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www.mycampatterbury.com 3 welcome letter W elcome to Camp Atterbury-Muscatatuck Center for Complex Operations. Greetings from the men and women who serve here, those who have gone before us and whose legacy we strive to preserve and enhance. Our heritage is rich with service to our nation. Our future is remarkably promising with new opportunities to support our state and nation. Our mission is as exceptional as the facilities and services we provide: Designated as a Combined Arms Collective Training Facility, our mission is designed to provide individual to brigade- level, home station, urban operations training and soldier or civilian readiness processing under the garrison opera- tions command supported by the Installation Support Unit, Indiana National Guard, as well as serve as a mobilization and training site for multi-service components of the department of defense under the command of the 1st U.S. Army Division East. Our unique training facilities offer military units and agencies from the local, state and federal govern- ments, as well as private agencies or educational institutions to train military or civilian person- nel on a variety of individual or collective tasks. This includes training such as building entry and room clearing techniques under live or blank-firing conditions or an assortment of cultural training intended to create a realistic operating environment relevant to today’s missions. These tasks are performed in subterranean environment large enough to conduct combined arms force-on-force collective training at the unit/ task force level and are possible at both Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck. The critical duty to serve as a training site for public service organizations all across the nation such as state or federal department’s of homeland security or homeland defense, state or local police and fire stations or other emergency responders is a lasting mission that Camp Atterbury takes great pride in. This is one of the longest WELCOME CAMP ATTERBURY and Muscatatuck Urban training Complex A Message from Col. Todd Townsend (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE)

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Welcome to Camp Atterbury-Muscatatuck Center for Complex Operations. Greetings from the men and women who serve here, those who have gone before us and whose legacy we strive to preserve and enhance. Our

heritage is rich with service to our nation. Our future is remarkably promising with new opportunities to support our state and nation.

Our mission is as exceptional as the facilities and services we provide:

Designated as a Combined Arms Collective Training Facility, our mission is designed to provide individual to brigade-level, home station, urban operations training and soldier or civilian readiness processing under the garrison opera-tions command supported by the Installation Support Unit, Indiana National Guard, as well as serve as a mobilization and training site for multi-service components of the department of defense under the command of the 1st U.S. Army Division East.

Our unique training facilities offer military units and agencies from the local, state and federal govern-ments, as well as private agencies or educational institutions to train military or civilian person-

nel on a variety of individual or collective tasks. This includes training such as building entry and room clearing techniques under live or blank-firing conditions or an assortment

of cultural training intended to create a realistic operating environment relevant to today’s missions. These tasks are performed in subterranean environment large enough to conduct combined arms force-on-force collective training at the unit/task force level and are possible at both Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck.

The critical duty to serve as a training site for public service organizations all across the nation such as state or federal department’s of homeland security or homeland

defense, state or local police and fire stations or other emergency responders is a lasting mission that Camp Atterbury takes great pride in. This is one of the longest

WELCOMECAMP ATTERBURY and Muscatatuck

Urban training Complex

A Message from Col. Todd Townsend

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support missions performed at the base and will continue to be a viable asset available for our counterparts in these agencies.

As part of the ongoing and recent mission to train, pre-pare and deploy civilians through the various programs, Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck provide resources and personnel to support an integrated civilian-military train-ing program. This involves training by the Foreign Service Institute/Civ-Mil training through the Department of State at Muscatatuck. Another program found at Camp Atter-bury’s Regional Training Institute facilities is the National Deployment Center.

It consists of the Civilian Expeditionary Workforce train-ing program; the Defense Department’s newest and most engaged civilian effort. These programs are dedicated to supporting and protecting the security of the United States at home and abroad.

Camp Atterbury is the home team for all members of the military who mobilize here. With our partners in the 205th, 189th and 157th Infantry Training Support Brigades and 4th Cavalry, we have supported the various enduring missions around the globe. This has generated close to 60,000 mobilized members deployed overseas and de-mobilized nearly 40,000. This includes soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines and civilians from federal agencies in the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Agriculture, USAID and the Department of Defense just to name a few.

A key focus of the concept for our customers is the live fire ranges at Atterbury and the urban training facilities at both locations. These ranges consist of small arms to A-10 Thunderbolt aerial gunnery tables, more than 33,000 acres of maneuver training area and dozens of artillery and mortar firing points. Plus 1,000 acres of the living, breath-ing city environment better known as the “urban training center” at Muscatatuck. All our ranges are of high-quality and known all across the nation’s military and government organizations.

From computerized small arms, squad and platoon maneuver courses, to a 1,200 acre Bradley and tank range, our modern, state-of-the-art range complexes are among the best in the nation. Coupled with a high-tech multi-building Joint Simulation Training and Exercise Center, numerous other state-of-the-art training aids and simulation equip-ment, as well as housing and headquarters facilities, Atterbury and Muscatatuck can support full spectrum opera-tions, integrated live, virtual, and constructive training events for units of all sizes.

There are many historical places to visit at or near Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck. When here, please take time to visit our indoor museum, veteran’s memorial park and the World War II Prisoner of War Chapel. Enjoy our morale, welfare and recreational activities both on base and off to include the post’s swimming pool, physical fitness centers, and camping area, our partnership with Johnson County Park just outside the installation and numerous other MWR locations and activities.

Whether you are planning your first visit, a return trip or browsing for information we welcome your interest. If you expect an extended stay, we want to do all we can to ensure your training is superior and your stay enjoyable.

Our staff consisting of soldiers, state employees, and contract personnel is known for its user friendly attitudes and “Hoosier Hospitality”. Since 1942 our unit motto, “Preparamus” means “we are ready”.

Col. Todd Townsend (The Rock) Post Commander

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CA-MCCO is the integrating headquarters and business office for the Atterbury-Muscatatuck Complex. Its mission focuses on providing the nation with the best possible site to mobilize and train the whole of government team while simultane-ously supporting the conduct of operational testing and evaluation of technologies. CA-MCCO is founded on innovation, partnerships and utilization of best practices.

Not Business As Usual . . .CA-MCCO employs a network effect business model. Similar to an integrated telephone system; the more customers in the net-work, the lower the costs to each customer. The network effect operating model offers value to our customers in several ways (1) highly realistic training at the best possible price, (2) a team of equals approach, and (3) retention of program integrity by the individual agency. Atterbury – Muscatatauck levels the playing field and provides readiness at best value. The business plan is one in which the partners contribute something of value to make the whole greater than the sum of the parts. Therefore, agencies, of all kinds, gain not only from their own contributions but also receive complimentary benefits from the contributions of others.

TheValueAddedbyCommunity...CA-MCCO is committed to working side-by-side with the local communities. We have enjoyed an open dialogue with our local communities and appreciate the continued support shown to those service members and civilians going into harm’s way. With thoughtful consideration, CA-MCCO collaborates with the local communities in an effort to bring new ideas, technology and improved economic conditions. The Research Institute for Complex Security Operations, a non-profit domestic corporation, is one of the strategies set forth as a means of being competitive in the business world. The foundation is managed by a Board of Directors and is committed to research and development related to national defense, homeland defense and homeland security. The notion of public-private partnerships provides a mechanism to bring the national successes of the business plan to our local communities.

Unlimited Opportunities . . .The notion of sharing may be unique in some business circles, but CA-MCCO’s commitment to the people working to protect our homeland and defend the peace override traditional business practices. The Atterbury –Muscatatuck Team models the behavior necessary to respond in times of crisis with the intent that the customers demonstrate similar behavior in theatre; the moments of learning are contained in the forgiving training environment before trainees are required to assimilate to their integrated team. CA-MCCO invites agencies and individuals with new ideas to contact our business office. If you agree with the philosophy that “by contributing some, we all benefit,” this may be where your program or research can flourish.

Civilian ProgramsIn early 2009, several national initiatives modified the fabric of the national security and stabilization goals in the Middle East. This new way forward requires a significant increase in civilian resources and better civil-military coordination by US Government agencies and the international community. The Atterbury- Muscatatuck Complex is proud to be part of the platform supporting the integrated team by hosting three distinct training programs and providing for civilian deployment processing.

Department of State Integrated Civ-Mil Training Program: Every month, civilians from The DoS, USDA, USAID and other civilian agencies travel from the Foreign Service Institute classroom to the Atterbury-Muscatatuck Complex where they engage in a field training program. The students are afforded a working environment that simulates the environment where they are bound for interagency duty. They live on a forward operating base, communicate through interpreters, and travel by military convoy and helicopter for meetings with their Afghan counterparts, played by domestic role-players. They plan, implement, review and evaluate their missions alongside US military personnel. They are required to collect information, build relationships and negotiate sensitive situations with Afghan leaders and villagers, while at the same time navigating their relationships with interpreters and security forces. The security forces are service members, also in training, learning how to operate in the integrated environment.

