Garrison Mission Statement: Provide quality installation support to our Soldiers and their Families that is equitable to their quality of service and sacrifice to our nation.

Garrison Vision: A garrison team that cares for its people, fosters a positive environment, and in turn, provides first-class service to its customers—Soldiers and their Families; a place where civilians and Soldiers enjoy working and living side-by-side, are proud of their accomplishments, and strive for excellence every day.

WEBSITE
Access Fort Drum's website for more details on any subject area covered in this guide. The web address is www.drum.army.mil.

YOU'VE ARRIVED
Welcome to Fort Drum, New York. Whether you're on your way or already here, we're happy to make your acquaintance. This is the home of the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), its supporting elements, and many tenant units. The division has a strong legacy on an installation that celebrated its centennial in 2007. You and your Family are part of our history, too. Your tour of duty here will be filled with adventure and challenges, and we're sure you'll find the resources you need to make you feel part of this community. If you need assistance, just ask!

Fort Drum is located in northern New York's "North Country," which borders Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River, Canada, the Adirondack Mountains, and Vermont. The tri-county area of Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence surrounds the installation. (The installation is in Jefferson County.) There is a lot to see and do within the region; you only need to seek out your favorite activity, or be willing to try something new.

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Fort Drum is approximately 70 miles north of Syracuse and 10 miles from Watertown. Most air travelers arrive via Hancock International Airport, Syracuse. Look for the Fort Drum sign, which includes information about bus schedules and hotel accommodations.

Bus service is available via Adirondack Trailways, located at 540 State Street, Watertown. The service has scheduled trips throughout New York and some parts of Canada. For more information, call (800) 776-7548.

Local bus transportation is available via Watertown Citi-Bus Corporation, 245 Washington Street, Watertown, (315) 785-7772.

Fort Drum offers a shuttle bus during work hours, Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The shuttle is transportation for Soldiers and civilians to conduct government business and is also available to Family members. For a schedule and more information, call (315) 772-5271. Shuttle bus route maps can be found at the back of this book in the foldout maps section.

RECEPTION, REPORTING IN
Fort Drum's Directorate of Human Resources is responsible for 24-hour direct support Reception Operations for the division and post. The directorate provides reception and in-processing functions for incoming Soldiers and Families and ensures all Soldiers are in-processed in accordance with Army Regulation 600-8-101.

All Soldiers arriving here are assigned to a brigade in accordance with their orders. All activeduty Soldiers arriving for assignment must report to 10th Replacement Company, Clark Hall, for in-processing. Non-divisional Soldiers whose orders state "Reception Transient" will be given a final assignment immediately upon arrival to Fort Drum.

It is Fort Drum's goal to have the Soldier signed in and sponsored by their unit within two hours of arrival. Expanded in-processing consists of installation orientation, installation activity inprocessing, TA-50 issue, and deployment readiness screening. The staff will assist in resolving any problems that may arise during in-processing.

If the staff can be of any assistance, do not hesitate to contact them at (315) 772-7529/2107 or (800) 661-7158; or email to drum.dhrhqmpd@ conus.army.mil.