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Newcomer’s Orientation







FORT LEWIS NEWCOMERS’

RECEPTION/ORIENTATION

BRIEFING AGENDA

• 0900 – 0925 Welcome and Introduction – Commander

• 0925 – 0935 AFTB (Army Family Team Building)

• 0935 – 0950 School Liaison Office

• 0950 – 1005 -- Break –

• 1005 – 1015 MWR (Morale, Welfare, and Recreation)

• 1015 – 1030 Education Services

• 1030 – 1040 Army Community Service

• 1040 – 1050 BOSS (Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers

• 1050 – 1100 -- Break –

• 1100 – 1110 Installation Chaplain Office

• 1110 – 1120 Legal Assistance

• 1120 – 1130 MAMC (Madigan Army Medical Center)

• 1130 – 1135 DENTAC (Dental Activity)• 1135 – 1145 42nd MP BDE

• 1145 – 1155 JPPSO (Joint Personnel Property Shipping Office)

• 1155 – 1205 PW (Public Works)

• 1205 – 1210 Closing Remarks

• 1210 – 1240 Lunch

• 1240 – 1400 Windshield Tour

• Appendix FRG & FRC (Family Readiness Group & Family

Resource Center)



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• America’s Credit Union (253) 964-3113

• Tacoma News Tribune (253) 845-1226

• GEICO Direct (253) 471-2525

• Armed Forces Bank (253) 964-9266

• Parkland Chevrolet (253) 539-1000

• Nationwide Insurance (253) 383-3140

• Ranger Newspaper (253) 584-1212

• Giant Campus (206) 442-4521

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AFTB Army Family Team Building



Re: Army Family Team Building

Telephone: 967-AFTB (2382)

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 0800 – 1600Sat – Sun Closed

Location: Waller Hall, Building 2140, Room 106

E-Mail: [email protected]

Army Family Team Building is a volunteer-led organization with a centraltenet: provide training and knowledge to military spouses and soldiers topromote self-reliant and successful military families that support the totalArmy effort and mission.

Level I is the heart of our program and is designed primarily for familymembers new to the military. It provides basic “survival skills” andknowledge that can assist them in adapting to a military environment.

Level II is designed for military family members who are interested ingaining life skills, personal development and enhancing ones resume.

Level III develops leadership abilities and enhances family member’scurrent skills. These classes are generally for the “more experienced”family members, community volunteers, and leaders.

The Deployment Readiness class is focused and designed for preparingyou, the Army spouse, for a long term deployment. It strives to provideknowledge and awareness of available resources, information, strategicmethods and ideas on how to make a deployment more manageableand less stressful.

All classes are FREE and all materials are provided. Please visit ourwebsite for more information and class schedules:http://www.lewisfamilyfocus.com/AFTB1/ . Call 967-AFTB to register.

Army Family Team Building – Empowering Families for the 21st Century



DCA/MWR

Directorate Community Activities/ Morale Welfare and Recreation



The following facilities, managed by the Directorate of Morale, Welfare & Recreation(DMWR), are available to all authorized personnel. You may also sponsor familymembers and guests (some restrictions apply). Call today! Go to FortLewisMWR.comfor the most up-to-date information or pick up a copy of the Fort Lewis Focus, our monthly newsletter, at your favorite MWR facility.

WELCOME TO

FORT LEWIS

WELCOME TO

FORT LEWIS

INFORMATION, TICKETS & TOURS

Make hotel/motel reservations worldwide, includingsome at discounted rates. Stop by today to pick up informational brochures and maps of the area,

discount tickets and more! For additional information, call 967-3085.

THE NORTHWEST ADVENTURE CENTER offers “how-to” clinics (hunting and fishing) and holdsadventure trips such as white water rafting, sea kayaking and salt-water fishing. Visit our sales store for

all of your hunting and fishing gear as well as licenses. The center also has a five-star PADI SCUBA

SHOP; for more information, call 967-3405. On post there are rifle, pistol (967-9803) and skeet andtrap (967-7056) ranges. For additional information on adventure trips, call 967-5415. At theEQUIPMENT RENTAL CENTER you will find a wide variety of recreational equipment for rent, such as

boats, travel trailers, skis and camping and fishing gear. We have a sales store, too! For additionalinformation, call 967-5415.The TRAVEL CAMP has RV sites and tent sites, or stay at one of our logcabins on American Lake. For reservations or information, please call 967-5415.

