FORT MCPHERSON
ARMY
Atlanta, GA
United States
FORT MCPHERSON
ARMY
Atlanta, GA
United States
Fort McPherson
Base Essentials
Welcome to our Army community in Atlanta. Both Fort McPherson and Fort Gillem are small in area, but they are important to our country's defense because of the many headquarters and military activities located here. Fort McPherson, steeped in tradition and proud of its appearance and history, is a blend of the old and new. It is home of the headquarters for the Installation Management Command-Southeast; U.S.Army Forces Command; Third Army/U.S.Army Central; U.S.Army Reserve Command; and other important activities. Fort McPherson's nearest Army neighbor and sub-installation is Fort Gillem, locat...
Base Details
Type
Army Post
Branch
ARMY
Command
FORSCOM
Status
Closed
Est.
1885
Acres
488
Active Duty
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Civilian
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Population
6,100,000
Economic Impact
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Fort McPherson History
Named AfterMajor General James Birdseye McPherson
Fort McPherson in Atlanta, Georgia, was established in 1885 and served as the headquarters of U.S. Army Forces Command and Third Army at various points in its history. The installation was closed in 2011 under BRAC 2005, and the property has been transferred to the City of Atlanta and a local development authority for redevelopment into a mixed-use community. Its closure ended over 125 years of continuous Army presence in the heart of Atlanta.
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Fort McPherson Base Gates
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Fort McPherson was officially closed in September 2011 following the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) decision. The former installation is now a mixed-use redevelopment site in East Point, Georgia.
Commands previously headquartered at Fort McPherson, including U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) and U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC), relocated to Fort Bragg, NC. If you have orders referencing Fort McPherson, contact your gaining unit or command to confirm your actual reporting location.
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Housing & BAH
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Schools & Education
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Where To Live
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Pet Policies at Fort McPherson
Pet policies, vet services, and resources at Fort McPherson.
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Facilities & Services
On-base services and facilities at Fort McPherson.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fort McPherson.
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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 McPherson.
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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 McPherson.
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