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Welcome to Naval Support Facility Indian Head – a 3,400-acre peninsula where essential jointservice, Navy and Marine Corps missions support the critical needs of the Department of Defense. Founded in 1890, the facility at Indian Head was the Navy’s first established presence in Southern Maryland. NSF Indian Head is the nation’s oldest continuously operating naval ordnance station. And what began many years ago as a gun test facility on the Potomac River has evolved and expanded to include numerous scientific and response-force missions serving all branches of the military – Navy, Air Force, Army and Marines. Surrounded by the Potomac River and Mattawoman Creek, the Indian Head facility is strategically and ideally situated less than 30 miles south of the nation’s capital. In addition to its military value, the Indian Head Navy installation makes a significant economic contribution to the local community by serving as one of Charles County, Maryland’s largest employers. In fiscal year 2021, the base employed an aggregate of nearly 3,900 military personnel, federal civilian employees and support contractors. In the
same period, the base’s total civilian payroll alone amounted to more than $386 million, and local contracts added an additional $40 million to the community’s economy. Today’s military community on board Naval Support Facility Indian Head represents a diverse and strategically important mix of research and development activities, alongside operational support programs that are protecting the U.S. homeland from terrorist threats, as well as serving Navy, the Marine Corps, Air Force and Army forces deployed worldwide on a daily basis. Within this guide, you will find information on Naval Support Facility Indian Head, to include the military value, economic impact and community outreach of the commands resident at Indian Head. We hope this 2024 Base Guide proves to be an informational and useful tool for you to become acquainted with our installation.
Capt. Jon Townsend
Commanding Officer
Naval Support Activity
South Potomac
Naval Support Facility Indian Head
A Historial Abstract
The base was founded in 1890 as the Naval Proving Ground and was the Navy’s first established presence in southern Maryland. By 1913 the base gradually moved away from the simple proving of guns and armor to include standardization of shells and powder. In 1915 an ammonium picrate plant was opened to expand the chemical research program, both routine and experimental. When the United States entered World War I in 1917, the Naval Powder Factory was a major producer of smokeless powder for the Navy. After 1921 Indian Head was no longer designated as the “Naval Proving Ground” but was referred to as the “Naval Powder Factory.” The facility shifted from a naval gun proving ground to a chemical factory, research laboratory and Explosive D factory.
In 1947, the Bureau of Ordnance agreed to the establishment of a set of pilot plants at Indian Head that would have the capacity to produce experimental new propellants for naval research use: a nitroglycerin pilot plant, a plant to produce varied nitrogen-content nitrocellulose, a plant for mixing and rolling experimental lots of solvent and solventless propellant, and a fourth plant for experimental production of cast propulsion units. During the 1950s, the Korean conflict provided the impetus for the factory’s stepped up explosive and propellant production. Building on work done at the facility’s Patterson Pilot Plant during the 1940s, the factory began to produce missile fuel for the longrange Polaris missile and smaller rockets and later, propellants for emergency ejection mechanisms.
In 1958 reflecting its new mission and direction the base officially became the Naval Propellant Plant. In 1966 because of the diversification from propellants into related fields of chemistry, engineering and production contract management, the base changed its name, becoming the Naval Ordnance Station
Indian Head workers pause for a photo on July 21, 1921 to commemorate the last armor plate firing at the base before gun-proofing activities were relocated to Dahlgren. The casement plate is from the German battleship Ostfriesland.
(NOS). The mid to late-1960s were characterized by the production of such products as the plastic explosive C-3 in 1965, an updated Zuni rocket in 1966, Polaris casting powder from 1961 through 1967, Poseidon C-3 casting powder in 1967, and composite propellant and PBX explosive processing.
Recognizing the achievement of the station, Naval Sea Systems Command reconstituted several of the previously acquired agency roles as official “centers of excellence” for the Navy. This meant that the Navy would not duplicate the effort elsewhere and would treat the facility as the primary collection of experts in a particular area. NOS acquired the “center of excellence” designation by mid-1989 for six technologies: guns, rockets and missiles, energetic chemicals, ordnance devices (CAD/PAD), missile weapon simulators, explosive process development engineering, and explosive safety, occupational safety and health, and environmental protection.
Installation management of the Navy base at Indian Head transferred to Commander Navy Installation Command (CNIC) in 2003 with the stand-up of this new Echelon II command, charged with providing shore installation management (SIM) services to all Navy activities. As part of CNIC, all naval installations within the National Capital Region aligned with Naval District Washington (NDW), and on Nov. 3, 2005, the Indian Head base was renamed as Naval Support Facility Indian Head with the commissioning of Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP).
The military community on board the installation today represents a diverse and strategically important mix of research and development activities, alongside operational support programs that are protecting the U.S. homeland from terrorist threats as well as serving U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Army forces deployed worldwide on a daily basis.
Naval Support Activity South Potomac
Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) is a component of Naval District Washington and one of six regional commands within the district charged with providing shore installation management services for more than 20 separate locations within the National Capital area. Naval Support Activity South Potomac has oversight of two geographically separate locations to include Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Md. and Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, Va. Between these two bases, NSASP serves as host to more than two dozen DoD, Joint and Navy supported commands and tenant activities located on board NSASP installations. Shore installation management functions under NSASP authority encompass all land, buildings and support services.
Public Safety
Cmdr. Robert Lusk, Jr. Executive Officer
Naval Support Activity South Potomac’s Operations Department is responsible for providing and maintaining appropriate physical security of NSASP installations and ensuring adequate force protection for base personnel. The Pass and ID Office establishes local policy and procedures for accommodating official visitors to NSASP installations in accordance with Department of the Navy guidance aimed at protecting military bases, mission operations and personnel.
The Law Enforcement Division is composed of military and civilian police officers who serve to safeguard personnel, protect property and prevent losses at NSASP installations. They stand duty 24 hours a day to control access to NSASP installations and are trained to prevent or mitigate hostile actions against DoD resources, facilities and personnel.
The Emergency Management Office is responsible for the organized analysis, planning, decision-making and assignment of available resources to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from the effects of all hazards, either man-made or natural. The
office is responsible for coordinating Emergency Operations Centers at both Indian Head and Dahlgren, and partners with installation experts in a variety of disciplines to protect and preserve lives and property in emergency incidents.
Fire-EMS Division personnel serve on NSASP installations around the clock to respond to fire emergencies as well as hazardous materials emergencies and rescue and emergency response to natural and man-made disasters. In addition, fire prevention officers conduct fire protection inspections, manage a public education program, review installation construction plans and specifications, investigate fires, provide hazardous operations permits, and provide life safety and fire protection training.
