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U.S. ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL

MUNITIONS & EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL TRAINING DEPARTMENT

4E-89E/645-89D10/20 PH I EOD SPECIALIST, PHASE I

WELCOME PACKET

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME LETTER

MAPS• ORDNANCE ISLAND

• FORT LEE GATE MAP + BLDG 3005

FORT LEE TRAVEL GUIDANCE

REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS

HELPFUL INFORMATION

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY MUNITIONS AND EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL TRAINING DEPARTMENT (MEODTD)

500 BRIGADE LOOP FORT LEE, VIRGINIA 23801

ATSD-DTM 31 July 2020

MEMORANDUM FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

SUBJECT: Welcome and Orientation for Explosive Ordnance Disposal School, Phase I

1. On behalf of the Department Director, Department Sergeant Major, and the EODTraining Division staff, we would like to welcome your attendance to ExplosiveOrdnance Disposal School, Phase I conducted at Fort Lee, VA.

2. MOS-T and Officer: Soldiers will report to 59TH Ordnance Brigade, Bldg. 18018with all required documents upon arrival. After reporting to the Brigade, students willproceed to Fox Company, 832D Ordnance Battalion CQ desk, Bldg. 3005 for unitprocessing and billeting. Fox CQ Duty phone is (804) 734-6533, the Platoon Sergeanton Duty phone is (804) 734-6355. All students must physically sign in. The FoxCompany CQ desk is open 24/7.

3. COVID-19 Requirements: Personnel who are not coming from BCT or Fort LeeBLOC are required to be in quarantine for 14 days. Failure to report 14 days prior to youthe class start date will require the Soldier to be placed in a different EOD Phase 1class.

4. All Students will check-in to EOD Training Division at the Student Control Desk inJudkins Hall Bldg. 18016 during normal duty hours on the first duty day following theirarrival at Fort Lee. Parking is available; see attached map for authorized areas. Uniformis OCP.

5. Provisions for students are as follows.

a. Officers

i. Lodging: Barracks are not available.

ii. Meals: BAS is authorized. Officers will purchase meals on their own.

b. MOS-T Soldiers

i. Lodging: Barracks are provided by F Co, 832nd OD BN.

ATSD-DTM SUBJECT: Welcome and Orientation for Explosive Ordnance Disposal School, Phase I

ii. Meals: Soldiers will be directed to subsist at designated governmentdining facilities seven days per week.

6. The point of contact for this memorandum is the EODTD Student Control NCOIC at(804) 734-5533.

Chief, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training Department

MSG, USA Division NCOIC

FORT LEE TRAVEL GUIDANCE Driving Directions-

I-95 Southbound from Arlington

1. Proceed south on I-95 merging onto I-295 S via exit number 84A (left exit) toward Rocky Mount, N.C.

2. Continue on I-295 S onto VA-36 W/Oaklawn Boulevard via exit number 9B toward Fort Lee/Colonial Heights.

3. If you possess an accepted DoD or Federally issued ID: When you're coming off I-295 via exit 9B toward Fort Lee/Petersburg, proceed to the fourth traffic light and turn left at the Sisisky Boulevard Gate.

Approximate Travel Time: 2 hours, 17 minutes

I-95 Northbound from Rocky Mount, N.C.

1. Proceed north on I-95 merging onto I-295 N via exit number 46 toward Washington. 2. Continue on I-295 N merge onto VA-36 W/Oaklawn Boulevard via exit number 9B toward Fort

Lee/Colonial Heights. 3. If you possess an accepted DoD or Federally issued ID:

When you're coming off I-295 via exit 9B toward Fort Lee/Petersburg, proceed to the fourth traffic light and turn left at the Sisisky Boulevard Gate.

Approximate Travel Time: 1 hour, 55 minutes

I-64 Eastbound from Charlottesville

1. Proceed east on I-64 merging onto 1-295 S via exit number 177 toward Washington/Norfolk. 2. Proceed on I-295 south merge onto VA-36 W/Oaklawn Boulevard via exit number 9B toward

Fort Lee/Colonial Heights. 3. If you possess an accepted DoD or Federally issued ID:



I-64 Westbound from Virginia Beach

1. Proceed west on I-64 merging onto I-295 S via exit number 200 toward Rocky Mount, N.C. 2. Merge onto I-295 S using the left side exit toward Bottoms Bridge. 3. Proceed on I-295 south exiting onto VA-36 W/Oaklawn Boulevard via exit number 9B toward

Fort Lee/Colonial Heights. 4. If you possess an accepted DoD or Federally issued ID:



FORT LEE TRAVEL GUIDANCE (Cont.) Air Travel- Richmond International Airport (RIC) – the primary commercial airport closest to Fort Lee.

Located seven miles southeast of Richmond's central business district, RIC is 40 minutes from the post, within an hour drive of Williamsburg, and a two-hour drive from Washington, D.C., the Blue Ridge Mountains and Virginia Beach.

A United Service Organizations Center is available in the terminal for active duty and retired military personnel, National Guard, Reservists, Merchant Marines and their dependents. The USO Center at RIC is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Military ID is required for entry.

Ground Transportation-

To/From Richmond International Airport

For Advanced Individual Training Soldiers the following company will provide transportation between Richmond International Airport and the post at no individual cost when provided with a complete copy of the service member's signed military orders to Fort Lee (applies only to initial arrival and final departure in accordance with orders):

• James River Transportation: (804) 249-1052

The companies are also authorized to convey other passengers to/from Fort Lee at their normal rates.

Taxi Service

The taxi company listed below is authorized to operate on Fort Lee, providing transportation on/around post and in surrounding communities.

• Airport Taxi: (804) 222-6666

Rail Service-

Regional and national rail service is provided by AMTRAK. The AMTRAK station is located at 3516 South Street, Petersburg, VA 23803, and the ticket office hours are 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily.

Bus Service-

Regional bus service is provided by Greyhound Trailways at 108 East Washington Street, Petersburg.

• Toll-free: 1-800-872-7245 • Local: (804) 732-2905

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REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS

Report to the Ordnance Campus 59TH Ordnance Brigade Staff Duty Building 18018 500 Brigade Loop (across Route 36) Fort Lee, VA 23801

Documents needed:

1. Seven copies (7) of orders and amendments, as applicable 2. DD Form 93, Record of Emergency Data 3. Service members group life insurance (SGLI) signed by Soldier and a witness 4. Seven copies (7) of DD Form 1610, Request for TDY Travel, if applicable 5. Copy of enlisted contract

Contact information: 24/7 number: (804) 765-9289/9288/9287; DSN: 539

HELPFUL INFORMATION Visitor Control Center

500 Lee Avenue, Bldg. 5228 (Dukes Building) Fort Lee, Va. 23801 804-734-5053

The Visitor Control Center is adjacent to the Lee gate, just off Route 36. The staff can help visitors find a destination on post and answer general questions about installation services and events. The Visitor Center hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily.

Soldier Support Center, Faughn Hall

1401 B Avenue, Bldg. 3400 Fort Lee, Va. 23801 During Duty Hours: 804-734-7784/6722/7752 After Duty Hours: 804-765-7930 Fax: 804-734-6986

The Soldier Support Center is located in building 3400, between B and C Avenues and 16th and 17th Streets.

The Soldier Support Center is open for general operations from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

When arriving at the Soldier Support Center, parking in the 13th Street lot is recommended.