCenteronMainPost 1LoganHeightsCommunityOffice 1KellyParkonMainPostopenforallresidents

Formoreinformationabouttheseamenities,contacttheCommunityManagementOffice. EFMP

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ExceptiontoPolicyforonposthousingatFortBlissisgenerallyapprovedforsoldierswhohavefamilymembersthat haveExceptionalFamilyMemberExceptionalProgram(EFMP)casesbaseduponphysicianrecommendationand approvalfromthehospitalcommandandEFMP.ThesoldiersdependentmustbeenrolledinEFMP. ToapplyforEFMPHousing 1. 2. MustcompleteBBCEFMPHousingPacket.Donotleaveanythingblank.Thepacketneedstobefilledbya physicianandalsosignedbysomeonefromACSEFMP.Itwillhavetobeacurrentcertification. AcopyoftheEFMPenrollment.

PleasenotethatEFMPHousingPacketisreviewedandwilleitherbeapprovedordisapprovedbyManagement.Being approveddoesnotmeanyougetpriorityhousingaboveeveryoneelse.Itisallcasebycase.Ifyouhaveanyquestion, pleasecontactBBCat915-564-0795. Single Service Member Housing FortBlisshousingmaintainsatotalof32unitsforunaccompaniedofficers/seniorNCOs.Bonafidebachelorshavea currentwaitinglistofapproximately15daysforaroom.Geographicalbachelorsgenerallymustwaitapproximately120 daysforaroom.A$45depositisrequiredwhenreceivingaroom.Thereisnocostfortheroom.Maidserviceisnot provided. AccommodationsareavailableformobilizedSeniorNCOandOfficersonly.SinglesoldiersPVT-SGTmustresidein barracksprovidedbytheirunit.PermanentpartysingleSSGandabove,andgeographicalbachelors(ALLRANKS)will needtomakearrangementstoresideoffpost.ForassistanceinhousehuntingcallHousingServicesOfficeat915-5682898. Location:LocatedinBuilding1735MarshallRoad(Nexttomuseum). SingleservicemembersinpaygradesE-7andaboveareauthorizedtoliveoffpostandtoreceiveBasicAllowancefor Housing(BAH)atthewithoutdependentsrate.

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Household Goods - Overview

Arranging Household Goods Shipments AssoonasyouarealertedtoyourupcomingPermanentChangeofStation(PCS)move,youcanstartgettingyour houseandfamilyready.Cleanupandgetridofjunk.Holdayardsaleortakeserviceableitemsyounolongerneedtoa thriftshopordonatetocharity.Getimportantfamilyrecordstogetherinoneplace.Youcanevencheckyourweight allowancesandestimatetheweightofyourhouseholdgoodsbeforeyoustarttosetupyourmove. Ifyouaregoingoverseas,youshouldbegintoplanwhatitemsyouwilltakeinyourunaccompaniedbaggage,inyour householdgoodsshipment,andwhatmightneedtogointopermanentstorage.Remember,inoverseasareas,the electriccurrentisdifferentandhousesaregenerallymuchsmallerthanU.S.standardsandcannothandlelarge furniture. Household Goods Shipping Process Mostlikely,youwillusetheDefensePersonalPropertySystem(DPS)tomanageyourhouseholdgoodsshipment.Ifit hasbeenafewyearssinceyourlastPCSmove,youwillfindthatprocesshaschanged.TheDoDhassetupaDPS portalwebsite,Move.mil,thatexplainsthisnewprocessandprovidesaccesstoDPS. YourfirststepwillbetovisittheDPSportalwebsite.Thisisapublicsiteandcanbeaccessedfromanycomputer,not justgovernmentterminals.SelectthesectioncalledDoDServiceMembersandCiviliansandwatchtheshortvideothat explainsthenewprocesses.YouwillthenregistertouseDPS,and,oncethatiscomplete,logintoDPStogetstarted. ItusedtobethateverymemberhadtoattendacounselingsessionwiththePersonalPropertyShippingOffice(PPSO) servingtheirlocation.Whileyoucanstillchoosetodothis,DPSnowallowsyoutodoselfcounselingon-lineatatime andplaceofyourchoosing.As soon as you have a copy of your PCS ordersyoucandoyourself-counselingin DPS.Again,theDoDServiceMembersandCivilianssectionhasinstructionsanddetailedinformationtoassistyouwith thisprocess.Theself-counselingmodulewillprovideyouwithdetailedexplanationsofyourPCSallowancesandhelp youdecideifyouwanttohavethegovernmentmoveyouorwhethertomoveyourself.Yourcompletedself-counseling willbereviewedbyaPPSOcounselorwhowillcontactyouwithanyquestions. Somespecialmovingsituationsrequirethatyouattendacounselingsessioninperson.Ifyouarenoteligibletouse DPSforcounseling,youwillneedtosetupanappointmentwithyourtransportationofficeas soon as you have a copy of your PCS orders.Donotdelaythisappointment!Theearlieryoucallorvisityourtransportationoffice,the greateryourchancesofmovingonthedateyoudesire. Regardlessofhowyouarecounseled,onceeverythingisclear,andifyouchooseagovernmentmove,thecounselorwill routeyourshipmenttotheTransportationServiceProvider(TSP)withthebestqualityandpriceavailable.Youwillbe notifiedwhenthisiscompleteandyoushouldhearfromtheselectedTSPwithin3businessdaysofthisdecision. Its Your MoveTake Charge! IfyoudonothearfromyourTSPwithin3businessdaysofyourinitialnotification,contactthemtoensurethatthey havethebestpossibleemailandphonenumbersforyou.RememberthatyouwillnowbedealingdirectlywiththeTSP whohasend-to-endresponsibilityforyourpersonalpropertymove,notjusttheirlocalagents.Makesureyoukeep yourcontactinformationcurrentinDPSthroughoutthemove.Itisimportantforcommunicationbetweenyouandthe TSPthattheyhavethebestphonenumbersandemailaddresses. Aftercounseling,theTSPspre-movesurveyofyourpersonalpropertyiscriticalinarrangingyourhouseholdgoods shipment.Generally,thisshouldbecompleted10ormoredaysbeforeyourrequestedpick-update.Dependingonthe estimatedsizeanddestinationofyourmove,thissurveywillprobablybeperformedinpersonbytheTSPslocalagent. Itisimportantthatyoucooperatewiththesurveyortosetupthisappointment.Youoryourauthorizedagentmustbe presentduringtheentiresurvey.Duringthesurveyclearlyidentifyallitemsthatwillbeincludedinyourshipmentand answerallthesurveyorsquestionsaccurately.Donotgooutandbuyadditionallargeitemstoaddtoyour shipmentafterthesurveyiscomplete,thiswillchangetheweightofourshipmentandprobablycostyoumoneyfor weightoveryourallowance. Thesurveyorwillalsoconfirmdatesandaddresseswithyouatthistimeandwillgooveranyspecialrequirements.This willallowtheTSPtosetuptherightsizecrewsandvehiclesforyourmoveandminimizeconfusionanddelaysduring yourmove.ThesurveyorshouldensurethatyouknowhowtogetintouchwiththeTSP. ShippingYourAutomobile

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ThegovernmentmayshiponePrivatelyOwnedVehicle(POV)foryouattheirexpensetoyournewoverseaslocation. Thisishandledthroughyourtransportationoffice.RemembertoreviewyourPOVneedsatyourcounselingsession. Move.milhasawholesectiondevotedtoPOVshippinginformation.Theshippingcontractorhasestablishedawebsite whereyoucantrackthelocationofyourPOVthroughouttheshippingprocess. Shipping Pets Planningforshipmentofyourpetincludesresearchingairlinerequirementsandquarantinerestrictionlawsinyournew location.Youwillneedtoasktheairlinestherequirementsforsize,weight,numberofanimals,kennelconstruction, documentationandseasonoftheyearlimitations.Occasionally,smallpetscanbeshippedonmilitaryflightsbut availabilityandregulationsarealwayschanging,aswellasfees.SearchMove.milforgeneralinformationonshipping pets. Manyinternationallocationshavestrictimportationlawsincludingextendedquarantinesandrestrictionsonbreedsor typesofanimalsthatcanbebroughtintothecountry.Carefullyresearchtheserulesastheycouldimpactyourmoving schedule.Notonlydooverseaslocationshavestrictrulesbutmanylocationshaverestrictionsondangerousdogsas well.Reviewyourdestinationinstallation'sShippingPetsarticlefordetailsfoundonthelefthandtoolbaron MilitaryINSTALLATIONS. Arrival and Delivery of Household Goods Shipments It is your responsibility to contact the TSP as soon as you arrive at your new duty station.Letthemknow howyoucanbecontacted,phone,mobilephoneandemail.Ifyoualreadyhavenewquarters,theywillhelparrange deliveryofyourpersonalpropertyshipments.Otherwisetheywillarrangefortemporarystorageuntilyouhave permanenthousing. Makecertainthatyou,orsomeonewhocanactinyourname,isavailableatyournewhomeondeliveryday.IftheTSP arrivesandcannotdelivertheshipment,youmaybechargedfortheattempteddeliveryandanyadditionalstoragethat mayresult. Claims Process Whatifsomethingofyoursisdamaged,lost,ordestroyedduringthemove?DoDcustomersareeligibleforFull ReplacementValue(FRV)protectiononDoD-sponsoredhouseholdgoodsandunaccompaniedbaggageshipments.With thisprotection,theTSPwilleitherrepairorpaytorepairdamageditemsandpaythefullreplacementcostforitemsthat arelostordestroyed. Providingpromptnoticeoflossordamageisanessentialpartoftheprocess.TheTSPsdeliverycrewwillprovideyou withaformtonoteanylossordamageyoudiscoveratthetimeofdelivery.Youwillcompleteandsignthisatthetime ofyourdeliveryandacopywillbesentbacktotheTSPsclaimsoffice. Iflossordamageisdiscoveredafterthedeliverycrewdeparts,youmustnotify the TSP within 75 days of delivery in order to retain your right to Full Replacement Value protection.Whileyoumayuseaformprovidedforthis purposebyyourTSP,thebestwayistogotoMove.milandfollowtheinstructionstofileaclaim.Fromthereyoucan completethelossanddamagereportinDPSwhichwillbeavailabletotheTSPimmediately.Allyouneedforalossand damagereportistheinventorynumber,theitemsdescriptionfromtheinventory,andabriefdescriptionofthedamage orloss.TheTSPhastherighttoinspectthedamageditemoncetheyreceivethenoticeoflossordamage.Donot throwoutdestroyedorunrepairableitemsbeforeyouhavespokenwiththeTSPsclaimsagent. A loss and damage report is not a claim.Ifyouhaveanylossordamagetoyourpersonalpropertyyouwillneedto file your claim directly with the TSP within nine months of delivery to receive FRV coverage.Oncetheclaimis fileddirectlywiththeTSP,theTSPisresponsibleforobtainingrepairandreplacementestimatesandsettlingtheclaim bypayingforrepairorreplacementcosts.Formostmilitaryshipments,youwillfileyourclaimthroughDPS.Again, Move.milhasinstructionsonusingDPStofileyourclaim. Asinthepast,theMilitaryClaimsOffice(MCO)isavailabletohelpyouunderstandtheclaimsprocessandyourrights andresponsibilities.YoumaystilltransferyourclaimtotheMCOofyouwish.However,ifyoutransferyourclaimthe MCOwillonlyberesponsibleforthelowerdepreciatedcostofitemsontheclaim. Customer Satisfaction Survey Onceyourpersonalpropertyisdelivered,youwillbeaskedtorateyoursatisfactionwiththecustomerserviceyou receivedfromtheTSP.Makesureyoutakethetimetodothis.Yourfeedbackwillmaketheprocessbetterfor everyone.TheMove.milwebsiteallowsyoutoaccesstheCustomerSatisfactionSurvey(CSS).TheSDDCwebsitealso providesdetailedinformationaboutcompletingtheCustomerSatisfactionSurvey. YourCSSisextremelyimportant.IfaTSPhasdoneagoodjob,yoursurveywillhelpensurethattheygetmoremilitary movesandmayevenbeavailabletoyouforyournextmove.Likewise,ifyourTSPfailedtomeetexpectations,your

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surveywillhelpensurethattheygetfewermilitarymoves.CompletingtheCSSnotonlyletsyourTSPknowhowthey didonyourmove,itwillhelpmakethesystembetterforallfuturemilitaryandDoDcivilianpersonnelandtheirfamilies whentheymove.