RUSSELL LANDING has a marina, boat moorage/rental, great café, fishing gear, plus a great view,

Call 967-2510 for information. Call 966-0400 to reach Russell Landing Café.

SHORELINE PARK is located on the shores of American Lake. Enjoy picnicking, swimming, fishingand rental of sailboats, kayaks, canoes and pedal boats. Reserve covered areas for parties. Call 967-

2510 for more information.

FLYING ACTIVITY offers flight instruction from private pilot rating to airline transport pilot training,ground school and aviation maintenance technical course. For more information, call 967-4683.

ARTS & CRAFTS CENTER houses a custom and self-help frame shop and a ceramic shop. Sign upfor a painting class or check out the selection of framed prints and photos. Join the Rock Club.Registration for the POV RESALE LOT is located inside the Arts & Crafts Center and is required for all vehicles parked in the lot. There is a nominal weekly fee. For more information, call at 967-5001.

THE AUTO CRAFTS CENTER has lifts, tools and manuals available for a nominal hourly fee. Alsoavailable: engine repair, body shop, 24-hour car wash, wheel alignment, engine analysis and vehiclepainting. For more information about the Engine Repair Shop, call 967-3728; Autobody/Paint Shop,

967-4793.

BOAT/RV STORAGE For dry, indoor heated storage for your boat and recreational vehicle, call 967-7893. Recreational vehicles and boat motor repairs, call 967-7893.

Reserve a ballroom with a view at the AMERICAN LAKE COMMUNITY CENTER. To reserve aballroom for your special event, call the Catering Office at 964-1209.

CASCADE COMMUNITY CENTER serves great lunches, dinners and Super Sunday Brunch each

week. The center is home to the Cascade Inn Lounge and the Catering Office. Catch sports action onbig-screen plasma TVs in the lounge. For hours of operation, call 964-0331. For additionalinformation on catering services, 964-1209.

features country, dance and mix music, beverage service, dancing and pool. Call 964-0144 for additional information.

ESPECIALLY ESPRESSO offers a variety of specialty coffee drinks, hot chocolate, Italian sodas,pastries and doughnuts at three great locations: the Leisure Travel Center, Stone Education Center

and North Fort. Call 964-8838 for operating hours.

offers a wide variety of services including event and attractiontickets, trips and reservations services. A full range of event tickets are available at the TicketMaster outlet for sporting events, concerts and more.

CLUB NORTH

INFORMATION, TICKETS & TOURS

THE NORTHWEST ADVENTURE CENTER

SCUBA

SHOP;

EQUIPMENT RENTAL CENTER

TRAVEL CAMP

RUSSELL LANDING

SHORELINE PARK

FLYING ACTIVITY

ARTS & CRAFTS CENTER

POV RESALE LOT

THE AUTO CRAFTS CENTER

BOAT/RV STORAGE

AMERICAN LAKE COMMUNITY CENTER.

CASCADE COMMUNITY CENTER

CLUB NORTH

ESPECIALLY ESPRESSO

RUSSELL LANDING CAFÉ is located on the shores of American Lake and is open for lunch dur

the week. Take advantage of sunny days and enjoy your meal outside. Call 966-0400 for info.

MADIGAN CAFE/LATIN SENSATION serves breakfast and lunch during the week. Listen to Lamusic every Friday night starting at 9 p.m., and take salsa lessons! Rooms available for parties; 964-4054 for more information.

Relax at the NELSON RECREATION CENTER in the X-Box Room, play a game of pool, surf Internet in the computer lab or hang out in the movie room. The center also has a ballroom for parties or other functions, as well as a snack bar and an outside picnic area. Call 967-2539 for m

information.

For your SPORTS AND FITNESS needs, visit one of our sports and fitness centers, spocomplexes or pools. A variety of instructional classes is offered and indoor and outdoor ten

courts, multi-purpose fields and racquetball rooms are available. Sports and fitness options inclweight training, Nautilus, recreational sports, indoor rock climbing and free first-come, first-serchild care at Jensen Family Health and Fitness Center. Take advantage of personal fitness trainsaunas and more. Call 967-2604 for additional information.

