Fort Rucker Guide

Services & Facilities

Child & Youth Services Programs

Fort Rucker’s CYS offers a variety of
healthy activities for all ages

Central Registration

CYS registration is required for children and youth from birth through age 18 to participate in CYS programs. CYS annual registration is transferable from one Army installation to another within 12 months.

Bldg. 5700, Room 130; phone 255-9638; hours: 0730-1600. (^top of section)

Child Development Center

Child care is provided for children from 6 weeks old through kindergarten. Full day, part day programs for preschool through kindergarten-aged children, and hourly care are provided. Fort Rucker and Daleville Schools provide bus transportation to and from the facility as directed by parents.

The CDC is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Many of the caregivers have achieved the Child Development Associate credential. As a participant in the USDA food program, the CDC provides nutritious meals and snacks at no additional charge. Parents are encouraged to attend orientation before enrolling.

Located in Bldg. 8938, Red Cloud Rd., next to the Spiritual Life Center; phone 255-2262; hours, 0530-1800. (^top of section)

Family Child Care Homes

Child care is provided by trained, professional Family Child Care providers in their home at times and a cost arranged by contract between the parent and provider. Extended hours and weekend care can be arranged.

School bus stops are located near the providers’ quarters for ease in meeting young children before and after school.

Several of the FCC providers have achieved the CDA credential and some have achieved Military Home Accreditation for their individual home.

Providers participate in the USDA food program and provide nutritious meals and snacks at no additional charge. Parents are asked to contact the FCC office for an orientation before signing their contract with an individual provider.

Bldg.132, Phone 255-3446, Hours 0730-1615. (^top of section)

School Age Services Program

Care is provided for children who are in the 1st through 5th grades and in the before and after school programs and full day camps at times when school is not in session. Fort Rucker and Daleville Schools provide bus transportation to and from the facility as directed by parents.

Children are cared for in a clean, well-supervised environment by a trained, professional staff of program assistants. Your child can finish homework, participate in a variety of planned educational activities, explore new interests, learn new skills, play individual games or just quietly read a book until you pick them up at the end of the day.

The SAS program is accredited by the National School Age Care Alliance. As part of the USDA food program, SAS provides nutritious meals and snacks at no additional charge. Parents are encouraged to get an orientation tour of the facility before beginning child care services.

Youth Center, Bldg. 2806, Phone 255-9108, Hours 0530-1800. (^top of section)

Middle School/Teen Program

The middle school program is offered for youth from 11-15 years old and the teen program for youth from 16-18 years old.

Students can read, socialize, do homework, learn new skills or participate in activities. There is no fee for this program.

A variety of on-site clubs and councils are available to youth through 4-H and Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Here, a young person can learn and exercise leadership skills. Opportunities for volunteering and community services abound.

Youth Center, Bldg. 2806, Phone 255-9108, Hours 1500-2000. There is a weekly charge for summer camps for middle school and teen programs. (^top of section)

Youth Sports Program

A professional organized, supervised seasonal sports program is offered with leagues and teams organized by age. Coaches are volunteers who have completed background checks and required training and certification. The program emphasizes fun and fundamentals where everyone gets to play.

Uniforms with shoes are loaned for the season, and personal equipment is provided by the participants.

The youth sports fields are adjacent to the Youth Center and a multi-purpose room on-site serves as a basketball court.

Youth Center, Bldg. 2806, Phone 255-9108.
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Gymnastics is just one of the many
fitness activities offered by post CYS.

SKIES Unlimited

Instructional programs are offered at the Youth Center. One example is the Schools, Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills program. Classes in the SKIES Unlimited program include swimming, tennis, volleyball, dance, group piano, self-defense and dog obedience.

New courses are offered to meet the growing needs and desires of the community. Parents and youth are encouraged to share their talents.

Bldg. 132, Room 118, phone 255-1867.
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School Liaison Officer

The Youth Education Support Services Director and School Liaison Officer assists with school transition support services, Partnerships in Education, installation and school communications, local school information for schools on and off post, home-school linkages, scholarship information and post secondary preparation opportunities.

All of the Fort Rucker and local public schools cooperate with the Secondary Education Transition Study Memorandum of Agreement to ease the transitions of the children and youth as they move from installation to installation.

The School Liaison Officer manages the requests for youth sponsorship.

Bldg. 132, Room 118; phone 255-9812; hours 0730-1615. (^top of section)

Youth Technology Lab & Homework Center

The Youth Technology Lab (Computer Lab) and Homework Center offers access to the Internet and many software selections. Internet users must have a Parental Agreement Form on file with the Child and Youth Program Associate in the Technology Lab. Here is the opportunity for children and youth to build skills in technology, personal and written communications and cognitive and social skills.

