Fort Leavenworth is located in the heartland of America near the geographical center of the United States. The post overlooks the Missouri River, on the border between Kansas and Missouri. Nearby Leavenworth, Lansing and Kansas City make good neighbors for the Fort Leavenworth community. The historic character of the post is enhanced by its campus setting, open green space, and hometown atmosphere. Caring and involved soldiers, family members and civilian employees have made Fort Leavenworth an Army Community of Excellence. Post population: 5,253 military(includes students); 4,613 family members on post; 1,760 DA Civilians and DoD civilians; 390 Nonappropriated Fund Employees; 300 AAFES Employees; 62 Commissary employees; United States Disciplinary Barracks (USDB) inmates 1,056. Population residing off post: Active Army - 1,225; family members - 2,911; Retired (all services) - approximately 8,500. Average Fiscal Year student population: Command and General Staff College (CGSC) - 1,059 total, with U.S. Army making up 777, Reserve Component course 64, International officers 90, other services 128; School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) - 52; Combined Arms Services Staff School(CAS3) - 500 students in each of 7, 6 week courses; School for Command Preparation - 45 per month attending a 1 week Pre-Command Course (PCC); Tatical Commanders Developement Course (TCDC) - 35 per month attending a 1 week course; Brigade Commanders Developement Course(BCDC) - 20 per month attending a 1 week course. MISSION: The Combined Arms Center and the soldiers of Fort Leavenworth are engaged in the mission of preparing the Army and its leaders for war. Fort Leavenworth is the Army's center for excellence in combined arms education, doctrine, and leader development. HISTORY: Fort Leavenworth was the first fort established west of the Missouri River, the first continuously occupied settlement west of the Missouri River, and the site of the oldest house in Kansas (The Rookery, built in 1832 as a bachelor officers quarters). The post is named after Colonel Henry Leavenworth who founded the post in 1827. The Oregon and Santa Fe trails had their beginnings at the spot near the intersection of Kearney and Scott Avenues. Since 1881, it has been the home of the Army's Command and General Staff College, the oldest of the Army's advanced education system. Since 1873, it has been the site of the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks, a twelve and one half acre site used for the confinement of military prisoners.
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Fort Leavenworth: Installation
Installation Overview
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Name : Army Community Service
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POC : Staff
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Address : 615 McClellan Ave
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City : Fort Leavenworth
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State : KS
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Zip : 66027-2303
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Phone : 913-684-2800
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Fax : 913-684-2859
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Information and Referral
Loan closet items such as cots, linens, pots and pans, dishes, baby items to include car seats. Thirty day loan for PCS and TDY soldiers and their families.
Family member Employment to update your resume or 171 and to job hunt the local area to include Kansas City.
Financial counseling for those in need of emergency help or budget classes
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Name : Distinguished Guest(06 and above) temporary housing
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POC : Executive Services
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Address : Otis , Root and Schofield
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City : Fort Leavenworth
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State : KS
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Zip : 66027-1308
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Phone : (913)684-4064 DSN552-4064
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Name : Hoge Barracks, Temporary Lodging and Welcome Center
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POC : Billeting Staff
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Address : Grant Ave.
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City : Fort Leavenworth
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State : KS
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Zip : 66027-1308
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Phone : (913)684-4091 or 651-9522
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Guest housing is limited on post and intended for families in transit, and for guest on space available basis. Reservations are accepted 30 days in advance of the requested date.
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Name : Inprocessing for MEDDAC and DENTAC soldiers
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POC : Medical company orderly room personnel
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Address : 3rd floor Munson Army Hospital orderly room
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City : Fort Leavenworth
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State : KS
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Zip : 66027-1308
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Phone : (913)684-6730/6732 DSN 552
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After duty hours, personnel should report to the AOD on the 1st floor of the hospital; phone 684-6000
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Name : Inprocessing for permanent party soldiers
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POC : AG Staff
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Address : 861 McClellan Ave bldg 193
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City : Fort Leavenworth
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State : KS
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Zip : 66027-1308
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Phone : (913)684-7891 or DSN 552-7891
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After duty hours call,(913)684-7899.
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Name : Inprocessing of USDB soldiers
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POC : S-1 or SDNCO
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Address : Corner of McPherson and Bluntville Bldg 429
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City : Fort Leavenworth
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State : KS
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Zip : 66027-1308
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Phone : (913)684-2161
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