FORT GREELY
ARMY
Delta Junction, AK
United States
FORT GREELY
ARMY
Delta Junction, AK
United States
Fort Greely
Base Essentials
Welcome to Fort Greely, Alaska, Home of the Rugged Professional! Named for famed explorer and Medal of Honor winner Major General Adolphus Greely, this post is also a key component of America’s anti-ballistic missile defense system and location of the military’s Cold Regions Test Center. This small but vital post is essentially a city unto itself, nearly isolated in one of the coldest parts of Alaska. And the harsh weather makes it a unique place to train. The post itself is rather small, with only a few hundred personnel stationed here full-time. But it’s size is in no way a reflection of its...
Base Details
Type
Army Post
Branch
ARMY
Command
SMDC
Status
Active
Est.
1942
Acres
7,000
Active Duty
1,500
Civilian
400
Population
10,000
Economic Impact
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Fort Greely History
Named AfterMajor General Adolphus Washington Greely
Fort Greely near Delta Junction, Alaska, was established in 1942 as a cold-weather testing facility. During the Cold War it hosted nuclear-powered research projects and Arctic test programs. Today its primary mission is hosting the Ground-based Midcourse Defense system, a component of the U.S. ballistic missile defense shield with interceptor missiles designed to protect the homeland from limited ICBM attacks. Fort Greely's remote subarctic location makes it ideal for this strategic mission, and the Missile Defense Agency continues to invest in expanding its interceptor capacity.
Units Stationed
Unit
Nickname
Type
49th Missile Defense Battalion (GMD)
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Fort Greely Base Gates
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PCS & Newcomers
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In-Processing
Fort Greely is a remote Army installation in Alaska, approximately 100 miles southeast of Fairbanks. Newcomers should call the Garrison before arrival at (907) 873-4910 or (907) 873-4911. Army Lodging in Building 702 is reachable at (907) 873-4311.
Due to the remote location and limited off-post housing in the surrounding area, coordinate with your sponsor and gaining unit as early as possible. Plan lodging and housing arrangements well in advance of your report date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fort Greely.
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Are the base gates open 24 hours?
All 1 gates at Fort Greely operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Access levels vary by gate — some are restricted to military and DoD ID holders only.
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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 Greely.
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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 Greely.
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