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Household Goods - Shipping Pets

Boarding AttheInnatFortBliss,therearealimitednumberofpetroomsavailableatLodging.Advancereservationsforthese roomsaresuggested.Thereisa$75non-refundablepetfeeforapetroom.Guestsarrivingwithpetsmustbringcurrent vaccinationrecords.ThefollowingpetsarenotauthorizedatLodging:PitBulls,AmericanStaffordshireTerriers,English StaffordshireTerriers,Rottweilers(fullormixedbreed)wolves&wolfhybrids. Petsotherthandomesticdogs,cats,smallcagedrodents,birdsandfisharenotallowedonFortBliss.Thisincludes exoticanimals,whethermammalsorreptiles,aswellasdomesticlivestocksuchasgoats,sheep,pigs,chickensetc. Asof12August2004,dogsbelongingtothefollowingbreedsareprohibitedfromFortBliss:PitBulls,American StaffordshireBullTerriers,EnglishStaffordshireBullTerriers,Rottweilers(fullormixedbreed),andwolvesandwolf hybrids.Ifyouhavequestionsorneedmoreinformationonthispolicy,pleasecontacttheVTFortheHousingOffice. Vaccinations Duetoitslocationalongtheborder,ElPasoisanareawithahigherthanaverageincidentrateofrabies.Itis recommendedthatpetsreceiveallrequiredshotspriortoorimmediatelyuponarrival. Transportation TravelersshippingpetsintoElPasoshouldtimetheirarrival/and/ortransferofpetsatotherairportstoensurethepet doesnotsitoutonthehottarmacduringtransferbetweenaircraft.Ifatallpossible,trytoscheduletheflightsinthe earlymorningsoreveningsforyourpet'ssafety.Allcatsanddogsmustreceiverabiesshotsandtagsannually,through yourlocalveterinarian.Alldogsandcatsoverfourmonthsofagemusthaveacurrentrabiesvaccination. Base Regulations Familieslivingingovernmentquartersarelimitedonthenumberandtypeofpetsallowed.Checkwiththehousing officeforregulations. Quarantine Dogsorcatsthatbiteanyindividualmustbequarantinedfora10dayperiod.BitesmustbereportedtoAnimalControl workersat915-532-5966.ThereisnoquarantinerequiredforpetsbeingbroughtintotheElPasogeographicarea. Registration Alldogsandcatsarerequiredtobeimmunizedagainstrabiesandregisteredannually.FortBlissrequiresafullseriesof vaccinationsaswellastherabiesvaccination.DogsandcatsresidingoffpostmustberegisteredwiththeCityatthe AnimalRegulation&DiseaseControlforafeeof$8.00.MoredetailsmaybeobtainedattheFortBlissVTF.Animals residing on post must be registered with the Fort Bliss VTF within three working days of their arrival. Proof ofrabiesimmunizationwithinthelastyearisrequiredofalldogsandcatsoverthreemonthsofageatthetimeof registration. Registrationandimmunizationarerequiredonayearlybasis.IfyouranimalswerenotvaccinatedattheFortBlissVTF, bringthecertificateofrabiesvaccinationtotheVTFforregistrationand/orupdateoftheirrecords. Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF) TheVTFislocatedinBuilding6077,CarterRoad,ElPaso,Texas79920-5001andcanbereachedbycalling915-7422266;fax915-742-6202.MoreinformationmaybefoundontheVTFwebsite.

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Special Needs
Asmanyas15percentofmilitaryfamilieshavememberswithspecialneeds.Theseincludespouses,children,or dependentparentswhorequirespecialmedicaloreducationalservices.Thesefamilymembershaveadiagnosed physical,intellectualoremotionalcondition.TheExceptionalFamilyMemberProgram(EFMP)servesthesefamiliesin severalways. Thesefourarticleswillprovidefamilieswithspecialneedshelpfulinformationandpointsofcontact: Enrollment/EFMPThisarticlediscussestheExceptionalFamilyMemberProgramenrollment,whichis mandatoryforallmilitarypersonnelwhohaveamemberoftheirfamilywithamedicaloreducational disability.Thearticlediscussesthepurposeofenrollment,theprocessandprovidesService-specific differences. FamilySupport/EFMPThisarticlediscussesthefamilysupportfunctionoftheEFMP,whichmayinclude informationandreferralsupport(tomilitaryandcommunityresources),financialmanagementassistance, relocationassistance,andforsomefamilies,casemanagement.ThearticleprovidesService-specific differencesandidentifiesthepointofcontactateachinstallation. HealthCare/SpecialNeeds-Themilitaryhealthcaresystemsupportsfamilieswithspecialneedsinanumber ofways.ThisarticledescribesthespecialservicesandprovidesthepointofcontactattheMilitaryTreatment Facility. SpecialEducation/EISDescribestwoprogramsthatprovideeducationalinterventionforchildrenwith disabilitieswhoarefrombirthtothree(earlyinterventionservices)orareschoolaged(3-21)(special education).

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Special Needs - EFMP Enrollment

Exceptional Family Member Program - Enrollment TheExceptionalFamilyMemberProgram(EFMP)includesavarietyofpersonnel,medical,andfamilysupportfunctions. Enrollmentisamajorcomponentoftheprogramandismandatoryforallmilitarypersonnelwhohaveamemberof theirfamilywithamedicaloreducationaldisability. BysubmittingacompletedDD2792,EFMMedicalSummaryand/ortheDD2792-1,EFMPEducationalSummary,the militarymemberidentifiesthatafamilymemberhasaspecialneed.Informationaboutthefamilymemberscondition includingdiagnosis,typeofprovider(s),frequencyofcare,medication,andspecialaccommodationsisdocumentedon theforms.Theinformationisusedduringthetimethataservicememberisbeingconsideredforanewassignmentto insurethattheservicemembersfamilymembercanobtainnecessarycareatthenewlocation. AlthougheachoftheMilitaryServiceshandlestheenrollmentsomewhatdifferently,therearesomecommonalities: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. EachServiceusestheDepartmentofDefenseforms(DD2792andDD2792-1) EachServicesubmitsthecompletedformstothereceivinglocationforreview. Thereceivinglocationindicateswhethercareisavailable. TheDD2792medicalformisreviewedbymedicalpersonnel, TheDD2792-1isreviewedbyeducationalpersonnel, Alloftheinformationisconfidentialandprivate,andonaneedtoknowbasis.

Militarypersonnel,dependingupontheService,canpickupthenecessaryformsasfollows: ArmyAtthemilitarytreatmentfacilityaskfortheEFMPoffice. MarineCorpsAtMarineCorpsCommunityService.AskfortheEFMPmanager. NavyAtthemilitarytreatmentfacility.AskfortheEFMPCoordinatorsOffice. AirForceAtthemilitarytreatmentfacility.AskfortheSpecialNeedsInformationandAssignmentCoordination (SNIAC)officer. Theseindividualscanalsoexplaintheprocessforgettingtheformscompleted,andforreturningthem.

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Special Needs - EFMP Family Support

Exceptional Family Member Program - Family Support TheExceptionalFamilyMemberProgram(EFMP)includesavarietyofpersonnel,medical,andfamilysupportfunctions. TheEFMPfamilysupportservicesmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto: Informationandreferralformilitaryandcommunityservices Relocationassistance Financialmanagement Localschoolandearlyinterventionservicesinformation Casemanagement

Toreachafamilysupportprograminthe: ArmyArmyCommunityService-EFMPManager MarineCorpsMarineCorpCommunityService-EFMPCoordinator AirForce-AirmanandFamilyReadinessCenters-EFMP-FamilySupport NavyRegionalInformationandReferralspecialists

MilitaryfamilieswithspecialneedswhoarenotlocatednearamilitaryinstallationareencouragedtocallMilitary OneSource(1-800-342-9647)andasktospeakwithaspecialneedsconsultant.TheMilitaryOneSourceprogramis designedtosupplementprogramsandservicesavailableontheinstallation,andcanbeespeciallyhelpfultoGuardand Reservefamilieswhodontlivenearaninstallation,ortomemberswhoaregeographicallyisolated.

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Special Needs - Health Care

Exceptional Family Member Program TheExceptionalFamilyMemberProgram(EFMP)ismandatoryforallfamilymemberswhohavebeenidentifiedwitha specialmedicaloreducationalneed.EnrollingintheEFMPensuresthatthefamilymember'smedicalneedswillbe consideredduringtheassignmentcoordinationprocess. Military Treatment Facility TheclinicsandservicesavailableatMilitaryTreatmentFacilitiesvarybylocation.Beforeyoumove,identifytheMTFthat willserveyou,visittheMTF'swebsitetolearnabouttheclinicsandservicesavailableandtogetrelevantcontact information. Moving to a New TRICARE Region IfyouanticipateamovetoanotherTRICAREregion,workwithyourlocalTRICAREServiceCenter(TSC)orcase managerbeforeyourmovetoensurethetransitionisassmoothaspossible.Onarrivalatthenewdutylocation,your sponsorshouldcontacttheBeneficiaryCounselingandAssistanceCoordinator(BCAC)orTSCtoensurethetransition plansareinplaceandtoobtainauthorizationsforTRICAREExtendedCareHealthOption(ECHO)services,ifapplicable. Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinator (BCAC) AllTRICARERegionalOfficesandmostMTFsarestaffedwithBCACs(formerlyknownasHealthBenefitsAdvisors.) BCACsprovideinformation,guidanceandassistanceonbenefitoptions,TRICAREPrimeenrollment,special authorizations,statusofclaimsandeligibility,plusassistancewithreferralsandappointments.Ifyouoryourfamily memberhasamoreseveremedicalneed,contactyourassignedcasemanager. Case Management Casemanagementinvolvesateamofhealthcareprofessionalswhohelpyouandyourfamilytofindsolutionsto complexhealthproblems.Itisimportanttoinformyourcasemanagerifyouaremovingashe/shewillconnectyouwith thecasemanageratyournewlocation. Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) TRICAREECHOprovidesfinancialassistancetobeneficiariesofactivedutyservicememberswhoqualifybasedon specificmentalorphysicaldisabilities.ECHOoffersanintegratedsetofservicesandsuppliesbeyondthebasicTRICARE program.ECHOisadministeredbyregionalcontractorsintheTRICARENorth,South,andWestRegionsandbyTRICARE RegionalOfficesinoverseaslocations. Transporting Medical Equipment YourInstallationTransportationOfficehasspecialprocedurestofollowforthetransportationofmedicalequipmentthat isnecessaryformedicaltreatmentrequiredbythesponsororfamilymember.Sometypesofmedicalequipmentmaybe shippedinthesamemannerasProfessionalBooks,Papers,andEquipment(PBP&E). Federal and State Health Care Programs Medicaid -Medicaidpaysformedicalassistanceforcertainindividualsandfamilieswithlowincomesandresources. StateMedicaidprogramsareusuallyadministeredbydepartmentsofsocialserviceordepartmentsofmedical assistance. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)-SSIisacashassistanceprogramintendedtomeetbasicneedsforfood,clothing andshelterforthosewhoareaged,blindordisabled.Itprovidescashtomeetbasicneedsforfood,clothing,and shelter.Familiesmustreapplyuponeachmovetoanotherstate. Title V of the Social Security Act -Manystateshaveservicesforchildrenwithspecialhealthcareneedsthatarefunded bytheMaternalandChildHealthServicesBlockGrant,orTitleV.Statedepartmentsofhealthwebsitesandlocalhealth departmentswillprovideinformationonstatehealthbenefitsforchildrenwithspecialhealthcareneeds.TheMaternal andChildHealthBureaus'websitehasTitleVinformationorganizedbyStatethatprovideyouwithTitleVpointsof contactandotherpertinentinformation.

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Other Important Resources Debt Collection Assistance Officer (DCAO)-TRICAREhasaDCAOassignedtoTRICARERegionalOfficesandMTFs worldwidetohelpbeneficiariesunderstandandgetassistancewithdebtcollectionproblemsrelatedtoTRICARE. Individualswhohavereceivedanoticefromacollectionagencyoranegativecreditreportbecauseofamedicalor dentalbillshouldbereferredtothenearestDCAO. Family Voices -FamilyVoicesisanational,grassrootsclearinghouseforinformationandeducationconcerningthehealth careofchildrenwithspecialhealthneeds.FamilyVoicesalsohasStatepointsofcontactswithusefullinkstoState programsandorganizations. Installation Specific Information TheExceptionalFamilyMemberProgram(EFMP)providesassistancetoallactivedutysoldierswhohaveafamily memberwithaphysical,emotional,mental,oreducationaldisability.EFMPprovidesinformationandreferralabout supportservicesinthelocalcommunity.EFMPparticipatesinfamilyfindprogramsbyidentifyingeligiblefamily members. EFMPenrollmentsandupdatesaredonethroughtheWilliamBeaumontArmyMedicalCenterEFMPprogramat915-7421830.

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Education - Special Education/EIS

Exceptional Family Member Program TheExceptionalFamilyMemberProgram(EFMP)ismandatoryforallfamilymemberswhohavebeenidentifiedwitha specialmedicaloreducationalneed.EnrollingintheEFMPensuresthatthefamilymembersmedicalneedswillbe consideredduringtheassignmentcoordinationprocess. Children from Birth to Three Years of Age TheIndividualswithDisabilitiesEducationAct(IDEA)requiresallStatesandterritoriestoprovideearlyintervention servicestochildrenfrombirthtoagethreewhoaredevelopmentallydelayed,orwhoareathighriskofbeing developmentallydelayed.Earlyinterventionservicesmaybeprovidedbylocalschooldistrictsorhealthdepartments. ThereisnocommonnameacrossStatesfortheprograms,butyoumayhearthemreferredtoasPartCprograms (becausePartCisthesectionoftheIDEAthatpertainstoearlyintervention). TheNationalEarlyChildhoodTechnicalAssistanceCenterprovidesalistofStatePartCdirectorsandfundedprograms attheirwebsite.MilitaryOneSourcecanidentifylocalearlyinterventionprogramsforyou. Parentsofchildrenwhoreceiveearlyinterventionservicesshouldhand-carryacopyoftheIndividualFamily ServicePlan(IFSP)andmostcurrentevaluationreportstothenewlocation.

Children from 3 through 21 Years of Age TheIndividualswithDisabilitiesEducationAct(IDEA)requiresallStatesandTerritoriestoprovidespecialeducation servicestochildrenwhoarefrom3through21yearofage.Eachlocalschooldistricthasaspecialeducationdirector, andeachschoolshouldhaveacasestudycommitteeorschoolbasedcommittee(termsdiffer)thatattendstospecial educationstudentsneeds. Parentsofchildrenreceivingspecialeducationandrelatedservicesshouldhand-carryallpertinentschoolandmedical documentstoincludetheirchildrensIndividualizedEducationProgram(IEP)andcurrenttestingandevaluationreports tothenewschool. TheIDEArequiresthatifachildtransferstoadistrictinthesamestate,thereceivingschoolmustprovidecomparable servicestothoseinthechild'sIEPfromthesendingdistrict'suntilthenewschooldevelopsandimplementsanewIEP. IfachildtransferstoanotherState,thereceivingdistrictmustprovidecomparableservicestothoseinthechild'sIEP fromthesendingdistrictuntilthereceivingdistrictcompletesanevaluationandcreatesanewIEP. Others who can help you: ParentTrainingandInformationCentersEachstateishometoatleastoneParentTrainingandInformation Center(PTI).PTIsservefamiliesofchildrenandyoungadultsfrombirthtoage22withalldisabilities:physical, cognitive,emotional,andlearning.Theyhelpfamiliesobtainappropriateeducationandservicesfortheir childrenwithdisabilities;worktoimproveeducationresultsforallchildren;trainandinformparentsand professionalsonavarietyoftopics;resolveproblemsbetweenfamiliesandschoolsorotheragencies;and connectchildrenwithdisabilitiestocommunityresourcesthataddresstheirneeds.TheTechnicalAssistance AllianceforParentCentersprovidesaddressesandphonenumberofthecentersinyourstate. STOMP(SpecializedTrainingofMilitaryParents)isafederallyfundedParentTrainingandInformation(PTI) Centerestablishedtoassistmilitaryfamilieswhohavechildrenwithspecialeducationorhealthneeds.Thestaff oftheSTOMPProjectareparentsofchildrenwhohavedisabilitiesandhaveexperienceinraisingtheirchildren inmilitarycommunitiesandtravelingwiththeirspousestodifferentlocations.

