FORT INDIANTOWN GAP
ARMY
Annville, PA
United States
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP
ARMY
Annville, PA
United States
Fort Indiantown Gap
Base Essentials
Welcome to Fort Indiantown Gap, known as The Gap or FIG to those connected to it. This military installation in central Pennsylvania provides warfighters from all branches with commander-centric training support. It’s a great place to live and work, with a long history that dates back to 1755 when settlers forced the colonial government to establish a fortification in the area. The current post traces its roots back to 1931 when authorization was made to acquire land after the Pennsylvania National Guard outgrew its training site at Mount Gretna. During the late 1960s and early 1970s, Fort Ind...
Base Details
Type
National Guard Installation
Branch
ARMY
Command
NGB
Status
Reserve/Partial
Est.
1931
Acres
17,000
Active Duty
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Civilian
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Population
300,000
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Fort Indiantown Gap History
Fort Indiantown Gap in east-central Pennsylvania was established in 1931 as a Pennsylvania National Guard training area. It served as a major Army training center during World War II, processing hundreds of thousands of troops, and later served as a refugee resettlement center for displaced persons from Vietnam and other nations. Today it is the primary training installation for the Pennsylvania National Guard and also supports Army Reserve and multi-component training events. The installation hosts mobilization support functions and various National Guard schools.
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Type
Fort Indiantown Gap Training Center (PA ARNG)
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In-Processing
Fort Indiantown Gap is a Pennsylvania National Guard training installation. Administrative and family readiness support is available at (717) 861-2650. DEERS enrollment and ID card services are available at (717) 861-8693.
In-processing for assigned personnel is coordinated through the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and your gaining unit’s administrative office. Contact your unit readiness NCO before your report date for specific reporting instructions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fort Indiantown Gap.
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What are the visitor gate hours?
Main Access Control Point is the main visitor access gate and is open 24 hours a day. Other gates are restricted to military and DoD ID holders — see the Gates section for full schedules.
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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 Indiantown Gap.
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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 Indiantown Gap.
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