Fort Knox

“Fort Knox is one of the most multifunctional installations in the Army”, the Fort Knox overview on MilitaryINSTALLATIONS says, with units ranging from U.S. Army Forces Command warfighting units and Reserve component training units to U.S. Army Cadet Command and U.S. Army Recruiting Command. The post is approximately 35 miles south of Louisville, Kentucky, and north of Elizabethtown, and has “a daytime population of over 26,260 soldiers, family members and civilian employees.” The U.S. Treasury’s Kentucky Bullion Depository is adjacent to the post but closed to visitors. The post automated operator is 502-624-1000.

In-processing

All Soldiers assigned, attached or with duty to Fort Knox for 30 days or more report to Rockenbach Hall, Building 2020, 159 Black Horse Regiment Road, Room 130, no later than one duty day after the gaining unit completes the arrival transaction in IPPS-A, per the check-in page (502-624-7011). The office is closed daily from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and on federal holidays. “All Soldiers arriving after duty hours are required to sign in at the Department of Emergency Services (DES), building 298, on Gold Vault Road” (502-624-1155).

Housing: Knox Hills

“All incoming soldiers must first report to Housing Services office to properly in process Housing per AR 420-1”, the housing page says; the Housing Services Office is at 125 6th Avenue, Building 1110A, Suite 101 (502-624-8084). “Fort Knox on-post housing is privatized. Knox Hills LLC owns, operates and maintains all family housing on post”, and the Knox Hills office is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (502-799-6550).

Medical care: no emergency services at Ireland

“Ireland Army Health Clinic no longer offers emergency services”, the health care page says. “For a serious, life-threatening injury or illness call 911”, and no prior authorization is required for emergency department care; if you are in TRICARE Prime, contact your primary care manager within 24 hours or the next business day afterward. Active-duty members, including Guard and Reserve on active-duty or mobilization orders, need a referral before going to any urgent care facility, or they may receive a bill. Ireland Army Health Clinic is at 200 Brule St., Building 871 (502-624-9333).

Schools: DoDEA on post

“Fort Knox schools are a part of the Kentucky Community in the DoDEA Americas Southeast District”, per the education page, and approximately 1,550 students attend four schools: Fort Knox Middle High School, Scott Intermediate School, Van Voorhis Elementary School and Kingsolver Elementary School.

Before you arrive

Know where to sign in if you arrive after hours, report to Housing Services before you sign a lease, and get a referral before using urgent care if you are on active duty.