WashingtonPAVE STOMPProject 6316So.12thSt. Tacoma,WA98465 253-565-2266(v/tty) 1-800-5-PARENT(v/tty) Fax:253-566-8052 Email Installation Specific Information

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AvarietyofSpecialEducationServicesareofferedintheElPaso,Socorro,andYsletaschooldistricts.Ifyourchildis currentlyenrolledinaspecialeducationprogram,itisvitalthattheprincipalorcounselorbenotifiedofthisfactatthe timeofregistration.Ifyoufeelthatyourchildisinneedofreferraltoaspecialeducationprogram,workwiththeschool principaltosetupthetestingprocess.Furtherinformationcanbeobtainedfromyourchild'sschoolorfromcontacting theSpecialEducationDepartments. FurtherinformationmayalsobeobtainedfromtheFortBlissSchoolLiaison.

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Health Care - Overview

Moving With TRICARE Whethermovingstatesideoroverseas,activedutyfamiliescannowswitchtheirTRICAREPrimeenrollmentbyphone! Beforeyoustartyourmove,contactyourlosingTRICAREhealthcarecontractortoseeifyouneedtoswitchtoanew region.TRICAREdoestherest!YoumustupdateDEERS(DefenseEnrollmentEligibilityReportingSystem)withyournew addresssoyoudonothaveanydisruptionsinserviceandyourenrollmentmoveswithyou.Getcontactinformation, andmoreTRICAREmovingtipsontheTRICAREwebsite. YourTRICAREcoverageiscompletelyportablemeaningitmoveswithyou.Youarecoveredworldwidebothin-transit toyournewdutylocationandonceyouarrivebutdependingonwhereyougo,youmayuseadifferentTRICARE healthplanoption.Additionally,youmayhavedifferentenrollmentstepsdependingonwhichhealthplanoptionis availableinyournewarea. When Enrolled in a TRICARE Prime Option TheTRICAREPrimeoptionsincludeTRICAREPrimeandTRICAREPrimeRemoteforstatesideandTRICAREPrime OverseasandTRICAREPrimeRemoteOverseasforoverseas.Followthesesimplestepstoset-upPrimecoveragein yournewlocationwithoutabreakincoverage. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. DonotdisenrollfromyourTRICAREPrimeoptionbeforeyoumove. Callyourlosingcontractorandprovideinformationaboutyourupcomingmove;newdutystation,expected dateofarrival,cellphonenumber,validemailaddress,andeligiblefamilymembersmovingtothenew location. Yourlosingcontractorpassestheinformationalongtoyournewcontractor. Withinfivedaysofyouranticipatedarrival,yournewcontractorwilltrytocall/contactyoutoconfirmyour arrivalandenrollmentchoices. Onceyouagreetothetransfer,theprocessiscomplete.Itcouldtakeuptofourdays,butyouneverlose TRICAREPrime/PrimeRemotecoverage.

Thereareotherwaystoset-upPrimeinyournewarea: 1. 2. 3. 4. Beforemoving,visityourlocalTRICAREServiceCentertocompleteanenrollmentchangeform. Goonlineandset-upyournewenrollmentviatheBeneficiaryWebEnrollmentWebsite DownloadandcompleteaTRICARE Prime Enrollment Application and PCM Change Form.Mailittothenew contractorordropitatalocalTRICAREServiceCenter. Enrollwhenyouin-processatyournewdutystation.

Enrollmentandassignmentofanewprimarycaremanager(PCM)shouldoccurwithin30dayswhenmovingwithinthe sameregion,movingtoanewregionoroverseas. UpdateyourpersonalinformationintheDefenseEnrollmentEligibilityReportingSystem(DEERS)immediately,asyour newlocationreflectedinDEERSisthekeytotransferringenrollment. WhereyouaremovingdetermineswhichPrimeoptionisavailable. Prime Options in the United States TRICARE Prime TRICAREPrimeisofferedinPrimeserviceareasgeographicareastypicallylocatedaroundamilitarytreatment facilitythroughoutthecountry. TRICARE Prime Remote Innon-Primeserviceareas,whicharegenerally30minutedrive-timeor30milesfromthenearestMTF,TRICAREoffers TRICAREPrimeRemote.Enrollmentisnormallywithanetworkproviderwhenavailable;otherwise,enrollmentiswitha TRICAREauthorizedproviderwhomanagesallofyourcare.AnyTRICARE-eligiblefamilymemberslivingwithyouina TRICAREPrimeRemoteareacanenrollinTRICAREPrimeRemoteforactivedutyfamilymembers.Besuretoinclude themontheenrollmentform.

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TRICARE Region North South West

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877-874-2273 800-444-5445 888-874-9378

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Prime Options Outside the United States TRICARE Prime Overseas (TOP)/TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas isaPrimeoptionofferedindesignatedremoteoverseaslocations.CommandsponsoredfamilymemberswhoresidewithyouareeligibleforTRICAREPrimeOverseas.Besuretoincludeallfamily memberswhowishtouseTRICAREPrimeOverseas. BeforeyoumovetoanotheroverseasareaortoanareawithintheUnitedStates,contactthenearestTRICAREService Centerormanagedcarecontractorforassistance.

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TRICARE ARea Office +1-703-588-1848 312-425-1848(DSN)

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TRICARE Area Office +81-6117-43-2036 315-643-2036(DSN)

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Health Care Claims (Active Duty) TRICAREActiveDutyClaims,POBox 7968,Madison,WI53707-7968USA

Health Care Claims (Active Duty)

Health Care Claims (Active Duty)

TRICAREActiveDutyClaims,POBox TRICAREActiveDutyClaims,POBox 7968,MadisonWI53707-7968USA 7968,Madison,WI53707-7968USA Health Care Claims (Non-active duty) TRICAREOverseasRegion14,PO Box7985,Madison,WI53708-8976 USA

Health Care Claims (Non-active Health Care Claims (Non-active duty) duty) TRICAREOverseasRegion13,POBox 8976,Madison,WI53708-8976USA TRICAREOverseasRegion15,PO Box7985,Madison,WI53708-8976 USA

(1) For toll-free numbers contact www.tricare-overseas.com

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(2) Only call Medical Assistance numbers to coordinate overseas emergency care When Using TRICARE Standard and Extra TRICAREStandardandExtraareavailabletofamilymembersonly.Activedutyservicemembersarerequiredtoenroll inoneofthePrimeoptionsdescribedabove. TRICAREStandardandExtraareavailablethroughouttheUnitedStatesandenrollmentisnotrequired.Anyeligible activedutyfamilymemberwhoisregisteredinDEERSmayusetheseprogramsbyseeinganynon-networkornetwork (Extra)TRICAREauthorizedprovider.InareasoutsideoftheUnitedStates,activedutyfamilymemberswhodonot wanttouseaPrimeoptionmayuseTRICAREStandardOverseasbyseeingqualifiedhostnationproviders. IfyouarealreadyusingTRICAREStandardandExtra,movingiseasy. 1. 2. Onceyouarriveatyournewlocation,updateyourpersonalinformationintheDefenseEnrollmentEligibility ReportingSystem(DEERS)immediately. FindTRICARE-authorizedprovidersinyournewarea.

HereareafewthingstorememberaboutusingTRICAREStandardandExtrainanewregion IntheU.S.:Visityournewregionalcontractor'swebsiteforalistofnetworkproviders.Remember,ifyousee networkproviders,youwillbeusingtheExtraoptionandpaylowercostshares. OutsideoftheU.S.:ContactInternationalSOSortheMTFServiceCenterforhelplocatingaqualifiedhost nationprovider.TheTRICAREExtraoptionisnotavailableinoverseasareas. Ifyoumovetoanewregion,youwillhaveanewclaimsaddressforsubmittingyourTRICAREclaims. Learnyournewregionspriorauthorizationrequirementsbecausetheserequirementscandifferbyregion.

When Using TRICARE For Life TRICAREForLifeTRICARE'ssupplementalcoverageforthosewhoareeligibleforMedicareand have purchased Medicare Part B requiresnoenrollmentandyouwillhaveasmoothtransitionwhenyoumove.TRICAREforLife contactinformation:WPSTRICAREForLife,P.O.Box7889,Madison,WI53707-7889;1-866-773-0404;TDD1-866773-0405 Onceyouarriveatyournewlocation,updateyourpersonalinformationintheDefenseEnrollmentEligibility ReportingSystem(DEERS)immediately. FindMedicareprovidersinyournewarea. VisitMedicareswebsite.

Ifyoumoveoverseas,yourTRICAREForLifecoveragemaychangedependingonwhereyoumove.InU.S.Territories suchasGuam,PuertoRicoandtheU.S.VirginIslands,TRICAREForLifecoverageworksthesameasthestateside program.But,inallotheroverseaslocations,TRICAREForLifeOverseasworksdifferentlybecauseMedicaredoesnot providercoverageinmostoverseaslocations.Therefore,TRICAREistheprimarypayer.Youcangetcarefromanyhost nationproviderandyouwillberesponsibleforTRICAREdeductiblesandcostshares. ContactInternationalSOS,ortheTRICAREAreaOfficefortheoverseasareawhereyouaremoving,orthenearest AmericanEmbassyHealthUnitforassistancefindingahostnationprovider. Getting Care Along the Way Routine Medical and Dental CareGet it before you go. Beforeyoumove,makesureyouhavereceivedanyroutinemedicalordentalcareyouthinkyoumightneedduringthe timeyouwillbetraveling.Or,delaythecareuntilyougettoyournewdutylocation.Checksupplyofallprescription medicationsandgetrefills/newprescriptionsuntilyoucanmakeanappointmentwithyournewPrimaryCareManager (PCM)atyournewdutysite. Emergency Care in the United StatesCall 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. TRICAREdefinesemergencycareasmedicalservicesprovidedforasuddenorunexpectedmedicalorpsychiatric condition,orthesuddenworseningofachronic(ongoing)conditionthatisthreateningtolife,limb,orsightandneeds immediatemedicaltreatment,orwhichhaspainfulsymptomsthatneedimmediaterelieftostopsuffering.Ifyouare nearamilitarytreatmentfacility(MTF),youshouldgototheMTFormilitarydentaltreatmentfacilityforemergency services.Ifyouareseeninacivilianfacility,contactyourPCMorregionalcontractorwithin24hours.

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Urgent care in the United StatesCoordinate with your PCM and/or regional contractor TRICAREdefinesurgentcareasmedicalcareforaconditionthatwillnotresultindisabilityordeathifnottreated immediatelybutshouldbetreatedwithin24hourstoavoidfurthercomplications.IfyouareinaPrimeprogram,you mustcoordinateurgentcarewithyourprimarycaremanagerand/orregionalcontractorbeforereceivingthecare.Ifyou areinTRICAREStandardandExtraorTRICAREForLife,youcanreceivecareasyounormallywould.Youshould, however,contactyourcontractorassoonaspossibletocoordinateanypriorauthorizationsthatareneeded. Emergency or Urgent care Overseas follow these steps ADandADFMenrolledinTRICAREPrimeandtravellingoutsidetheUnitedStates:ContacttheTRICAREArea Office,orgototheirwebsiteforassistancefindingEmergencyorUrgentcare. ADandADFMstationedoverseas: ForUrgentcarecoordination,contactyourMTFPCM,or ContacttheclosestTRICAREAreaOffice,or ContacttheTRICAREOverseasRegionalCallCenter,or Gototheirwebsite(internationalsos.com)

YoudonotneedpriorauthorizationforemergencyorurgentcarebuttheTRICAREAreaOfficeorTRICAREGlobal RemoteCallCenterwillhelpyoufindthebestcareavailableintheoverseasareainwhichyouaretraveling. Filling Prescriptions on the Road Youshouldhaveallyourprescriptionsfilledbeforeyouleave,butifyouneedaprescriptionfilledwhileyouaretraveling intheUnitedStates,youhaveseveraloptions: IfnearanMTF,filltheprescriptionattheMTFpharmacy. FindtheclosestTRICAREnetworkpharmacy. Ifanetworkpharmacyisnotavailable,youcanvisitanon-networkpharmacy.Inthiscase,youmayhaveto payupfrontforyourmedicationsandfileaclaimwithExpressScripts,Inc.,forreimbursement.Formore details,visittheTRICAREwebsite TheTRICAREhome-deliveryisnotrecommendedforaprescriptionyouneedrightaway,butifyoullbeaway foralongtime,youcanarrangeforanyregularprescriptionstobefilledviathemail-orderpharmacy.

Yourpharmacycoverageislimitedoverseas: TRICAREnetworkpharmaciesareonlylocatedintheUnitedStates,PuertoRico,GuamandtheU.S.Virgin Islands.Youcanhaveprescriptionsfilledathost-nationpharmacies,ifnecessary.Host-nationpharmaciesare treatedthesameasnon-networkpharmacies.Ifyouhaveprescriptionsfilledatahost-nationpharmacy,you shouldexpecttopayforthetotalamountupfrontandfileaclaimwithWisconsinPhysiciansServiceforpartial reimbursement.Tolearnmoreaboutpharmacyclaims,visittheTRICAREwebsite. Tousethemail-orderpharmacyoverseas,theprescriptionmustbefromaU.S.licensedproviderandyoumust haveanAPOorFPOaddress.