BOWL ARENA has 40 lanes, a snack bar with daily specials, game room, pro shop, leagues amonthly tournaments. Call 967-4661 for more information.

THE FORT LEWIS GOLF COURSE offers 27 championship holes, a pro shop, clubhouse, driv

range, professional lessons, great food, lounge, storage, clubs/cart rental, tournaments, dailygolf and money-saving options to include annual play cards, 10-play golf card and single and fampackages. To reserve the dining areas for receptions and banquets, call the Catering Office at 91209. Call 967-6522 for additional information.

CHILD & YOUTH SERVICES offers full-day, hourly care, preschool and school-age programchild development centers and family child care homes. The services are nationally accredited aDoD certified and offer referral services, on-site child care and parent education. Sign your child

up for instructional classes via SKIESUnlimited , a youth academy, is located in the Summit AreCall 967-4694 for additional information. The Raindrops and Rainbows Parent and Child PCenter serves as a place for parents and their children to learn, play and network together. Toout more , call 967-2494. Some restrictions may apply.

LIBRARIES All Fort Lewis libraries feature books, magazines and newspapers, music CDs, aubooks and Internet access. Grandstaff Library is the main post library and the NW RegReference Center. Book Patch Library is a full-service library for children. Crittenberger Libfeatures DVDs and videos, plus foreign language materials. Madigan Community Library off

materials to hospital patients and staff. For additional information, call 967-5889.

MWR MARKETING & SPONSORSHIP OFFICE is responsible for promoting MWR facilities events through the design and distribution of posters and fliers, and additional publicity via

FortLewisMWR.com Web site, the monthly Fort Lewis Focus newsletter, plasma TVs, electroreader boards and banners and signs. The office is in charge of soliciting corporate sponsorshipsall special events. Call 967-5200 for more information.

EMPLOYMENT The Civilian Personnel Office provides a variety of employment opportunitieactive duty military, their dependents, retirees and civilians. Call 967-5091 for additioinformation.

THE FORT LEWIS LODGE provides guests with comfortable accommodations during their s

There is a playground and picnic area. The lodge is conveniently located near Waller Hall WelcoCenter, the PX and the Commissary. For reservations, call 967-2815.

ARMY SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM offers free outpatient services to include prob

evaluation, intervention, treatment and referral. Information is available on Alcoholics AnonymoNarcotics Anonymous, family services, prevention education classes and substance abprevention in the resource library. Call 967-2202 for additional information.

THE VETERINARY TREATMENT FACILITY provides routine vaccinations to dogs and cats, heacertificates and more. Vaccination and sick call appointments are available. Call the VTF at 93951.

RUSSELL LANDING CAFÉ

MADIGAN CAFE/LATIN SENSATION

NELSON RECREATION CENTER

SPORTS AND FITNESS

BOWL ARENA

THE FORT LEWIS GOLF COURSE

CHILD & YOUTH SERVICES

LIBRARIES

MWR MARKETING & SPONSORSHIP OFFICE

EMPLOYMENT

THE FORT LEWIS LODGE

ARMY SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM

THE VETERINARY TREATMENT FACILITY

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SCHOOL LIAISON

OFFICE



Dr. Doris McEwenSuperintendent





EDUCATION SERVICES







ACS

( Army Community Service)





ACS Volunteer CorpsVolunteers are an important asset for ACS. They work in a variety of ACS programs togain work experience and to improve workplace skills. Individuals can work inRelocation, Financial Counseling, Family Services, Commissary Shopping Class, or inadministrative support of other functions. ACS pays free childcare.

Deployment/Mobilization Readiness ProgramSoldiers and family readiness are inseparable in today’s Army. Soldiers cannot functionto the best of their ability when they are worrying about their families back home. ThisACS program assists commanders to develop meaningful, well-developed, family careplans. ACS provides instructors to present briefing o a variety of subjects related todeployment and readiness issues.

Army Emergency Relief (AER)Emergency financial assistance for rent, food, utilities, essential travel, medical, dentalbills, care repairs, and funeral expenses. After hours assistance is available by calling967-0015 (Field Officer of the Day). Additional assistance is available through theRegional Red Cross Emergency Center, located at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, by calling 1(877) 272-7337.