THE VISION

The vision of the Camp Atterbury–Muscatatuck Center for Complex Operations(CA-MCCO) is to provide the nation the most realistic, fiscally responsible, contemporary operating environment possible in which to mobilize and train the whole of gov-ernment/whole of nation team to accomplish missions directed toward protect-ing the homeland and winning the peace; provide to that team responsible reach back capability once deployed; and support the conduct of operational testing and evaluation for technologies that support those missions. Brigadier General Omer “Clif” Tooley, Jr. is the Assistant Adjutant General of the Indiana National Guard with duty as the Commanding General, CA-MCCO.He is responsible for guiding the development of the Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center, including the Muscatatuck Complex, into a platform for the whole of government/whole of nation team to meet the national security requirements of the 21st Century.

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hicle. Vehicle drivers will operate these devices only once the vehicle has been safely stopped and the vehicle placed in park. This policy applies to all military and civilian personnel who operate a pri-vately owned motor vehicle or govern-ment service administration vehicle on Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck.

AAFESBldg. 611, Gatling St.Daily: 1000-2100(812) 526-1140

AAFES is located at building 611 on Gatling Street. It has many items to help make visitors and soldiers stay more enjoyable while here at Camp Atterbury. Items of interest include, OCIE, military clothing, gifts, souvenirs, children’s clothes, magazines, and Class VI items.

DRIVER’S LICENSE (INDIANA BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES)www.in.gov/bmv

Active-duty military and family mem-bers who have a valid driver’s license from their home state do not have to get an Indiana driver’s license; it is only necessary to take the written test if your driver’s license is expired. If you wish to obtain a Indiana driver’s license, you need to show proof of insurance and residency. Visit www.in.gov/bmv.com for more information.

SEATBELTSYou and your passengers, including children 8 and up, must always wear seatbelts while driving. Indiana state law requires children less than 8 years old to ride in a federally approved car seat or booster seat that is appropriate for the child’s height and weight.

STATE LAWSIndiana State law requires you to have sufficient liability insurance and a valid driver’s license to operate a vehicle. The term “vehicle” generally includes automobiles, motorcycles, vans, trailers and boats. Furthermore, your vehicle must be properly registered. Motor-cycles and their operators must certify in the motorcycle safety course.

AUTO LIABILITY INSURANCEIn the state of Indiana, the minimum li-ability coverage is $25,000 per injured person up to $50,000 per accident, and $10,000 of property damage insur-ance. The penalty for noncompliance in Indiana is relatively lenient, a 90 day license suspension, $150 reinstatement fee.

COMMUNICATION DEVICEVehicle drivers will not use hand-held or hands-free communication devices such as cell phones, two-way radios or elec-tronic devices such as personal data assistants (PDA’s) while driving a ve-

POST OFFICEMon-Fri: 0800-1500 Bldg.509C,SchoolhouseRd.(812) 526-1111

Mail delivery, awards, plaques and name-plates can also be requested through the mail room.

ID CARD SECTIONMon-Fri: 0730-1600Bldg. 345, Eggleston St.(812) 526-1671

The ID card section issues identifica-tion cards to active, reservist, national guard, authorized family members and designated civilian personnel.

PROVOST MARSHALBldg.225,FairbanksSt.Emergencies: (812) 526-1109Non-Emergencies: (812) 526-1749

The Provost Marshal’s Office provides overall responsibility for command and control of all police activity, 24-hour military police support that includes patrols, investigations and general se-curity. Camp Atterbury military police maintain discipline and enforce laws and regulations as well as provide physical and personal security and support for crime prevention.

VEHICLE REGISTRATIONMon-Fri: 0800-1600Welcome Center, Hospital Rd.(812) 526-1499 x 2192

Soldiers registering a car on post, should visit the welcome center located off post and bring a registration receipt, in-surance card, driver’s license, military or civilian ID card and certified motorcycle safety course. DOD Decals are issued to all military personnel, retired military with valid government ID, veterans with valid government ID, DOD personnel, spouse/dependent of military personnel with valid dependent ID.

DepartmentofDefenseCivilianExpeditionaryWorkforce(CEW): The CEW was established in January 2009 to create a deploy-able civilian capacity in support of complex operations abroad. With a goal to prepare a standing workforce of 17,000 members trained and equipped to serve overseas in support of humanitarian, reconstruction and combat-support military missions across the globe, the CEW also trains in the immersive Atterbury-Muscatatuck Complex. The CEW training program was developed to accommodate the particular requirements of CEW members who perform a wide variety of functions – logistics, contracting, policy, mentoring, intelligence and more. In addition to classroom and online training, CEW training prepares members by provid-ing the immersive training environment, and instruction to ensure they have the skills to mitigate stress and remain safe and healthy once deployed.

Department of Defense Ministry of Defense Advisors Program (MoDA): The MoDA Program teaches GS13 through SES expert DoD civilians how to transfer their institutional knowledge and skills to assist a host country in building fundamental capacities in specific functional areas such as acquisition, logistics, strategy, financial management and the like. Following five weeks of classroom instruction in Washington DC, the civilians travel to the Atterbury-Muscatatuck Complex for two weeks of immersive integrated training, thus preparing them for the environment they will find in the host country.

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GOVERNMENT CONTRACTED QUARTERSSoldiers assigned to Camp Atterbury or Muscatatuck, who have a home of record outside the normal commuting distance, will be offered Government Contracted Quarters (GCQ). These quarters meet or exceed the regulatory housing require-ments for each grade located off post. Soldiers must have a minimum of 90 days remaining on TCS orders.

THE ATTERBURY HOUSEThe Atterbury House building 331 is reserved for our senior officers, enlisted Soldiers and family members, guests, and retiree’s only. All reservations are first come first serve. For reservations please contact the housing office at (812) 526-1128.

RECREATIONAL CABIN RESERVATIONSCamp Atterbury has four recreational cabins on the installation for your leisure. Reservations may be made no earlier than the first working day of the month prior to the month you want to rent the cabin. Reservations may be no longer than five consecutive days at one time. All reser-vations are first come first serve.

For reservations please contact the Camp Atterbury housing office at (812) 526-1128.

MUSCATATUCK HOUSING OFFICEBldg. 60Mon-Fri: 0730-1600ReservationsDesk:317-247-3300 x41790GCQ: (812) 526-1189BilletsScheduling:(812)526-1765BilletsIssue/Turn-In:(812)526-1486PostHousingOfficer:(812)526-1110

Housing Office schedules billets for sol-diers that are mobilizing, demobilizing, on AT or IDT orders. The MUTC Hous-ing office is located in building 60. The office provides housekeeping rooms for soldiers, retirees, and civilian entities. Rooms vary in price from $15.00 to $30.00 per night. Amenities include: TV, large kitchen, coin operated washer and dryer and linens.

DEFENSE TRAVEL SYSTEMTMT82,FairbanksSt.Mon-Fri: 0730-1630(812) 526-2152

The Defense Travel System serves as the single focal point for commercial travel within the Department of De-fense. Establish strategic direction, set policy, and centrally manage commer-cial travel programs.

depth clinical analysis, including SPRINT diagnostic audiological testing, will be referred to the Troop Medical Clinic.

MOBILIZATION ASSISTANCE TEAM PROCESSINGThe purpose of the Mobilization As-sistance Team (MAT) is to coordinate training and assist mobilizing units with their transition from reserve to active status. The MAT ensures the compli-ance with all applicable Army standards, deployment orders, additional training requirements and theater specified training tasks. The assigned Unit Mobi-lization Assistor (UMA) will provide the MAT with a daily SITREP on the units progress towards validation/deploy-ment requirements. The UMA is the link between the MAT and the unit in all maters pertaining to validation of train-ing. The UMA also provides guidance and mentorship to the unit during the mobilization process. The MAT and DP-MTS will provide the unit with a training matrix and assist the unit with develop-ment of training schedules to meet all validation requirements.

HOUSINGMon-Fri: 0730-1630Bldg. 433, Durbin St.(812) 526-1110

Camp Atterbury Housing Office sched-ules billets for soldiers that are mobiliz-ing, demobilizing, on AT or IDT orders. The CAJMTC Housing Office is located in building 433 on Durbin Street. The office provides housekeeping rooms for soldiers, retirees, and civilian entities. Rooms vary in price from $20.00 to $35.00. The amenities include; TV, AC, refrigerator, single/double beds, some having kitchenettes, and microwaves.

HUMAN RESOURCES (HR)Bldg. 701, Gatling St.Mon-Fri: 0700-1700Sat: 0800-1300(812) 526-1706

Human Resources provides military personnel support services to all Army units assigned to Camp Atterbury. Including, but not limited to: NCO-ERs/OERs, strength reports, awards, PDMRA, Title 10/MOB, RPAM reports, in-process/out-process Soldiers, LODs, retirements, sanctuary, and miscella-neous administrative issues. IN PROCESSING

Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck Sol-diers must come to the Human Resourc-es building located in Bldg. 701 to pick up the Installation In-processing Check-list. When reporting to HR, the Soldier should bring their marriage certificate, rental agreement, birth certificates and social security cards of dependents, DD 93 and SGLV and any previous DD 214 and orders.