Facility Support
Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Washington provides facility support to NSASP installations, functioning as the command’s Public Works Department. The department is responsible for all installation maintenance, utilities, transportation and engineering. NSASP’s Public Works team of engineers, architects, planners, painters, plumbers, electricians and other skilled professionals work together to plan, coordinate and supervise all phases of base facilities maintenance, operations and construction.
Supply Operations
NSASP’s Supply Operations offices at Naval Support Facility Indian Head and Naval Support Facility Dahlgren are staffed by the Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk, Detachment Washington, D.C. and support all commands and activities located on board NSASP installations. Support includes providing supply services, planning material requirements and assisting in inventory management, warehousing and
Capt. Jon Townsend Commanding Officer
NAVAL SUPPORT FACILITY
expediting material requirements. The Supply Operations office also manages the CHRIMP program to reduce the quantity and control the variety of hazardous materials entering NSASP installations and, ultimately the waste stream. Fleet and Family Readiness Programs. Providing and maintaining facilities and programs that contribute positively to the quality of life of military and civilian personnel and their families on board NSASP installations is an important focus of the command.
Quality of Life
The command’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) department manages a wide range of recreational facilities and activities for active-duty military, retired military, reservists on active duty, current and retired DoD civilian employees, family members in all those categories, as well as base contractor personnel and other authorized patrons. Naval Support Activity South Potomac MWR manages an extensive child care program, which features accredited and certified Child Development Centers (CDC) that provide a full-time child development program for children six weeks to five years old, and Youth Activities Centers that offers before and after school programs during the school year as well as summer camps for youth ages 5 to 12.
The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) offers programs and services for active-duty military and family members and retired military personnel. Program areas include deployment
support/readiness; crisis response, counseling and advocacy; and career support and retention.
Command Religious Program
NSASP’s Command Religious Program provides or facilitates worship, prayer and meditation according to the dictates of an individual’s faith. In addition to worship and religious education, the base chaplain is available for individual and family counseling and support.
Public Affairs
NSASP’s Public Affairs staff serves as a primary source of information about NSASP installations
to the surrounding communities, as well as a conduit for news and information to all supported commands, tenant activities and base residents. NSASP Public Affairs uses a variety of communications tools and resources to inform base employees and the general public, to include publication of an annual base guide and social media presence on Facebook and Twitter/X.
Environmental Program
NSASP Environmental Program Division ensures that NSASP is in compliance with federal, state, local, and Navy environmental regulations and guidelines. The two main organizations that provide regulations and guidelines that NSASP must follow are the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Maryland Department of Environment (MDE).
The NSASP Environmental Division is located at NSFIH in Buildings 289 and 554. For more information, contact 202-718-0682. The Environmental Program Division covers a wide range of program areas to include the following. • Clean Air Act (CAA) - The CAA program is based on and follows the comprehensive federal law that regulates air emissions from area, stationary, and mobile sources. This law authorizes the EPA to establish National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) to protect public health and the environment. For additional information please contact 540-840-9242.
• Clean Water Act (CWA) – The CWA program is based on and follows the statute that employs a variety of regulatory and non-regulatory tools to reduce direct pollutant discharges into waterways, finance municipal wastewater treatment facilities, and manage polluted runoff. These tools are employed to achieve the broader goal of restoring and maintaining the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation’s waters so that they can support the protection and propagation of fish, shellfish, wildlife and recreation in and on the water. The Storm Water Program minimizes erosion and prevents runoff from carrying sediment and other pollutants into the environment and to ensure that all the requirements specified in the stormwater National Pollutants Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit are met. For additional information please contact 202-528-4793.
• The Industrial Wastewater Program identifies and regulates contaminants that are released from industrial processes to minimize pollutants from entering the environment and ensure that NSASP meets all discharge limits specified in the industrial NPDES permit. For additional information or questions concerning leaks, spills, or state permit requirements, please contact 240-551-9987.
The Sanitary Sewer Water Program ensures that all domestic wastewater and industrial wastewater are collected and treated at the centralized sewage treatment plant and meets all discharge requirements specified in the sanitary NPDES permit. For additional information or questions concerning discharging something to the sewer, leaks, spills or state permit requirements, please contact 540-840-9762.
• Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) – This program provides safe and reliable drinking water to the customers at NSFIH. A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is prepared and published to the installation to outline the compliance status and drinking water quality. The Drinking Water (Potable) Program is tasked with aiding the utilities department in providing safe and reliable drinking water to its customers at NSFIH. The manager of the program provides guidance and technical support to the NSASP water systems assuring compliance with applicable environmental policies, instructions, and regulations. For additional information or questions concerning drinking water sampling, test results, or complaints, please contact 540-295-2019.
• Recycling – The recycling program is designed to recover used materials and make them available
for new use. It helps minimize the use of virgin materials and the need to deplete natural resources. This program also promotes the use of materials with recycled content. Some of the following materials are collected at our facility for recycling: paper products, cardboard, glass, aluminum, plastic, scrap metal, used oil products and antifreeze. For additional information, please contact 202-718-0647.
• Hazardous Waste (HW) Management – The HW management program is regulated by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). This program ensures all facility personnel comply with RCRA requirements concerning the storing, labeling, record keeping, disposal and onsite treatment of hazardous wastes. As a large quantity HW generator, as defined by RCRA, this facility operates under a permit issued by the MDE. For additional information, please contact 202-528-4948.
• Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasures (SPCC) – SPCC identifies emergency control measures, points of contact, the chain of command, and individual responsibilities for oil control and spill prevention. This program covers response to spills and releases, with the goal of assuring that any spilled or released materials can be contained and cleaned up before they impact human health or the environment. For additional information, please contact 202-276-6724.
• Comprehensive Work Approval Process (CWAP) – CWAP provides a centralized process to assure the comprehensive review of all planned projects and activities related to the facility. It assures that all aspects and impacts of a project are considered, thus facilitating appropriate planning and timely implementation without negatively impacting other projects or activities. For additional information, please contact 301-370-5849.
Natural Resources and Recreational Opportunities
Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head, located in Charles County, Md., is comprised of 3,500-acres divided between Cornwallis Neck or “Main Side,” Stump Neck Annex, Bullitt Neck, Marsh Island and Thoroughfare Island. The 16.5 miles of shoreline at NSF Indian Head are surrounded by the Potomac River, Mattawoman Creek and Chicamuxen Creek. The natural environment of the installation is very diverse and includes pine forests, hardwood forests, mixed forests, successional fields and tidal and non-tidal wetlands. The topography ranges from rolling hills marked with drainage swells and streams to wetlands or steep slopes along the surrounding surface waters.