For more information, phone 255-0311.
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On-post schools

The post’s schools provide high quality
educational opportunities.

The two Fort Rucker schools serve students from age 4 through the sixth grade who live on-post.

The Elementary School, comprised of second through six grades, was designed and constructed in 1964 with traditional individual classrooms.

The Primary School, about one mile away, was designed and constructed in 1973. This school has large, open classroom areas or pods to accommodate 90 students and four teachers per pod. It houses 4-year-olds, kindergarten, and first grade.

Fort Rucker schools are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The schools are funded through DOD as Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools on military installations.

Alabama requires children to be 4, 5, or 6 years old, on or before September 1, to enter the program for the 4-year-olds, kindergarten, or first grade, respectively.

To register at either of the schools on post the following documentation will be required:

•	Sponsor will update Registration Form (DoDEA Form 600). DoDEA Form 600 must be signed by the active duty sponsor. If the sponsor is deployed, it may be signed by his or her spouse with a Power of Attorney (a copy of the POA will need to be submitted with enrollment documents).
•	Child’s Social Security Card. A copy of the card will be retained in student’s registration file.
•	Certified Birth Certificate from the Department of Vital Statistics of the state of birth. The certificate must include the parents’ names and cannot be a pocket card or hospital/congratulatory certificate. A copy of the certificate will be retained in the student’s registration file.
•	If the sponsor is not listed on the birth certificate as a biological parent, the child’s dependency and custody determination must be documented before enrollment is granted.
•	Sponsor’s current military orders. Orders dated prior to 36 months before the start of the of the 2007-08 School Year will require an amendment, updated order, or the registrar can provide a form to be completed by the sponsor’s unit.
•	Verification of Family Housing. A signed Resident Occupancy Agreement and a current billing statement (i.e. cable bill) will verify your housing assignment. Families who are still on the waiting list for housing will need to verify that the registrar has a copy of their original 180-day housing letter.
•	An Alabama Certificate of Immunization indicating that required shots have been received. The immunization requirement for the four-year old pre-kindergarten program is that the child be given five DPT shots (or four DPT shots if the fourth shot was received after the child’s fourth birthday). The child also needs four OPV shots (or three OPV shots if the third OPV shot was received after the fourth birthday). (^top of section)

Well-Rounded Education

Post schools offer students opportunities to excell.

Fort Rucker students receive a comprehensive, well-rounded education that includes gifted education, art, music, physical education, library science and guidance.

Reading Recovery, taught at the Fort Rucker Primary School, is an internationally acclaimed program that assists first graders with difficulty reading. A pilot program for dyslexic students is ensuring success for identified students.

The Fort Rucker schools participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture School Lunch Program that provides breakfast and lunch. Qualified students receive free or reduced-priced meals. The school provides transportation for students residing more than one mile away from the Elementary School.

The classroom teacher-to-pupil ratio meets accreditation standards. Programs for students include guidance, media, physical education, art, music, computer-assisted instruction and band. Older students have opportunities to participate in extra-curricular offerings after school. (^top of section)

Special Education

Fort Rucker Schools also offer outstanding services for students identified with special needs. Special Education services are provided to students with mild to moderate disabilities in the areas of physical impairments, communication impairments, hearing impairments and developmental delays. Students with severe and profound disabilities receive services through a contractual agreement with the Vivian B. Adams School located nearby in Ozark.

For more information, phone the Superintendent’s Office at 598-6396 or DSN 558-3086; Elementary School, 598-4408; or the Primary School at 598-4473. (^top of section)

Area Schools

Schools in the areas surrounding Fort Rucker, including Ozark, Daleville, and Enterprise, educate children in grades kindergarten through 12. Students in grades 7-12 receive transportation from post to their schools.

All schools are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the State of Alabama.

Activities in the high schools include football, basketball, baseball, track, tennis, golf, volleyball, band, choir, junior ROTC, and scholastic and vocational clubs.

Class A lunches are served in air-conditioned cafeterias. In the secondary schools, students may choose from a la carte menus.

Parents should present copies of report cards, verification of grade placement,

credits earned, or other credentials when they enroll students. This will help counselors and administrators place students on the proper instruction level.