SOLDIER READINESS CENTERMon-Fri: 0730-1600Bldg.341-345,5thStreet(812) 526-1757

Medical Operations of the SRC are only available during Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) and Reverse Soldier Readiness Processing (RSRP). These services include medical records review, behavioral health screening, optical, immunizations, audiological screen-ing, medical evaluation by a Medical Provider, completion of a Pre-Deploy-ment Health Assessment (PDHA) and Post-Deployment Health Assessment (PDHA). Soldiers requiring more in-

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the needs of all persons within the community, to actively seek to identify community problems and solutions to those problems, to identify and prevent any criminal activity which may occur, and to improve the quality of life on the installation. We endeavor to pro-vide a safe and secure environment for students, residents, employees and visitors.

FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICESCounty Line Rd. & Egglestone Rd.Emergencies Dial: 1109Administrative: (812) 526-1361

Fire and Emergency Services mission is to guarantee the Atterbury Community a safe working and living environment, by providing our customer the most profi-cient fire suppression, emergency medi-cal service, technical rescue, hazardous materials intervention and fire prevention services to them. Camp Atterbury Fire and Emergency Services is dedicated to protecting the life and property of DOD personnel and civilians alike.

MILITARY POLICE225FairbanksSt.(812) 526-1749

The Camp Atterbury Military Police Sta-

The Army Inspector General’s office routinely investigates allegations of mis-conduct by Army officials at the rank of colonel or below. Complaints can be filed by anyone including soldiers, their family members, retirees, former soldiers and civilians working for the Department of the Army. Its self-described mission is “to inquire into, and periodically report on the discipline, efficiency, economy, welfare of soldiers, morale, training and readiness throughout the Army.”

THE DIRECTORATE OF LOGISTICS (DOL) Bldg.3,ClarkeSt.(812) 526-1125

The Directorate of Logistics (DOL) is a customer service organization which provides or coordinates a variety of services including General Supply Assis-tance, Subsistence, Fuel, Ammunition, Food Service Assistance, Transporta-tion and Maintenance Support, Annual Training, as well as IDT Planning assis-tance and support. We stand ready to assist in meeting your logistical needs.

EMERGENCY SERVICESThe mission of the Camp Atterbury’s Emergency Services is to protect life and property, to understand and serve

STAFF JUDGE ADVOCATEMon-Fri: 730-1600Bldg.341,5thSt.(812) 526-1758The Staff Judge Advocate provides pro-fessional legal advice and service to the command, staff, directorates and Sol-diers stationed, training or mobilizing at Camp Atterbruy and Muscatatuck. All Army Judge Advocate officers (JAG) are licensed attorneys and graduates of American Bar Association accredited law schools. JAG administers the mili-tary justice system and provides advice on various legal issues including claims, contracting, operational law, ethics, per-sonnel law and general administrative law. The legal assistance office provides guidance to all eligible Soldiers, retirees and family members in a wide variety of areas including wills, power of attorney, estate planning, family law, separation, divorce, custody, child support, landlord tenant issues, contract disputes and information and assistance on immigra-tion and citizenship applications. Legal assistance is provided by appointment and by walk-in.

INSPECTOR GENERALMon-Fri: 0730-1630Bldg. 1, Headquarters Rd.(812) 526-1338

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tion is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The MP desk is an information reporting office and it is the job of the Desk SGT and Radio Telephone Opera-tor (RTO) to dispatch the Patrols and other appropriate services, to either emergencies or minor complaints. Each emergency or complaint is handled in order of urgency. Additionally, the Desk SGT or RTO have the responsibilities of compiling data consisting of each day’s complaints, case work, and formatting each for the Daily Journal and Police Blotter.

The primary objective of our Military Police Road Patrols is protecting and as-sisting the Camp Atterbury community by remaining highly visible and vigilant throughout the Installation.

Our road patrols respond to reported incidents, investigate suspicious activi-ties, apprehend offenders, and ensure the security of personnel and property in the Camp Atterbury community.

Patrols also enforce laws and military regulation; they inform and assist mem-bers of the Camp Atterbury community and the general public.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EO)Mon-Fri: 0730-1630Trailer 14Commercial: (812) 526-1144Cell: (317) 697- 5890

Provide direct support and advice to the Joint Forces Maneuver Training Center and senior staff with policy guidance interpretation, program evaluation, and technical assistance concerning the implementation of Equal Opportunity programs for soldiers and assigned gar-risons.

DIRECTORATE OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (DOIM)Mon-Fri: 0730-1630610 Gatling St.(812) 526-1608

Directorate of Information Management (DOIM) serves all Information Manage-ment and Techology requirements such as phone, computer, copier, visual infor-mation, and Distant Learning needs for both mobilizing and Garrison units on Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck.

DIRECTORATE OF PERSONNEL & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES (DPCA)Mon-Fri: 0730-1630329 Fairbanks St.(812) 526-1789

The Directorate of Personnel and Com-munity Activities has primary respon-sibilities for staff management and

coordination of state personnel, techni-cian personnel, postal operations, post regulation publication and distribution, community activities, Camp Atterbury Club activities, Central Post Fund dis-bursement and management, and as direction liaison between the unit and the training site DPCA. It also serves as the point of contact for unit awards processing presentation. The Director-ate of Personnel and Community Activi-ties is sincerely concerned with provid-ing assistance in the areas listed above and value our customers in these areas.

The Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center Plans, Analysis, and Integration Office (CA-PAIO) ensures and facilitates quality base opera-tions and compliance with the Garrison policies and regulations. The office continually conducts and coordinates management analysis reviews for the Garrison Commander. These ongoing analyses are geared to ensure the best possible service to Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck. The office coordinates the installation’s Interactive Customer

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vest simulations as well as a real-world look for each scenario.

SUSTAINABLE RANGE PROGRAM DIVISION (SRP)Trailer T107(812) 526-2576

The Sustainable Range Program (SRP) Division includes Range and Training Land Program (RTLP), Integrated Train-ing Area Management (ITAM) and range maintenance personnel for mobilization support. RTLP provides for the central management, programming, and policy for the modernization of the ranges and the day to day operations associated with the ranges and training areas that are available on the installation. The objectives of RTLP include but are not limited to integrated mission support and environmental stewardship while continually updating and defining the requirements to support live-fire and maneuver training.

SIMULATION DIVISIONMon-Fri: 0730-1630725 22nd St.(812) 526-1400

The Simulation Division provides a prominent simulation training and exer-cise environment that is flexible, config-urable and ready to serve the needs of any state, local, federal or government agency. The Simulation Division can meet a vast array of training require-ments through the use of the Battle Simulation Center Complex which con-tains a VTC conference room, auditorium

requirements. Additional responsi-bilities include but are not limited to the Mobilization Unit In-Processing Center (MUIC) report date and briefs, coordina-tion of pre-mobilization annual training periods and demobilization coordina-tion. The MOB Division also has over-sight over the SCIF.

RANGE CONTROL DIVISION127 Eggleston St.(812) 526-3992

The primary mission of the Range Con-trol Division is to ensure safety through strict adherence to CA Reg 385-63. Range Control will ensure that all training objectives and goals are met through effective scheduling and support at all levels. CAJMTC has a wide variety of ranges and training areas available in order to support all facets of military and civilian operations. Along with the various small arms, MPMG ranges and 3 maneuver live fire ranges, CAJMTC also boasts a state-of-the-art shoot house, counter IED lane and search house. To further enhance training environment, CAJMTC also maintains 3 COLs, 14 vil-lages and 3 combat outposts.

THE GRIZZLY OPERATIONS GROUPwww.mutc.in.ng.mil(317) 247-3300 x41777

Responsible for the day-to-day upkeep and scheduling of any and all facilities at Muscatatuck. Grizzly Ops have the ability to create a specialized training environment to fulfill all training needs to include IED, explosives, and suicide

Evaluation (ICE) program, who provides feedback to the Garrison leadership on your experience here.

MOBILIZATION OPERATIONS CENTER (MOC)Mon-Fri: 0730-1700337FairbanksSt.(812) 526-2330

The MOC is a one-stop-shop for all mobi-lizing units, TSBs, and installation staff. The MOC coordinates directly with unit commanders, Training Support Battalion staff, installation staff, and First Army East. The MOC ensures installation level support is provided to mobilizing units and their respective Training Support Brigades (TSBs). The MOC also acts as the primary representative for installa-tion support to include but not limited to schools and orders, installation Battle Update Brief (BUB), range and ammuni-tion support, and installation land and facilities.

MOBILIZATION DIVISION (MOB)729 21st St.(812) 526-1600

Serves as the primary liaison for 1st Army East, mobilizing units and CAJMTC. The Mobilization (MOB) Division plans and coordinates with CAJMTC director-ates for mobilization and demobilization operations, installation resources, and garrison support for units assigned to the CAJMTC power projection platform. The MOB Division also coordinates di-rectly with TSB planners and SRP for unit arrival dates and specific training

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water and sewer (see chart below).