The diverse habitats at NSF Indian Head support an abundance of wildlife which include white-tailed deer, turkey, rabbit, beaver, muskrat, groundhog, skunk, raccoon, opossum, river otter, osprey, great-blue heron, red and gray fox and bald eagle. Numerous other waterfowl, non-game birds, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians and fish also coexist on the installation.
Due to the installation’s extensive and diverse natural habitat, the NSF Indian Head Natural Resources Office along with the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) office is able to offer outdoor recreational opportunities. These include fishing and hunting. Fishing is offered at Main Side and Stump Neck Annex. Hunting is conducted at Main Side and Stump Neck Annex and includes deer, turkey and waterfowl seasons. Small game and trapping are also included in the hunting program. All NSF Indian Head fishing and hunting seasons and bag limits comply with the state of Maryland seasons and bag limits. Fishing and hunting base permits can be purchased from the MWR cashier at Bldg. 620. Firewood can also be collected on board NSF Indian Head after purchasing a collection permit from the MWR cashier at Bldg. 620.The Natural Resources Office will issue the firewood permit after verifying the purchase. For additional information or questions concerning the program or the outdoor recreational activities, including hunting, fishing, and obtaining firewood, please call 301-370-1777.
Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD)
Mission Summary
Research, develop, test and evaluate (RDT&E), and manufacture and provide in-service support of energetics and energetic systems. Provide Sailors, Soldiers, Marines and Airmen with information and technology to detect, locate, access, identify, render safe, recover, exploit and dispose of explosive threats.
Command Overview
As the Department of Defense’s (DoD) largest full-spectrum energetics facility and the Navy’s only arsenal, Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) employs a primarily Maryland-based workforce, with a total workforce of nearly 2,800. NSWC IHD also has locations in Picatinny, New Jersey; McAlester, Oklahoma; and Ogden, Utah; as well as employees stationed throughout the world.
A field activity of Naval Sea Systems Command, NSWC IHD is the premier facility for munitions, energetics and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) solutions. NSWC IHD supports the warfighter of today and tomorrow through discoveries that anticipate the next generation’s future needs. The command’s capabilities address all aspects of the energetics technical discipline including basic research, applied technology, technology demonstration and prototyping, engineering development, acquisition, low-rate production, in-service engineering/mishaps, failure investigations, surveillance, EOD technology/ information and demilitarization.
When the military experiences problems with current weapon systems or encounters new threats on the battlefield, NSWC IHD answers the call to “Outpace the Adversaries.”
What are Energetics?
Energetics are explosives, propellants, fuels,
pyrotechnics, reactive materials and their related chemicals. Energetics are used in propulsion systems and ordnance.
Unique Cradle-to-Grave Energetics Capabilities
• As the Navy’s only arsenal, NSWC IHD’s role in the Munitions Industrial Base (MIB) spans the full spectrum from scale-up, production, certification/qualification, acceptance and delivery.
• NSWC IHD’s Cartridge Actuated Device/ Propellant Actuated Device (CAD/PAD) Joint Program Office provides unified lifecycle management of cartridge actuated and propellant actuated devices for the joint services.
• NSWC IHD is the nation’s only design and development agent for underwater warheads and explosives.
• NSWC IHD is designated as the Navy’s Energetics Manufacturing Technology Center, one of seven Centers of Excellence established by the Office of Naval Research’s Manufacturing Technology Program.
• NSWC IHD provides real-time technical support to EOD responders and specializes in developing and delivering technology, knowledge, tools, equipment, training and lifecycle support for the joint services.
EOD Department
The EOD Department develops and delivers EOD knowledge, tools, equipment and lifecycle support through an expeditionary workforce that exploits technology and information, enhances the technical intelligence process, and provides expertise that meets the needs of the DoD EOD community, combatant commanders and interagency partners.
Capt. Steve Duba, USN Commanding Officer
Mr. Ashley Johnson, SES Technical Director
Systems Engineering Department
The Systems Engineering Department is the principal agent for maintaining the DoD’s energetics application to fleet needs and missions. The department plans and executes energetics from the earliest stage of acquisition development through fielding, in-service and logistics support, ordnance assessment and final demilitarization phases. The department maintains the core technical capabilities of energetic applications through expertise in: warheads, propulsion, fuzing, energetic materials, safety, modeling, simulation and electronic interfaces for energetic systems. NSWC IHD is at the front line for the planning and executing of energetic projects in all DoD and national interest mission areas.
Systems Integration Department
The Systems Integration Department located in Picatinny, New Jersey, functions as the Navy’s integrated specialty site for guns and ammunition, as well as for the packaging, handling, storage and transportation of ordnance and combat systems equipment. The department performs program management, in-service engineering, logistics support services and acquisition engineering. The department provides support for fleet, program manager and external customer requests for in-service acquisition engineering for conventional ammunition.
Energetics Manufacturing Department
The Energetics Manufacturing Department maintains in-house processing capabilities and engineering expertise to serve as source and supplier for energetic products in support of the DoD. The department also provides development, scale-up, and full-scale production of energetic formulations for chemicals, munitions, explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics and energetic ingredients. The department serves as the Navy’s single CAD/PAD stock and issue point, provides quality engineering support and services including the activity’s hardware inspection, and provides decontamination and disposal services for bulk explosives and other hazardous waste items for both in-house and off-site locations.
Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Department
The Energetics Manufacturing Department maintains in-house processing capabilities and engineering expertise to serve as source and supplier for energetic products in support of the DoD. The department also provides development, scale-up, and full-scale production of energetic formulations for chemicals, munitions, explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics and energetic ingredients. The department serves as the Navy’s single CAD/ PAD stock and issue point, provides quality engineering support and services and provides decontamination and disposal services for bulk explosives and other hazardous waste items for both in-house and off-site locations.
Phone number: 301-744-4000
Website: https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Warfare-Centers/ NSWC-Indian-Head/
Expeditionary Exploitation Unit ONE (EXU-1)
Mission:
Provide expeditionary exploitation support to collect, process, exploit, and analyze conventional and improvised threats to support fleet and joint commanders, the intelligence community, interagency, allied, and partner nations to prevent technical surprise, develop counter-measures, and enable attribution.
Vision:
A trusted exploitation partner to address current and future threats.
EXU-1 is an Echelon V, Type II, Afloat Command providing the capability to collect, process, exploit, and analyze conventional and improvised weapons systems in support of Fleet and Joint commanders, the Intelligence Community, Inter-agency, and Allies and partners to prevent technical surprise, develop countermeasures and enable attribution. Building
on its years of experience in exploiting improvised threat devices and networks, EXU-1 is well-postured to collect, process, exploit, and analyze tomorrow’s advanced threat systems in the new era of strategic competition.