If You Have Questions YourregionalcontractorsandTRICAREAreaOfficesareavailabletoansweryourquestions.Theseofficesarelisted above.Findevenmoreinformationaboutmoving,updatingDEERS,theTRICAREregionsandmuchmoreatthe TRICAREwebsite. Installation Specific Information Our Mission Delivercomprehensive,highqualityhealthcareandpreventiveservicestotheWarriorsinTransition,Soldiers,Family MembersandPatientsentrustedtous.EnsuremedicalreadinessofallSoldiersassignedanddeployedatFort Bliss/WSMRanddeliverhighlyskilledWarriorMedicstotheforce. Installation Hospital WilliamBeaumontArmyMedicalCenteristhefocalpointformilitarypersonnelandfamilymembersrequiringmedical care.NamedafteranArmyphysicianwhoservedduringthewarof1812,thepresent12-storymedicalcenterbuilding providesatotalof364beds.Encompassingoverone-halfmillionsquarefeet,thestructurehousesmanydepartments andclinicswhichprovideafullrangeoftreatmentandtrainingcapabilities.

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InadditiontotheMedicalCenter,healthcareisprovidedattheSoldierFamilyMedicalClinicandatvariousDental Clinics. TheWilliamBeaumontmissionalsoincludesoperationoftheArmy'sfirstResidentialTreatmentFacilityforsubstance andalcoholabuseandaregionaltraumaunit.Otheractivitiesincludemedicalclinicalinvestigations,preventive medicineandmentalhealth.Additionally,afullserviceVeteransAffairsHospitalisadjacenttothemainhospital complex. Pharmacy Services WilliamBeaumontArmyMedicalCenterMainHospitalPharmacycanbereachedat915-569-2793.Hoursofoperation are: Monday-Friday:7:30a.m.-6:30p.m. SaturdayandTrainingHolidays:9:00a.m.-5:00p.m. ClosedSundaysandFederalHolidays

FreedomCrossingPXPharamacy,locatedat1611MarshallRoad;915-742-9017.Hoursofoperation: Monday-Friday:8:30a.m.-6:00p.m. SaturdayandTrainingHolidays:9:00a.m.-5:00p.m. ClosedSundaysandFederalHolidays

SoldierandFamilyMedicalClinic(SFMC)Pharmacy,Building2496-RickerRoad;915-742-1400.Hoursofoperation: Monday-Friday:7:30a.m.-6:00p.m. Saturday:8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. ClosedSundaysandFederalandTrainingHolidays

SoldierFamilyCareClinic(SFCC)Pharmacy,Building11335,EastFortBliss;915-742-1802.Hoursofoperation: Monday-Friday:7:30a.m.-6:30p.m. ClosedSaturdays,SundaysandFederalHolidays

To Request a Refill: Call915-742-1200.Thephone-inrefillserviceisavailable24hoursaday,sevendaysaweek.Thepeaktimesforcall-in are7:00a.m.to1:00p.m.,MondaysandTuesdays,soyoumayexpectalongerthanusualwaittime. Useatouchtonephoneforoptimalservice(alsocapableofvoicerecognition).Refillrequestarereadywithin72hours ofrequest.Planaheadforweekdaysandholidays. RefillsarepickedupattheFreedomCrossingPharmacy.Afterfiveworkingdays,medicationrefillsarereturnedbackto stock.Ifyouareunabletopickup,thencontacttheFreedomCrossingPharmacyat742-9017. SpecialDrugRequest:915-569-3645(Bldg77773rdFloorWBAMC).

Local Community Information Thirteenprivatehospitals,onepublichospitalandonemilitaryhospitalprovidemorethat2,300bedsforusebythe community.Thecityhastwodesignatedtraumacenters.

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Child and Youth Programs

General Information TheDepartmentofDefense(DoD)andtheMilitaryServicestakegreatprideinthevarietyandqualityofservices providedtochildrenandyouthoninstallationsworldwide.Whiletheservicesprovideddependonthesizeofthe location,thestandardsandqualityofservicesareconsistentandmeetestablishedregulations.Thenetwork hashundredsoflocationsworldwideservingover1.3millionchildren. Child Development Centers (CDC) Thesefacilitiesgenerallyofferchildcareforchildrenagessixweeksto5yearsold.Careistypicallyavailableweekdays from6:00a.m.to6:00p.m.CDCsvaryinsize;theaverageCDCcaresforabout200children.Allprogramsmust becertifiedbytheDoDandaccreditedbyanationalaccreditingbodysuchastheNationalAssociationfortheEducation ofYoungChildren. In-Home Childcare Within-homechildcare,childrenreceivetheircareintheprivatehomeofacertifiedproviderlivingingovernmentownedorleasedhousingorinstate-licensedhomesinthecommunity.Familychildcareprovidesaccommodatingchild carearrangements,includingnight,weekend,andflexiblehourlycareforshiftwork. In-homechildcareprogramsoffercomparablecaretoaCDC.ProvidersmustbecertifiedbytheDoD,andsomeseek additionalaccreditationfromtheNationalAssociationofFamilyChildCare(NAFCC).Regulationslimitthenumberof childrenthatmaybecaredforatonetime:nomorethansixchildrenunderageeight,andnomorethantwochildren undertwoyearsold. School-age care (SAC) DoDSchool-AgeCare(SAC)programsareofferedforchildren,kindergartento12yearsofagebeforeand/orafter school,duringholidays,andsummervacations.EmphasisisplacedonSACprogramswhichmeetcommunityneeds, reinforcefamilyvalues,andpromotethecognitive,social,emotional,andphysicaldevelopmentofchildren.SACmaybe providedinDoDYouthCenters,ChildDevelopmentCentersorothersuitablefacilities.Toexpandschool-agecare spaces,DoDpolicyencouragesuseofyouthcenters;on-andoff-baseschools,andothersuitablefacilitiessuchas communitycenters.AccreditationofDoDSACprogramsisarequirement.Accreditationsetstheprofessionalstandards forafterschoolprogramsandhelpsfamiliesidentifyhigh-qualityprograms. Waiting List Duetoahighdemandforcare,youmaybeplacedonawaitlist.Yourpositiononthewaitlistdependsonmanyfactors thatareatthediscretionoftheinstallationandmayincludeyourspouse'smilitarystatus,thedateyouapply, deploymentandyouremployment.Ifthesefactorschangewhileyouareonthewaitlist,yourpositionwillbechanged accordingly,soitisimportantthatyoukeepyourinformationup-to-date. Childcareisnotanentitlement,andfeesareincome-based.Feesthroughoutthechilddevelopmentsystemofcarefall intofeerangessetbyDoD. Toapplyforchildcare,filloutDDForm2652,ApplicationforDepartmentofDefenseChildCareFeesandDDForm 2606,theDepartmentofDefenseChildDevelopmentProgramRequestforCareRecordandreturnthemtotheChildand YouthServicesCoordinatoratyourinstallation. Youth Services Weofferavarietyofopportunitiesforyouthtodeveloptheirphysical,social,emotionalandcognitiveabilitiesandto experienceachievement,leadership,enjoyment,friendshipandrecognition. School Age ProgramForyouthinKinder-6thgrade.ThisprogramisaccreditedbytheNationalAfterSchool Association(NAA)andprovidescarebeforeandafterschoolandalldayonnon-schooldays.Thisprogramprovidesa safe,supervised,healthy,ageappropriateenvironmentforyouthinKindergarten-6thgrade. Youth Recreation Open Recreation Foryouthages9-12andintheTeenCenterforteensages13-18,weofferBoys&GirlsClub programs,fieldtripsandactivitiesafterschool,expandedhoursandprogramsduringnon-schooldays.

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Instructional Classes Ballet,Dance,Karate,GymnasticsandCheer Youth Sports Weofferbasketball,baseball/softball,soccer,indoorsoccer,flagfootballandvolleyballforyouthages5-15.Wealso offert-ball,basketballandsoccerforyouthages3-4.Allyouthmusthaveacurrentphysicalonfilepriorto registration.Volunteercoachesarealwaysneeded! FormoreinformationonanyofourYouthPrograms,contacttheYouthProgramsDirectoratDSN314-632-7575orview thevariousprogramsontheYouthProgramswebsite. FitFactorThisisanonlineprogramforyouthages6-18todevelopahealthylifestyle.Earnpointstogetprizesby participatinginphysicalactivities,eatinghealthyanddoinghouseholdchores. Teen Center TheTeenCenterislocatedinAreaOneintheupstairsofbuilding1116.InsidetheTeenCenter,teenscanenjoytheXBox,arcadegames,pooltables,movieroom,ping-pongandmusicrooms.ThereisalsoaComputerRoomwithInternet access.

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Child Care
Child Development Centers (CDC) Centers on Installation TheeducationalandemotionalwellbeingofyourchildrenisveryimportantatFortBliss.MWRaccentuatesthe"CARE" inchildcarewithitsdevelopmentalprogramstostimulateyoungminds.Alongwithathematiccurriculum,childrenand parentsparticipateinmanyfieldtripsthroughouttheyear. TheChildDevelopmentCentersonMainpost,LoganHeightsandEastBlissofferyouandyourfamilyabroadrangeof quality,professionalcare.Thecentersofferavolunteerforadiscountprogram.Youmayvolunteertoreceivea10% discountonyourmonthlytuition. TheLoganCDC,Bldg.3500ortheMilamCDC,isopenonSaturdayfrom1:00p.m.-11:00p.m.TheLoganCDCisopen onodddatedSaturdaysandtheMilamCDCisopenonevendatedSaturdays.Thecostis$4.00perhour.Thiswillgive youtheopportunitytoleaveyourchildinasafeenvironmentwhileyouenjoythenightout. Toenrollyourchild/youth,callParentCentral,Bldg1743,at915-568-4374tomakeanappointment. ChildcareservicesareavailableatthreeChildDevelopmentCenters(CDC)onFortBliss.MainCDClocatedinBuilding 1730,behindtheFortBlissCommissary;LoganCDClocatedinBuilding3500withintheLoganHeightshousingareaand MilamCDClocatedat11896HaanRoad. Programs Offered Servicesofferedareweeklyandhourlychildcare;before/afterschoolcareforkindergartenchildren;before/afterschool careforfirstthroughsixthgradechildren;preschoolprogramsandakindergartenclass. Weekly:Careforchildren6weeksto6years(includingkindergartenchildren)onaregularbasisMonday throughFridayisprovidedatourMainandLoganChildDevelopmentCenters.OurLoganCDCAnnexprovides careforchildren6weeksto5years. Hourly:Careforchildren6weeksto12yearsonanirregular,hourlybasisisavailable.Reservationscanbe madeupto4weeksinadvance.Call915-568-5689fortheMainCenterorLoganCenterat915-568-3989. Preschool:Preschoolforchildren3to4yearsofageareprovidedduringtheschoolyear(SepthroughMay). Formoreinformation,pleasecall915-568-4374. SchoolageCare--Regular,weeklycareforschoolagechildrenfirstgradeandolderisprovidedbeforeand afterschool,duringschoolbreaksandduringsummervacation.PlannedactivitiessuchasfunatKellyParkand sportskeepusbusyafterschool.WeprovideescortservicetoTravis,Bliss,Logan,Milam,Hughey,Rossand AssumptionSchools.Formoreinformationpleasecall915-568-4374/4429.

Eligibility DependentChildren6weeksto12yearsofActivedutypersonnel,DACemployees,ArmyCommunityService(ACS)and AmericanRedCross(ARC)volunteersandMembersofthemilitaryreservecomponents.Priorityisgiventosingleand dualmilitary/DAcivilians,thentothemilitarymember/DAcivilianwithaworkingspousethentoallothereligible categories. PriorityforCare: Costs TheMilitaryChildCareActrequiresDODtoprescribeuniformfeeregulationsformilitarychilddevelopmentcenters.The feesarebasedontotalfamilyincomeandapplytoallchildrenwhoattendonaregularbasis.Thefeerangesare updatedannually.Monthlyfeesforfulltimechildcarerangefrom$220to$582.Twentypercentdiscountsareoffered foradditionalchildren.Halfdayfeesrangefrom$162permonthto$444permonth.Beforeandafterschoolcarefees CategoryISingle(soleparent)activedutymilitarypatron;dualactivedutymilitarypatronorsingleDoD civilian;CYSstaffchildrenand/orsiblingsofchildrenalreadyinafull-timeprogram. CategoryIIActivedutymilitaryorDoDcivilianwithfull-timeworkingspouse. CategoryIIIActivedutymilitaryorDoDcivilianwithafull-timestudentspouse. CategoryIVDoDcontractors CategoryVActivedutymilitaryorDoDcivilianwhosespouseisnotworkingorattendingschoolfulltime.