BUILDINGS

• Barracks • Dining Facilities (DFAC) • Administrative Headquarters • Classrooms • Basic Officer Quarters (BOQ) • Special Use Buildings (ie. CVWF)

ROADS & GROUNDS

• Cantonment Area Road Network • Training Area Roads & Trails • Bridges • Culverts • Parking Lots

LOCAL UTILITY COMPANIES

• Natural Gas: Vectren • Electric Services: Duke Energy

CHAPLAIN - GRACE AND PEACE! 327FairbanksSt.(812) 526-1294

The Atterbury and Muscatatuck Chapel Staff would like to assure you that it is our deepest desire to serve your ongo-ing spiritual and religious needs while you are stationed here. Our chapel services cover a wide array of religious preferences and we make every effort to accommodate religious requests for services not currently in our program-ming. With both on-post and off-post services, most requests are generally honored. Our special programs, such as our Wednesday Night Living Room gath-erings, are always under development and we try to rotate them based upon

current needs and concerns, constantly striving to bring new and exciting pro-grams to meet the spiritual needs of soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, and civilians.

In addition to our services and pro-grams, the chaplaincy staff is available for spiritual counseling and emergency concerns. We would also encourage you to enjoy our Meditation Garden while you are with us. Many find it to be a retreat away from the post, yet still on the post, located next to our chapel. We welcome you to participate in any and all events you are able to during your time with us, and we hope that you find the Chapel to be your spiritual home away from home during your on-going service to our nation.

DIRECTORATE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (DRM)Mon-Fri: 0730-163082FairbanksSt.(812) 526-1434

The Directorate Resource Management (DRM) is responsible for all appropriated funds received (primarily from National Guard Bureau, Installation Management Command and First U.S. Army) to sup-port base operations and the mobiliza-tion mission at Camp Atterbury and the Muscatatuck Urban Training Complex (MUTC). The DRM staff provides advice on budget formulation and execution to the Commander and the Directorates for both State and Mobilization funding.

The DRM serves as the Agency/Orga-nization Program Coordinator (A/OPC) for the Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) and is also responsible for the

with audio and visual capability, various classrooms, SIMEX cells and war fighter pedestals. The virtual simulation build-ing also provides over 200 data/voice lines, 16 ft. overhead garage doors and bleachers that can accommodate up to 250 personnel. The TADSS complex is an extension of the Simulation Division that offers 4 HEAT trainers, MRAP CDT, Call For Fire Trainer (CFFT), Engage-ment Skills Trainer (EST2000), a laser marksmanship trainer system, Virtual Battlefield System (VBS2) and 2 VCOT level 1 facilities.

AIRFIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION

Mon-Fri: 0800L-2300LSat-Sun: 0800L-1600LHimselAirfield,EgglestonSt.(812) 526-1355

Camp Atterbury provides opportunities for aviation units to schedule the use of the airfield for forward area opera-tions. The runway, ramp, control tower, small hanger / maintenance bay, 4 LMS (Light Maintenance Structures) and all classrooms are available for scheduling and use. Additional amenities include planning facilities and aircrew lounge for transit use. If a mission requires 24 hour operations a 72 hour advanced no-tification must be requested. Camp At-terbury also provides areas for realistic flight training under VFR (Visual Flight Rules), day and night systems, as well as terrain flight areas, confined areas, and unit supported FARPs (Forward Arming & Refueling Point).

THE DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS (DPW)241 Durbin St.(812) 526-1476

The Directorate of Public Works (DPW) reports to the Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center (CAJMTC) In-stallation Commander on all construc-tion, real property, housing and mainte-nance/repair activities. DPW maintains and repairs over 33,138 acres of training areas, 80 miles of roads, 30 bridges, and approximately 500 build-ings at CAJMTC. DPW provides housing to all Soldiers and civilians that are mo-bilizing, demobilizing, training or visiting CAJMTC for business. DPW also pro-vides technical support to Muscatatuck Urban Training Complex (MUTC). DPW is staffed by a combination of military, government contracted personnel, state employees and Indiana Depart-ment of Corrections (IDOC) personnel.

The Directorate is responsible for the maintenance, repair and construction of: infrastructure, telecommunications,

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Defense Travel System (DTS), and the operation of a DTS “Help Desk”.

A third area of responsibility covered by the DRM is the management and op-eration of the Finance/Pay Section in the Soldier Readiness Center (SRC), which is used primarily for, but not limited to, Soldiers mobilizing through Camp Atter-bury.

TROOP MEDICAL CLINIC (TMC)Mon-Fri: 0730-16302 Evans Rd.(812) 526-1120

Camp Atterbury provides health servic-es for extended combat training (ECT) Soldiers, active duty for support work (ADSW), and permanent party person-nel. The facility provides basic health care and periodic health assessments for Soldiers. Departments within the TMC include: Pharmacy, Radiology, Labora-tory, Case Management, and TRICARE. Only acute medical issues are seen at the TMC for permanent party and ECT Soldiers. Chronic and pre-existing is-sues are referred back to the Soldier’s civilian primary care doctor. Permanent party assigned to Atterbury or Musca-tatuck will be on Tricare Prime Remote since the facilities are over 50 miles from the nearest Military Treatment Fa-cilities (MTF) of Ft. Knox, Kentucky and Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. All civilian employees must go through their respective insurance primary care provider.

HOURS OF OPERATION

MondaythroughFriday Saturday and Sunday

AFTER-HOURS EMERGENCY

Urgent Care: 0700-1530 Urgent Care: 0700-1300 SickCall:0700-0900 SickCall:0700-0900 Pharmacy:0700-1530 Pharmacy:0700-1300

Military Police: (812) 526-1109 TMC:(812)526-1120/1121

PROTOCOL OFFICEBldg. 1, Headquarter Rd.

Protocol is prescribing code for strict adherence to correct precedence, cour-tesy and etiquette in matters of military, diplomatic, or official and celebratory ceremonies. Protocol also personally responds to requests for advice/assis-tance from Units (both MOB & DEMOB), tenants, and soldiers concerning pro-

and activities, as well as conduct tours to the public.

INSTALLATION SAFETY OFFICE (ISO)225 FairbankSt.(812) 526-2435

The Safety and Occupational Health Program provides for a continuing and comprehensive accident prevention effort compatible with the mission of Atterbury and Muscatatuck at all levels of command in every operation and activity to include accident investiga-tion, composite risk management, and safety awareness. The ISO conducts a full spectrum of services to reduce ac-cidents through accident investigation, trend analysis, and raising awareness of safety policies and procedures.

STATE RESOURCED PROGRAMS (SRP)Bldg 1 (812) 526-1295

The State Resourced Manager is a liaison to all state tenants and state employees on Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck. He directly coordinates with Indiana Department of Corrections (IDOC), Department of Natural Resourc-es (DNR), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Civil Air Patrol (CAP), Johnson County Park, Hoosier Horse Park and Job Corp.

tocol matters. In the absence of the Commander, hosts dignitaries on offi-cial briefing and tours of the local area. Serves as Chief to Joint Visitor’s Bureau and outlines responsibilities and proce-dures for handling distinguished visitors (DVs) and official visits at Camp Atter-bury and Muscatatuck. DVs are defined as Elected Officials, Cabinet Members, Senior Executive Branch Officials; US General or Flag Officers (active, reserve, guard, or retired); US Ambassadors (current or former; Department of De-fense Senior Executive Service (SES) or GS-16 through 18; members of the US Senate, the House of Representatives, and their senior staff; State, Country, and Community Officials; personnel des-ignated by the Commander, MCCO. PUBLIC AFFAIRS (PAO)Mon-Fri: 0730-1630Welcome Center, Hospital Rd.(812) 526-1433

The Public Affairs Office is the official spokesman for Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck, in the areas of media relations, command information and community relations. Our mission is to publicize the activities of Camp At-terbury and Muscatatuck in order to maintain and increase public awareness, understanding and support in its various federal and state roles and missions. We take an active role in the communi-ty providing ongoing support in events

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FIRST ARMY DIVISION EASTFirst Army Division East trains, provides readiness oversight, and validates mobi-lized Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers (as well as members of the Navy and Air Force) for combat opera-tions in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Horn of Africa, the Sinai Peninsula, Guantanamo Bay and Kosovo to the highest stan-dards possible. It is not only our mis-sion, but also our duty and sacred trust as we train and prepare America’s sons and daughters for the most demand-ing of challenges they will face while deployed.

This year, First Army Division East will mobilize, train and deploy about 93,000 Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen, as well as Department of State and Department of Agriculture professionals. About 88,000 service members were trained and deployed last year under our train-ing program. We have trained units from every state and territory in the country and units made up of Soldiers from nearly every state in the country - the record is a brigade combat team com-posed of members of 44 states. Our units range in size from brigade combat teams of more than 4,000 Soldiers, to postal affairs detachments of just nine Soldiers. The skills they must master

range from basic weapons marksman-ship and common Army Warrior Tasks, to synchronized command and control of all doctrinal warfighting functions and theater-wide-sustainment.