For more information, please see our website:
https://flankspeed.sharepoint-mil.us/ sites/NSWC_IHD_EXU-1/SitePages/ Expeditionary-Exploitation-Unit-One(EXU-1).aspx.
Cmdr. Stan Allen Commanding Officer
EXU-1 Military: 61 Civilians: 32 Contractors: 36 Total Employees: 129
Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity
Mission:
Actively and aggressively support the delivery of Naval Warfighting Capabilities by ensuring Weapons and Explosives Safety for our warfighters and the public.
Vision:
Be the Navy’s pre-eminent technical expert and authority for all matters involving weapon system, ordnance, and explosives safety.
Established in 1999, NOSSA is a NAVSEA field activity that leads the U.S. Navy’s weapons and explosives safety, security, and ordnance environmental programs. NOSSA has a team of 100 dedicated experts that execute weapon and explosives safety for the United States Navy to improve platform lethality, survivability, and resiliency and to expand the Navy’s culture of explosives safety. Aside from the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps, NOSSA supports U.S. Joint Programs and our foreign allies, including NATO.
Mr. Eric Hawley NOSSA
NOSSA is the Navy’s technical authority on all matters related to U.S. Navy ordnance handling, storage, and transportation safety policy worldwide. NOSSA’s mission extends across the Department of the Navy and serves as the Navy’s technical expert and independent authority for Weapons System and Explosives Safety ashore and afloat. NOSSA manages the Navy’s Explosives Safety Management Program (ESMP) by providing explosives and ordnance safety expertise, policy, oversight, training, and knowledge transfer. Additionally, NOSSA provides independent risk analysis through technical rigor, best practices, measured against DoD explosives safety criteria. The Director of NOSSA is also the Deputy Chairperson of the Weapon System Explosive Safety Review Board (WSESRB).
NOSSA’s program areas include:
• Weapon System Explosives Safety Review Board
• Facilities Planning and Certification
• Ordnance Environmental and Infrastructure Support
• Weapons Assessment
• Compliance Monitoring
• Explosives Safety Training
NOSSA is an echelon III command reporting directly to the NAVSEA Executive Director for Safety and Regulatory Compliance (SEA 09).
For more information, please see our website: https://www.navsea.navy.mil/ Home/NOSSA.aspx
Capt. David K. Blauser Commanding Officer
Director
Col. Zeb Beasley Commanding Officer
Maj. Astrid Rivas Executive Officer
U.S. Marine Corps Chemical Biological Incident Response Force
As one of America’s national assets, Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, Marine Forces Command, remains second to none in fulfilling the mission of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High-Yield Explosive (CBRNE) consequence management. In 1995, the 31st Commandant of the Marine Corps General Charles Krulak, provided planning guidance that identified the need for a strategic organization to respond to a growing weapons of mass destruction threat. The CBIRF concept was developed by the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory and came to fruition in 1996; the 500-person active duty unit is now located at Naval Support Facility, Indian Head, Maryland. Less than 30 miles from the capital building, CBIRF’s proximity to the National Capital Region makes it the force of choice within Department of Defense when responding to Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) threats in Washington, DC.
The Marines and Sailors that comprise CBIRF come from more than 40 military occupational specialties, and train year round to carry out the unit’s mission. CBIRF is prepared to respond, with minimal warning, to a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or high yield explosive (CBRNE) event in order to assist local, state, or federal agencies and the geographic combatant commanders in the conduct of CBRNE response or consequence management operations. As such, CBIRF Marines and Sailors are skilled in the areas of command and control; agent detection and identification; search, rescue, and decontamination; and emergency medical care for contaminated personnel.
CBIRF is capable of deploying as a battalion task force consisting of two subordinate incident
response forces (IRF) with approximately 150 personnel each; one IRF is maintained on a constant 24-hour alert, with the second IRF prepared to deploy within 48 hours. These IRFs are also capable of responding to smaller contingencies independent of the battalion, and all CBIRF units are capable of self-deploying to any crisis within driving distance. Furthermore, CBIRF keeps with the expeditionary nature of the Marine Corps by being deployable via military airlift or sealift to respond worldwide to crises. CBIRF is also prepared to task organize internally to optimize the force when responding to exigent circumstances.
In order to execute its mission, CBIRF possesses a wide variety of unique skill sets that are task organized to address all possible aspects of a CWMD event. CBIRF has five major sections organic to the battalion: command and control (C2); agent detection and identification; search, rescue, and decontamination; emergency medical care for contaminated personnel; and explosive ordnance disposal.
In the event of a WMD attack, the battalion will deploy Marines who specialize in identification and detection, and they will gather the first wave of intelligence that will be used to define the manner in which the mission will be accomplished. As soon as the information from the assessment teams is analyzed, CBIRF will begin its search and rescue mission, quickly deploying personnel to locate and extract casualties from the contaminated environment. Victims requiring decontamination are then taken to the decontamination tents, where CBIRF personnel decontaminate them and move them into a clean area for medical care that will be provided by CBIRF’s medical section.
Should an incident include a high yield explosion or a collapsed building, CBIRF also possesses a technical rescue element that is trained to the same standards as FEMA USAR teams; these Marines are trained in vehicle extrication, trench rescue, collapsed structure, and confined space rescue. Finally, CBIRF has organic explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) teams that will be deployed when an explosive threat is suspected or identified. EOD Marines also ensure that local assembly areas and routes are clear of any potential explosive hazards. Every Marine and Sailor, from the Commanding Officer to the most junior member, must complete the CBIRF Basic Operations Course (CBOC) at Navy Annex Stump Neck, Indian Head, Maryland
All CBIRF personnel learn to navigate their way through collapsed structures, perform emergency medical care, extract mass casualties from a contaminated area, and conduct decontamination operations. Ensuring that every individual assigned to CBIRF possesses these basic skills gives the unit a great deal of depth, and allows it to bring the full weight of the battalion to bear in the event of crisis.
CBIRF has a rich history in responding to and supporting high-level events and consequence management, including support to the United States Capitol Police during the ricin incident on Capitol Hill in 2004 - more than 140 Marines and Sailors sustained 24/7 operations for one week in an effort to enable the U.S. Congress to return to normal operations. CBIRF also responded to: the anthrax attacks on Capitol Hill in 2001; Presidential State Funerals and Inaugurations; staged as a Rapid Reaction Force for the Olympic Games; and the Republican and Democratic Conventions. The unit’s response to the Japan Tsunami/ Fukushima nuclear disaster was a display of its ability to respond to natural disasters on an international scale of operation, conducting life-saving operations while forward deployed.