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rangefrom$56to$252.Hourlyfeesare$4.00perhourperchild. TheChildDevelopmentCentercontinuestoprovidespecialhoursofoperationforweekendsatitsLoganHeightslocation inBuilding3500onEllerthorpeRd.andMilanlocationinBuilding11896Haan:Saturday:1p.m.tomidnight.Costfor weekendcareis$4.00perhour.Children,ages2monthsto12years,areeligibleforthecare. Family Child Care (FCC) FamilyChildCare(FCC)isin-homecareprovidedbyanadultfamilymemberoccupyinggovernmentquarters.FCCis dedicatedtotheimprovementofhomechildcareandcontinuouslystrivestomeetthechangingneedsoftheFort.Bliss community.ThepriorityofFCCistoensureasafeandhealthyenvironmentforchildrenparticipatinginthe program.FCChopestoenhancethequalityoflifeforallcommunitymembersbyofferingdevelopmentalcarethrough initialprovidercertificationandconsistent,on-going,in-servicetraininginallareasofchilddevelopment.Potential providersmayobtainanapplicationfromFCCofficeat1743VictoryRoad. Adevelopmentalhomeenvironmentallowstheindividualchildtodevelopathis/herownrateandprovidesexperiences andopportunitiestoexplore,manipulateanddiscover,therebydevelopingthoseskillsneededforindependent learning. TheFamilyChildCareOfficeisresponsibleforensuringthatallFCCprovidersmeetallrequirementsoutlinedinArmy Regulation608-10andFortBlissStandardOperatingProcedures.Thestaffprovidestrainingclasses,workshops,and providernewsletters. ProvidersmayqualifyforaChildDevelopmentAssociationCredential(CDA)oraNationFamilyChildCareAccreditation (NAFCC)afterspecialtraininganddemonstrationofcompetency. ForFCCcareparentsmustfirstregistereachchildthroughCentralRegistrationlocatedat1743VictoryRoad.TheCER staffwilllogparentsontoArmyFCConlineforavirtualcomputertourofprovidersandtheirspaces.Afteraparenthas selectedaproviderthephonenumbersareissuedfromtheFCCofficeforappointmentsandinterviews.Theproviderwill calltheofficetoverifyparent'sselections.TheFCCofficeconsistsofanFCCDirector,FoodManager,SupportTraining CurriculumSpecialist,andAdminAssistant.SomeoneonthisteamwillmakemonthlyvisitstoeachFCChometoensure requiredprogramstandardsarebeingmet. TheFamilyChildCareofficeisresponsibleforensuringthatallFamilyChildCareprovidersmeetallrequirements outlinedinAR608-10andFortBlissSOPs.Thestaffprovidestrainingclassesandworkshops. ThetrainingrequiredtobeaproviderconsistsofclassesinArmyRegulation608-10,ChildGrowthandDevelopment, ChildGuidance,Safety,FirePrevention,FoodSafety,MenuPlanning,DailyActivities,AdministeringMedication, ChildhoodDiseases,Contracts,BusinessPractices,ChildAbusePrevention,workingwithParents,observingattheDay CareCenter,ObservingatanFCChome,InfantCare,LearningCenters,FirstAidandCPR. ParentsmustfirstregisterthroughtheChildDevelopmentServicessystem.TheFCCofficemaintainsareferrallistof childcareopenings.Forfurtherinformation,call915-568-4198. School Age Care (SAC) SchoolAgeCenters(SAC)isthebridgebetweenearlychildcareandmiddleschool&teenundertheChildandYouth Services(CYS)umbrellaofoversightandmanagement.Ourtoppriorityistobolsteroperationsandincreaseavailability ofqualityaffordableservicestofamilies.WeplanourprogramincooperationwithallCYSprograms,Morale,Welfare andRecreation(MWR)programs,andallothercommunityorganizationsthatcansupportthehealth,safety,education, andwelfareofchildren. FortBlissSACsitesarenationallyaccreditedbytheNationalAfterSchoolAssociation(NAA)formerlyNationalSchool AgeCareAlliance(NSACA).Thisaccreditationassuresparentsofacommitmenttoresponsiveandlovingcare,trained andcompetentstaff,asafeandhealthyenvironment,andconsistentprogramimprovementandquality.Weuse AssessingSchool-AgeChildCareQuality(ASQ)tools,afive-stepprocesswhichguidesusaswelookatprogramquality sothatwecandevelopimportantpriorities.Weinvolvethechildren,families,staff,andcommunityinanopendialogue abouttheprogram.Together,wemakechangeswhichbenefitthewholecommunity.TheASQprocessprovidesthat you,administration,staff,families,childrenandthecommunitymembersarethebestpeopletomakethechanges thatwillimprovetheprogram. TherearethreeSchoolAgeCentersonFortBliss: MainSaC,Bldg.131DoniphanRd.,MainPost,915-568-7187/5544 LoganSAC,Bldg.3505,EllerthorpeRd.,LoganHeights,915-569-5779/5784 MILAMSAC,Bldg.11898,HAANRd.,EastFortBliss,915-744-2274

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SACoperatesthreebeforeandafter-schoolsites.Wetransportchildrentoandfromallschoolsthatareeitheronpostor adjacenttopost.WorkingparentswhosechildrendonotattendtheschoolsservicedbyourprogramsintheEPISDcan requesta"WorkingParentTransfer"toalistedschoolthroughPupilServicesat6531BoeingDrive.Childrenarriving afterbuseshavedepartedbecometheparent'sresponsibilitytotransporttoschool.Pleasenotethatbreakfastendsat 7:30a.m. SchoolAgeCareislocatedattheYouthplex.Forfurtherinformationpleasecall915-568-5689. CYS Registration Registrationishandledthroughanappointmentsystem.ParentCentralServicesisatBldg1743onFortBliss.Pleasecall theregistrationdeskat568-4374tomakeanappointment.Registrationrequiresapproximately30-45minutesto complete.YouwillneedtoshowavalidmilitaryIDcard,child'simmunizationrecordandcurrentpaystatementforall workingfamilymembers.Whenyouhavecompletedallnecessarypaperwork(seebelowtable)youwillbeissueda swipecardforfulltimecare.Youwillberequiredtopresentthiscardwheneveryouusethecenter.Theregistrationis goodforoneyearandistransferabletootherArmyinstallations.Ifthereareanychangestoyourfile(iechangein employment,changeofaddress,spouseemployment)itisyourresponsibilitytoreportthesechangestotheParent CentralOfficeimmediately. TheYouthplexonmainpost,whichhousestheMiddleSchoolandTeen(MS&T)programs,hasagameroomwith billiards,foosball,videoandboardgames,computerlab,musicroom,loungewithbigscreenTV,avideolibrary,teen patioandplayground,artsandcraftsactivities,andaskateboardpark.Alsoafullusegymforavarietyofactivities. WearehappytowelcomeyouandyouryouthintoourMS&Tprogram.ItisthemissionofFortBlissChild,Youthand SchoolServicestoprovideaqualityprogramthatmeetstheneedsofyouths,parents,tosupportthemilitarylifestyle, promotecharactervaluesandreduceconflictsbetweenparentalresponsibilitiesandunitmissionrequirements.

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Youth Services
Youth Services TheFortBlissYouthServicesProgramsaredesignedtoprovideopportunitiesforeducation,exerciseandenjoymentina safeandhealthyenvironment.ThemainYouthPlexislocatedinBuilding195. Youth Sponsorship Program FortBlisshasaYouthSponsorshipPrograminplace.Ifyouareinterestedinhookingupwithanotherkidofyourage group,contacttheYouthPlexat915-568-5437/5495toobtainasponsor.SponsorsmakethetransitiontoFortBliss easierbyprovidingyouwithinformationaboutwhattoexpectuponyourarrivalhere. Eligibility Thisprogramisforincomingyouthwhowillbematchedandteamedupwithasponsortohelpshowthemtheropes, navigateandfamiliarizethemselveswiththefacility,itsprogramsandactivities. YouthSponsorshipForm(PDF) Programs Offered FortBlissteensthatareIDcardholdersareinvitedtobecomeactivemembersintheYouthServicesprogramby participatinginanyofthefollowingprogramsandactivities: PowerHour KeystoneClub TorchClub CookingClub PhotographyClub DesertBlissVideoNewsCrew(Journalism) ClubTech DramaClub EngineeringClub FineArts SportsandRecreation ArtsandCrafts EntrepreneurClub AftertheFlowYouthBibleStudy 4HAstronomy FieldTrips HomeSchooledYouths

TheYouthPlexonmainpost,whichhousestheMiddleSchoolandTeen(MS&T)programs,hasagameroomwith billiards,foosball,videoandboardgames,computerlab,musicroom,loungewithbigscreenTV,avideolibrary,teen patioandplayground,artsandcraftsactivities,andaskateboardpark.Also,fulluseofthegymforavarietyof activities. ViewOurStudentWebsite,whichismaintainedandmanagedbytheyouthfromtheMS&TProgramlocatedinthe YouthPlex(YouthTechnologyLab)Bldg195ChaffeeRD.AnyCYSregisteredyouthages11-17whoareinterestedin webpagedesignandwouldliketoparticipateinthemaintenanceand/orcreationofwebpagespleasecontact, YouthPlexAssistantManagerat915-568-3290. Chaplain's Youth Programs BattleCryatimeofworship,games,foodandBibleStudyforstudents6th-12thgradeeverySundayatChapel3 (cornerofCassidyandPershing)4:00-6:00pm.Foradditionalinformation,LifeTeen(CatholicYouth)atimeof worship,games,foodandMassforstudents6th-12gradeeverySundayatChapel2,(CornerofSheridanandCassidy) 12:30-2:30. HomeSchoolprogramsforstudents6th-12thduringtheweek.

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BlissYouthandYouthforChristElPasohaspartneredtoprovideBibleStudyandlunchatareaMiddleSchoolandHigh SchoolstosupportourmilitaryStudents.Foralistofschools,pleasevisittheyouthserviceswebsite. FortBlissMiddleandHighSchoolYouthPlex,Bldg.195isofferinggreatweeklysummercampstokeepyourteensactive andengagedthissummer.Campsarefrom8a.m.tonoonforyouthhavingcompletedgrades6-12.Offeringsaresure tofuelyourchildsinterests,call568-2908forcompleteinformationonthesecampprograms. Foradditionalinformationonalloftheseprograms,visitthevisittheBlissYouthwebsite. Youth Employment CareerConceptsopensthebusinessworldtoyoungeradults.Youthsingrades7-12cangainexperienceinavarietyof worksituations,includingayouthentrepreneurialcompanyandmoneymanagementprogram.Jobsearchskills,resume preparationandcareeropportunitiesareallapartofCareerConcepts.ContacttheYouthplexat915-568-5437/5495for moreinformationonthisprogram. TheFortBlisscommissaryemploysyouthsages15andupforbagginggroceries.Theyworksolelyfortipsgivenbythe patron.Applicationsmaybeobtainedatthecommissary. The CYSS HIRED!Programprovidesteens15-18yearsofagewithapprenticeshipopportunitiesinvariousonpost facilities(e.g.,BowlingCenter,GolfCourse,CommunityClub,OutdoorRecreation,Library,MarketingOffice,CYS,etc.).

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New Parent Support Program

General Program Description TheArmyNewParentSupportProgram(NPSP)providesintensivehomevisitingservicestoeligibleFamilieswith childrenprenatalto3yearsoldwhethertheyliveonorofftheinstallation.Activitiesandservicesprovidedinclude informationandreferraltomilitaryandcivilianprogramsthatsupportparentsofinfantsandyoungchildren,suchas parentingprograms,respitecareforchildren,andsupervisedplaytimeforchildren.Allactivitiesandservicesprovided throughNPSParevoluntaryandnon-stigmatizingandemphasizetheparents'strengths. GoalsoftheArmyNPSPare: 1. 2. 3. 4. Contributetomissionreadiness. SupportFamilymemberadaptationtomilitarylife. EnhancetheknowledgeandskillsFamilymembersneedtoformhealthyrelationshipsandprovidesafe, nurturingenvironmentsforchildrentopreventFamilyviolence. FosterasupportivemilitarycommunityforyoungmilitaryFamilies.

Staff Qualifications NPSPHomeVisitorstaffconsistsofLicensedClinicalSocialWorkersandRegisteredNurses.Allpersonnelwillpossess theknowledge,skills,andabilitiesnecessaryfortheirprofessionalcertification/licensureandpositions.Localinstallation orStatebackgroundchecks,includingArmyCentralRegistrychecks,willbecompletedonallpersonnelwhoprovide servicestoparentsandtheirchildrenandwillbeupdatedannually. Eligibility Requirements Familiesmaybeself-referredorreferredbyotheragenciessuchashealthcareproviders,chaplains,socialservicestaff, command,orFamilyAdvocacyProgram(FAP)staff. How to Enroll InterestedfamiliesmaycontactthelocalArmyCommunityService(ACS)office,ortheirhealthcareprovider,forfurther informationintheNewParentSupportProgram.