For additional information, contact:

Daleville
Superintendent - Daleville City Board of Education
626 N. Daleville Ave., Daleville, AL 36322
Phone 598-2456

Enterprise
Enterprise City Board of Education
502 East Watts Ave., Enterprise, AL 36330
Phone 347-9531

Ozark
Superintendent - Ozark City School System
Post Office Box 788, Ozark, AL 36361
Phone 774-5197

Off Duty Colleges

Troy State University, Dothan at Fort Rucker, telephone 598-2443, offers undergraduate and graduate courses each term. Students can complete associate, bachelor, and master degrees on post in the evening.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, telephone 598-6232, offers on-post and on-line courses leading to the master of science, bachelor of science, or associate of science degrees in the fields of Aviation Maintenance Management and Aeronautical Science. Embry-Riddle also offers the Associate and Bachelor of Science degrees in Technical Management, as well as associate of science and bachelor of science degrees in Professional Aeronautics.

Enterprise-Ozark Community College offers classes at its Fort Rucker Site, Enterprise Campus, and Aviation Campus at Ozark. EOCC offers day, evening, and internet courses leading to associate degrees or certificates in various areas. The aviation degree and certificate programs are the only ones offered in those areas in the state of Alabama. EOCC also offers free GED on-post classes. For more information, call the

Fort Rucker Site at (334) 598-3438, the Enterprise Campus at (334) 347-2623, or the Aviation Campus at Ozark at (334) 774-5113, or go online at www.eocc.edu.

Wallace Community College offers instruction in Dothan, Eufaula, and Fort Rucker. Wallace is widely recognized for its excellent allied health and nursing programs and for providing career and technical education in a variety of professional fields. Students may also complete the first two years of a four-year degree through the academic transfer program. More than 50 online courses are available, as well as short-term workforce development opportunities. Free adult education services include GED preparation, English as a Second Language, and Family Literacy.

The WCC Fort Rucker Center is conveniently located in Bldg. 4502 on Kingsman Street. Instruction at this site includes practical nursing, cosmetology, and nail technology. All programs are open to Soldiers, Family members, and civilians. For more information, call 334-598-8866, ext. 3601, or visit the College Web site at www.wallace.edu.

American Red Cross

The Red Cross keeps loved ones in touch when it matters most--through births, deaths, and critical illnesses.

This service provides the latest in leading-edge computer technology to send emergency messages to members of the military worldwide. During times of emergency, active duty military and their Family members who live together can access this service by calling toll free at 1-800-272-7337.

Military members on leave away from their home stations, Family members not living with the military member, and others requiring emergency communications should call their local Red Cross, not the Red Cross toll free number.

Red Cross works with aid societies to provide emergency financial assistance in case of demonstrated urgent need,

especially to defray cost associated with emergency leave.

The Fort Rucker Red Cross provides community volunteer opportunities for military I.D. cardholders.

Volunteers may perform valued community service in the dental clinic, Lyster health clinics, veterinary clinic and others. Volunteers perform a variety of tasks, gain self-fulfillment and may enhance their resumes.

Red Cross further provides first aid, CPR, babysitting, and other classes. Volunteer instructors teach most of these classes.

The Red Cross Office, Room 104, Lyster Army Health Clinic, is open from 0900 to 1500 Monday through Friday.

For more information phone 255-7215 or DSN 558-7215.

Army Community Service

Soldiers Service Center, Bldg. 5700, Rooms 390 and 193, Monday-Friday, 0730-1615

*Information and Referral Program:* 255-3817, SSC, Room 390
•	Information on military and community resources.
•	Client referrals.
•	ACS events calendar. Army Emergency Relief: 255-2341, SSC, Room 390
•	Private non-profit organization.
•	Financial assistance for emergency financial needs.
•	Assistance given as interest-free loans, grants, or part loan and part grant.
•	Scholarship program for dependent children and spouses.
•	Emergency food vouchers.

*Financial Readiness Program:* 255-9631/2594, SSC, Room 390
•	Financial counseling/planning.
•	Consumer complaint resolution.
•	Financial education/training.
•	Debt liquidation assistance.

Parents and children bond during the “Mom and Me,
Dad, Too,” Army Community Service Program.

*Family Advocacy Program:* 255-3898/3246, SSC Room 390
•	Variety of parenting workshops for general, blended and divorced Families. Registration required; call 255-3898 for training dates, times and location.
•	Stress management workshops (one 3-hour session). Registration required; call 255-3898 for dates, times and location.
•	Baby bundle program (home visits).
•	Commanders and troop training.
•	Parent and child support groups.
•	Expectant parent(s) program.
•	Marriage enrichment workshops.
•	Parents as teachers program (monthly home visits).
•	Crisis intervention.
•	Victim advocate program.

Employment Readiness Program: 255-3949, SSC, Room 390
•	Job search assistance and counseling.
•	Private and public sector job bank.
•	Job referrals.
•	Career counseling.
•	Assistance with resume, application and cover letter preparation.
•	Employment resource library (videos and publications for checkout).
•	Employment and personal development workshops.
•	Small business counseling.