Naval Sea Logistics Center, Indian Head Site
MISSION:
NAVSEA’s Technical Agent for cost-effective, lifecycle, Logistics, Engineering, Information Technology, and maintenance support solutions.
VISION:
To be the trusted enterprise partner for Logistics, Engineering, and Information Technology solutions that deliver the mission readiness needed to sustain the fight.
PROFILE:
Since 1986, the Naval Sea Logistics Center (NAVSEALOGCEN) has been supporting the fleet with integrated logistics support, engineering, quality assurance and information technology expertise.
The center serves as the Naval Sea System Command’s technical agent for developing, maintaining and assessing life cycle logistics support policies, procedures, products and data systems. In doing so, it provides the logistics foundation required to implement cost-effective life cycle logistics and maintenance support and solutions for NAVSEA’s acquisition and sustainment program offices, warfare centers and fleet units. The center employs 609 engineers, information technology specialists, technicians, logistics and administrative personnel. In addition to its headquarters at the Naval Support Activity in Mechanicsburg, Naval Sea Logistics Center operates sites at Indian Head, Md.; Portsmouth, N.H.; Norfolk, Va.; Mayport, Fla.; San Diego, Calif.; and all NAVSEA warfare center locations.
NAVSEALOGCEN Indian Head Site workforce is comprised of 28 civilians and 16 contractors and is primarily located at Naval Support Facility Indian Head with Ms. Brenda Young as the Site Manager. The Indian Head Site also has personnel located in Yorktown, Va.; Stafford, Va.; Dahlgren, Va.; and the Washington Navy Yard.
Ms. Brenda M. Young Site Manager
Capt. David Jones Commanding Officer
Cmdr. Angel Aviles
NSASP Public Works Officer
NAVFAC Washington
Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)
Washington
History of NAVFAC Washington
NAVFAC Washington was established 23 July 2004 by consolidating EFA Chesapeake and PWC Washington into a single facilities engineering entity. Comprised of nearly 1,500 employees, this new organization was established to plan and deliver best value facilities engineering support, services and solutions in capital improvements, base development and planning, real estate, public works, and environmental services. The NAVFAC Washington Commanding Officer serves a dual role, reporting to NAVFAC Atlantic as NAVFAC Washington commanding officer, and to the Naval District Washington commandant as regional engineer.
Mission and Vision
Naval Facilities Engineering Command Washington strengthens Navy and Marine Corps combat readiness worldwide through facilities lifecycle support focused on the Fleet, Fighter, and Family. We deliver sustainable, adaptable facilities; expeditionary capabilities; and contingency response to the Navy Expeditionary Combat Enterprise, all other Warfare and Provider Enterprises, the Marine Corps, Unified Commanders, and DoD Agencies. Our innovation, responsiveness, and agility enable a forward deployed, rotational, and surge capable Navy. The Joint Warfighter and all supported commanders value NAVFAC for delivering mission capability whenever and wherever required.
NAVFAC Washington, PWD South Potomac Site Indian Head
Indian Head Public Works Department consists of over 150 employees and is responsible for all phases of facilities management and environmental oversight. It includes the following four major divisions:
Facilities Management Division (FMD)
• Requirements
• Asset Management
Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Division (FEAD)
• Acquisition Branch
• Facility Support Contracts Management and Facility Services
• Project Management & Engineering Branch
Production Division
• Base Support Vehicles and Equipment Branch
• Facilities Management and Sustainment Branch
• Utilities & Energy Management Branch
Environmental Division
• Environmental Compliance
• Planning and Conservation
Navy Medicine Readiness and Training (NMRTU)
Mon – Thurs 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Fri 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Training is held Friday afternoon for all staff. Closed on weekends and federal holidays
Welcome to Naval Branch Health Clinic, Indian Head, Maryland. The clinic provides routine and acute healthcare with limited ancillary support, including pharmacy, laboratory, and radiology. We also provide occupational health, behavioral health and Active Duty dental care.
Our Mission
We are committed to operational readiness and providing high-quality healthcare.
The Medical Home Port Clinic is staffed by one family practice physician and one physician assistant and supported by one clinic nurse manager and 12 hospital corpsman. We also have a psychologist on staff for Behavioral Health. Our dental clinic offers general dentistry to Active Duty with one dental officer and four technicians. The Occupational Health Clinic staff includes one
occupational physician and one nurse practitioner supported by one registered nurse and three occupational health technicians
The clinic goal is to provide quality care and outstanding customer service to enrolled Active Duty and family member TRICARE beneficiaries, retired TRICARE beneficiaries and eligible civilian employees of Naval Support Facility Indian Head.
Appointments
Care Manager within 24 hours of the ER visit. Call the clinic to schedule any follow-up appointments.
After-Hours Care
Contact the TRICARE Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273). Option 1 will connect you with a nurse who can assist with any afterhours medical care or questions. The Nurse Advice Line is available 24/7/365.
For Urgent Care
Routine and follow-up appointments can be scheduled by calling 301-744-4604
For general information, call 301-744-4604
For Occupational Health physical examinations, call 301-744-4801
For Emergency Care
Dial 301-744-4333 (on base) or 911 (off base) or go to the nearest emergency room (ER). We do NOT provide any emergency services. There is no prior authorization needed for ER visits. Notify your Primary
No referral/authorization is needed for urgent care visits for non-Active Duty TRICARE beneficiaries. Active Duty service members require a referral/ authorization prior to an urgent care visit. Active Duty should contact the clinic at 301-744-4604 for authorization prior to being seen. Active Duty members who fail to obtain the required referral/ authorization will be financially responsible for any urgent care services and associated fees.
If you have any questions regarding TRICARE, please contact the clinic’s Health Benefits Advisor at 301-342-4061.
Bldg. 323
Navy Exchange Navy Federal Credit Union
301-743-5414
301-743-7532 Barber Shop
Hours:
Mon. - Fri., 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sun., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Barber Shop Hours:
Sunday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Monday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Tuesday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Wednesday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m
Thursday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Saturday, Closed
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Indian Head Operations
Public Safety Department
NSF Indian Head Public Safety Operations consists of several groups working intraoperatively to provide a safe and secure environment. Included within the umbrella of the Operations Department are the Security Director, Antiterrorism Officer, Criminal Investigator, law enforcement, force protection/physical security, fire department, air operations, safety and emergency management.
Visitor Control Center
Bldg. 1779
301-744-4379/4311
Email: PassID.NSASP@navy.mil
Open 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mon – Fri except holidays
Base Entry Procedures
CAC is the principal means for access to the base. Supported commands’ badges are only to enable access to buildings, facilities, and controlled spaces. The following identification credentials or badges are authorized for unescorted access onto NASAP installations.