205TH INFANTRY BRIGADEThe 205th Infantry Brigade is a Multi-Component Team consisting of active,

reserve and National Guard Soldiers and DA civilians bound together by a strong dedication to mission accomplishment. It’s a great group of professionals who enjoy working together. The Brigade’s primary focus is the 1st Army post-mo-bilization training of U. S. Army forces bound to support Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Multi National Task Force (East),

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Kosovo. We primarily operate and train at Camp Atterbury, Indiana. The Viking Brigade also has the mission of training Army Reserve units in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana to ensure their combat readiness. It’s a varied mission with lots of challenges. I’m sure you will find working with the 205th Brigade Team a rewarding and challenging experience.

157TH INFANTRY BRIGADEWelcome to the 157th Infantry Brigade. Take pride in being a member of one of the Army’s best training support bri-

gades with a reputation of integrity and excellence in all that we do.

“Vigilance and Valor” is our motto. We train, coach and mentor not only Sol-diers, but Airmen and Navy personnel in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Stationed at Fort Jackson, SC, we are the Army’s busiest Training Support Brigade in the country.

We have a non-negotiable contract with the service members we train, their families and the American people to prepare these troops to the best of

our ability by sharing lessons learned in theater and training the very missions we perform.

We do this through “mission focused” training. Standards combined with a common sense approach steer train-ing and currency and relevance are our guiding principals. Relevant, mission-tailored training produces leaders and service members who are confident, competent and disciplined in their skills, knowledge and abilities.

4TH CAVALRY BRIGADEThe 4th Cavalry Brigade, First Army Divi-sion East is a multi-component training Brigade. Its mission is to train soldiers and units for sustained combat opera-tions. Although the Brigade Headquar-ters and many subordinate Battalions are located at Fort Knox, Kentucky, the Saber Brigade trains Soldiers through-out the Continental United States. It is comprised of six subordinate Battalions as well as the Brigade Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment. The vast majority of Soldiers assigned to the Bri-gade serve as Observer/Trainers, with the primary mission to deploy to the training site and coach, teach, and men-tor individual Soldiers and Units prior to and/or during Mobilization.

“ Vigilance and Valor is our motto. We train, coach and mentor not only Soldiers, but Airmen and Navy personnel in support of the Global War on Terrorism.

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and law enforcement agencies. Various military teams also use the training fa-cility and classrooms.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INDIVIDUAL REPLACEMENT DEPLOYMENT OPERATIONS (IRDO)In response to the need to efficiently handle the administrative processing of more civilians to deploy, the Atterbury – Muscatatuck Complex has added civil-ian deployment processing to its array of services. Building upon its rich his-tory of mobilizing soldiers, and focused always on superior customer service, CAJMTC processed its first civilians for deployment in 2010.

INSTALLATION SUPPORT UNIT (ISU)In 1984 Camp Atterbury formed the Installation Support Unit to provide full-spectrum manning with a single unit which can be called upon to stand up operate a full-service facility. The unit is comprised of multiple Military Oc-cupational Specialties (MOS’s), ranging from Medics and Aviators, to Engineers and Administrative Support.

Since the War on Terrorism began in 2003, the unit has played a vital role in supporting the mobilization, demobi-lization and medical hold mission. This unit operates 24 hours a day to ensure training support and administrative du-ties are met. The unit is dedicated to serving the soldiers, civilians and their family members of this great nation.

SURFACE MAINTENANCE FACILITIES Combined Support Maintenance Shop #2, Field Maintenance Shop #2 and the Unit Training Equipment Site support numerous National Guard units across the state. All three maintenance fa-cilities are found on Camp Atterbury and operate under the control of the Joint Forces Headquarters, J4, Surface Maintenance Office. Their repair capa-bilities and support are above operator level maintenance and the capability of those units’ motor pool personnel to accomplish. Each facility employs full-time military technician personnel in a wide range of maintenance functions to include: engine overhaul, instrument repairs, fabrication, painting and body repairs are just a few of the general support and direct support maintenance levels available on post.

RTI: 138TH REGIMENT (REGIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE)HQ 138th Regiment (CA) INRTI (Indiana Regional Training Institute) is to provide regionalized combat arms individual training, including military occupational specialty qualification (MOSQ), addi-tional skill identifier (ASI), and noncom-missioned officer education system (NCOES) training for the Army National Guard, the United States Army Reserve (USAR), and the active component (AC). Additionally, the INRTI conducts a fully accredited Warrant Officer Can-didate School, Officer Candidate School, 68W Sustainment Course, Combat Life-

saver Course, as well as a Combatives Course.

The INRTI, along with other CAJMTC units, supports the Individual Replace-ment Deployment Operations (IRDO), training civilians for deployment to Af-ghanistan and Iraq. (Location: Bldg 5)

INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITYThe Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s Search and Rescue Training Center is located on range. The facility was built in 1990 by former State Emer-gency Management Agency employees who donated their time to the project. The Search and Rescue Training Center offers K-9 courses in disaster search, land and water cadaver detection, building search techniques, trailing, area search techniques, K-9 first aid and much more. The Search and Rescue Training Center offers other non-K9 courses such as Ground Search and Res-cue Techniques, Boater and Helicopter Safety for Emergency workers, Tracking and sign cutting, as well as other SAR related courses.

The facility is maintained by the Search and Rescue Training Center staff, and operates year-round providing students from across the country with the most current emergency response training programs in the nation. The Search and Rescue Training Center provides train-ing to civilian volunteers as well as local, state, and federal emergency response

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The site operates under the direction of the Indiana National Guard Muscatatuck Center for Complex Operations through which it can draw upon a wide spectrum of joint, interagency, intergovernmen-tal, multi-national and private sector resources. Muscatatuck routinely sup-ports training of Title 32 and Title 10 Army forces, other services, OSD, State Department, Combatant Commands and other federal and state agencies. Additionally, Muscatatuck routinely sup-ports the assessment and evaluation of technology in support of DoD require-ment.

The full-immersion 21st century mega-politan operating environment includes a 974-acre site, incorporating a 180-acre reservoir and urban infrastructure of more than 120 structures available for training and testing.

UNIQUE STRUCTURES AT MUTCMuscatatuck features an array of struc-

MuscatatuckUrbanTrainingComplex,LocatedjusteastofNorthVernon,Indianaonhighway50, is theArmy’spremiereurban training facility.Asa sub-componentof theCampAt-

terbury JointManeuverTrainingCenter,Muscatatuck isdesigned to supportbothkinetic andnon-kinetictrainingandtestingoperations.

tures which are uniquely suited to training events which can create the realism that can not be found anywhere else.

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The buildings are concentrated in a tight geographical area which provides a dense urban training area. The com-plex is a consortium of governmental, public, and private entities that pool their unique capabilities to provide the most realistic training experience possi-ble. Training can be tailored to replicate both foreign and domestic scenarios and can be used by a wide array of civil-ian and military organizations.

In addition, Contingency Operations Base (COB) Panther, built in partnership with the community of North Vernon, is located at the North Vernon Airport, a short drive from the Muscatatuck facility. COB Panther acts as a Forward Operating Base (FOB) which allows trainees to experience living on one site while working on another.

MUSCATATUCK MUSEUM

In 2005, the Indiana National Guard was given the former Muscatatuck State De-velopmental Center to use as an urban training facility. In order to capture the rich history of the Muscatatuck facility, the Muscatatuck Museum is currently being developed in Building 30. The building was originally a house built in 1938 to be the assistant hospital ad-

ministrator’s home. The museum fea-tures artifacts throughout the 85 year history of the facility’s use as a mental hospital. In 1920, the facility opened as the Indiana Farm Colony for the Feeble-

Minded, quickly becoming the largest employer in Jennings County.

PATRIOT ACADEMYThe National Guard Patriot Academy is a program of the National Guard Bureau that gives qualified high school dropouts the opportunity to join the National Guard, earn their high school diploma, and give back to the commu-nity. The Patriot Academy is accredited as a freeway high school by the Indiana State Board of Education.

The 3 to 9 month resident program located at Muscatatuck covers three main areas:

• Academics• Military Training• Community Service

Through the course of an academic timeline, the United States National Guard Patriot Academy provides a ro-bust educational program for qualifying enlistees to earn an Indiana High School Diploma and post secondary credits while developing their life skills and mili-tary training.

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UNIQUE TRAINING STRUCTURESUNIQUE TRAINING STRUCTURES

• 5-Story Hospital with equipment and a morgue• Several Single-Family Dwellings• Oil Refinery• Collapsed Parking Garage• School House• Extensive Underground Utility Tunnel System• Cave System• Middle-Eastern Marketplace• 7-Story High Rescue Trainer• Several Rubble Buildings• Search and Rescue Rubble Piles• Working Roadway Overpass• Museum• Soccer Stadium• Jail and Government Buildings• Middle-Eastern Farm and Village• Religious Building and Above Ground Cemetery• Mock Electrical Sub-Station • Embassy• Working Farm with Animals

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and negotiate sensitive situations with Afghan authorities, officials, religious leaders, and villagers.

