Welcome to Aberdeen Proving Ground
Welcome to Aberdeen Proving Ground. Our workforce has more than 21,000 military, civilian and contractor employees whom are responsible for numerous technical achievements in military intelligence, medical research, engineering, and computer technology. The installation covers about 72,500 acres. APG is Harford County’s largest employer and one of the largest employers in the state of Maryland.
APG Installation Guide 2020
APG COVID-19 Information
APG In-processing Procedures
The Directorate of Human Resources and Military Personnel Office are here to assist in your in-processing needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Service members and Department of Army civilians must report to the Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic for medical pre-screening prior to starting any in-processing. See Kirk information below. Contact your unit after receiving documentation from Kirk. Provide your Exception to Policy, PCS orders and/or DA Form 31 to the MPD. The majority of in-processing at APG is virtual. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Work Center Supervisor Marita Witherspoon for assistance at (410) 306-2308, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST at (410) 306-2308 or email: usarmy.apg.imcom.mbx.imne-apg-hrm@mail.mil
For finance questions visit, https://home.army.mil/apg/index.php/my-fort/all-services/ampo, the Army Military Pay Office (AMPO)
Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic
The Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic at APG is committed to offering you the most hospitable welcome. Our mission is to be stewards of military readiness, and to enhance the health and resilience of all entrusted to our care. Your COVID-19 medical screening is conducted at Bldg. 2501, Oakington St., APG-North, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. No appointment necessary. You can schedule appointments by visiting https://home.army.mil/apg/index.php/units-tenants/kirk-us-army-health-clinic
For arrival after normal duty hours, please call (410) 278-2331.
Housing
The APG Housing Division and Covias Military Living welcomes you, and we look forward to assisting you and your family in your transition to your home in the Aberdeen community. Whether you choose to live on or off post, the housing office is here to provide assistance.
To reside on-post, please visit Covias Military Living at 6283 Demby Dr., Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, or call (410) 305-1076. Visit the Covias Military Living website to learn more. http://apg.corviasmilitaryliving.com
If you choose to reside off-post, please visit the Housing Services Office located at Bldg. 4305, 6488 Rodman Rd. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST, or call (410) 306-2002. https://www.housing.army.mil/default.aspx
For unaccompanied personnel, E-5 and below, housing can be coordinated through an assigned sponsor and/or by contacting the Army Barracks Management Program points of contact: 1st Sgt. Martinez (20th CBRNE Command and 1st Area Medical Laboratory) Monday-Sunday, 24 hrs., Phone: Office (410) 306-3074, Mobile (443) 910-5810 or call SFC Tally (All other units) Hours: Monday-Sunday, 24 hrs., Phone: (410) 436-6787.
Army Community Service/Child and Youth Services
Army Community Service offers virtual services, including the Exceptional Family Members Program, the Financial Readiness Program and Army Emergency Relief. For more information, contact Jennifer Eichner at (410) 278-7572 Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST or email jennifer.e.eichner.civ@mail.mil
For specific EFMP needs, email Nancy Goucher at nancy.e.goucher.civ@mail.mil
Child and Youth Services also offers virtual services. Families currently stationed or moving to APG can easily search for and request childcare through the MCC website at www.MilitaryChildCare.com. The site is an online gateway to all military-operated or military-subsidized childcare options worldwide across services. MCC enables families to submit requests for care where they live, or at any installation they think they may move to next - even before their orders are issued. Families are encouraged to start the childcare search process as early as possible. Relocating families can get on waitlists far in advance, then update their requests on MCC when their permanent change of duty station is confirmed. For questions, contact Cynthia Chance at cynthia.r.chance2.naf@mail.mil, Joanne Gatto at joanne.m.gatto.naf@mail.mil, or Stacie Umbarger at stacie.e.umbarger.naf@mail.mil, and/or call (410) 278-7571/2572/1233/2857.
Logistics Readiness Center
The Logistics Readiness Center is committed to providing you with a safe transition, and is here to assist with all your transportation requirements. Our quality assurance inspector will contact you prior to your scheduled household goods delivery date and provide all PPE requirements. The LRC is located in Bldg. 4305, 6488 Rodman Rd., Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST, and can be reached at (410) 306-2056/2057.