• DoD Civilian Common Access Card (CAC)
• DoD Contractor Common Access Card (CAC)
• Military Active Duty CAC
• Military Retired Teslin ID Cards
• Military Dependent Teslin ID Cards
• DoD Civilian Retiree DBIDS ID Cards
• Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) approved photo visitor pass or card badge for NSA South Potomac installations with location/days/hours of access allowed.
• DoD Non-U.S. Citizens CAC - ust go to VCC to preregister their CAC in Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) prior to access. The command sponsoring the individual is required to provide documentation prior to having registration completed.
• Veterans Health Identification Card (VHIC) and approved Caregivers are required to enroll in DBIDS at the VCC prior to access.
• Navy Criminal Investigation Service (NCIS). Note: Agents are allowed to escort individuals onto the installation without visitor pass or showing ID credential of that individual. Not authorized to escort individual(s) into any installation restricted areas.
• US Access Cards (OPM Background Investigators)
Personnel wishing to enter the base who do not possess one of these forms of identification will be directed to the Visitor Control Center. Visitors must be sponsored by either military, NSASP or supported command personnel, be vetted, have an Expected Visitor form submitted and be processed through the Visitor Control Center (VCC). At the time the of
visit the individual must have, a valid state photo driver’s license or government issued photo identification card if not operating a vehicle. If operating a vehicle individual must also show current vehicle registration and proof of insurance.
Visitors arriving during non-duty hours, weekends and holidays must have prior approval and check in at the main gate. DBIDS visitor pass/ card holders must have hours assigned to their pass/cards, visitors for an event the sponsor must have submitted an event form with names. Base residents will provide notification for visitors with Visitor Control or with the Police Department before entry will be approved at the main gate.
Alcohol
Alcohol may be consumed by persons 21 years of age and above in authorized areas only.
Firearms / Archery Equipment
No privately owned firearms, compound/traditional bows or crossbows are permitted on NSASP Indian Head, EXCEPT; Personnel residing in family housing and/or the firearms/bows used for a specific hunting seasons.
(1) Personnel residing on station must register their privately-owned firearms/archery equipment with the NSASP Police Department (Building D-339). Those living in family housing may retain their firearms in their quarters in accordance with the NSASP personal weapons instruction. Temporary or permanent residents of the BOQ and BEQ may not store weapons in the barracks or vehicles. It is recommended contacting NSASP Police at 301-744-4606 to schedule an appointment for registration of firearms and archery equipment.
(2) Privately-owned firearms and archery equipment may be brought aboard NSASP during hunting season only when you are ready to hunt. Weapons MAY NOT be stored in a vehicle while at work or conducting business on base and must immediately be taken off station upon conclusion of the hunt. All other installation specific hunting regulation and instruction must be followed when hunting. It is recommended contacting NSASP Police at 301-744-4606 to schedule an appointment for registration of firearms and archery equipment.
(3) Possession of fireworks on NSASP Indian Head is prohibited.
Bicycle Regulations
All persons riding a bicycle, rollerblading, skate boarding, etc. aboard NSF Indian Head must wear an ANSO or Snell Memorial Foundationapproved helmet.
Animal Control
Residents must register all family pets with Liberty Housing.
The mission of NSA South Potomac Fire and Emergency Services is to save lives, protect property and safeguard the environment from hazardous situations, both manmade and natural. The organization is on duty twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. NSASP F&ES is comprised of 10 Lead Firefighters, 28 Firefighter/EMTs and 12 Firefighter/ Paramedics providing emergency service assistance to the base residents and employees from three Fire Stations across the NSA South Potomac fence lines. In addition to the firefighters and paramedics, there is one District Fire Chief, four Battalion Chiefs of Operations, Battalion Chief of Prevention, Training Officer and four Fire Inspectors in the department for a total of 61 personnel.
NSA South Potomac Fire & Emergency Services
The department’s activities include fire protection, fire suppression, fire prevention, public safety education, hazardous material handling and emergency medical responses. All personnel are required to maintain a high level of training and qualification to respond and provide the services needed in each situation. The department personnel are also trained and certified as operators of emergency vehicles that include three structural pumpers, two 75’ ladder trucks, two brush trucks, a Hazardous Materials Response Vehicle, two spill response boats (Indian Head) and two ambulances. Emergency medical personnel certified as paramedics provide Advanced Life Support when necessary as well as CPR and other vital training to base employees and residents.
The Fire Prevention Division is responsible for conducting fire and life safety inspections, reviewing new construction and renovation
plans, attending pre-construction meetings with contractors, investigation of fires and issuing open flame permits. Fire Prevention also manages the prevention and safety program for the base. This vital program includes inspections of the child care facilities which include in-home child care inspections. Fire Inspectors also conduct emergency evacuation drills for base employees and provide educational and hands-on activities for base employees and residents
In the event of a medical, fire or other emergency requiring the services of NSASP Fire and Emergency Services, please dial 301-744-4333 at NSF Indian Head from all phones. Calling 911 from a cell phone while on the installation will alert the county emergency dispatch center.
District Fire Chief 301-399-8828
Indian Head (Station 20) Main Number 301744-4370
Stump Neck (Station 21) Main Number 301744-6900
Morale, Welfare and Recreation
Main Office
301-744-4775
NSF Indian Head MWR supports quality of life activities for military, DoD civilian employees, contractors and their families. Through athletic facilities, fitness centers, recreational programs, child development centers, community activities and various other programs, patrons are able to participate in a wide variety of events.
Auto Skills Center
301-744-6314
The Auto Hobby Shop, located in Bldg. 1420, is a fully equipped, self-service repair facility. It offers three vehicle lifts, one motorcycle lift, diagnostics center, drum brake tools, tap and die sets, timing lights, a strut compressor, and most other tools and equipment needed for vehicle repair. You are able to check for recalls and other service bulletins for your vehicle using the Mitchell Information System. Professional guidance is available to assist you with your repair project. All tools and equipment are available on a firstcome, first-served basis.
Stars & Strikes Bowling Center
301-744-4761
The Stars and Strikes Bowling Center is located in Bldg. D-328 (downstairs from the Gymnasium) and hosts league play, open bowling, special events and is available for private party rental. A snack bar with refreshments is also available. Bowling is the ideal way to entertain your family, friends, and co-workers. Celebrate birthdays, graduations, or just get a group together for a fun
Morale, Welfare & Recreation Facilities and Services
afternoon. If you’re looking for some fun, come bowling with us at the Stars and Strikes Bowling Center!
