USAG Alaska, Greely

"Home of the Rugged Professional"

Fort Greely proudly serves as an integral part of the nation’s Ballistic Missile Defense System and is a National Security Asset.

Fort Greely’s installation mission is mid-course missile defense (destroying threat missiles in their midcourse phase). Fort Greely is also host to the military mission of the Cold Regions Test Center.

Fort Greely Garrison supported tenants include Ground-Based Midcourse Defense, 49th Missile Defense Battalion, 59th Signal Battalion (NEC), Cold Regions Test Center, Army and Air Force Exchange Service, Defense Commissary Agency, Logistics Readiness Center and the United States Postal Service.

The installation and garrison commander at USAG Fort Greely reports to both Installation Management Command through the Pacific Area Region Office and the senior mission commander through the Space and Missile Defense Command. For information on the history of USAG Fort Greely, visit the website.

Visitor's Center

At the main entrance to USAG Alaska, Fort Greely is the Visitors Center in building 556. Because USAG Alaska, Fort Greely is a missile defense site with a high level of security, depending on your status, you may be required to have someone sponsor you or have the correct ID. The Visitors Center hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Access Badge section closes for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and DEERS section closes for lunch from 12:30 to 1:30) p.m.. The Visitor Center is closed on Saturdays and Sundays and federal holidays. For information on accessing the installation call 907-873-3663.

Donnelly Training Area: 

All recreational users on U.S. Army Garrison Alaska lands 16 years of age or older must register for an account with isportsman and obtain a Sikes Act Permit and sign in to the USAGAK isportsman system before recreating. The Sikes Act Permit costs $10 and is good for one year. You can check in the day of or the day before your outing for up to 14 days and no check-out required. A Sikes Act Permit can be obtained online via the USAGAK ISPORTSMAN website.  

All areas that are determined open for recreational use may be closed temporarily during periods of military use. Recreational areas are areas that are open to all types of recreation, including off-road vehicles (ORVs). Off-Limit and Impact Areas are restricted to public access and use year-round. 

How to Gain Recreational Access to USAGAK Training Lands: 

1. Obtain a Sikes Act Permit: You can obtain a Sikes Act Permit on this web site by selecting Register on the blue menu bar at the top of the home page.  When you register you will be obtaining your Sikes Act Permit at the same time. 
2. Check-In through isportsman You may check-in through this website by selecting Checkin on the blue menu bar at the top of the home page, or by calling the automated phone system 877-250-9781. When checking in with isportsman, please remember that you must have a valid Sikes Act Permit, and that you will not be allowed to check in to areas which have been closed due to Army training activities. 

Visit USAGAK ISPORTSMAN for more information.  

Army Community Service is located on the first floor in building 661 in room 104. They are co-located with the Army Alaska National Guard Warrior and Family Assistance Center, ARNG Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR), Army Substance Abuse Program, the Military Family Life Counselors (MFLCs), the Education Center and the Housing office.  The Army Community Service phone number is 907-873-2479/ DSN 317-873-2479. If you would like information on Employment Assistance, Financial Readiness Assistance, Lending Closet and Volunteer Information please call 907-873-2479. If you would like information on USAG Alaska, Fort Wainwright on the above programs please call 907-353-4227 DSN 317-353-4227

Defense Service Network (DSN) Dialing Instructions

The DSN is the provider of long-distance communications service for the Department of Defense (DoD). 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.