The Central Issue Facility will support service members' equipment needs by coordinating a scheduled appointment with their designated unit's supply POC and/or by contacting Andrew Eisner at (410) 436-2936, andrew.d.eisner2.ctr@mail.mil, or Kenneth Gardner at (410) 278-2938, kenneth.j.gardner16.ctr@mail.mil
Religious Support Office
Provide Religious staff advisement to the Garrison Commander, allocate resources (to include Unit Ministry Teams) in support of Installation contingencies, supervise Chapel programs, facilitate Chaplain-Corps specific training for Corps personnel, participate in the Community Health Promotion Council.
Helpful Links
Below is a listing of useful links to help you find more information on what APG can provide you
and your family. Whether you are a current or former member of the military, federal or contract employee, or military family member, the categories below will help you discover the opportunities available to you on the Installation.
Soldiers
- Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)
- Army Community Service (ACS)
- Army Education Center
- Army Housing Online User Services (AHOUS)
- Army Knowledge Online (AKO)
- Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS)
- CAC/ID Cards
- Child & Youth Services (CYS)
- Commissary
- Community Health Promotion Council (CHPC)
- Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)/ myPay
- Defense Travel System (DTS)
- Garrison Housing Office
- In-Processing and Sponsorship
- Installation Voter's Assistance
- Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic (KUSAHC)
- Mass Transit Benefit Program
- Military Personnel Services
- Official Passport Services
- Out-Processing and Reassignment
- Photography Services
- Religious Support Office
- Ready and Resilient Campaign
- Aberdeen Proving Ground - Transition Assistance Program (APG-TAP)
- Transition Assistance, Separation and Retirement Services
- TriCare
- Veterans Affairs
Families
- Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)
- Army Community Covenant
- Army Community Service (ACS)
- Army Family Covenant
- CAC/ID Cards
- Child & Youth Services (CYS)
- Commissary
- Community Health Promotion Council (CHPC)
- Dental Clinic
- Family, Morale, Welfare, & Recreation (FMWR)
- Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic (KUSAHC)
- Mass Transit Benefit Program
- Ready and Resilient Campaign
- Religious Support Services
- TriCare
Civilians
- Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)
- Army Benefits Center-Civilian (ABC-C)
- Army Civilian Service
- Army Housing Online User Services (AHOUS)
- Army Knowledge Online (AKO)
- CAC/ID Cards
- Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, APG (CPAC)
- Civilian Personnel Online Portal (CPOL)
- Community Health Promotion Council (CHPC)
- Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service (DCPAS)
- Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)/ myPay
- Defense Travel System (DTS)
- In-Processing and Sponsorship
- Installation Voter's Assistance
- Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic (KUSAHC)
- Mass Transit Benefit Program
- Office of Personnel Management Health & Insurance Policies
- Official Passport Services
- Out-Processing and Reassignment
- Personnel Management Information and Support System (PERMISS)
- Ready and Resilient Campaign
- Religious Support Office
- Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
- Transition Assistance, Separation and Retirement
- USAJobs
Health and Wellness
- APG Sexual Harassment and Assault Response Program (SHARP)
- Army Community Service (ACS)
- Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP)
- Behavioral Health
- Child & Youth Services (CYS)
- Community Health Promotion Council (CHPC)
- Dental Clinic
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Family, Morale, Welfare, & Recreation (FMWR)
- Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic (KUSAHC)
- Ready and Resilient Campaign
- Religious Support Office
- Suicide Prevention
- Veterinary Services
Local Community Information
- Baltimore County Government
- Baltimore County Public Schools
- Baltimore County Tourism
- Cecil County Government
- Cecil County Public Schools
- Cecil County Tourism
- Harford County Government
- Harford County Public Schools
- Harford County Tourism
- State of Maryland
- Town of Aberdeen
Relocating to APG
- APG Federal Credit Union
- Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)
- Army Benefits Center-Civilian (ABC-C)
- Army Civilian Service
- Army Housing Online User Services (AHOUS)
- Army Knowledge Online (AKO)
- Bank of America
- CAC/ID Cards
- Commissary
- Community Health Promotion Council (CHPC)
- Freedom Federal Credit Union
- Housing & Lodging
- In-Processing and Sponsorship
- Installation Voter's Assistance
- Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic (KUSAHC)
- Mass Transit Benefit Program
- Off-Post Lodging (PDF)
- Religious Support Office
- USAJobs
- U.S. Post Office