Child Development Programs
Child Development Center
301-744-4458
The Child Development Center is located in Bldg. 1901. If you are active duty military, reservist on active duty, or a DoD civilian employee, you are eligible to use the Child Development Center (CDC) programs. Priority is given to active duty military. Fees are based on total family income. The CDC provides quality childcare for children six weeks to five years of age. Caregivers in your child’s classroom are trained to develop age-appropriate activities for your child. Our CDC models the Navy’s commitment to providing only the highest quality care for your child.
Child Development Home
301-744-4458
The Child Development Home program increases the availability of qualified childcare services for families at Indian Head. The program provides certified caregivers for children between six weeks and 12 years of age in the local community. The Child Development Home Program offers great employment opportunities for military spouses; providers work out of their homes, care for children and have the flexibility to set their own hours and fees.
School Age Care
My Generation Youth Center
301-743-5456
The My Generation Youth Center, located in Bldg. 441, provides before- and after-school care, open recreation, summer camp programs and special events to children ages five (and in kindergarten) – 12 years. The program is a member of the Boys & Girls Club of America and provides nutritional snacks, arts & crafts, computer access, stimulating learning experiences and recreational activities to make up many fun-filled days.
Teen Center
301-743-5456
The Teen Center, located in Bldg. 3134, offers programs that are recreational and provide quality “out-of-school” activities for pre-teens and teens. The programs provide important social/emotional growth opportunities that focus on character development, leadership skills, communication, and self-esteem.
Outdoor Recreation Gear Rental
301-744-6314
The MWR Auto Hobby Shop runs the gear issue program and rents an extensive selection of recreation equipment. Available items include
tents, canoes, kayaks, bicycles, tarps, picnic tents, tables, chairs, moon bounces, grills, lanterns and camping supplies. Equipment can be rented daily or weekly. Many of the rental items are brand new and all others are in excellent condition. Call for more information or to reserve equipment.
Globe & Anchor/Tiki Bar
301-744-6487
Globe & Anchor
Open October - May
The Globe & Anchor is located in the Mix House, Bldg. D-324, and offers a fully stocked bar, pool tables, dartboards, video games and more. Plan to meet friends after work to relax and unwind!
Tiki Bar
Open May – October
The Tiki Bar, also located at the Mix House, offers a fabulous view of the Potomac River, a fully stocked outdoor bar, monthly live entertainment and special events throughout the season. It’s the perfect place to stop in after work!
Community Recreation Center
301-744-4850
The Community Recreation Center offers programs, services and activities for all ages. The facility is open to all with base access and houses the Tickets and Travel program, Indian Head Movie Theater, and the MWR General Library. Patrons can expect a monthly calendar
of activities and many special events throughout the year. Free Wi-Fi is available as well as several televisions and comfortable seating. The Indian Head Theater seats up to 24 people with new movies each month and is available on a first come, first served basis. The General Library offers numerous book titles, including new releases, for check out as well as DVDs and audio books.
The Tickets & Travel program offers discounted tickets to area attractions including:
• Colonial Williamsburg
• Busch Gardens
• National Aquarium in Baltimore
• Local Movie Theaters
• Florida Resorts and Attractions
• Spy Museum
• Washington D.C. Bike the Sites
• Great Wolf Lodge Specials
• Theme Parks
• Area Ski Resorts
• Professional Sporting Event Tickets
• New York City Weekend Trips
• Maryland Renaissance Festival
• Vacation Packages & Cruises!
Liberty Program
301-744-4524
Looking to get off base and see the sights? How about something fun to do while you’re on base? The Liberty program offers exciting trips at discounted rates for single or unaccompanied active duty Military members between the ages of 18-25. Activities include ski trips, white water rafting, amusement park trips, horseback riding, professional sporting events, and much more! Within the Liberty Center itself, you’ll find the newest video games, big screen televisions and personal computers. Special events are planned throughout the year and promise to be a good time for all who participate.
Mix House Conference Center
301-744-4850
The Mix House is the perfect location for
wedding receptions, retirement parties, family reunions, command meetings or any midsized event. With space for 120 people, the Mix House offers separate bar and kitchen areas, a spectacular view of the Potomac River and a seasonal outdoor deck and bar area. Call today for rental rates or to schedule a tour of the facility.
Sports Program
301-744-4661
NSF Indian Head’s sports department offers a variety of leagues that are open to all with base access. Sports leagues include: flag football, basketball, racquetball, volleyball, softball, soccer, beach volleyball, indoor volleyball and tennis. The basketball court is located in the MWR Admin Building, D-328. The court is available on a first come, first served basis. The sports department also schedules a variety of 5K races and tournaments.
Aquatics Center
301-744-4616
The NSF Indian Head Pool is open seasonally from Memorial Day through mid-September. Swimming lessons are available for all ages throughout the summer in two-week sessions. Lap swim sessions and water aerobics classes are taught by aquatic professionals. Open swim is available daily. The pool’s deck space and small pavilion area make it an ideal rental facility for private parties and other functions.
Weight House Fitness Center 301-744-4661
The Weight House Fitness Center is located in Bldg. 1660 and features weight and fitness rooms, racquetball courts, an aerobics room and more. Fitness assessments, personal training,
blood pressure screening, body fat analysis, group exercise classes and wellness classes are also available. Stop by during lunch or after work to play racquetball, take a spin class or use one of our state-of-the-art cardio machines. The group exercise room is now family friendly, offering a safe area for children to play while their guardian participates in an exercise class, attends a training session or works out independently.
Market Fresh Bistro 301-744-4229
The Market Fresh Bistro is located in Bldg. 620 and offers a select breakfast and lunch menu. Food items include salads, sandwiches, Paninis, bagels, muffins, soups and several specials. Also offered is a range of Proudly Serving Starbucks drink items. The Market Fresh Bistro is a great addition to NSF Indian Head please stop by and enjoy a coffee and a sandwich.
Military Family Housing
Military Family Housing
In 2005, the Navy and Liberty Military Housing entered into a Public Private Venture (PPV) partnership to provide housing for military in the Indian Head area. There are historical single-family homes, in addition to homes, townhomes and duplexes built in 2008. The Housing Service Center accommodates all branches of the military in addition to DOD employees based on availability.
Liberty Military Housing, Public Private Venture Partner
Military families who wish to be housed on base are
required to sign a lease with Liberty Military Housing (PPV partner). Initial lease term is one year renewable on a month-tomonth or yearly basis. Liberty provides 24-hour maintenance, includes the normal use of utilities in rents and offers monthly community activities and has a professional staff to serve your needs while living at Naval Support Facility Indian Head. Liberty staff can be reached at 301-743-6920, Mon. – Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and is closed on weekends and most federal holidays.
