FORT DEVENS
ARMY
Devens, MA
United States
FORT DEVENS
ARMY
Devens, MA
United States
Fort Devens
Base Essentials
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Base Details
Type
Army Post
Branch
ARMY
Command
USARC
Status
Reserve/Partial
Est.
1917
Acres
5,000
Active Duty
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Civilian
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Population
530,000
Economic Impact
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Fort Devens History
Named AfterMajor General Charles Devens
Fort Devens in north-central Massachusetts was established in 1917 as a major mobilization and training camp for both World Wars. It was closed under BRAC in 1996 and partially converted to a mixed-use community called Devens. A Reserve enclave, Fort Devens Reserve Forces Training Area, continues to operate on part of the former installation, supporting Army Reserve and National Guard training. Much of the former base has been developed into a commercial, residential, and recreational area.
Units Stationed
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Fort Devens Reserve Forces Training Area
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PCS & Newcomers
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In-Processing
Contact your receiving unit first — they provide sponsorship and in-processing guidance. Garrison HQ can be reached at (978) 615-6500. The S1 office is at Building 679, 31 Quebec Street, Devens, MA 01434. The main gate operates 24/7 at (978) 615-6881.
There is no on-post housing at Devens RFTA; all personnel must locate off-post housing. Temporary lodging is available for up to 30 days for PCS personnel. The nearest ACS office (Army Community Service) is at Hanscom AFB, approximately 25 miles east, at (781) 225-5640, which handles relocation assistance for Devens personnel.
Contact your receiving unit’s sponsor for newcomer orientation and local resource information. Transportation Office: (978) 615-6626. Military OneSource (1-800-342-9647) provides 24/7 relocation support.
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Housing & BAH
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Where To Live
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Pet Policies at Fort Devens
Pet policies, vet services, and resources at Fort Devens.
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Facilities & Services
On-base services and facilities at Fort Devens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fort Devens.
01
Are any base gates open 24 hours?
1 of Fort Devens's 2 gates operate 24/7; others have restricted hours or access levels. See the Gates section for individual gate schedules.
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02
How do visitor passes work?
Visitors must be sponsored by someone with base access and should contact the installation's Visitor Control Center in advance with their government-issued ID and vehicle info. Day passes are issued at the gate; extended access may require additional coordination.
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What is BAH and how is it calculated?
BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) is a monthly stipend based on your pay grade, dependency status, and the duty station ZIP code — it is not counted as taxable income. Rates are updated each January; use the BAH Calculator in the Finance section to see current figures for Fort Devens.
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What should I do first after receiving PCS orders?
Contact the gaining installation's housing office and military transportation office (TMO/PPSO) immediately after orders are issued. Apply for on-base housing right away — waitlists at many installations run 6–18 months.
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Does TRICARE cover local providers?
TRICARE covers both the on-base military treatment facility and authorized civilian providers in the surrounding community. Use the provider finder at tricare.mil to confirm in-network options near Fort Devens.
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