AER is not authorized to assist with marriage or divorce costs, ordinary leaves orvacations, payments for consolidation of debts, business ventures, civilian courtfees/fines, comfort or luxury items, abortions, funds to replace overdrawn bank accounts,or continuing assistance.

Life Promotion, Life Protection, Life Preservation – Suicide Prevention

The Fort Lewis Office of Suicide Prevention is organized and dedicated to the study andprevention of suicide. We are primarily an educational and advocacy organization anddo not provide suicide counseling to individuals. We do provide emergency first-aidsuicide intervention training and support to those who might be at risk to suicide. Formore information call the Office of Suicide Prevention, (253) 966-4597. The BehavioralHealth Clinic at Madigan Army Hospital provides counseling and support services. Call253-968-2700 for more information. If you or someone you know is in crisis and needimmediate help, please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).









CHAPEL SERVICES



Fort Lewis Chapel Services

As of February 2007

Protestant Services (Collective Christian Services)DAY TIME PLACESunday 1100 Main Post Chapel, Bldg 2001,

967-4849Sunday 1000 Evergreen Chapel, Bldg 3238, 967-1758Sunday 1115 Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel

(Gospel) Bldg 9120, 967-1721

Sunday 0930 Chapel NeXt AlternativeContemporary Service, FourChaplains Memorial Chapel, Bldg9120, 967-1721

Saturday 1700 Saturday Next, Four ChaplainsMemorial Chapel, Bldg 9120,967-1721

Catholic Worship ServiceWeekdays 1150 Main Post Chapel, Bldg 2001,

967-4849 (except Fridays)Saturday 1600 Reconciliation, Main Post Chapel,

Bldg 2001, 967-4849Saturday 1700 Mass, Main Post Chapel, Bldg

2001, 967-4849Sunday 0800 &0930 Mass, Main Post Chapel, Bldg

2001, 967-4849Sunday 1200 Mass, Evergreen Chapel, Bldg

3238, 967-1758

Diverse Worship Services Sunday 0900 Good Shepherd Lutheran, Soldiers

Chapel, Bldg 3799, 966-8226Sunday 0930 Orthodox Divine Liturgary, Bldg 3725,

Cascade Chapel, 495-8826Friday 1900 Jewish Worship, Bldg 2270, 968-3066Saturday 1800 WICCAN Svc, Bldg T-6195, 967-2267LDS Info CH (Ret) Gillem, 964-0363Married LDS Soldiers Bishop Walker, 912-0341Singled LDS Soldiers Andrew Raymond, 582-8776

Madigan Hospital Services (968-1120)

Weekdays 1145 Catholic MassSaturday 1630 Catholic MassSunday 0900 Catholic MassSunday 1030 Protestant Service



UNIT CHAPLAIN DUTY PHONE Installation Chaplain 967-3718Deputy Installation Chaplain 967-3784Chaplaincy Resources Manager 967-3686Catholic Chaplain 967-3795Family Life Chaplain 967-1723Main Post Protestant Chaplain 967-4679I CORPS CHAPLAIN 967-3718Deputy I Corps Chaplain 967-3744Operations Chaplain 967-3765

Training Chaplain 967-3127

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Fire Bde Chaplain 967-52173RD BDE, 2ID (IBCT) (Rear) 966-14931/23 Inf Bn 967-14935/20 Inf Bn 967-14931-14 CAV 967-14931/37 FA Bn 967-1493296th BSB 967-14932/3 Inf Bn 967-14934TH BDE, 2ID 967-71874/9 Inf 967-10182/23 Inf 967-95561/38 Inf 966-93002/1 Cav 967-58872/12 FA Reg 966-8125202 Spt Bn 967-6931

5th BDE 966-7214555 ENG GP 967-2483864th Eng Bn 966-700014th Combat Eng Bn 966-662323d Chem Bn 967-78165/5 ADA 967-2853

593RD CSG 966-192580 TH Ord 966-240844th Corps Spt Bn 966-090357th Trans Bn 966-1962

62nd MED BDE 966-417347th CSH 967-733842nd MP Bde 966-0899RCF 966-8226504th MP Bn 967-4339508th MP Bn 966-0899