*Army Volunteer Corps:* 255-3949, SSC, Room 390
•	Opportunities to learn new skills, earn recognition, make friends, and become a part of community services on and off the installation.
•	Job skills in preparation for public and private sector employment.
•	Volunteer job referrals and references.
•	Networking.
•	Training and educational resources.
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*Army Family Team Building:* 255-2382, SSC, Room 390
•	Opportunity for personal and professional growth and development.
•	Prepares Soldiers and Family members for the challenges and opportunities of military life in order to create a rewarding military experience.
•	Three different levels of classes are available, which include Level I - Army 101, Level II – Management Training, and Level III – Professional/Personal Development.

*Army Family Action Plan:* 255-2382, SSC, Room 390
•	Solicits issues from local communities regarding ideas to improve Army standards of living.
•	Provides real-time information for commanders on the concerns, hot spots, expectations, needs and satisfactions of the force and it’s Families.
•	To submit an AFAP issue, visit the AFAP office at the Soldiers Service Center, Room 390; or go to www.ftruckermwr.com and click on the “AFAP Submission Form” link.

*Relocation Readiness Program:* 255-3735/2887/3161, SSC, Room 193
•	Newcomers’ Welcome.
•	Lending Hangar.
•	Fort Rucker welcome and information packets.
•	Overseas briefings on Germany, Alaska, Hawaii and Korea.
•	Share-a-move program.
•	Relocation counseling.
•	English as a second language.
•	Relocation briefings.
•	Sponsorship training.
•	Germany and Korea VTCs.
•	U.S citizenship and immigration service.
•	Inbound and outbound briefings.
•	Waiting Family program and briefing.

*Exceptional Family Member Program:* 255-9277, SSC, Room 390
•	Provides for comprehensive and coordinated care for Family members with special needs. A variety of conditions may qualify family members for enrollment if they require specialized, on-going treatment, counseling, training or education.
•	Ensures that Army Families receive medical and educational services necessary to meet their basic needs at each assignment.
•	Enrollment in the program is mandatory for Family members of active duty, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard. Civilians do not need to enroll, but are required to identify dependents with special needs when they process for an overseas assignment where dependent travel is authorized by the government.
•	Enrollments and overseas screenings are done at the Lyster Army Health Clinic EFMP Office, 255-7431.

*Mobilization & Deployment Readiness Program:* 255-9578, SSC, Room 193
•	Family Readiness Group Power training.
•	Operation READY training.
•	Rear Detachment Commander training.
•	Family Assistance Center.
•	Pre-deployment briefing.
•	Homecoming and Reunion briefing.
•	Battlemind II for Spouses.
•	Installation Family Assistance Team training.
•	Soldier Readiness Processing.
•	Family Readiness Group Forums.
•	Children and Deployment training.
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Bank & Credit Union

The Armed Forces Bank operates a full-service bank on post at Hutton Plaza, Bldg. 9214, inside the PX mall. Open from 0900 - 2000 Monday thru Saturday and from 1000 - 1800 Sunday.

The drive-up location, at the corner of 5th Ave. and Red Cloud Rd., is open from 0830 - 1600 Monday thru Thursday and from 0830 - 1700 Friday. Automatic teller machines are open around the clock.

Call 598-2402 for more information.

The Army Aviation Center Federal Credit Union, Fort Rucker branch, Bldg. 8937 on Red Cloud Rd., opens Monday through Friday from 0830-1700. The drive-up windows are open until 1730 on Fridays.

Members may use the automatic teller machines located at the Post Exchange and other locations in the surrounding communities.

All share accounts are insured up to $100,000 by an agency of the federal government.

Call 598-4411 for more information.

Commissary

The Fort Rucker Commissary is a 27,000 square foot facility with 16 cashier lines for shoppers’ convenience. In Hutton Plaza, Bldg. 9213 off Red Cloud Rd., the commissary offers authorized customers more than 20,000 nationally and locally advertised food and household products, selections of U.S. government grade choice meat, and a wide variety of produce. With 24-hours notice, customers can purchase special cuts of meat, deli party trays, and bakery items.

Operating Hours:
Mon (closed); Tues–Fri: 1000-1900;
Sat 0900-1800; Sun 1000-1700
(Handicapped patrons may shop 30 min. before store opens.)
Commissary is open Tuesday following Monday holidays.

The commissary offers hours with Soldiers in mind.

For more information, phone the meat dept., 255-9720/2137; deli and bakery, 255-1091/3826; and produce, 255-9711.

