USAG Detroit Arsenal

We are dedicated to providing installation support services enhancing the quality of life for Soldiers, Families, and Civilians supporting our Warfighters.

The Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant, built in 1940, was the first manufacturing plant to mass produce tanks in the United States. The Tank plant closed in 1996 The adjacent Detroit Army Arsenal is home to the US Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command and the Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC). The USAG-DTA was established in 1971 as an adjunct to the 28th Artillery Group, designated the U.S. Army Support Detachment, located on the Selfridge ANGB.  Under the operational control of the then newly activated Detachment 1, the primary mission of the Support Detachment was to manage and maintain base housing and provide morale support activities. The Garrison continued to provide services at Selfridge ANGB until 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Law (BRAC) mandated its move to the Detroit Arsenal.

• 245 military
• 8,403 civilians

Warren's population is 138,130 ; Macomb County's population is 876,792.

In support of the Army Integrated Family Support Network, the USAG-DTA extends its services to all branches and members of the Department of Defense (DOD) to include civilians and Servicemembers, Families and Retirees of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Border Patrol. 

The U.S. Army Garrison-Detroit Arsenal (USAG-DTA) is located in the United States, in the state of Michigan, Macomb County, in the small city of Warren, a manufacturing and residential community situated just north of Detroit. The major Command is the TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC) which unites all of the organizations that focus on Soldier and vehicle ground systems throughout the entire life cycle. The TACOM LCMC consists of the Acquisition Center, Integrated Logistics Support Center, Program Executive Office Combat Support & Combat Service Support, Program Executive Office Ground Combat Systems and Program Executive Office Soldier. You may access information for the Detroit Arsenal at on the web at the US Army Garrison-DTA homepage or the Detriot Arsenal FMWR homepage. The Detroit Arsenal phone number is 586-282-5000 or DSN 312-786-5000.

Located 20 miles north of the Detroit Arsenal is the Selfridge Air National Guard Base (ANGB), where military members and their Families can enjoy shopping at the AAFES BX/PX, the Commissary and Class Six stores. The installation is the home to many National Guard and Reserve Units. The Military Clothing Store, Tri-Care Services, the Golf Course, Mulligan's Restaurant, the Retiree Affairs Office, the Base Chapel, the Thrift Store and Central Macomb Community Credit Union bring many military members and their Families to Selfridge. Northwood University and Vincennes University have campuses on site.Phone numbers for all the above establishments and Units are listed in the Contact section at the back of this book.

The Detroit metropolitan area, comprised of the city and its many neighboring suburbs, is steeped in auto industry history, Motown Magic, and wonderful summer and winter Great Lakes adventures. Home to the World Champion Detroit Pistons and Red Wings, the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Automotive Hall of Fame, Motown and Henry Ford Museums, and the Henry Ford Estates, "Hockey Town" has something for everyone.

The closest airport is Detroit Metro Airport in Romulus, MI.

Driving Directions from Metro Airport to USAG-DTA

Approximate distance is 35 miles, about 40 minutes in normal traffic under normal weather conditions.

Heading Southwest in the airport complex, proceed to John D Dingell Drive/Worldgateway Place. Travel 1.3 miles then bear right onto William D. Rogell Drive. Take William D. Rogell Drive for 0.6 miles to I-94 East. From the exit ramp, merge onto I-94 East towards Detroit. Follow I-94 East for 16.6 miles. Take Exit 216A and merge onto I-75 North. Follow I-75 North for 8.4 miles. Take Exit 61 and merge onto I-696 East toward Port Huron. Follow I-696 East for 4.7 miles to Exit 23 toward State Highway M-53/Van Dyke Avenue. Take Exit 23, go 0.2 miles, merging slightly into the left turn lane toward E. Eleven Mile Road. Turn left onto E. Eleven Mile Road. Go 0.6 miles pass over the railroad tracks; get in the right lane and proceed to 6501 E. Eleven Mile Road. Turn right into the driveway to the entrance of the Detroit Arsenal. Stop at the guard shack to show your identification.

Directions from Metro Airport to Selfridge Air National Guard Base

Approximate distance is 48.2 miles, about 50 minutes in normal traffic under normal weather conditions.

