[United States Government Manual]
[May 31, 1996]
[Pages 205-207]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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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
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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

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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,

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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.