Fort Rucker Exchange

The post exchange is a full service facility.

Administrative offices: 0730-1600 Mon-Fri. Phone: 503-9044 ext. 243/245

With more than 45,000 square feet the AAFES main store in Hutton Plaza Shopping

Center, Bldg. 9214, stocks brand name clothing, cookware, sporting goods, computers, cameras, DVDs, music, toys and hardware. Hours: Mon-Sat, 0900-2000; Sun, 1000-1800. Phone: 503-9044

The shopping center features the following restaurants in its food court:

Charley’s Grilled Subs: Hours: Mon–Fri, 0700-1900; Sat 0800-1800; Sun 1000-1700.

Wok Works: Hours: Mon–Fri, 1030-1430. Closed Sat & Sun.

Robin Hood: Hours: Mon–Sat, 1030-1700. Closed Sun.

Anthony’s: Hours: Mon–Sat, 1030-1900; Sun, 1030-1700.

Other AAFES Services

Post Theater:
Hours: Thur–Sun, 1900; occasional showings at 1400. Visit AAFES.com for listings.

Beauty Shop: Bldg. 9214.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 0900-1800; Sat, 0900-1700.
Phone: 598-4315

Barber Shop: Bldg. 9214.
Hours: Mon-Sat, 0900-1800; Sun, 1000-1700.
Phone: 598-4484

Home and Garden; Toyland: Bldg. 9214. Hours: Mon-Sat, 0900-2000; Sun, 1000-1800.
Phone: 503-9044, ext. 251/252

Watch Repair and Trophy Shop: Bldg. 9214.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 0900-1730; Sat, 0900-1700.
Phone: 598-2541

Concession Barber Shop: Bldg. 6600.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 0900-1730; Sat, 0900-1300.
Phone: 598-2498

Mini Mall Shoppette: Bldg. 6600.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 0500-2400;
Sat-Sun, 0600-2200.
Phone: 503-9338

Military Clothing Sales Store: Bldg. 6600.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 0830-1800;
Sat, 0900-1600; Sun, 1100-1700.
Phone: 255-3313

Alteration Shop: Bldg. 6600.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 0900-1730; Sun, 0900-1400.
Phone: 598-1204

Class Six: Bldg. 2906.
Hours: Mon-Sat, 0900-1900; Sun, 1100-1800.
Phone: 503-9044, ext. 283

U-Haul and Rent All: Bldg. 2906.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 0800-1630; Sat, 0800-1300.
Phone: 598-3017

Triangle Shoppette: Bldg. 22305.
Hours: Mon-Sat, 0630-2100; Sun, 0900-2000.
Phone: 503-9044, ext. 277

Snack Bars

Cairns Airfield: Bldg. 30101.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 0630-2000.
Phone: 598-8771

Hanchey Airfield: Bldg. 50101.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 0630-1400 & 1600-2000.
Phone: 598-5279

Shell Field Heliport: Bldg. 60102.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 0630-1400.
Phone: 348-2920

Burger King: Bldg. 4300.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 0700-2000;
Sat, 0800-1800; Sun, 1100-1600.
Phone: 503-9044, ext. 220

Burger King Express: Bldg. 6600.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 0900-1700.
Phone: 503-9338, ext. 115

Thrift Shop at Fort Rucker

The Thrift Shop has admirably served Fort Rucker and the surrounding community for over 42 years. The Thrift Shop raises funds for worthy causes through the sale of consigned and donated merchandise such as used clothing, toys, jewelry, books, house wares, furniture, and electronics. Over the years, many organizations have benefited from its financial support. Some of these organizations include the D.A.R.E. program, Holiday Food baskets, the community Library, the A.F.T.B. program, and the Scouting programs. The Thrift Shop also awards scholarships to deserving students and donates merchandise to the local DAV, the Wiregrass Emergency Pregnancy Service, Relay for Life and many other organizations.

The Thrift Shop is completely dependent on the support and generosity of volunteers and donors. Help is always welcome and much needed in all aspects of the shop.

Volunteers’ price donations, tag them, and place them on the sales floor. Other volunteers work in the Consignment area receiving consignments. Donations arrive daily, so there is always work to be done sorting, tagging and moving donations to the floor. If volunteering is not possible, consider donating items or stopping by and shopping at the Thrift Shop. There are many wonderful treasures to be found. Make a difference in the community.

Donate, volunteer, and shop at your Thrift Shop. The Thrift Shop is located on Gladiator Street, Bldg 3904, across from the Post Office. We are open Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Consignments hours are Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information on volunteering, donating merchandise or consigning items please call 255-9595.

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