502d MI Bn 966-570451st Sig Bn 967-46791SFG 967-17172nd Bn 966-05033rd Bn 967-87902/75 Ranger Reg 967-5193

191st INF DIV WEST 966-2536654th ASG 967-1664





Office of the Staff Judge AdvocateLegal Assistance Office

Location: Building 2027ACorner of 8th and Liggett

Fort Lewis Main PostPhone: 253-967-0587 /253-976-0589

Visit our website at: www.lewis.army.mil/sja/legalast.htm

Walk-In Notary Services:Notary services are available from 0900-1630 Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday,

1300-1630 on Thursday, and 0900-1430 on Friday

Legal Services:Sign-in and screening for either walk-in or standard appointment services begin at 0900

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and end at 1630. On Thursday, services areavailable from 1300-1630. Friday services are available from 0900-1430.

Walk-in appointments are given on a "first come, first served" space available basisfrom 0900-1100 and 1300-1600 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and

From 1300-1600 on Thursday, andFrom 0900-1100 and 1300-1400 on Friday







Madigan Primary Care Clinic

Hours of Operation

• Family Medicine Clinic – located within Madigan Army Medical Center

– Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

• 0730-1130, 1245 -1600

– Thursdays

• 0900-1130, 1245 -1600– Evening clinic is Monday through Thursday, 1630-1830

– Sick call for Soldiers is provided on Gold Team, Monday through Friday, 0630-

0730

• Nisqually Family Medicine Clinic – located on main post

– Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

•

0800 -1140, 1300 -1540– Thursday

• 0900 -1140, 1300 -1500

– Sick call for Soldiers is Monday through Friday, 0630-0730

– Pharmacy services are open Monday through Friday, 0700-1630

• Okubo Family Medicine Clinic – located on North Fort Lewis

– Monday, through Friday

• 0630 -1145, 1300 1600

– Sick call for Soldiers is Monday through Friday, 0630-0730 • Internal Medicine Clinic

– Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

•

0730-1130, 1245 -1630– Friday• 0900-1130, 1245 -1630

• Pediatric Clinic

– Monday through Friday• 0800 -1130, 1300 -1600

– Pediatric Extended Care Clinic

• Monday through Friday, 1130 – 1930 (last appointment starts at 1930)• Saturday, 0900 -1430 (last appointment at 1430)

• Sunday, 1000 -1530 (last appointment at 1530)

• On weekends, you must call 253 968-3066 for a same day appointment –

you can begin calling 1 hour prior to clinic start time, i.e., 0800 onSaturday and 0900 on Sunday to schedule same a day appointment



Important Phone Numbers

• To make an appointment – call the TRICARE Regional Appointment Center (TRAC)Monday through Friday between the hours of 0700 -1800 at 800 404-4506

• Department of Family Medicine Clinics– Madigan Family Medicine Clinic - 253 968-0770, follow the prompts

– Nisqually Family Medicine Clinic - 253 966-9858– Okubo Family Medicine Clinic - 253 966-1991

• Internal Medicine Clinic

– 253 968-2462, follow the prompts

• Pediatric Clinic

– 253 968-3066

• After Hours On-Call Providers - after normal duty hours, to include holidays and

weekends

– Department of Family Medicine

• 253 968-0770, press # 7– Internal Medicine Clinic

• 253 968-2462, press 7– Pediatric Clinic

• 253 968-3066

• Other numbers:

– Emergency situations - 911– Madigan Operator – 253 968-1110

– Pharmacy – 253 968-2999

– TRICARE Operations Staff at Madigan253 968-3491

253 968-0643253 968-3348253 968-2837



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Newcomers Orientation

Satisfaction Questionnaire

Wee would like to know your opinion of the briefing and the presenter’s performance.

Please read the statements below and circle the number of your evaluation.

Rate the class and instructor on this scale

1 = Excellent 2 = Good 3 = Fair 4 = Poor

1. The information given to you during this orientation 1 2 3 4

2. Did the orientation cover information that was useful 1 2 3 4

to you?

3. The handouts and visual aids 1 2 3 4

4. Did you visit static displays? (If so, please rate) 1 2 3 4

5. Were displays helpful? 1 2 3 4

6. What other services, or information would you have liked?

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