Can civilians get on Fort Sill?

If you need to travel onto Fort Sill, you and any passenger in your vehicle 16 and over will need a background check and a visitor’s pass. The passes will be valid for the duration of your visit.

Is Fort Sill a good base?

LAWTON, Ok (RNN Texoma) – The same organization that ranked Lawton one of the worst cities to raise children is ranking Fort Sill one of the top ten military installations in the country. 24/7 Wall Street ranks Fort Sill number 7 on the list.

How do you address a letter to Fort Sill?

Use the following address: Soldier/Spouse/Child’s name, Rank/Name of Soldier, 6607 NW Fort Sill Blvd., Fort Sill, OK 73503-1899.

Is Fort Sill open to the public?

Admission to the Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum is free and we are open to the public, Tuesday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. except on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years holidays.

Is Fort Sill an active army base?

Today Fort Sill Fort is said to be “the only active Army installation of all the forts on the South Plains” established during the period of American history known as “the Indian Wars”.

What does the army do at Fort Sill?

Fort Sill’s mission is to train artillery Soldiers and train them well. To do that, they are trained day and night to put “steel on target.” Fort Sill’s three-pronged approach to training and preparedness makes it one of the best training posts in the Army.

Is Fort Sill a duty station?

But before you try and visit Big Deuce and Short Round, lets dive in and learn more about your new duty station. Fort Sill is located outside of Lawton, Oklahoma which is about 1 hour and 30 minutes south west of Oklahoma City.

What is Fort Sill address?

Installation Address at Fort Sill is located at 930 Fort Sill Blvd, Fort Sill, OK, 73503.

Can I send care packages to basic training?

Send your care packages to basic training through the United States Post Office (USPS.) You can get care package mailing supplies from USPS sent to your home (at no cost) that include priority mail boxes, tape and address labels. Although you can get the package supplies at no cost, sending the package is NOT free.

Can you quit Army during basic training?

Basic Training If you have NOT been to the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) and have NOT taken an Oath of Enlistment, you are free to quit the process at any time. Just because you arrive at MEPS does not mean you are fully committed with no chance of deciding not to commit after all.

What Mos goes to Fort Sill for basic?

How to find out where a soldier is assigned? When a Soldier first arrives at Fort Sill for Basic Combat Training they are assigned to the 95th Adjutant General Battalion (Reception), which is part of 434th Field Artillery Brigade, where they begin the basic training process.