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Family Center
Programs and Services Akeyresourceonyourinstallationandagatewaytoaccessingalloftheresourcesavailabletoyou,theArmy CommunityServiceprovidesinformation,supportandservicestohelpyoubalancethedemandsoffamilyandthe militarylifestyle.TheArmyCommunityServiceisonepartoftheoverallinstallationfamilysupportsystem,whichisthe networkofagencies,programs,services,partnershipsandindividualsthatsupportsyourpersonalandfamilylife readiness,mobilizationanddeploymentreadiness,andmobilityandeconomicreadiness.TheArmyCommunityService shouldbeoneofyoufirststopsuponarrivingataninstallation;itsprogramsandserviceswillbeanimportantresource foryouandyourfamily. Deployment Readiness--Assistsyouduringallphasesofthedeploymentcycle.Weprovideprogramsandservices toindividualsoldiers,civilians,andfamilymembersthroughoutthedeploymentprocess.Weeducateyouonwhatto expectandthebestwaystoprepare. Relocation Readiness--Providesinformation,referral,resourcesandtoolstohelpyouwithpermanentchangeof station(PCS)movesandpost-moveorientations.Wemaintainaloanclosetfromwhichfamiliesmayborrowbasic householdgoods.Wealsoassistyouwithin-transitemergenciesbyprovidingclassesonmove-relatedtopicssuchas buyingorsellinghomesandindividualPCSplanning,amongothers.Weserveasliaisontocitizenship,immigration,and multiculturaldiversityinformation,andprovideoutreachtowaitingfamilies. Personal Financial Readiness--Aprogramtoassistyouinsustainingfinancialself-sufficiency.Youcanlearnmore aboutdebtliquidation,thriftsavingsplans,consumerandcreditissues,andpredatorylending. Employment Readiness--Thetrainingandinformationprovidedcanhelpyouidentifyandreachyouremployment andcareerdevelopmentgoals,managethechallengesassociatedwithamobilelifestyleanddevelopjobsearchskills. Assistsyouinacquiringskills,networks,andresourcesthatwillallowyoutoparticipateintheworkforceandtodevelop acareer/workplan. Family Life Education--Providesyouwithinformationandeducationaboutavarietyoflifecycleissues,including parentingandrelationships,amongothers,tohelpyoustrengthenyourrelationships. Information and Referral--Anintegralfunctionofthefamilycenter,informationandreferralservicescanassistyou inlocatingneededservicesandprogramsavailableonyourinstallation,throughcivilianagenciesinthelocalcommunity, andconnecttonationalresources. ArmyCommunityServicemayalsoprovideotherservices,suchascounseling,familyadvocacy,fitnessandrecreation programsandExceptionalFamilyMembersupport.Servicesvarybylocation. Installation Specific Information Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) Mission--EmbraceandreassureSurvivorsthattheyarecontinuallylinkedtotheArmyFamilythroughaunified supportprogramthatenablesthemtoremainanimportantpartoftheArmyFamilyforaslongastheydesire. ProgramObjectives: ToprovideenhancedservicestoFamiliesoftheFallen. TohelpSurvivorscopewiththelossoftheirlovedone. ToimproveresponsivenessandstreamlinetheassistanceprocessforFamilies. ToensureSurvivorshaveaccesstoallentitledbenefits

Long-Term Care and Case Management TheSOSprogramusuallyengagesSurvivingFamilymembersaftertheCasualtyAssistanceprocesshas concluded.However,wecanbecomeinvolvedduringtheprocesstoassistwithbenefitselection,estateissues,financial questionspertaininggratuities,etc.OurgoalistobecomeavailableassoonastheSurvivingFamilymembersneedus andtoprovidecontinuousoutreachforaslongastheyrequestit. Services

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Support Coordinators arethemainpointsofcontactforsurvivingfamilymembers.SupportCoordinatorworksclosely withCasualtyAssistanceCenter(CAC)toensureasmoothtransitionfortheFamilyaftertheCasualtyAssistance processiscompleted.TheSupportCoordinatorwillensurethatcontinuousoutreachisprovidedtotheFamilymembers aslongasitisneededorwanted.Servicesprovidedforlongtermsupportincludecoordinatingsupportgroups,briefing thecommunityandleadership,andprovidinglifeskillseducationandsupportivecounseling.SupportCoordinatorwill provideinformationandreferralservicesforSurvivors,andrespitecareservicesasrequested. Financial Counselorsareadjunctspecialistsintheprogram.TheywillpartnerwiththeSupportCoordinatorstoprovide financialplanningsupportandeducationtosurvivingFamilymembers.Thissupportcanbelimitedinscopeor comprehensivedependingontheneedsanddesiresofthesurvivingFamilymembers.FinancialCounselorswillprovide financialplanningservicesonanongoingbasisaslongasrequested. SurvivorOutreachServicesislocatedinArmyCommunityService.Formoreinformation,pleasecontactSOSat915-568 -1132orvisittheSOSwebsite. Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) (ConferencestypicallyheldinOctober-issuescanbesubmittedyear-round) AFAPisaprogramforSoldiers,Families,civilianemployees,andretireestoidentifyqualityoflifeissuesandpropose recommendationsforimprovementofpoliciesandprogramswhichaffectthewell-beingofthemilitarycommunity. AnnualConference-RepresentativesofactiveandreserveSoldiers,Families,civilianemployees,andretireesform workgroupstodiscusssubmittedissuesinaforumguidedbyskilledfacilitatorsandrecordersinanefforttoidentifyand prioritizequalityoflifeissuesandformulaterecommendations. InthehistoryofAFAP,123changeshavebeenmadetolegislation,172policiesandregulationshavebeenrevised,and 192programsandserviceshavebeenimprovedattheDepartmentoftheArmylevel. Someoftheseissuesinclude:Payincreases,MilitarySavingsPlan,YouthInitiatives,TRICAREforLife,ChiropracticCare forActiveDuty,HouseholdGoodsWeightAllowanceIncreaseforJuniorEnlistedandmuchmore.Thisprogramhasalso improvedthequalityoflifehereatFtBliss:NoATMfeeattheWelcomeCenterandtheScudsandSudsCarwash, SchoolLiaisonOfficer,andmuchmore. Goals: IdentifyandprioritizeSoldierandFamilyissues AssistArmyleadershipinreshapingtheArmy Improveourlocalcommunity

YoucansubmitissuesanytimeattheAFAPwebsiteorvisitourofficeinBldg2494,RickerRoad,FtBliss,TX.Youmay alsocontactusat915-568-2382. Army Family Team Building (AFTB) ArmyFamilyTeamBuildingisaseriesoftrainingmodulestaughtthroughyourlocalArmyCommunityServiceorFamily ProgramsofficethatcovertopicssuchasbasicinformationabouttheArmy,personalgrowthskillsandleadership skills.AFTBimprovespersonalandFamilypreparednesswhichenhancesoverallArmyreadinessandhelpsAmericas Armyadapttoachangingworld. WhyShouldIAttendAFTB? AFTBhelpsyoutonotjustcopewith,butenjoythemilitarylifestyle.Manyofthecoursescanbeappliedtowardresume andcareerbuilding,self-developmentandleadershipskills.ActivedutySoldierscanearnpromotionpointsfor participatinginthetraining.AFTBprovidestheknowledgeandself-confidencetotakeresponsibilityforyourselfand yourFamily.ThetrainingisavailabletoSoldiers,FamilymembersofallSoldiers,civiliansandvolunteers. WhatAFTBClassShouldIAttend? AFTB Level I Modules educate students about basic information about the Army -- LearnabouttheArmylifeandhowto maneuverthroughdailychallengesbydiscoveringhowtodecipherArmyacronyms,utilizeCommunityResources,attain betterfinancialreadinessandunderstandthegoalandimpactoftheArmymissionondailylife. AFTB Level II Modules educate students about personal growth skills -- Growpersonallythroughself-development modules.Learnhowtoimproveyourcommunicationskills,personalrelationships,andstressmanagementskills. Discoverhowteamsformandgrow,howtosolveproblemsandhowtoresolvepersonalconflict.Acquireknowledgeon

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Armytraditions,customs,courtesiesandprotocol. AFTB Level III Modules educate students about leadership skills -- ThriveintheArmyandcivilianlifebyexpanding leadershipskills,effectivecommunicationtechniquesandlearningtomentor.Learnaboutthedifferentleadershipstyles, howtorunaneffectivemeeting,howtomanagegroupconflictandhowtocoachandmentorothers. Army Volunteer Corps (AVC) TheFortBlissArmyVolunteerCorpssupportstheArmysmissionbypromotingandstrengthenvolunteerismbyuniting volunteerefforts,supportingprofessionalmanagement,enhancingvolunteercareermobility,andestablishingvolunteer partnershipstosupportindividualpersonalgrowthandlife-longvolunteercommitment. TheFortBlissArmyVolunteerCorpsofficeisthecenterforvolunteerrecruitment,referral,recognition,andprofessional developmentforvolunteersandvolunteerleaders.Volunteerscanbeplacedinawidevarietyofpositionsthroughout theinstallationandwithintheElPasocommunity.Throughvolunteerservice,volunteerscanlearnorimproveskillsand gainworkexperiencethatcanincreaseself-confidenceandimprovemarketabilityforpaidpositions. Everyminute,everyhourthatsomeonevolunteerscontributestoimprovingthequalityoflifeofourcommunity; thereforevolunteerschangetheworld.Jointhemovementtomakeourinstallation,ourcity,ournationabetterplace forall-ChangetheWorld,Volunteer! ContacttheFortBlissArmyVolunteerCorpsofficeforvolunteeropportunities,volunteerrecognition,orprofessional developmentclassesat915-568-1132. Contact Information: Tel:915-569-4ACS(4227) Fax:915-568-4357,915-568-3157 DSN:312-978-1132,312-978-7088 DSNFax:312-978-4357,312-978-3157

Outreach - OutreachProgramprovideson-siteandcommunitybasedassistanceandreferralsasneeded.Thefocusis toidentifyFamilieswhoareatincreasedriskorgeographicallyorsociallyisolated;conductaclientassessmentand provideidentifiedoutreachservicestotheseFamiliesthroughGarrison,City,State(toincludeNewMexico)andlocal serviceagenciesasneededandtomakeproperreferrals.DeliverservicestoareasneededforSoldiers,Family Members,SingleParentswhoareeither:ActiveDuty,Reserve,NationalGuard,DACivilians,RetireesorVeterans. Partnerwithlocalschoolsandagencies(toincludeNMandTXStateagencies)toensuredeliveryofservicestothese individuals. BOSP - SingleParentLiaisonforBetterOpportunitiesforSingleParents(B.O.S.P.)isanewprogramtoFortBlissand Armywide.TheprogramsfocusistoidentifySingleParentsintheFortBlissfootprint(ActiveDuty,Reserves,National Guard,DACivilians,RetireesandVeterans)andprovidecomprehensiveassessmentofsituationalneedstoensure SingleParentsarelinkedtoproperagenciesforassistance.ProvideliaisonservicesbetweenSingleParentsandany concernedentity.

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Employment - Overview
Employment Readiness Program ArmyCommunityService(ACS)andtheEmploymentReadinessProgram(ERP)aredesignedtoassistfamilymemberin gainingemploymentandcontinuingemploymentafterrelocation.WehavealsopartneredwiththeWorkforceSolutions ofUpperRioGrandeandhavestaffonsitesothattogetherwecallallassistwithyouremploymentneedswithoutyou havingtogooff-post. ERPoffersweeklyjoblistingonemploymentandvolunteeropportunitiesbothonandoffpost,employmentpreparation classes,individualcounseling/advisingsessions,andjobskillstrainingtoassistjobseekersingainingthetoolsthey needtosuccessfullyobtainemployment.Inpreparingforemployment,itishelpfultohand-carryimportantitemswith you.Examplesincludebutnotlimitedto: ResumeAssistance JobAnnouncement/vacancydescription Officialschooltranscriptsandcertifications Lettersofreference(ifapplicable) Previousemployercontactinformation

Employmentpreparationandselectioncantakeaconsiderableamountoftimeandwork.Whenyouarereadytostart youremploymentjourney,considerusforyourfirststop.PleaseattendourSpouseOrientationeveryMondayand Wednesday10:00am-11:30am.Call915-569-5838toregister.Youwillfindourstaffeagertoassistyou.Toexpedite ourservicestoyou,pleaseregisterinthefollowingwebsitesbeforevisitingtheEmploymentReadinessProgram: WorkInTexaswebsite CivilianPersonnelOnline USAJobs

PleasefeelfreetovisittheEmploymentReadinessProgramlocatedinsidetheArmyCommunityService.Building2494, RickerRoad,FortBliss,TX. Employment Documentation Forjobhuntingpurposesbesuretohandcarrythefollowingwhenyoumove;allemploymentrecords,resumes,college transcripts,certificates,licenses,andlastperformanceappraisal,SF50ifapplicable.Donotletthemoverspackthese items. Unemployment Compensation TheofficefortheTexasWorkforceCommission(Unemployment)islocatedattheACSBuilding.Thephonenumberfor unemploymentclaimsservicesElPasoTele-Centeris915-832-6400.Informationaboutunemploymentcanbeobtained at915-533-5259. Tuition Assistance MyCAA ForinformationonMyCAAandMilitarySpouseEducationandCareerOpportunities,visitMilitaryOneSource. Facebook-searchFortBlissEmploymentReadinessProgram Webpage-http://www.blissmwr.com/erp/

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Relocation Assistance
Programs and Services Whilemovingisalwaysstressful,yourstresscanbedrasticallyreducedifyoutakefulladvantageoftheinformation, education,andpersonalassistanceprovidedtoyoubytheRelocationProgram.Thisistheplacetofindanswersandget referraltootherinstallationresourcesaswellasassistancewithin-transitemergencies.Themostimportantthingyou candotoensureasmoothmoveistostartplanningearlyusingthemanyRelocationAssistanceprogramservicesand toolsavailable. Individual PCS Planning--Mostrelocationprogramsofferone-on-oneconsultationforanyoneneedingassistance.In particularthosemakingtheirfirstmilitarymove,firstoverseasmove,orthosewithchallengingandcomplexsituations suchasspecialneedsfamilymembersorfinancialproblemsshouldcalltheRelocationProgramforanappointment. Military Installations and Plan My Move--Formanagingandplanningyourmove,usethesetwoDoDsponsoredwebbasedrelocationtoolswithinformationonover250installationsworldwide.Youcanestimateexpenses,findtheforms necessaryforhousingandhouseholdgoods,keepacalendarofeventsandtakeothernecessaryactionstoensurea successfulmove. Loan Closet--Basichouseholdgoodsitemsareavailabletoborrowwhilewaitingforyourpersonalpropertypredepartureoruponarrival.Thetypicalitemsinstockinclude:potsandpans,dishes,silverware,irons,ironingboards, portacribs,highchairs,andinfant/toddlercarseats.Generally,towelsandbedlinensarenotavailable,sotheseshould bepackedinyourholdbaggage. Workshops and Briefings--Theclassesofferedvaryfrominstallationtoinstallationbutyoucangenerallyfindclasseson buying,sellingandrentingsmart,budgetingandfinance,movingwithchildren,generalmovingpreparationandmany othermovingrelatedtopics. Pre-departure Briefings--SometimescalledSmoothMoveorPCSBriefings,youandyourspousewillwanttoattendfor sure.Thesebriefingsprovideessentialinformationthatcanpreventyoufrommakinguninformedandcostlydecisions beforeyourmove.Settling-in Services--Thesemayincludewelcomewagonservices,localareatourswithchildcare oftenprovided,orbasichouseholditemstouseuntilyourgoodsarrive.Overseasarrivalservicesmayinclude introductorylanguageclassesandculturalawarenesstraining. Deployment Support--TheFamilyCenterassistsunitfamilyreadinessgroupsandOmbudsmanprogramsduringthe entiredeploymentcycle.Supportincludesservicesforspecialneeds,classesondeploymentpreparation,managing finances,helpingchildrenadjust,familyseparation,returnandreunion,andinformationonresourcesavailablelocally andon-line. Foreign Born Spouse Support--Whetheryourquestionconcernsimmigrationandnaturalization,learningtheEnglish languageorhowtotakelocaltransportation,theRelocationProgramprovidesassistance,classesandreferrals. Emergency Assistance--Fromtime-to-timeemergenciesoccurwhilemoving,theRelocationProgramofficehasthe resourcestoprovideemergencyfinancialassistanceandreferrals. Assistance--Thisisamandatoryprogramavailabletoassistpersonnelandfamilymemberswhentheyseparatefrom themilitary.TheRelocationAssistanceofficewillestablishyourindividualtransitionplanandreferyoutoallthe installationandcommunityresourcesnecessarytocompleteasuccessfultransition. Installation Specific Information IncomingpersonnelareencouragedtostopattheArmyCommunityService(ACS),Building2494immediatelyupon arrivalatFortBliss.Thiswillensuretheservicememberandfamilyreceivethemostup-to-dateinformationontheFort Bliss-ElPasoareabeforetheybeginsearchingforahome.Whetheryouaresingleormarried,ACShasaRelocation Servicesthatcanhelpyou.Otherpeoplethatcanhelpaswellincludesponsors,travelandtransportationspecialists, packersandmovers,andavarietyofothersupportpersonnel.Byfollowingthesesimplestepsyourrelocationprocess shouldprovidearewardingexperience. Yourordersareyourmove'smostimportantdocument.Untilyouhavethem,youdonotknowwhatservicesyouwillbe authorizedtoreceive,orwhatyourentitlementswillbe.Ordersallowmemberstobeeligibleforavarietyoffinancial allowances,relocationassistance,andoptionsformovingandstoringbelongings.Somechangesofdutystationsor assignmentsmaynotauthorizeamove,sowaituntilyoureceiveyourordersbeforemakinganyimportant commitments.