On March 27, 2009, President Obama announced a comprehensive new strat-egy to achieve core U.S. national secu-rity goals in Afghanistan and Pakistan, in part by promoting a more capable, accountable, and effective government in Afghanistan that serves the Afghan people. This new way forward in the region requires a significant increase of civilian resources, and better civil-mili-tary coordination by U.S. government agencies, as well as a new model of how we allocate and use these resources.

WOLF OPERATIONSThe Wolf Operations Group is a title-10, National Guard Bureau entity which runs the training itself and acts as an Operator/Controller/Trainer (OCT) cell at Muscatatuck. Wolf Ops have the ability to create a specialized training environment to fulfill all training needs to include IED, explosives, and suicide vest simulations as well as a real-world look for each scenario.

INTEGRATED CIVILIAN-MILITARY TRAININGWelcome to the Interagency Civilian-Military Integration Training Program, an initiative developed and implemented by the Office of the Special Representa-tive for Afghanistan and Pakistan with the facilitation of the Indiana National Guard.

This training simulates working condi-tions in the Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs) in Afghanistan for the benefit of U.S. civilians from the Depart-ment of State, USDA, USAID, and other civilian agencies bound for interagency duty in that country. While not all trainees are destined for duty on a PRT, all of them will be working in an inter-agency environment and can therefore benefit from this training.

Trainees will live on the Forward Operat-

ing Base (FOB) and travel by HMMWV convoy and helicopter to meetings with their Afghan counterparts, played by domestic role-players. They will plan, implement, review, and evaluate their missions alongside U.S. military person-nel.

The simulated encounters with Afghan counterparts will take place on the cam-pus of the Muscatatuck Urban Training Complex, a satellite site of the Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Cen-ter in Indiana.

The training vignettes will require train-ees to work through interpreters to collect information, build relationships,

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A rmy MWR is a comprehensive network of support and leisure services designed to enhance the lives of soldiers (Active, Reserve, and Guard), their families, civilian employees, military retirees

and other eligible participants. Over 37,000 MWR employees worldwide strive to deliver the highest quality programs and services at each installation -- from family, child and youth programs to recre-ation, sports, entertainment, travel and leisure activities.

Their mission is to serve the needs, interests and responsibilities of each individual in the Army com-munity for as long as they are associated with the Army, no matter where they are.

MWR contributes to the Army’s strength and readiness by offering services that reduce stress, build skills, self-confidence and foster strong esprit de corps. MWR is proof of the Army’s commitment to caring for the people who serve and stand ready to defend the nation.

ATTERBURY CLUBS AND DINING“THE HOUSE” ALL RANKS CLUBBldg.330,5th&Eggleston(812) 526-1143www.findyourwayhome.net

The House is located at the corner of 5th & Eggleston with close access for the troops and lots of room to relax. Come enjoy great coffee, wonderful service, beer, wine, spirits and a new food menu. Remember to “find your way Home” to the House.

SUBWAYBldg. 646(812) 526-4162www.subway.com

SUBWAY® the undisputed leader in the sub sandwich category serving fresh, great tasting, made-for-you sandwiches and salads, many of which have 6 grams of fat or less. Offering a healthy alterna-tive to traditionally fatty fast food has made the SUBWAY® chain a popular des-tination for health-conscious consumers.

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USO DAYROOMBldg. 230

Stop by and enjoy a drink and snack. We have pool tables, ping pong, Satellite TV and the good company of our USO Volunteers. The USO is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to support the troops by providing morale, welfare and recreation-type services to our men and women in uniform. The USO currently operates more than 130 centers worldwide, including ten mobile canteens located in the continental United States and overseas.

WHITAKER PLACE CAMPGROUNDBldg. 322(812) 526-1298

Campsites are available and equipped with water, electricity, and sewer. Avail-able amenities include: ice, firewood, internet access, shower house, coin laundry, fishing pond, playground, shel-

SWIMMING POOLBldg. 320 (812) 526-1263Training Reservations: (812) 526-1170 or (812) 526-1138

An outdoor swimming pool with slide and children’s pool are available during the summer for Military, Military family members, Camp Atterbury employees, and Military Retirees. The pool may also be reserved for training in the morn-ings.

LIBRARY SERVICESTrailer P94(812) 526-1499 x2307

Library Services offers computer and internet access for Military Members to complete online training, research, CAC card registrations, study, and recreational use. A regulation library is available, as well as donated books that can be taken overseas.

MUSCATATUCK DINING

SOLDIER’S PIZZABldg. 87 (by main entrance)Mon-Sun: 1000-2100(812) 767-6329 (1715 on Post)

Soldier’s Pizza offers a wide variety of food on their menu from pizza, wings, chicken strips, steak hogies and more.

CONVENIENCE STOREBldg. 87Mon-Sun: 0600-1900(812) 458-8780 or (1383 on Post) CoffeeShop:1502

The Store provides quality merchandise to its customers. The Store offers food, drinks, coffee, personal items and souvenirs.

MUSCATATUCK DINING FACILITYBldg. 76

The Muscatatuck Dining Facility offers breakfast 0600-0800, lunch 1100-1300 and dinner 1700-1900 daily. SPORTS, FITNESS & RECREATION

FITNESS CENTERBldg. 329(812) 526-1499 x2309

The Fitness Center offers a wide variety of services to fit your needs such as personal trainers, exercise development to reach specific goals, and nutritional counseling. The center has one basket-ball court, aerobics area, one racquet ball court, free weights, aerobic ma-chines, and shower facilities on site.

MUSCATATUCK FITNESS CENTERBldg. 54Mon-Sun: 0500-2300Dial 41200 on Post

FITNESS TRAILBehindTroopMedicalClinic(Bldg.2)(812) 526-1263

The trail is wooded and has multiple stations spread throughout designed to challenge and offer an alternative to the everyday run.

OUTDOOR RECREATION EQUIPMENT CENTERBldg. 328(812) 526-1263

The center offers equipment for bas-ketball, baseball, golf, softball, football, tennis, bikes, tents, horseshoes, grills, boats, canoes, and other outdoor rec-reation equipment to enjoy. Ph

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The museum is dedicated to the mem-ory of local residents and communities which pre-date the post, and to the countless soldiers and civilians who trained and worked at Camp Atterbury since its inception in preparation for wartime service during World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and Southeast Asia. It is further dedicated to those who serve and train in peacetime in preparation for missions in the U.S. and overseas. The displays include artifacts, shown in chronological order, from the building of Camp Atterbury in 1942 to the present day. MG CARL G. FARRELL RECREATION AREAReservations: (812) 526-1128

Newly built cabins are secluded with lake access. These beautiful cabins have two bedrooms, a full size kitchen, dining room, living room, washer and dryer, TV/VCR, gas fireplace, and a patio. Reservations may be made no earlier than the first working day of the month prior to the month you want to rent the cabin. Reservations may be no longer than five consecutive days at one time. Reservations are confirmed approximately 14 days prior to the res-ervation date.

MWR TICKET OFFICEThe MWR Ticket office, located at building 230, offers discount tickets to theme parks and attractions such as Kings Island, Indians baseball games, and vacation destinations to Walt Dis-ney World. The ticket office also sells tickets to movies and special events happening in the local area.

The driving range is available 24 hours a day. Golf club sets are available at the Outdoor Recreation Equipment Center.

FISHING AND HUNTING(812) 526-1351

Hunting is only permitted when in season and with a hunting license. All personnel must be cleared with range control. Fishing is available year around.

AAFESPX/MILITARYCLOTHINGAND SALESBldg. 611 (812) 526-1140

The mission of AAFES is to provide quality merchandise and services to its customers at competitively low prices and to generate earnings which provide a dividend to support morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) programs.

ATTERBURY LAUNDROMAT, ATM & BARBER/BEAUTYSHOPBldg. 613(812) 526-1163

This facility offers 24 hour ATM and laundry machines. The Barber/Beauty Shop is available for men’s and women’s hair services.

MUSCATATUCK LAUNDROMAT & ATMBldg. 87The Muscatatuck Laundromat & ATM offers 24-hour ATM, washing machines and dryers. CAMPATTERBURYMUSEUM /OUT-DOOR MUSEUMBldg. 427(812) 526-1744

ter houses, nature trail, and community room. Camper rentals are available for $35 per night.

DO NOT bring your own firewood

FOXFIRE CABIN(812) 526-1352(812) 526-1351

Rustic Cabins are available for overnight stays and gatherings, making the per-fect setting on a great fishing lake and outdoor deck space for grilling out.

