Fort Benning

U.S. Army Fort Benning and The Maneuver Center of Excellence

Directorate of Human Resources (DHR) Site

Directorate of Human Resources (DHR)

Administrative Services

Postal Services:

  • Official Mail pickup and drop off is available from 0800-1630 daily; we are closed on every 3rd Wednesday of each month for training and also on training and Federal Holidays. Please call 706-545-1585/2870/6070 to inquire about Official Mail hours.
  • Mail courier services are available for Garrison agencies. Please call 706-545-1585/2870/6070 to inquire about scheduled courier routes and days.

  • Consolidated mailings are a reliable and cost-effective means to ship administrative, operational and logistical items between installations and should be utilized when possible. The following installations have been identified as areas with high volume mailings and should be utilized for consolidated shipments when appropriate:

    Consolidated Mailing Address
    OMDC FORT STEWART
    845 HASE ROAD
    FORT STRWEART, GA 31314
    Consolidated Mailing Address
    OMDC FORT GORDON
    411 36TH STREET BLDG 36302
    FORT GORDON, GA 3090
    Consolidated Mailing Address
    OMDC FORT JACKSON
    4350 MAGRUDER AVE
    FORT JACKSON, SC 29207

FOIA:

  • Submit written requests to Jacquelyn Lucas via mail to

    Administrative Services Division- ATTN: Jacquelyn Lucas
    8150 Marne Road, BLDG 9230
    Fort Benning, GA 31905

Forms and Publications:

Our mission is to provide oversight, training and overall guidance in the Army Records Information Management System (ARIMS) to include Office Records Lists (ORLs), office symbols, official mail, distribution, publications, forms and Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act (FOIA).

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What is ARIMS?

ARIMS, the Army Records Information Management System, is a role-based system managed and operated by the US Army Records Management and Declassification Agency (RMDA). Its primary purpose is to provide authorized personnel with web-based tools and technology to manage both hardcopy and electronic Army records.

What is an ORL and why do I need an ORL?

Office Records List (ORL) is a subsystem, which allows an authorized user from a unit to create ORL's. The ORL contains the ARIMS record category, category description, record title, record description, disposition, privacy act number, disposition authority, record number, permanent record status, prescribing directives and other pertinent information. In Accordance with AR 25-400-2, Office Records Lists are required and will be prepared to the greatest extent possible.

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What is the FOIA?

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a Federal law that establishes the public's right to existing records from Government agencies. The FOIA provides for prompt, maximum release of Department of Defense records to the public unless such requested records are specifically exempted from mandatory public disclosure under the FOIA. Only the Secretary of the Army and the Initial Denial Authority (IDA) may deny a request for Army records.

Who can file a FOIA?

Any person can file a FOIA request, including U.S. citizens, foreign nationals, organizations, universities, business, and state and local government.

How do I file a FOIA?

Address your request to the Military Command or Installation likely to have the information you are seeking. Be sure to label the request "Freedom of Information Act Request," preferably within the request record and on the envelope. To view a sample FOIA Request memorandum, see FOIA references below.

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FOIA Regulations:

What is PII?

Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is any information which can be used to distinguish or trace an individual's identity. It is any personal information which is linked or linkable to a specified individual. PII can be hard copy or electronic records stored within data bases or other applications on computers, laptops, and personal electronic devices such as blackberries.

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If an additional company/office is activated, where do I get the correct office symbol?

Office Symbols are activated by the Administrative Services Division at Bldg 9230 or by calling 706-545-1621.

OFFICE SYMBOL Regulations

If I am creating a form or updating an installation publication, how do I get assistance or approval?

In order to get assistance or approval of a new form or installation publication, contact the Installation Forms and Publications Control Manager at 706-545-1621.

FORMS AND PUBLICATIONS Regulations:

Where do I take my official mail?

If you have Official mail that needs to the mailed, you should take it to the Mail and Distribution Center, Bldg 9230.

How do I find the plus 4 of my zip code?

If you do not know the zip plus 4, you can contact the main post office or the official mail and distribution center located at Bldg 9230.

Where do I pick up accountable mail?

Accountable mail can be picked up at Bldg 9230.

Where do I store my inactive files so that I will have access to them later?

Inactive files should be electronically filed in accordance with ARIMS . As of 1 January 2018 the Installation Record Holding Area, Bldg 9230 is officially closed. Please contact the Installation Records Holding Area Manager at 706-545-1466 for more information.

Where do I go to locate orders/files that are inactive?

Orders and files that were prepared and are now inactive can be located by contacting the Installation Records Holding Area Manager at 706-545-1466.

I have a new mail clerk, is there training available for him?

Mailroom training is available and is conducted on a monthly basis. Quotas can be obtained by contacting the Installation Mail and Distribution Center at 706-545-2870.

What is PII?

Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is any information which can be used to distinguish or trace an individual's identity. It is any personal information which is linked or linkable to a specified individual. PII can be hard copy or electronic records stored within data bases or other applications on computers, laptops, and personal electronic devices such as blackberries.

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