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TheACSisthebestpointofcontactforrelocationassistance.TheACSstaffcanprovideup-to-dateinformationabout yournewbaseandcommunitybeforeyoumove.Theycanalsooffervaluablehelpinpreparingforyourmove. Whetheryouaresingleorhaveafamily,theSponsorshipProgramcanmakeyoumoveeasier.Afteryoureceiveorders, completetheSponsorNotificationForm.Besuretolistcontactphonenumbersifyouaregoingtovisitpeopleenroute. YournewCommandingOfficerwilltrytoassignasponsorwhosegradeandpersonalsituationissimilartoyours.Your sponsorwillthenbeabletorelatetoyourneedsandprovideapersonalviewoflifeatthenewlocation.Contactyour sponsorassoonaspossibleandkeepthenewunitinformedofanyspecialneedsorcircumstances. SeparationproceduresforthemilitaryarehandledbyTransition/RetirementServices.Assoonasyoureceiveyour paperworkyouneedtocontactoneoftheofficeslistedbelow.Servicemembersseparatingfromthemilitaryare authorizedtransitionassistancefromavarietyofagencies,toincludeArmyCommunityServices,ArmyCareerand AlumniProgram,aswellasassistanceinon-Postjobhunting.TheInformationandReferral(I&R)officehastheprimary objectiveinlinkingtheindividualinneedwiththeappropriateagencyorservicethatwilleliminateoralleviatethat need.YouwillfindI&Rservicesinbuilding2494,ArmyCommunityService.

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Loan Closet
Items Available JustgetstationedtoFtBliss?Haventgottenyourstufffromyourmoveyet?Comeondownandlendfromus!Wehave potsandpans,dishes,airmattressesandmuchmore! Justbringinacopyofyourorders,orifyoureaspouse,bringinacopyoftheordersandapowerofattorneyandyou canlendfor30days,withoneextension!Callfordetails,915-568-1132. CarseatsareavailablethroughourFamilyAdvocacyNewParentSupportProgram. How to Borrow Itemsmaybeborrowedforaperiodof30days.Extensionsaregrantedonacase-by-casebasis.IDcardsandacopyof yourPCSordersarerequired.FormoreinformationortheavailabilityofhighdemanditemscallArmyCommunity Serviceat915-568-1132/7088.

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Financial Assistance
Be Prepared WhenmovingtoFortBlissfinancialpreparednessisessentialtoyoursuccessfulmove.Budgetyourmovecarefully,be preparedforanextendedstayinlodging,andbeawareofthewaitinglistforhousingformanyranks.Electricityratesin ElPasoaresomeofthehighestinthestateofTexas;avoidrentinganapartmentorahomethatisfullyelectric. Army Community Service Financial Readiness FinancialReadinessProgramenhancesandmaintainsmissionreadinessandqualityoflifebyteachingSoldiers,family members,retireesandDoDcivilianshowtobeinformedandresponsiveconsumers.FinancialReadinessalsoprovides freeandconfidentialbudgetcounseling,financialcoaching,andfinancialassistanceforfoodintheformofFood Vouchers.Eachweekbasicmoneymanagementclassesareofferedinthefollowingareas;Understandingcredit,Car buyingandInsurance,Savings,InvestingandTSP,PlanningandBudgeting,andDebtManagement.FinancialReadiness alsooffersConsumerCreditCounselingService(CCCS)freeofchargeinArmyCommunityService,CCCSoffers appointmentsaswellaswalkinstartingat1:00p.m.Tuesday-Friday.FinancialReadinessalsooffersaConsumer advocatetoassistwithresolvingissueswithlocalbusiness.FinancialReadinesscanbecontactedattheACSbuilding 2494RickerRoad,orat915-568-7088/1132. Army Emergency Relief (AER) ArmyEmergencyReliefisanonprofitorganizationwhichisdesignedtoassistSoldiersandtheirfamilymemberswith emergencyassistance.AERistheArmy'sownemergencyfinancialassistanceorganizationandisdedicatedto"Helping theArmyTakeCareofItsOwn".AERprovidesinterestfreeloans,grantsandcombinationloansandgrants. AERassistSoldiersonactiveduty,Retired,ArmyNationalGuardandU.S.ArmyReserveSoldiersoncontinuousactive dutyformorethan30daysandtheirdependents,andservingundersectionstitle10,UnitedStatesCode)areeligible forAERassistance,andwidows(ers)andorphans. WhenarrivingatFortBlissiffinancialassistanceisrequired,stopbytheAERofficelocatedintheACSbuilding2494 RickerRoadorcall915-568-7088/1132. AER provides: Helpwithemergencyfinancialneedsfor: Food,rentorutilities Emergencytransportationandvehiclerepair Funeralexpenses Medical/dentalexpenses Personalneedswhenpayisdelayedorstolen Giveundergraduate-leveleducationscholarships,basedprimarilyonfinancialneed,tochildrenofsoldiers

AER does not provide funds: Fornonessentials Tofinanceordinaryleaveorvacation Topayfinesorlegalexpenses toliquidateorconsolidatedebt Forpurchaseofhomeorhomeimprovements Topurchase,rentorleasevehicle Tocoverbadchecksorpaycreditcardbills

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Emergency Assistance
Planning for Emergencies Nomatterhowwellyouhaveplannedyourmove,emergenciesdohappen. Important Documents/Hand Carry Beforeyouleavemakesureyouhaveallimportantpaperswithyou-notpackedwithyourhouseholdgoods.Makesure youhaveimportantnumberssuchasStaffDutyOfficer,yourCommandDutyOffice,andyoursponsororunitnumber. Yoursponsorcanbeinvaluableincaseofanemergencywhileintransit.Asamatterofpracticality,tryandplanyour travelroutearoundmilitaryinstallationstoproviderapidaccesstomilitaryemergencyservices. Army Emergency Relief (AER) AERprovidesfinancialassistancetoeligiblesoldiersandtheirdependents.AERcanhelpwithemergencyfinancialneeds forfood,rent,utilities,emergencytransportationandvehiclerepair,funeralexpenses,medical/dentalexpenses,and personalneedswhenpayisdelayedorstolen.Assistanceisgivenintheformofaninterestfreeloan,grant,orpart loan/grant.ToreceiveAERassistance,firstseeyourunitcommanderthencontacttheAERofficeforappointment.AER alsoprovidesundergraduateleveleducationscholarships,basedprimarilyonfinancialneeds,fordependentchildrenof activeduty,retired,ordeceasedsoldiers. Texas Roadside Assistance ForEmergencyRoadServiceinTexasyoumaywanttoprintthisinformationandkeepacopyinyourcar.Texashasa freecourtesypatrolonmajorfreewaysinmajorcities.Theywillchangeaflat,providefuel,helpstartyourcar,orcalla towtruck.Itisapublicservice.PleaseseethecontactsbelowforphonenumbersforthemajorcitiesinTexas.

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Legal Assistance
Legal Services TheFortBlissOfficeoftheStaffJudgeAdvocateprovidestimely,accuratelegaladvice,service,andsupportforthe commandandstaffofFortBliss.Inaddition,theOfficeprovideslegalservicesandpreliminarylegaladvicetoactivedutyandretiredsoldiers,theirfamilymembers,andotherindividualsentitledtoreceivelegalassistanceatFortBliss anditssurroundingarea. OfficeoftheStaffJudgeAdvocate HQ,FortBliss Bldg113,PershingRoad 915-568-7141/6513(DSN978) SatelliteLegalAssistanceOfficeopeningonEastBliss 2ndFloor,Building11250,SSGSimsStreet 915-568-7141 Office Hours, Location and Services LOCATION:Building113,PershingRoad(ParkingoffSlaterRoad) HOURS:Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Friday:9:00a.m.-11:45a.m.,1:00p.m.-4:30p.m./Thursday:1:00p.m.4:30p.m.(Lunch11:45a.m.-1:00p.m.) EMERGENCY:Walk-inbasis NOTARY:Walk-inbasis HOURS:Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Friday:9:00a.m.-11:45a.m./Monday,Wednesday,Friday:1:00p.m.4:00p.m./Thursday:12:30p.m.-4:30p.m. TELEPHONE:915-568-7141/6513 APPOINTMENTS:Noappointmentsaremadeoutsideof7businessdays ELIGIBILITY: Allpersonsmusthave,andshow,amilitaryID,activeorretired(andtheirfamilymembers) HANDOUTS: Clickhereforinformationavailableontopicsofconcernlistedbelow. LOCATION: 2ndFloor,Building11250,SSGSimsStreet(Big,NewBldgw/RedRoof,located2blocksdirectlyNof USASMA,and1blockWoftheNCOMuseumonSSGSimsStreet) HOURS:Monday,Tuesday,WednesdayandFriday:9:00a.m.-11:45a.m.&1:00p.m.-4:30p.m./Thursday:1:00 p.m.-3:00p.m. TELEPHONE:915-568-7141 SERVICES:PowersofAttorney&Notarizations-onawalk-inbasis/ConsultationwithAttorney/Willsbyappointment Legal Assistance Services Ourattorneyshaveawiderangeofknowledgeandwillbetterassistyouhavingmoreknowledgeofthepertinentfacts ofyourissue/case.Whencallingforanappointment,provideuswithabriefdescriptionofyourissue/case.Also,havein handlastfourofyourSSN;alongwithspouselastfourSSNifitisFamilyLaw-typecase. Thosewithappointmentshavepriority. Call915-568-7141/6513tomakeanappointment.Appointmentsaremadeoneweekinadvance,andtherearenowalkins.Ifyoucannotmakeyourappointment,pleasecallat24hoursinadvancetocancelsothatwecanassistother clients. Emergencies,pleasespeakwithNCOICorOIC. Pleasearriveatleast10minutespriortoyourappointmenttofilloutaclientcard.Iflateyoucouldbelistedasa"No Show". Wills WillsaredoneonTuesdaysonly.Initialin-takeisdoneTuesdaymornings,andthefinalizationisdoneTuesday afternoonsoneweeklater.Ifbothspousesaremakingwillsthentheybothwillneedtobepresentandtheywillneed theirownindividualappointments(althoughtheycanrequesttoseethesameattorney). PowersOfAttorney

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Usuallyareperformedonadailywalk-inbasis,withpossibledelayduetoalackofNotaries,andwillfallbehindthose clientswhoalreadyhaveanappointment.IfaSPOAisbeingdoneforavehicleorahome,informationsuchassuchas VINorlegalpropertydescription(foundontitleordeed)isrequiredtocompletetheform.Beawarethatnotall businessesororganizationswillhonorthePOAs.Therefore,itisrecommendedthatyoucheckwithyourfinancial institutionorplaceyouplanonusingthePOAfortheiracceptance. Divorce Anappointmentisrequiredforaconsultationwithanattorney.Ifaspousehasbeenseenforthesamereason,aconflict arisesandthesecondpersonwillnotbeabletobeseenatthisofficeandwillbereferredtoWhiteSandsMissileRange LegalOffice. Information HandoutsandFactsheetsareavailableinthewaitingroomofBuilding113,1stfloor,PershingRoad.Advicewillnotbe givenoverthephoneduetonotbeingabletoascertainyouridentityandeligibilityforservices.Unfortunately,weare notstaffedorequippedtoprovideany"call-backs".Youcanuseourreferenceofelpasobar.comwithcivilianattorneys thatareingoodstanding. Generaladviceandassistanceinthefollowingareas: PersonalCivilDisputes:RealPropertyIssues: ContractsPurchase/SaleofHome,LeasesAdviceonMortgage Foreclosure,Tenant'sRights,AutoWarranties,LemonLaw EconomicMatters:IdentityTheft,Insurance,Bankruptcy FamilyMatters:Adoption,NameChange,GarnishmentOrders,InvoluntaryAllotments,DependentSupportInsurance Claims,ChildCustody,Separation/Divorce TaxAssistance:FreeTaxReturnPreparationElectronicFiling,FromlateJanuary-midAprilyearly AdverseAdministrativeActions:OER/EERAppealsCivilianCriminalMatters(AdviceOnly),RebuttalstoReportsof SurveySoldierReadinessProcessing,AppealstoReportsofSurvey,LineofDutyResponses,SuspensionofSecurity Clearance,NotarizationofDocuments(includingpowerofattorney). LimitationsonServices:Theofficedoesnotprovideassistanceinthefollowingareas--MilitaryJusticeMatters,Private BusinessActivitiesoftheClient,Litigation/ClaimsfororagainsttheU.S.EmploymentMatters,ProvidinganAgency Positiononanystandardofconductissue.