MOCKINGBIRD HILL AND ROCK PICNIC AREA(812) 526-1263

Shelter house picnic areas available by reservation for gatherings and unit par-ties.

COMMUNITY CENTERBldg. 231(812) 526-1499 x2307 or x2125

The multi-use facility available for use for parties, unit ceremonies, wedding receptions and any other event. The facility has its own restrooms, bar, din-ing room area, patio, and kitchen. The perfect venue for your next event.

SOFTBALL FIELD(812) 526-1263

The Softball Field is available by reser-vation for games. Equipment is available at the outdoor recreation equipment center.

GOLF DRIVING RANGEBldg. 225(812) 526-1263

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are geared towards the desires of the Single Soldiers on that installation.

Community Service

BOSS makes a difference by volunteer-ing in community projects and events. This is always voluntary in nature, and Soldiers find this to be personally re-warding.

Mission and Vision

BOSS’s mission is to enhance the qual-ity of life and morale of single soldiers, to increase soldier retention, and to sustain readiness

BOSS’s vision is to be the advocate for single Soldiers to ensure they have a Quality of Life commensurate with their service.

tion of their own Recreation and Leisure events. BOSS COMPONENTS

Quality of LifeQuality of Life includes those issues that Soldiers can directly or indirectly influence to enhance their morale, liv-ing environment, or personal growth and development. Issues raised during BOSS meetings will be directed to the appropriate command or staff agency for resolution on the installation. Army-wide issues are forwarded to the Army Family Action Plan Conference for pos-sible DA resolution.

Recreation and LeisureFun activities are planned by the BOSS council working in conjunction with the MWR Advisor and CSM. These events

BETTER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SINGLE SOLDIERS (BOSS) (812) 526-1798

The BOSS program focuses on the de-partment of the Army active duty single Soldier, but BOSS activities are open to all MWR patrons to include the National Guard, Army Reserve, other branches of service, Department of Defense ci-vilians, Foreign Service members and geographical bachelors. Anyone can participate with the BOSS program. WhatisBOSS?

Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) is a dynamic Department of the Army program that single Soldiers can participate in to enhance their Quality of Life, contribute to their community through Community Service activities, and assist in the planning and execu-

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employment services, including job placement, to qualified veterans.

EDUCATION OFFICEBldg. 332(812) 526-1499 (x2575)

The Education Office assists soldiers with military and civilian education ben-efits, college counseling, school selec-tion, and proctor required tests.

FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTERBldg. 502

The Family Assistance Center focuses on information, referral, outreach and follow-up. Family members are informed on their benefits and entitlements, which includes financial management, family care plans, personal affairs, medical and dental care, how to access TRICARE, DEERS enrollment, employment and/or reemployment rights, predictable psychological strains and tools to cope with separation and reunion.

RED CROSS OFFICEBldg. 502(317) 684-1441

The Red Cross Office administers the Army Emergency Relief Fund at Camp Atterbury.

ARMY CAREER AND ALUMNI PROGRAMBldg. 230 (812) 526-1499 x3967

The Camp Atterbury ACAP office offers pre-separation counseling to retiring soldiers as early as two years before retirement and non-retiring soldiers as

early as one year before separation. We also provide assistance with resumes, networking, job search, negotiation, dress-for-success, and translating Army skills into civilian job language.

VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICE Building 230

The Veterans Affairs Office has staff from the Veterans Health Administra-tion and Veterans Benefit Administra-tion available to assist Military Members in understanding and accessing their VA Benefits.

WORKONE LOCAL VETERANS EMPLOYMENT REPRESENTATIVEBldg. 230(812) 526-1499 (x2345)

If you are an armed forces veteran in search of employment opportunities then make your move to your local WorkOne center. Indiana is committed to providing quality employment ser-vices to veterans through its WorkOne Centers. These services provide veter-ans with the necessary information they need to find and secure suitable em-ployment and make the transition from the military to the civilian workforce. The Veteran Service program provides Ph

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TRICAREThe Tricare Benefits Office provides soldier and family members help with Tricare questions and services. This of-fice aids in helping you find Service Pro-viders, Billing Questions, Benefits ques-tions or anything concerning Tricare.

SUICIDE PREVENTIONIt takes the courage and strength of a warrior to ask for help....If you’re in an emotional crisis... CALL 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and Press “1” for Veter-ans or visit:

www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault call the hotline for help 317-752-2487

NATIONAL GUARD FAMILY PROGRAMThe National Guard Family Program’s Online Community at The Family Sup-port Website is a place to find contacts, information on programs and benefits, and more. Get tips, tools, and training on family issues, find contact informa-tion for your nearest Family Assistance center, download helpful checklists and printed material for your family or chil-dren’s school or just join and link with family members across the nation.

While you are browsing The Family Sup-port Website, check out the link to the Guard Youth website and if you have a teenager, send them to the subsequent link to the Guard Teen connection. Here youth can connect with others in their situation by reading news letters, or other youth oriented information most-ly written by other youth. They can find useful ways to cope with deployment stress or even find homework help.

MILITARY & FAMILY LIFE CONSULTANTSBldg. 230

The Military & Family Life Consultants are experienced, masters-level social workers, psychologists and marriage and family therapists. The Military Fam-ily Life Consultant Program provides brief consultation, supportive services, and problem solving to assist troops, families and civilian personnel to cope with the stress of deployment, reunion and reintegration. The clinical providers conduct individual, couples, family and group meetings to address relation-ships, stress/anger management, de-pression, grief issues, occupational and family issues. Sessions are private and short term. Meetings can be scheduled off post.

SEXUAL ASSAULT UNIT VICTIM ADVOCATE HOTLINE(317) 752-2487

The Sexual Assault Unit Victim Advo-cate Hotline is available 24 hours a day.

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One noteworthy unit, the 101st Infan-try Battalion consisted of more than 500 men of Austrian origin, including the young Grand Dukes Felix, Rudolph and Charles. The battalion was the brainchild of the Empress Zita of the old Austro-Hungarian Empire, whose influential associates in the US finally succeeded in pressuring the War De-partment into forming a “Free Austrian” battalion. It was supposed to be an all-volunteer unit, but when almost no one volunteered, the Army ordered its field commanders to transfer all men of Aus-trian birth to Camp Atterbury “without requisition”.

ATTERBURY ORIGINSThe 83rd Infantry departed the US in April of 1944, and saw action in France, Luxembourg and Germany. The 92nd Division, composed of African-American Soldiers, arrived on October 15. The division was eventually deployed to the Mediterranean Theater, where it partici-pated in the Italian campaigns. On No-vember 7, 1943, the 30th “Old Hickory” Division arrived at Camp Atterbury for training. Its stay was brief; the division was sent to England in January of 1944.

The last division to receive training at Camp Atterbury during WWII, the 106th

“Golden Lion” spent eight months on the installation, departing for England in October of 1944. It was subsequently assigned to a “quiet” sector in France just in time to bear the brunt of the last big German counterattack of the war, which became known as the Battle of the Bulge. In less than a month, the divi-sion suffered 8,663 casualties.

In all, more than 100 units of various size trained at Camp Atterbury over the course of the Second World War. In addition to the 275,000 who received their initial training here, thousands more were assigned to the post for advanced training.

W ith war clouds looming over the world, land surveys were conducted across three counties in southern Indiana in the late 30s. In April of 1941, the War Department announced plans to build

an installation consisting of 40,351 acres spanning parts of Johnson, Brown, and Bartholomew coun-ties. Two towns, Kansas and Mount Pisgah, disappeared, and 500 to 600 farm families were relocated in order to accommodate the construction, which started in February of 1942. By August, 1,780 buildings had been erected at a cost of $38 million. Operations had begun in June, and the first of over 275,000 troops who would train at the camp over the course of WWII arrived. On August 15, the 83rd Infantry Division, under the command of Major General Frank Milburn, a native of Jasper, Indiana was activated in a ceremony witnessed by more than 25,000 residents of the state, who had been invited to attend, and inspect the new installation.

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POW CHAPELOn 11 December 1941, four days after the Japanese attack on the American navy base at Pearl Harbor, Mussolini’s Italy declared war on the United States to fulfill a treaty commitment to its allies, Japan and Germany. Italian pris-oners of war (POWs) captured on the battlefields of North Africa were trans-ported across the Atlantic Ocean to the Camp Atterbury internment facility, 30 miles south of Indianapolis. On 30 April 1943, 767 POWs opened the camp and by late summer 3,000 Italian service-men resided there.

Some POWs volunteered to work on farms in Johnson and adjoining counties to escape the boredom of camp and al-leviate the severe shortage of local farm labor. Other POWs were skilled artisans, trained in the use of wood, stone, ma-sonry, and painting. Two of the three best known works created by these craftsmen are the large rock, known as the “Atterbury Rock,” located at the top of the hill on Hospital Road east of the cantonment area, and a second rock bearing the inscription “1357th 5012-15-42 Atterbury Internment Camp,” at

turning to the PRR, where he remained until his death in 1935.

