MissIon Statement
Provide unquestionable base support and first class training capabilities to enable the operational readiness of the Total Force that meets commanders' objectives to be READY NOW and shape tomorrow.
Upcoming Events
July
4 - Independence Day
25 - Hire a Veteran Day
26 – Anniversary of the EOs signed to end Segregation in the Military
27- National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day / End of Korean War
28 - National Buffalo Soldiers Day
29 - Army Chaplain Corps Anniversary
Turtle Nesting Season
Drive slow and watch out for turtles during nesting season this month at Devens Reserve Forces Training Area. It’s peak nesting time for turtles during their annual training period.
Visit https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/locator to find other locations for military identification card offices for service members, veterans, retirees and families. Call ahead to find out office hours, scheduling procedures and whether there are any other changes.
Members of A Co. 2nd Battalion 19th Special Forces and 56th Quartermaster Co. (Rigging Support), both of the Rhode Island National Guard, jumped onto Turner Drop Zone from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter Apr. 4.
A Co. 3-126 Aviation Regiment, Massachusetts Army National Guard, conduct aerial gunnery in a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter Mar. 3.
Special Forces Return to Turner Drop Zone
Units can schedule air operations, including air drops, airborne training and aerial gunnery, at Devens RFTA via https://rfmss.altess.army.mil.
CH-47 Chinook from B Co., 2nd Battalion, 104th Aviation Regiment, Connecticut Army National Guard, flew Special Forces for HALO jumps in October.
A Co. 1st. Battalion 126th Aviation Regiment, Rhode Island Army National Guard, conducts aerial gunnery with UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters in October.
Contact Us
Directions to: Devens RESERVE FORCES TRAINING AREA (RFTA)
Devens Reserve Forces Training Area (RFTA) is located in Devens, Mass., approximately 60 minutes from Boston, Mass.
Directions to Devens Reserve Forces Training Area (RFTA).
JULY NOISE REPORT
1-31: Small Arms Fire
7: Machine Guns
24-27: Mortars, Machine Guns
26: Demolition
Frequently Used Numbers
Fort Devens Museum: (978) 772-1286
info@fortdevensmuseum.org
Devens Reserve Forces Training Area (RFTA) Photo Lab
DA Photo services are available. Please book appointments through VIOS.
Hunting on Devens Reserve Forces Training Area (RFTA)
Are you interested in hunting on Devens RFTA? Learn More.
Training Support Center
Check out the new TSC Catalog - Updated Sept. 2024: What could you use?
Learn about munitions. View the latest training video.
Important Links
Army Support Area Fort Dix (ASA Fort Dix)
U,S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM)
Patriot of the Month
Every month we like to highlight someone from Devens Reserve Forces Training Area (RFTA) and/or our tenant units as the Patriot of the Month. If you have someone in your work area that you feel deserves a little recognition please fill out the attached form and send it back to the Public Affairs Office at john.j.quinn8.civ@army.mil
Patriot of the Month Submission Form
Social Media
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Updated TSC Catalog (17 OCT 2024)
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TSC Request Form
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Devens Reserve Forces Training Area (RFTA):
Premier Military Training Facility in New England and serving the northeast
As the major Army Reserve presence in New England, Devens Reserve Forces Training Area (RFTA) provides operational, training and logistic resources to tenant, transient training and stationed units and area customers; provides standardized, effective and efficient services, facilities, infrastructure and quality of life to Soldiers, family members, retirees and civilian employees as applicable to support the training, readiness and operational capability for all components and branches of the joint force, accomplished through responsible execution of funds and effective conservation of natural resources. On order, provides Defense Support to Civil Authorities, as directed.
