[United States Government Manual] [May 31, 1996] [Pages 205-207] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov][[Page 205]] ________________________________________________________________________ United States Military Academy West Point, NY 10996 Superintendent Lt. Gen. Howard D. Graves Commandant of Cadets Maj. Gen. Thomas C. Foley Dean of the Academic Board Brig. Gen. Gerald E. Galloway ________________________________________________________________________ The United States Military Academy is located at West Point, NY. The course is of 4 years' duration, during which the cadets receive, besides a general education, theoretical and practical training as junior officers. Cadets who complete the course satisfactorily receive the degree of Bachelor of Science and a commission as second lieutenant in the Army. For further general information concerning the United States Military Academy, contact the Public Affairs Office, United States Military Academy, West Point, NY 10996. Phone, 914-938-4261. For information about Military Academy admission criteria and policies, contact the Office of the Registrar, United States Military Academy, West Point, NY 10996. Sources of Information Arlington and Soldiers' Home National Cemeteries For information write to the Superintendent, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22211- 5003. Phone, 703-695-3175. Army Historical Program For information concerning the Army Historical Program, write to the U.S. Army Center of Military History, HQDA (DAMH), Pulaski Building, Washington, DC 20314-0200. Phone, 202-272-0291. Civilian Employment Employment inquiries and applications should be directed to the following: (1) For employment in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area--Personnel and Employment Service--Washington, Room 3D727, The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-6800 (phone, 703-695-3383); (2) For employment outside the Washington, DC, metropolitan area-- address or apply directly to the Army installation where employment is desired, Attn: Civilian Personnel Office; (3) For employment overseas-- U.S. Army Civilian Personnel Center, Attn: PECC-CSS, Hoffman II Building, 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, VA 22332-0300 (phone, 703-325- 8712). Contracts Contract procurement policies and procedures are the responsibility of the Deputy for Procurement, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Research, Development and Acquisition), Room 2E661, The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-0103. Phone, 703-695-2488. Environment Contact the Public Affairs Office, Office of the Chief of Engineers, Washington, DC 20314-1000, phone, 202-272-0010; or the nearest Corps of Engineers Division or District Office located in most major cities throughout the United States. Films, Videotapes, and Videodiscs Requests for loan of Army-produced films, videotapes, and videodiscs should be addressed to the Visual Information Support Centers of Army installations. Army productions are available for sale from the National Audiovisual Center (NAC), Washington, DC 20409-3701. Department of the Army pamphlet 25-90, Visual Information Products Catalog, lists the products that have been cleared for public release. Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Requests Requests should be addressed to the Information Management Officer of the Army installation or activity responsible for the requested [[Page 206]] information. If it is uncertain which Army activity has the information, requests may be submitted to the Army Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Division, Information Systems Command-Pentagon, Attn: ASQNS-OP-F, Room 1146, 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22331-0301. Phone, 703-325-6163. Public Affairs and Community Relations For official Army information and community relations, contact the Office of the Chief of Public Affairs, Department of the Army, Washington, DC 20310-1508. Phone, 703- 694-0741. During nonoffice hours, call 202-695-0441. Publications Requests should be addressed to the Information Management Officer of the Army activity that publishes the requested publication. Official publications published by Headquarters, Department of the Army, are available from the National Technical Information Service, Department of Commerce, Attn: Order Preprocessing Section, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22161-2171. Phone, 703-487-4600. If it is uncertain which Army activity published the publication, requests should be addressed to the Publishing Division, U.S. Army Publications and Printing Command, Room 1050, 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22331-0301. Phone, 202-325-6292. Reading Rooms The Pentagon Library is located in Room 1A518, The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-6000. Phone, 703-697-4301. The Discharge Review/Correction Boards Reading Room is located in Room 2E165, The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20319-1803. Phone, 703-695-3973. The Army Freedom of Information Act Reading Room is located in Room 1146, 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22331-0301. Phone, 703-325-6163. Research Industry may obtain information on long-range research and development plans concerning future materiel requirements and objectives from the Commander, U.S. Army Materiel Command, Attn: AMCPA, 5001 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria, VA 22333-0001. Phone, 703-274-8010. Small Business Activities Aids to assist small businesses in obtaining defense procurement contracts are available through the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Office of the Secretary of the Army, Room 2A712, The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-0106. Phone, 703- 695-9800. Speakers Civilian organizations desiring an Army speaker may contact a nearby Army installation or write or call the Community Relations Division, Office of the Chief of Public Affairs, Department of the Army, Washington, DC 20310-1508. Phone, 703-697-5720. Requests for Army Reserve speakers may be addressed to HQDA (DAAR-PA), Washington, DC 20310-2423, or the local Army Reserve Center. Organizations in the Washington, DC, area desiring chaplain speakers may contact the Chief of Chaplains, Department of the Army, Washington, DC 20310-2700. Phone, 703-695-1137. Information on speakers may be obtained by contacting the Public Affairs Office, Office of the Chief of Engineers, Washington, DC 20314, or the nearest Corps of Engineer Division or District Office. Military Career and Training Opportunities Information on all phases of Army enlistments and specialized training are available by writing the United States Army Recruiting Command, Fort Sheridan, IL 60037. Phone, 312-926-3322. Army Health Professions For information concerning career opportunities in Army Health Professions, write to HQDA (SGPS-PD), Skyline No. 5, 5100 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-3258. Phone, 703-756-8114. Army ROTC The Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps is an educational program designed to develop college-educated officers for the Active Army, the Army National Guard, and the Army Reserve. For information, [[Page 207]] write or contact the Professor of Military Science at the nearest college or university offering the program, or the Army ROTC Regional Headquarters in your area. Army National Guard For information concerning individual training opportunities in the National Guard, contact the Army National Guard, ARO-OAC-ME, Edgewood, MD 21010-5420. Phone, 301-671-4789. Chaplains Corps For information concerning career opportunities as a chaplain, write to the Chief of Chaplains, HQDA (DACH-ZA), Washington, DC 20310. Phone, 703-695-1133. Commissioning Opportunities for Women All commissioning sources available to men are available to women. Judge Advocate General's Corps For information concerning career opportunities as a lawyer, military and civilian, write to the Personnel, Plans, and Training Office, Office of the Judge Advocate General, Department of the Army, HQDA (DAJA-PT), Washington, DC 20310- 2206. Phone, 703-695-1353. Officer Candidate Schools Members of the Active Army may attend the 14- week course at Fort Benning, GA. Members of the Reserve Components may attend a short course at Fort Benning, GA. United States Military Academy For information write to the Director of Admissions, United States Military Academy, West Point, NY 10996. Phone, 914-938-4041. For further information concerning the Department of the Army, contact the Office of the Chief of Public Affairs, Headquarters, Department of the Army, Washington, DC 20310-1508. Phone, 703-694-0741.