Installation Overview - About the Installation

Devens RFTA

We are funded by Army Reserve, operate under the Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) Northeast Region, and are a subordinate installation of Fort Dix missioned to support all military services, both reserve and active.  We support local, state, and other federal agencies when possible on a reimbursable basis.

Location

Devens  RFTA is conveniently located approximately 40 miles West of Boston off Route 2 and only 7 miles from I-495.

Mission

As the major Army Reserve presence in New England, Devens 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.

South Post Training Area

Support over 130,000 Service Members and other personnel annually
Approximately 4,800 acres
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24 Training Facilities
26 Company Size Training Areas

Main Post

Billeting - 1484 Beds (1+1, 2+2, 4 to 8)
13 Classrooms -16-60 seats (700 computers)
3 Distributive Learning Center Classrooms
6 Admin/Supply Bays                                                          Education Office
Conference Facility (250 personnel capacity)
Video Teleconferencing
Training Support Center - Catalog Updated 25 AUG 2024 
Army Community Services
DA Photo Laboratory
Physical Fitness Center
AAFES Shoppette/Clothing Sales
Transportation Support Services for Passenger, Freight, and Unit Moves

Members of Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 104th Aviation Regiment, Connecticut Army National Guard, used a CH-47 Chinook to fly Special Forces Soldiers up to altitude for a jump over Turner Drop Zone at Devens Reserve Forces Training Area at Massachusetts Oct. 17.

A Co. 1st. Battalion 126th Aviation Regiment, Rhode Island Army National Guard, conducts aerial gunnery with UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters Oct. 21.

Boston University ROTC Cadets practice clearing simulated bunkers with inert grenades Nov. 1