Heading Southwest within the airport complex, proceed to John D Dingell Drive/Worldgateway Place. Travel 1.3 miles then bear right onto William D. Rogell Drive. Take William D. Rogell Drive for 0.6 miles to I-94 East. From the exit ramp, merge onto I-94 East towards Detroit. Follow I-94 East for 40.8 miles toward Port Huron (passing the towns of Detroit, Roseville and Mount Clemens). Take Exit 240A (Selfridge ANGB). Follow the exit ramp curve for 0.5 miles. Turn right onto Rosso Highway/Hall Road and travel  1.1 miles, passing the runway on the right. Bear right at the fork in the road and proceed to stop sign. Make a right at the stop sign. You are now at the main gate.

Individuals Arriving via Privately Owned Auto (POV)

If you are driving to the Metro Detroit area and wish to come to the Detroit Arsenal in Warren, you may access it from all the major freeways:

From the North:

Take I-75 South to I 696-East, toward Port Huron. Follow I-696 East for 4.7 miles to Exit 23 (State Highway M-53/Van Dyke Avenue). Take Exit 23, go 0.2 miles merging slightly into the left turn lane toward E. Eleven Mile Road. Turn left onto E. Eleven Mile Road. Go 0.6 miles, passing over the railroad tracks. Get in the right lane and proceed to 6501 E. Eleven Mile Road. Turn right into the driveway to the entrance. Stop at the guard shack to show your identification.

From the East:

Take I-94 West toward Detroit to I-696 West, Exit 229. Follow I-96 W for 5.0 miles to Exit 23 toward State Highway M-53/Van Dyke Avenue. Take Exit 23, go 0.2 miles merging slightly into the left turn lane toward E. Eleven Mile Road. Turn left onto E. Eleven Mile Road. Go 0.6 miles, passing over the railroad tracks. Get in the right lane and proceed to 6501 E. Eleven Mile Road. Turn right into the driveway to the entrance. Stop at the guard shack to show your identification.

From the South:

Take I-75 North to I-696 East toward Port Huron. Follow I-696 East for 4.7 miles to Exit 23 (State Highway M-53/Van Dyke Avenue). Take Exit 23, go 0.2 miles, merging slightly into the left turn lane toward E. Eleven Mile Road. Turn left onto E. Eleven Mile Road. Go 0.6 miles, passing over the railroad tracks. Get in the right lane and proceed to 6501 E. Eleven Mile Road. Turn right into the driveway to the entrance. Stop at the guard shack to show your identification.

From the West:

Take I-94 East to I-696. Follow I-696 East for 4.7 miles to Exit 23 toward State Highway M-53/Van Dyke Avenue. Take Exit 23, go 0.2 miles, merging slightly into the left turn lane toward E. Eleven Mile Road. Turn left onto E. Eleven Mile Road. Go 0.6 miles, passing over the railroad tracks. Get in the right lane and proceed to 6501 E. Eleven Mile Road. Turn right into the driveway to the entrance. Stop at the guard shack to show your identification.

From Selfridge Air National Guard Base:

Start North on Jefferson Avenue and proceed to the Main Gate exit. Turn left onto William P. Rosso Highway and follow for 1.3 miles. Merge onto I-94 west toward Detroit.  Follow I-94 West for 11.0 miles. Merge onto I-696 West toward Lansing and follow for 5.6 miles to Exit 23 (M53/Van Dyke). Follow the service ramp for 1.0 miles, passing over the railroad tracks to the driveway entrance. 6501 E. 11 Mile Road will be on the right.  

The vehicle driver must be in possession of an active military ID, a valid driver's license, valid vehicle registration, and valid proof of insurance to access the Selfridge ANGB. Passengers in the vehicle will be required to provide a valid picture ID. Those who have a military ID, but cannot produce valid registration, license, and proof of insurance may be allowed on the installation, but without their vehicle.

There is no shuttle service available inside the Detroit Arsenal. Selfridge Air National Guard Base has no shuttle service on post. Transportation is by private owned vehicle (POV).

586-282-5000 or DSN 312-786-5000