Military Family Resource Guide - 2010 - Keep Trees

Alaska driver’s license within 90 days after arriving in the state.
Civilians or family members employed on or off post must get
an Alaska driver’s license at the time of employment.
Recreational Vehicle parking and Storage
On-post storage areas are available for recreational vehicles. Subsequently
storage within the housing areas, barracks, BEQ/BOQ is
not authorized (except on weekends immediately before or following
use). Contact the Garrison Housing Liaison Office for details.
Permission to utilize recreational storage areas can be
obtained from Fort Wainwright Outdoor Recreation at 353-6349,
and Fort Greely Outdoor Recreation at 873-4058.
cell phones and texting
IAW DoD and Army regulations
state cell phones
may not be used while
driving a motor vehicle on
post unless used in conjunction
with a completely
hands-free device. Consequences
for violations of
these policies can result in
the suspension or revocation
of driving privileges on
post. Text messaging or the
reading of text messages is illegal in the State of Alaska and
bears stiff penalties and mandatory court appearances.
pt Run Routes
Motor vehicle routes and vehicle speeds (15 MPH) are
severely restricted during PT hours Monday through Friday.
Consequences for violations of these policies can result in the
suspension or revocation of driving privileges on post. Check
with your local DES or Garrison Operations for current policies
and run routes.
Access control
Each Alaska installation has slightly different access control policies.
Check with the local DES physical security office for detailed
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instructions pertaining to access procedures for personnel who do
not possess a DoD identification card. All special events (weddings,
parties, sports events, community fairs, etc.) require advance coordination
and approval. All contractors, vendors and sales personnel
must be approved in advance by the DES and the Garrison.
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Claims: A problem inherent in many PCS moves is the
possibility of damage to household goods and personal possessions
during shipment. Claim forms and assistance in filing
claims of any type are available from the USARAK Claims
Division at Fort Wainwright. Newcomers are urged to contact
the claims office shortly after their property has arrived if
damage or loss has occurred.
Army regulations require claimants to visit a claims office
within 70 days of the delivery of household goods and file
the DD Form 1840-R, also known as the “pink sheets,” which
are received at the time of
delivery. Failure to file the
DD Form 1840-R within
70 days of household
goods delivery may result
in some or all of any claim
not being paid.
The Fort Wainwright
Claims Office is in Bldg.
1562; phone number
353-6507. Hours of operation
are Monday through Wednesday and Friday, 9 to 11:30
a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.; the office is closed Thursday.
The Fort Greely Claims Office is in Bldg. 601; phone
number 873-3042. Hours of operation are Monday through
Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Legal Assistance: Attorneys are available to provide advice
and assistance concerning personal legal problems to service
members and retirees, and their dependents. The office
provides advice and services to include notarization of documents,
powers of attorney, wills, adoptions, divorces and dissolutions
of marriage, child support, landlord/tenant and real
estate matters, vehicle purchases, debt problems and other
legal issues.
Guidance is provided on a myriad of other legal issues
such as assistance on replies to financial liability investigations,
NCOER/OER appeals, and obtaining stays of court proceedings
under the Service Members’ Civil Relief Act. Those
seeking assistance should bring all documents pertaining to
their problems with them to their appointment.
The Fort Wainwright Legal Assistance Office is in Bldg.
1562; phone number 353-6534. Assistance from an attorney is
provided on a by-appointment-only basis. Walk-in assistance
for things such as powers of attorney and other documents
is available; contact JAG at the above number to determine
the times.
The Fort Greely Legal Assistance Office is in Bldg. 501;
phone numbers are 873-0420 or 873-5034. Call to schedule
a meeting with an attorney Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to
4:30 p.m.
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