Aberdeen Proving Ground

Welcome to Aberdeen Proving Ground. Our workforce has more than 21,000 military, civilian and contractor employees responsible for numerous technical achievements across a broad spectrum of military capabilities. If a Soldier uses a piece of technology for protection, intelligence, to shoot, to move or to communicate chances are it was developed, tested and fielded by an APG organization.

Our mission is to provide test and test support services for authorized customers, within DOD and outside DOD including government and non-government organizations domestic and foreign. Provide comprehensive test and training both real and simulated; provide expert knowledge and technical services including instrumentation application, facility operations, manufacturing and fabrication; exploit emerging technologies; and develop leading edge instrumentation and test methodologies.

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 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, contact Niketa L. Wise at 410-306-2363, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST or email: niketa.l.wise.civ@mail.mil

The Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic and Aberdeen Proving Ground leadership are working closely with appropriate authorities to monitor and coordinate the latest guidance on the COVID-19 from the DOD and CDC. If you have returned from recent travel to a country with widespread COVID-19 cases, DO NOT report to the Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic, as the facility does not have the ability to treat or to test for the virus.

Be sure to continue to follow all CDC guidelines for protecting yourself and others, and remember:

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Wash your hands often and for at least 20 seconds with soap and water.
• Cover your cough/sneeze with a tissue, then throw it in the trash; cough/sneeze into your elbow if tissues are unavailable.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Ensure all immunizations are up to date, including your seasonal flu shot.
• Stay home if you are sick, and avoid close contact with Family members and pets.
• Create an emergency preparedness kit.

Defense Service Network Dialing Instructions

The DSN is the provider of long-distance communications service for the Department of Defense. Every installation has a special DSN number and the numbers vary by world-wide location. In order to place a call using DSN, the caller must be using a military phone on an installation. Cell phones cannot dial DSN numbers. When dialing a DSN number from a United States installation to another United States installation, it is unnecessary to dial the DSN 312 area code. When dialing a DSN number to/from overseas locations, the DSN area code must be included. The operator can be reached at commercial 719-567-1110. Please note that long distance charges may be incurred.

As of 01 Oct 09 it is illegal to text and operate a motor vehicle in Maryland.

Driving Instructions for Non Federal Government Visitors and Truck Drivers:

• From Baltimore take I-95 North to exit 80 (Riverside/Churchville), then MD 543 South, then US 40 East, then MD 715 to the APG Visitor Center.
• From Delaware take I-95 South to exit 85, then left onto MD 22, then right (Follow US 40 Sign) then left then right onto US 40 West, 2 miles to MD 715 to the APG Visitor Center.

Driving Instructions for Federal Government Employees:

• From Baltimore take I-95 North to exit 85, then Rt 22 East then 2 miles to APG.
• From Delaware take I-95 South to exit 85, then left onto Rt 22 East, 2 miles to APG.