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Deployment Support
Family Deployment Support Mobilization Deployment (Mob Dep) Mission WeassistthecommanderinpreparingSoldiersandtheirfamiliesfortheentireDeploymentCycle.WeprovideAD, USAR,andNGunits(Soldiers,Spouses,Volunteers,FRSAs,andFamilymembers)withtrainingontheArmyFamily ReadinessGroupSystemtopreparethemforthecompletedeploymentcycleofpre-deployment,deployment,and redeploymentinaccordancewithAR608-1,AppendixJDADCSDirectivedated26March2007,andDAForm7631, March2007. WeconducttrainingontheDeploymentCycle,CareTeam,FRGSystem(FRGLeader,KeyCaller,andTreasurer)AR600 -20,RearDetachmentCommanderOperations,Reintegration,andHomecomingandReunion. WeprovidereferralassistancetoSoldiersandFamilymembersexperiencingproblemsduringtheDeploymentCycle.
We provide mission support and training to the Family Readiness Support Assistants. Mob Dep conducts and coordinates Family Assistance Center (FAC) operations on order of the Garrison Commander.

Support Resources Available:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.

Pre-deploymentBriefings ReintegrationBriefings(ReunionandReintegration) CarTeamTrainings FRGLeaderTraining FRGTreasurerTraining KeyCallerTraining FRGKeyCallerTraining FACOperationsTraining FPCON/RAMP(ForceProtection/RandomAccessMeasuresProgram) RearDetachmentTraining OperationReadymaterials FRGmaterials National,State,Local,City,andCountyHelpAgenciescontactsandreferrals,CommunityResources HomecomingandReunionTraining FRGAdvancedTraining FRGNewsletter FamilyReadinessSupportAssistant(FRSA)Training

PleasecontactMobilizationandDeploymentatthefollowingnumbers915-568-1132/7088/4485.

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Contact Information
DSN Dialing Instructions:WhendialingaDSNnumberfromU.S.installationtoU.S.installation,itisunnecessaryto dialthe312areacode.WhendialingaDSNnumberto/fromoverseaslocations,theDSNareacodemustbeincluded.

RobertE.LeeGate Building5400RobertE.Lee FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-568-1132/915-568-6291/915-5687088 Phone(DSN)312-978-6291 Fax915-568-4357 Fax(DSN)312-978-4357 Email|Website|Website|Map

Automotive Services HobbyShop/StateVehicleInspection 820HolbrookRoad FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-568-7280/FramingBliss:915-568-5563 WedFri12:00p.m.9:00p.m. Sat8:00a.m.5:00p.m. Sun8:00a.m.6:00p.m. MonandTue-Closed StateVehicleInspection: MonFri8:00a.m.5:00p.m. Sat8:00a.m.12:00p.m. SunClosed FramingBliss: Tue,Wed,ThuandSat9:00a.m.5:00p.m. Fri9:00a.m.6:00p.m. Sun,MonandHolidaysClosed Website|Map Beneficiary Counseling Assistance Coordinators WilliamBeaumontArmyMedicalCenter-BCAC 2496RickerRoad FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-569-2367 Phone(DSN)312-979-2367 Fax915-569-1703 Email|Map Child Development Centers LoganHeightsChildDevelopmentCenter 3500StoryStreet ElPaso,TX79904 Phone915-568-3989 MonFri5:30a.m.6:00p.m. Sat1:00p.m.-12:00a.m. SunandHolidaysClosed Website|Map Civilian Personnel Office CivilianPersonnelOffice 504BDoniphan FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-568-6232 Website|Map

Automotive Services AutoRepairCenter 820HolbrookRoad FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-568-7280 MonFri8:00a.m.5:00p.m. Sat,SunandHolidaysClosed Website|Website|Map Child Development Centers MainChildDevelopmentCenter 1730HaanRoad FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-568-5689 Fax915-568-4429 MonFri5:30a.m.6:00p.m. Sat,SunandHolidaysClosed Website|Map Child and Youth Registration and Referral ChildandYouthRegistrationandReferral Building1743 FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-568-4374 MonFri9:00a.m.6:00p.m. Sat,SunandHolidaysClosed Website|Map Commissary/Shoppette HaanShoppette/ClassSix/PumpIsland 1610HaanRoad FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-564-3133 MonSat9:00a.m.-9:00p.m. Sun12:006:00p.m. Website|Map

Commissary/Shoppette Commissary 1717MarshallRoad FortBliss,TX79906 Phone915-568-1846 Phone(DSN)312-978-1985 Fax915-568-4022 Fax(DSN)312-978-1120 MonSat7:00a.m.8:00p.m. Sun9:00a.m.-6:00p.m. Email|Website|Map

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Dental Clinics DentalClinic#1(WBAMC) 7777CarringtonRoad FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-569-2511 Map EFMP - Family Support EFMPFamilySupport Bld2494 Attn:ATZC-CAA-A FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-568-1132 Email|Map Emergency Relief Services AmericanRedCross 45SlaterRoad FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-568-6301 Map

EFMP - Enrollment FamilyPracticeClinic-EFMPEnrollment 2496RickerRoad FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-568-3088 Fax915-569-1278 Map Emergency Relief Services ArmyEmergencyRelief(AER) 2494RickerRoad FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-744-2559 Website|Map Exchange(s) AAFESMainPostExchange 1611MarshallRoad FortBliss,TX79906 Phone915-562-7200 MonSat9:00a.m.-9:00p.m. Sun9:00a.m.-7:00p.m. Website|Map Family Center ArmyCommunityService Bldg.2994 ACS ATZC-CAA-A FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-569-4ACS(4227) Phone(DSN)312-978-6291 Fax915-568-4357 Fax(DSN)312-978-4357 MonFri7:30a.m.4:30p.m. Sat,SunandHolidaysClosed Email|Website|Map Financial Institutions WellsFargoBank FortBlissBranch 1722MarshallRoad ElPaso,TX79916 Phone915-521-4066 Website|Map Golf Courses UnderwoodGolfComplex 3191CoeAvenue FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-562-1273 Website|Map

Family Advocacy Program FamilyAdvocacyProgram(FAP) 2494RickerRoad. FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-568-9129 Email|Website|Map

Family Child Care/Child Development Homes FamilyChildCare(FCC) 1743VictoryRoad FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-568-4198 MonFri8:00a.m.5:00p.m. Sat,SunandHolidaysClosed Map Financial Institutions ArmedForcesBank,N.A. FortBliss-MainBranch 1720MarshallRoad P.O.Box6071 ElPaso,TX79906 Phone915-562-5454 Website|Map Gymnasiums/Fitness Centers StoutGym 2930CassidyRoad FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-568-4508 MonFri5:30a.m.9:00p.m. Sat,SunandHolidays11:00a.m.-6:00p.m. Website|Map

Gymnasiums/Fitness Centers SotoPhysicalFitnessFacility Bldg.20751,BiggsAirfield FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-744-5788 Mon-Thur5:00a.m.-9:00p.m. Fri5:00a.m.-midnight Sat7:00am.-midnight Sun,holidays&trainingholidays:8:00a.m.-8:00p.m. Website|Map

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Gymnasiums/Fitness Centers BigEdsGym Building2PershingRoad FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-568-4508 MonFri6:00a.m.6:00p.m. Sat,Sun,Holidays-closed Website|Map Household Goods/Transportation Office (inbound) PersonalPropertyShippingOffice(PPSO) 505SmithRoad FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-568-5590(outbound)/915-568-3667 (inbound) Phone(DSN)312-978-3188 Map Housing Referral Office/Housing Privatization HousingReferralOffice 1991MarshallRoad FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-568-2898/7687 MonFri7:30a.m.4:30p.m. Sat,SunandHolidaysClosed Website|Map Legal Services/JAG OfficeoftheStaffJudgeAdvocate 13SlaterRoad FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-568-7141/915-568-5102/915-5686040(criminallawdept.) Phone(DSN)312-978-6040 Fax915-568-4906 Map MWR (Morale Welfare and Recreation) MWROffice-FamilyandRecreationDivision 11PershingRoad FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-568-3500 Website|Map New Parent Support Program FAP-NewParentSupport 2494RickerRoad FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-568-9129 Website|Map

Hospital/Medical Treatment Facility(s) FamilyPracticeClinic-WilliamBeaumontMedicalCenter 2496RickerRoad FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-568-3088/915-742-2121(informationdesk)/ 915-569-2273(appointmentline) Fax915-569-1278 24hours Website|Map Household Goods/Transportation Office (outbound) PersonalPropertyShippingOffice(PPSO) 505SmithRoad FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-568-5590(outbound)/915-568-3667(inbound) Phone(DSN)312-978-3188 Map

Housing Referral Office/Housing Privatization BalfourBeattyCommunityCenter 1991MarshallRoad FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-564-0795 MonFri8:00a.m.5:00p.m. SatandSunClosed Website|Website|Map Loan Closet LendingCloset 2494RickerRoad FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-569-4ACS(4227) Fax915-568-4357 Website|Map

Military Clothing Sales MilitaryClothingSales 1611MarchallRoad FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-568-2880 Map Relocation Assistance Program RelocationReadinessServices 2494RickerRoad FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-568-3628 Phone(DSN)312-978-6291 Fax915-569-5043 Fax(DSN)312-978-5043 Email|Website|Map School Age Care FortBlissSchoolAgeServices 3508EllerthorpeAvenue FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-569-5788/5040 Phone(DSN)312-978-8336/1295 Fax915-569-5043 Website|Map Temporary Lodging/Billeting FortBlissInn 1744VictoryAvenue FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-565-7777 Phone(DSN)312-978-6078 Map

Retirement Services Retirement/SeparationServices 500DoniphanRoad FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-568-5207 Map

School Liaison Office/Community Schools FortBlissSchoolLiaisonOfficer 2494RickerRoad FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-569-5064 Phone(DSN)312-978-9306 Fax915-569-5043 Website|Map

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Transition Assistance Program ArmyCareerandAlumniProgram PershingRoad Building515A FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-568-5903 Fax915-568-3869 Map Veterinary Services VeterinaryTreatmentFacility 6077CarterRoad FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-569-2266 Phone(DSN)312-979-2266 Fax915-569-1202 Map Welcome/Visitors Center WelcomeCenter 503PershingRoad FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-568-3035 Phone(DSN)312-978-3035 Map Youth Programs/Centers YouthServices 3508LoganHeights ElPaso,TX79904 Phone915-568-8336 Fax915-569-5043 Email|Website|Map

Travel Office TravelOffice-CarlsonWagonlitTravel 504APershing FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-566-4488 Map

Victim Advocate Services FAP-VictimAdvocateProgramManager 2494RickerRoad FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-269-2837(DomesticViolence&ChildAbuse)/915 -490-3896(SexualAssault) Website|Map Women, Infants, and Children (WIC & WIC-O) Women,Infants,Children(WIC) 51SlaterRoad FortBliss,TX79916 Phone915-771-5870 Map

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Major Units
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division ContactInformation: StaffDuty COM:915-744-7655 DSN:312-621-7655 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division ContactInformation: StaffDuty COM:915-744-1644/1973 DSN:312-621-1644 5th Armored Brigade ContactInformation: StaffDuty COM:915-569-9875/9826 FAX:915-569-9826 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division ContactInformation: StaffDuty COM:915-744-3681 DSN:312-621-3681 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade ContactInformation: StaffDuty COM:915-568-5843 DSN:312-978-5843 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division ContactInformation: StaffDuty COM:915-744-1158 DSN:312-621-1158 31st CSH (Combat Service Hospital) ContactInformation: StaffDuty COM:915-569-7139 DSN:312-978-7139 FAX:915-569-7368 HHB USAADC ContactInformation: 1SG COM:915-568-7412 DSN:312-978-7412 FAX:915-568-6504 Joint Task Force North (JTF-North) ContactInformation: StaffDuty COM:915-313-7777 DSN:312-666-7777 FAX:915-3137660 MaD Brigade ContactInformation: StaffDuty COM:915-568-5098 FAX:915-568-6528 US Army Sergeants Major Academy ContactInformation: COM:915-744-8081 USMC/USN Detachment (Marine Detachment) ContactInformation:

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COM:915-568-0566 DSN:312-978-0566 WBAMC/MEDCOM ContactInformation: InformationDesk(StaffDutyafter4:00p.m.) COM:915-569-2121 FAX:915-569-1960

204th MI Security Forces (AF) BN ContactInformation: SDNCO COM:915-569-6068 DSN:312-979-6068 FAX:915-569-6083(S-1) BMC (Brigade Modernization Command) ContactInformation: StaffDuty COM:915-568-5998 DSN:312-978-5998 German Air Force Command ContactInformation: S-1PersonnelOfficer COM:915-568-6508 FAX:915-568-6668 32d Army Air Missile Defense Command ContactInformation: StaffDuty COM:915-568-9402 DSN:312-978-9402 FAX:915-568-4153 93rd MP Bn ContactInformation: COM:915-568-1972/1286 DENTAC ContactInformation: Information COM:915-569-2511 DSN:312-979-2511 15th Sustainment Brigade ContactInformation: S-1 COM:915-744-2590 FAX:915-569-9292 Garrison ContactInformation: COM:915-569-6951 DSN:312-978-6951

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