FCJMTC Training Facilities

FCJMTC is a 64,590 acre premier training site in western Arkansas, which is centrally located in the United States. Designated as a regional selective training capability, it is 1 of 9 NG installations nationwide that have that capability. It is also one of only two installations nationwide that has a major river with property on both sides. This is key for some training used by Department of Defense (DoD) components such as special operations and warfare units from all services, such as the Marines, Navy, Department of Defense civilians, non-DoD civilians, US Army Reserve, and DoD civilian training.

The convoy live fire range offers units the capability of platoon-level live fire exercises along a 2,500 meter course including stationary and moving targets.  Shortly, center will also be able to provide units-capability to conduct platoon-level training. FTCMJTC is also utilized for training by numerous local, state and federal agencies and departments and houses eighteen tenants, both of which contribute significantly to the op tempo.

What sets Fort Chaffee apart?
Over 6,000 acres of Impact Area
River Crossing Operations capability
Varied Terrain ideal for Light Infantry units
Brigade training capability
(eXportable Combat Training Capability (XCTC) rotations)
Combined Arms Collective Training Facility (CACTF) Infantry Platoon Battle Course w/ Scout Recce

Razorback Range
Two scorable, low-angle strafe targets & over 40 scorable tactical targets Bomb circle
Tactical village & Urban village with $2.4 Million in equipment (not including vehicles)
Basic surface attack/combat search and rescue/digital kill chain/time sensitive targeting (TST)
SOF – fighter – UAV Integrated Ops/Non-Traditional Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (NT-ISR)/Killer-Scout/Forward Air Controller – Airborne (FAC-A) Night vision goggles, secure radios, WISS scoring system, etc...
Use of heavy equipment for target construction and maintenance such as a road grader, dozer, tractors, loader, dump truck, and skid steer.

FCJMTC Training Facilities Brochure

FCJMTC Regulation 210-1

This regulation establishes guidance and procedures to be used by civilians, National Guard, Reserve or Active Component units that are training and/or utilizing Fort Chaffee Joint Maneuver Training Center (FCJMTC) facilities. 

Please click "HERE" to view this document. 
 

Ft. Chaffee Joint Maneuver Training Center Billeting

479-484-2252

Hours of Operation
MON-FRI 0700-1530 

Keys may be picked up after hours at the MP station with reservation.  

Billeting Rates 
1 Bedroom Cottage $30.00
2 Bedroom Cottage $35.00
Private Bath $23.00
Shared Bath $19.00
2 Man Room Shared Bath $25.00
RV sites 8.50 per night

Cable/WiFi in all rooms

For more information click here. 

For information about the Fort Chaffee Joint Maneuver Training Center Outdoor Recreation Program Please Click "Here"

Geographic Information Supporting Military Operations Army National Guard

Geographic Information Supporting Military Operations (GISMO) is a geospatial data viewer designed to assist users of Army National Guard installations by providing map-based query and display of installation range and training facilities.

Click here for GISMO Information

Obtaining an ID card or CAC:

ALL MILITARY CAC RECEIPENTS MUST BE IN MILITARY GROOMING STANDARDS FROM THE NECK UP IN ACCORDANCE WITH AR 670-1. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE IN A MILITARY UNIFORM TO RECEIVE A MILITARY CAC.

Dependents:
If your Sponsor is not with you at the DEERS Office, you will need a current DD Form 1172-2 signed within 90 days or a valid Power of Attorney.
The DD Form 1172-2 must be signed by the sponsor in one of the following ways:
1. With a DEERS Verifying Official.
2. Digitally signed by CAC.
3. Notarized with a wet signature.

Identification (original documents or certified copy, no exceptions):
You must present TWO valid/current forms of identification from the Lists of Acceptable Documents from the Form I-9.
We cannot process your request without this documentation.
1. One photo ID is required.
2. One second form of ID required with or without photo.
Expired id’s will not be accepted, no localized work ID’s will be accepted, current ID must be no more than 30 days out of expiration to receive new ID unless going tdy.

Lost or stolen CAC’s (original documents or certified copy, no exceptions):
1. Must have two forms of valid ID.
2. Must have a Memorandum for Record or a DA Form 4856 by your NCOIC or Commander of your unit. If you’re a civilian, the memorandum must be from your supervisor.

To add a new spouse in DEERS/RAPIDS (original documents or certified copy, no exceptions):
1. Spouse’s Driver’s License or State ID with new last name.
2. Marriage Certificate.
3. Birth Certificate.
4. Social Security Card with or without new last name.

To add a child in DEERS/RAPIDS (original documents or certified copy, no exceptions):
1. Child’s birth certificate or hospital proof of birth certificate.
2. Child’s Social Security Card.
3. Stepchild – must have marriage certificate in addition to Social Security card and birth certificate.
4. Ward, Custody, Foster, Adoption or Incapacitation – must have court documents.
5. Illegitimate child – must have court documents or Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity notarized.

Children ID’s:
1. Children age 10-20 can be issued a Dependent Military ID with a signed DD 1172-2 from sponsor.
2. Children age 21-23 can receive ID if enrolled as a FULL-TIME (not part-time) student at an accredited college. Must bring in original letter from Registrar’s Office stating child’s name, enrolled as a full-time student, semester attending, and expected graduation date. Student schedule is not accepted.
3. Children 23-26 can receive an ID if enrolled in the Tricare Young Adult Program. That must be set-up first through Tricare, not with us.

For Additional Information Please Click "HERE"

Fort Chaffee Joint Maneuver Training Center Cemetery Access

When ranges are closed, visitors may access cemeteries on Fort Chaffee Joint Maneuver Training Center.

All visitors must check in with our Fort Chaffee Range Control Office at 479-484-2272 before visiting cemeteries.

During 2023, Ranges will be closed:
April 07-09 - Easter
May 27-29 - Memorial Day
July 2-4 - Independence Day
September 2-4 - Labor Day
October 09 - Columbus Day
November 11-13 - Veterans Day
November 24 - Thanksgiving
December 23-26 - Christmas

The following is a review of our standard cemetery decoration guidelines:
a. Decorations may be placed at any time provided they do not interfere with grounds maintenance or training operations.
b. Floral easels and other floral arrangements are permitted. Flowers will be removed from graves and disposed of by cemetery personnel when they become withered, faded or otherwise unsightly.
c. Announcements concerning cemeteries will be through local media or by contacting the POC and placement on a mailing list.
d. The introduction of plants, statues or commemorative items other than headstones and footstones is at the discretion of the Facility Manager and must be requested prior to placement. The Post has no liability for theft or damage to property in the cemetery.
e. Access to Langston is by appointment only, due to its location in our surface cleared zone.
f. Reservations for burial must be placed in advanced with the POC due to space availability and cemetery preservation.
     1. You must be a descendent of or by marriage to family already interned in that specific Post cemetery.
     2. United States Veterans and spouse to include one generation. This includes children by marriage or adoption.

The Point of Contact regarding Post Cemeteries is: 
479-484-3219, FCJMTC BLDG, 1389 5th Ave Fort Chaffee AR, 72905.

For more information click "here"

Post Operations
479-484-2121

Police Station
479-484-2666 

Range Control
479-484-2362/2272

Logistics
479-484-3117

Billeting
479-484-2510

Environmental
479-484-2231