Gordon Fort, designated as the Excellence of Center Cyber Army U.S., Has increasingly become more visible and comprises more of the duties of the fort since March 2014. The Signal Intelligence officers have graduated from the Signal Officer Candidate School located at Monmouth Fort during World War II and the Korean War, with over 2,200 officers graduating from Signal School from 1966-68. The main component of the post is the Individual Advanced Training for the Signal Corps’ military occupational specialties. The fort is located next to Augusta, Georgia, southwest of the city. It was once the home of the School of the Provost Marshal General and now serves as the home of the Excellence of Center Cyber Corps Signal Army in the United States. Camp Gordon, formerly known as Gordon Fort, is an installation established in 1917 by the United States Army.
The installation accommodates a population of about 80,000, encompassing military Families, contractors, retirees, and various other individuals. Fort Gordon consists of approximately 16,000 service members (including active duty, national guard, and reserve) and an additional 9,000 civilian personnel.
The installation, encompassing 55,596 acres, is a key readiness asset for service members, allowing troops to maneuver in more than 49 training areas and fire artillery, mortars, and other munitions in over 11 impact areas.
Please refer to our DIRECTIONS page for information on how to reach Fort Gordon, Augusta, Georgia. For a map and detailed directions, you can travel from Charleston, Savannah, or Atlanta. Fort Gordon is conveniently located approximately 8 miles southwest of Augusta, 122 miles northwest of Savannah, and 80 miles southwest of Columbia, South Carolina. If you are coming from Atlanta, it is approximately 140 miles to reach Fort Gordon. To access Fort Gordon, you will need authorized credentials/documents, such as a DOD ID Card (Gate McKenna for Gate 1 access or Commercial and Visitors for Gate 6 access). Once you enter Fort Gordon, you can follow the exits that lead to Highway 278 and take Exit 4 onto Interstate 520 East. From there, you can take the Bobby Jones Expressway. Alternatively, if you have authorized credentials/documents, you can directly enter Fort Gordon through the main entrance on Jimmie Dyess Parkway (Exit 20 off Interstate 194), which is located on the western edge of Augusta, Georgia.
All DoD personnel entering the installation must present a valid DoD ID card to the Access Control Point guard. The installation ID card can be accessed either by swiping it at the AIE pedestal or by scanning their DoD CAC card with the registered AIE handheld device. The AIE device will automatically register the card if it belongs to a registered DoD personnel, but not for those who do not belong to DoD personnel.
DL, Passport, or State ID can be authenticated at the Visitor Control Center using another valid form of identification; DoD ID cardholders who have enrolled their card via the AIE system.
A Government employee, Retiree or Active Duty Service member can be verified in the AIE system as the DoD ID card holder.
3. A DoD ID card holder can verify the individual who does not have their DoD card if; (Trusted Traveler).
A. The vouching agent for Trusted Traveler is present in the vehicle with the individual. B. The individual must possess a valid form of identification (such as a State Driver’s license, State I.D., Or U.S. Passport) at hand.
The below personnel can vouch for service members and family members who do not have any of the above identifications on hand.
A. NCOs and COs must have an equal or higher rank.B. Individuals who are E-4 and below must be endorsed by an NCO.C. Only family members verified by the SM can be considered as family members.
During the operating hours of the VCC, DoD card holders in possession of a valid driver’s license or passport can also obtain a temporary pass at the Kiosk for issuance.
To gain entry to the VCC, one must obtain the person’s DoD ID and deliver it to them in case it is not suitable or possible, or if it is past the VCC’s closing time.
To obtain access to Gordon Fort, personnel who are 18 years of age or older must request access and obtain a favorable non-all non-NCIC DoD clearance. Additionally, when entering Highway Gordon off 6 Gate, visitors must pass a background check and obtain a valid NCIC clearance. Upon arrival at the Visitor Control Center (VCC), both the driver and passengers who are 18 years of age or older must present a valid state ID or driver’s license to the VCC staff. Similarly, upon arrival at the visitor control center, attendees are expected to pre-register or arrive early to utilize the Access Visitor QR code or link for efficient access, as the procedure for issuing passes and conducting background checks may take longer than anticipated. This applies to events such as graduations or other occasions when you are arriving at Gordon Fort.