Redstone Arsenal  In-depth Overview

The USAG Redstone Arsenal supports all organizations on the Arsenal. It oversees the entire Arsenal, providing quality, cost effective base operations support to its customers, tenants, and DoD and federal activities in the vicinity of the installation. Tenant organizations include: Headquarters, Army Materiel Command (AMC),  Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM), U.S. Army Security Assistance Command,  Army Contracting Command (ACC), Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center, Logistic Data Analysis Center; U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Defense Intelligence Agency/Missile and Space Intelligence Center,  U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC), 2nd Recruiting Command, Redstone Test Center (RTC), U.S. Army Audit Agency,  Fox Army Health Center, U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center,  Program Executive Office Missiles and Space, Program Executive Office Aviation, NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, Terrorist Explosive Devices Analytical Center, ATF- National Center for Explosives Training and Research, FBI Hazardous Devices School and Federal Bureau of Investigation. Several contracting organizations support the tenant organizations.

The original arsenal combined two adjoining arsenals into one post in 1941 to make conventional ammunition and toxic chemicals during World War II. Redstone was first designated the home of Army missiles in 1948. It dropped from a peak WW II employment of more than 19,000 to a little-used post of a few hundred workers. Because of the large available space, empty buildings, and ease of access to rail, highway, and water traffic, the Army chose Redstone as the place to consolidate its newly formed rocket program. Redstone Arsenal has served for more than 50 years as the Army's center for missile and rocket programs. Numerous federal organizations have found Redstone Arsenal to be a place to build for the future.  

The area is rich in history from prehistoric beginnings to modern times and every town has its own unique story.  For more information, contact the city's chamber of commerce or the Alabama Tourism Department. 

Huntsville is located in the counties of Madison and Limestone and serves as the Madison County seat with a population over 203,000. Huntsville is one of the most up and coming recognized cities in the Southeast and is consistently named as one of the best places to live and work by a variety of national publications. Technology, space, and defense industries have a major presence here as well as several Fortune 500 companies.

Redstone Arsenal has approximately 850 active duty soldiers and 37,000 plus civilian and contract employees. 

Redstone Arsenal's 38,248 acres are bordered by Huntsville, Alabama, on the north and east with the Tennessee River forming Redstone's southern boundary. The arsenal is ten miles from north to south and three miles from west to east.  Huntsville is located in the northwest area of Alabama in Madison County. Redstone Arsenal is the largest employer in the area employing over 37,500 people.  Access to recreation opportunities and services is easy and convenient near Redstone Arsenal.. Local attractions will keep your family busy while you can also enjoy the ease of traveling to other metropolitan areas such as Birmingham, Alabama (100 miles), Atlanta, Georgia (246 miles), Chattanooga, Tennessee (103 miles), Nashville, Tennessee (125 miles), and Memphis, Tennessee (216 miles). 

Directions to Installation

Airport
Huntsville International Airport is located five miles from Redstone Arsenal at 1000 Glenn Heard Road. Several major airlines arrive and depart daily. Public transportation includes taxies, shuttle services and rental cars. Driving directions from the airport are go straight on Glenn Heard Road to the intersection of I-565. Turn right toward Huntsville and look for the exit sign for Gate 9.

Driving Directions
Directions from Birmingham is travel north on I-65 for 80 milies. Turn right on I-565 and go 10 miles east toward Gate 9, Rideout Road. Turn right toward the installation gate.
Directions from Nashville, TN are travel 81 miles south on I-65. Take Exit 1, US 31/TN 7 toward Huntsville, Ardmore.
Left on US31/TN7. TN 7 becomes TN 53. Travel 18 miles to Research Park Boulevard NW/AL 255 S. Turn right on Research Park Boulevard NW and travel 6 miles to Gate 9.
Directions from Chatanooga, TN are take I-24 toward Nashville/Birmingham for 27 miles. Turn right on the exit for Pittsburg, TN on US 64-US 72 and go under the highway towards Pittsburg. Stay on US 72 for 70 milies until it turns into I-565. Go seven miles to Gate 9 exit.

Have current vehicle tags, driver's license, military or Department of Defense issued identification (military, retired military or Department of Defense employee or contractor) , proof of insurance to show the gate security to obtain access to post. Department of Defense vehicle stickers are currently not required to access post. Stop by Gate 9 Visitor Centers for more information. 

Gate information and closures can be viewed on the Digital Garrison App downloaded on I Phone or Android phones. 

Redstone Arsenal does not provide taxi or shuttle services on post. When requesting an off post taxi or Uber, they will have to be able to access post.  Be sure to ask them if they have base access before relying on their services

The base operator may be reached at 256-876-2151, DSN 312-746-2151.  This is an automated system so patience is advised to listen to all options available.

Additional information may be obtained by calling the Gate 9 Visitors Center at (256) 876-7738.