From the beginning of Camp Atterbury’s existence, a centerpiece of the instal-lation was Wakeman General Hospital, named on April 5, 1944 for Colonel Frank P. Wakeman, a graduate of the Indiana University School of Medicine, and Chief of Training in the office of the Surgeon General. The Atterbury Station Hospital was built at Camp Atterbury as a hos-pital to treat soldiers injured in routine combat training. Soon after completion, however, the hospital was expanded to receive patients transferred from other military hospitals around the world.

Renamed Wakeman General Hospital, by 1944 the hospital had become a huge complex spanning the area that is now Johnson County Park. Providing treat-ment for thousands of soldiers injured in overseas combat, it was the largest hospital in the nation during World War II. The facility specialized in neuro-sur-gery, plastic surgery and bone recon-struction. More than 85,000 patients were treated in 1945 and 1946.

NAMESAKESNaming a new installation was no small matter; the debate over a long list of proposed names took several months. The list included Douglas MacArthur, Benjamin Franklin and the names of the surrounding towns. The final choice was somewhat obscure, and initially not very popular. That is, until more was learned about the man so honored, by which time the choice was received with nearly universal praise.

Brigadier General William Wallace Atter-bury was born in New Albany, Indiana on January 31, 1866. Despite having a master’s degree in engineering from Yale, he started at the bottom of the railroad industry, working in shops in Al-toona, PA, satisfying a lifelong passion for railroading. His education and pas-sion eventually paid off, and he became president of the Pennsylvania Railroad. When the United States entered WWI, Atterbury was selected by General Per-shing to take charge of rail transport for the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe, where he built several railroads and harbors in support of the allied war effort. He left the Army in 1919, re-

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1954. There was very little activity on the installation until 1958, when the Indiana Air National Guard established an air-to-ground range. In December 1965, the Indiana Army National Guard Officer Candidate School became the first full-time National Guard occupant of the installation. COL Richard King, the OCS commandant, was appointed as the Training Site Coordinator, to assist National Guard units training on post.

The only Army National Guard unit to see combat during the Vietnam War, Company D, 151st Infantry, also known as “The Indiana Rangers”, received much of its pre-deployment training at the installation. Company D became one of the most highly-decorated units of the entire conflict.

temporary buildings were dismantled and much of the camp’s equipment was sold. The civilian workforce, which had numbered nearly 5,000 during the peak of the war years, dropped to only a few hundred. The post was essentially mothballed, with a staff of less than 50 military and civilian personnel.

The outbreak of hostilities on the Ko-rean peninsula in 1950 led to the re-activation of the camp and its hospital. In the first two weeks of reactivation, 1,000 civilians were hired. Two divi-sions, the 28th “Keystone” Division, and the 31st “Dixie” Division, trained at the camp over the course of the next three years.

With the cessation of hostilities in Korea, the post was again deactivated in early

the Chapel. They disliked the camp’s wooden chapel and wanted a place to worship which reflected their own heri-tage and felt like home.

During their off-duty hours as a sign of faith, with the encouragement of their chaplain, Franciscan Father Maurice F. Imhoff, and the support of camp au-thorities, the prisoners began construc-tion of “The Chapel in the Meadow,” a small white brick and stucco building just large enough for the priest and servers (11 by 16 feet). Three sides were walled in, but the fourth or south-ern side was open to the weather. The POWs used surplus material from other projects and mixed dyes from berries, other plants, and their own blood to obtain the proper hue. They painted the eye of God on the ceiling, a cross flanked by cherubs over the altar, the Dove of Peace, and images of the Ma-donna, Anthony of Padua, and Francis of Assisi on the two side walls. The altar was painted to look like marble, and the floor was painted red to simulate a car-pet. A second altar was constructed so that Mass could be celebrated outside in good weather.

The project finished, Chaplain Imhoff dedicated the chapel to the Blessed Virgin Mary. On the weekend of 16-17 October 1943, Most Reverend Amleto Cicognani, Apostolic Delegate to the United States, celebrated Mass there and preached to the POWs in Italian. In their turn, the POWs held a special parade to salute the Delegate and en-tertained him with their own 45-piece orchestra playing selections from Mas-cagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana.

After Mussolini was forced from power, Italy joined the Allied side in September 1943. Soon the POWs were transferred to other camps and then sent home. By 4 May 1944 all Italians had departed At-terbury to make way for German POWs who remained there until 1946. After many years of neglect, the chapel was restored to new condition through the efforts of several individuals in the In-diana National Guard. Now, the Italian-American Club holds annual commemo-rative events in honor of the artisans who created the chapel.

DEATH AND REBIRTHLate in 1944, a separation center was established in anticipation of the end of WWII. A final total of 560,595 veter-ans of the Second World War were dis-charged from installation. Shortly after VJ Day, the post experienced a drastic slowdown of activity. On that last day of 1946, Wakeman Hospital was deac-tivated. Late in 1948, in a cost-cutting move, the Department of Defense de-cided to close the camp. Many of the

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Brig. Gen. Clif Tooley, Commander of the Camp Atterbury-Muscatatuck Cen-ter for Complex Operations, had the fol-lowing to say concerning the facility’s link to its past:

“Since its beginning in the 1920s, Mus-catatuck has been devoted to making the world a better place in which to live. As we move forward in our efforts to continue that tradition we shall never forget the past - for in that past we find the embodiment of the Muscatatuck First Principle- it is all about people helping people. We shall also never forget that Muscatatuck and the com-munity are inextricably linked. We will forever be indebted to the good people from the surrounding communities that collectively make up the Muscatatuck family.”

Muscatatuck has also been used as a movie location by the Discovery Chan-nel and for the latest National Guard commercials released in movie theaters nationwide. The interest in the facility as a film location continues to grow and Muscatatuck has partnered with the In-diana Film Commission to get the word out about the fantastic venue we can provide to filmmakers.

Muscatatuck Urban Training Complex offers training opportunities for military and civilian agencies in a completely unique setting unavailable anywhere else. Muscatatuck is as real as it gets.

A complete history of the Muscatatuck facility can be found at the MUTC web-site at: www.mutc.in.ng.mil

MUTC HISTORYThe Muscatatuck facility began its life in 1920 as the Indiana Farm Colony for Feeble-Minded Boys. From 1920 until 2005, the facility went through several name changes but remained a mental health facility, finally being named the Muscatatuck State Developmental School.

From 1937 to 1950, several of the buildings which are now the most rec-ognizable on campus (to include the hospital and the old administration building) were built using money from then President Franklin Roosevelt’s Public Works Administration. During this time, the familiar butterfly formation road system also took shape, giving Muscatatuck a very distinctive appear-ance from the air.

During most of its existence, the Mus-catatuck facility has been the largest employer in Jennings County, employ-ing over 2,000 people during the 1950s when the patient population was at its highest.

Partnering with the Indiana department of Natural Resources and the State Historic Preservation Office, the Mus-catatuck State Hospital Historic District was created to ensure the caretaking and historic value of 34 of the art mod-ern and art deco buildings which grace the Muscatatuck campus. Thus, any actions taken by the Indiana National Guard would have to comply with state and federal laws regarding historic struc-tures.

Use of Camp Atterbury by National Guard and other Reserve Component units began increasing in the late sev-enties. The military renaissance of the 80s proved a boon to the installation, with new construction replacing many of the WWII-vintage structures. By the early 90s, several projects were under-way, including the construction of a rail loading area, and new airfield.

These improvements were most timely. When Iraq invaded Kuwait, America’s response included the mobilization of thousands of National Guard and Reserve troops. Once again, Camp Atterbury was called upon to mobilize hundreds of Indiana’s citizen-soldiers in support of Desert Shield and Desert Storm. The air-ground range was busy daily, with F-16s and A-10 tank-killing fighters honing their skills prior to going to war.

THE NEW MILLENNIUMThough smaller by 7,000 acres than in WWII, Camp Atterbury, at the beginning of the 21st Century, is a post truly re-born. National Guard and Reserve units from six states and Active Component units from around the country keep the installation running throughout the year. The post has become the per-manent location of the US Navy SEAL Scout/Sniper School, and the Civil Air Patrol’s National Ground Search and Rescue School. Construction of a se-ries of automated firing ranges, a newly reconstructed airfield, and ability to accommodate over 5,000 soldiers has made Camp Atterbury a premier train-ing site. Its status as the Midwest’s only state-operated mobilization site has increased the installation’s impor-tance to overall national security.

The tragic events of September 11, 2001 elicited a response that once again placed Camp Atterbury in a po-sition of national importance. Since 2003 and with the call-up of reserve component and active forces from all armed services and for multiple military operations in support of the war effort, the post has impressively processed through mobilization and demobilization more than 122,000 soldiers, sailors and airmen for deployment operations both here and abroad.

The post motto, ascribed with the opening of Camp Atterbury in 1942, is as relevant today as it was 68 years ago:

PREPARAMUS“WE ARE READY”

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