Aberdeen Proving Ground, located in Aberdeen, MD, occupies more than 72,500 acres in Harford County, Md. The installation comprises two general areas being separated by the waters of Bush River. Its northernmost point is marked by the confluence of the Susquehanna River and the Chesapeake Bay. On the south it is bordered by the Gunpowder River. The "southern" sector is commonly referred to as the Edgewood Area (EA) and the "northern" sector is generally known as the Aberdeen Area (AA).
HISTORY:
By the end of the 1980's, the Aberdeen Proving Ground's workforce had grown to over 14,000 military and civilian employees, making it the largest single employer in Harford County, Maryland. Counted among the employees are top-flight military and civilian, scientists, research engineers, technicians, and administrators, all of whom work together for the one common purpose of providing the best weapons and equipment to the soldiers of the U.S. Army.
MISSION:
To provide the highest quality installation management, operation and support services in a timely manner through the full involvement and commitment of To provide the highest quality installation management, operation and support services in a timely manner through the full involvement and commitment of our people.
POPULATION SERVED:
More than 7,500 civilians work at Aberdeen Proving Ground, and more than 5,000 military personnel are assigned there. In addition, there are nearly 3,000 contractors and private business employees working on the proving ground. There are 2,148 military family members living on the post and another 155 off post. The post supports more than 16,000 military retirees and retiree family members.
SPONSORSHIP: Contact your gaining command or the Adjutant Office,West Wing, Bldg 4305, Adjutant,410-306-2301, DSN 458-2301, Operations Officer 410-306-2303, DSN 458-2303,FAX: 410-306-2307,DSN 458-2307
TEMPORARY QUARTERS:
If you are reporting after duty hours, weekends or holidays and require assistance contact the Installation Staff Duty Officer (SDO) at 410-306-4736 who in turn will provide you with the appropriate POC number for your unit of assignment:
- Family Housing Assignment/Termination 410-306-2003
- Permanent Party Barracks Assignment 410-306-2002
- Community Homefinding Relocation & Referral Service (CHRRS) 410-306-2002
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation Assistance Program (RAP): This program focuses on ensuring that support and assistance is available for inbound and outbound military personnel and their family members. Newcomer briefings are held quarterly, loan closet is available. For more information call: 410-278-9669
CRITICAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION:
-For Non Federal Government Visitors and Truck Drivers
From Baltimore take I-95 North to exit 80(Riverside/Churchville), then MD 543 South then US 40 East then MD 715 to the APG Visitor Center.
From Delaware take I-95 South to exit 85, then left onto MD 22, then right (Follow US 40 Sign) then left then right onto US 40 West, 2 miles to MD 715 to the APG Visitor Center.
-For Federal Government Employees
From Baltimore take I-95 North to exit 85, then Rt 22 East then 2 miles to APG.
From Delaware take I-95 South to exit 85, then left onto Rt 22 East, 2 miles to APG.