Housing Service Center Applications
Requests for base housing by active duty service members are accomplished by submitting a complete Application for Assignment to Housing (DD Form 1746), current orders, sex offender addendum, record of emergency data (Page 2 or equivalent) and an Information Release Form to the Housing Service Center. Applications may be submitted in person, emailed to Indianhead_housing@navy.mil or by mail to Housing Service Center, 3946 Welsh Street, Building 1659, Indian Head, Md. 20640, Attn: Government Housing. The Housing Service Center office hours are 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Mon– Fri and are closed on federal holidays. For questions you may contact the Housing Service Center at 301-744-4433/4317 or Liberty Military Housing at 301-743-6920. Requirements for affiliated and non-affiliated civilians requesting housing are different.
Bachelor Housing
Bachelor housing at Indian Head is managed and maintained by the United States Marine Corps (CBIRF) and can be reached at 301-744-2066/1062.
Command Religious Program (CRP)
The Command Religious Program’s mission is to sustain the spiritual readiness of all personnel on base through effective relationships and efficiency in the delivery of spiritual services, intentional deck-plate presence, reasonable pastoral care, and total confidential counseling. The religious ministry team consists of Chaplain (Lieutenant) Adewale Giwa-Alaka and Religious Program Specialist 2nd Class(Fleet Marine Force) David E. Gaddy. We exist in the life of the command to bolster the holistic and spiritual well-being of all people. We aim to cultivate healthy relationships within the community, which informs sensible advisement for NSA South Potomac and tenant command leadership concerning service members and their families while maintaining total confidentiality (100%) through the counseling services provided to all qualified DoD personnel.
Contact us
We welcome inquiries, thoughts, and comments about the spiritual needs of our people. Do not hesitate to contact us at dahlgrenchapelfct@us.navy.mil, 540-653-8297, or 540-413-7029. For after-hour support in crisis and or emergency when the duty chaplain cannot be reached due to illness, leave, etc., please contact the Base CDO at 540-850-2380 or the NDW Region Chaplain at 202-386-5073.
10 Good Reasons to Contact Chaplain
1. Spiritual Help: Nothing is more central to chaplains than assisting people in their faith journey. Chaplains have the skills and knowledge to assist you in your spiritual walk.
2. Decisions: Big decisions in life are important. Sometimes you need someone to help guide you. It’s never intended that we should make decisions alone. Chaplains can provide needed guidance during major decisions, and chaplains are granted confidentiality by the UCMJ.
3. Pressure/Stress: Chaplains can help you ease inner pressure and frustration that your duties and or separation adjustment may be causing. A chaplain can offer advice and alternatives of which you may not have been aware.
4. Problems/Concerns: There are times when we need someone to talk to about life situations, or things that are “bugging us.” Chaplains may act as your advocate in a non–judgmental and confident atmosphere.
5. Engagement & Marriage: The Chaplain gladly provides premarital counseling and assistance in planning your wedding. The wedding can be a religious service of worship where the couple to be married makes their promises to each other in the context of a community of faith. Check with the chaplain for faith-specific requirements.
6. New Family Member: When families are enlarged through birth or adoption, you may want to follow the practice of your faith in dedicating or baptizing the child. Check with a chaplain of your faith for specific requirements.
7. Family Problems: When marriages fall on hard times, individuals often do not seek help until it is too late. Most chaplains have training in marriage and family counseling. They can help you work through your problems or refer you to other sources of professional help.
8. Hospitalization: Let your chaplain know if you or your family member has or will be admitted to the hospital. The chaplain would like to bring the comfort of God’s love to your hospital room, especially before and or after surgery.
9. Death: Chaplains can offer comfort and help you work through the grief process when you have been informed about the death of a loved one. When called upon, chaplains conduct funeral and memorial services.
10. When Someone Else You Know Needs Help: Many people are reluctant to seek help when they need it. Please be alert to the needs of those around you. Chaplains are responsible for everyone, including those without religious affiliation. As a Navy or Civilian member of this community, you can make a difference by referring a friend to the chaplain.
NAVAL SUPPORT FACILITY
Telephone Directory
DIALING INFORMATION
Area Code: 301 • Commercial: 301-744-XXXX • Commercial Assistance: 301-744-4000 • DSN: 354-XXXX • DSN Assistance: 227-0101
Naval Support Activity South Potomac
Mailing Address: 3838 Strauss Ave., Indian Head, MD 20640-5133
https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/ndw/installations/nsa_south_potomac.html www.facebook.com/NSASouthPotomac • https://twitter.com/NSASP1
Commanding Officer
Executive Officer
Command Master Chief
Command Duty Officer
540-653-8203, DSN 249
540-653-7575, DSN 249
540-653-1809, DSN 249
540-850-2380
Public Affairs Officer ...................................................................
Installation Program Integrator
NAVAL BRANCH HEALTH CLINIC
Medical Appointments
540-653-8153
540-653-4300
301-744-4061
After Hours Care/TRICARE Nurse Advice Line.............................800-874-2273
Dental Clinic
Occupational Health Clinic
Pharmacy
General Information
N3 Operations
SECURITY
Police/Fire/Ambulance Emergency
(Housing residents must dial 301-744-4333 for emergencies)
Pass and ID Office .............................................................
CAC Office
Security Director
Police Chief
Deputy Police Chief
301-744-4948
301-744-4801
301-744-4904
301-744-4604
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
301-744-4333
301-744-4379/4311
301-744-4251
540-653-6010, DSN 249
540-653-7126, DSN 249
301-744-6793
Captain .......................................................................................
Police - Lieutenant Shift Supervisor
Police - Shift Sergeant
Criminal Investigator
301-744-4280
301-744-4606
301-744-4529
540-284-4337
Physical Security ............................................................... 301-744-4849/4901
Antiterrorism Officer
FIRE
Indian Head Fire and Emergency Services Contact Numbers
301-744-1111
Indian Head (Station 20) Main Number ......................................301-744-4370
Stump Neck (Station 21) Main Number......................................301-744-6900
Indian Head Fire Prevention Office 301-744-4370
Dahlgren Fire and Emergency Services Contact Numbers
Dahlgren (Station 28) Main Number 301-653-8726
Dahlgren Fire Prevention Office 540-653-1063/1496
MORALE,
WELFARE & RECREATION FACILITIES, (MWR)
Administration Office
MWR Site Manager Indian Head ................................................
Marketing & Commercial Sponsorship
Finance Manager
Facilities & Maintenance
Stars & Strikes Bowling Center
Sports and Fitness Director ........................................................
Auto Hobby Shop
Fitness Center-Weight House
Community Recreation, (ITT)
Library (General).........................................................................
301-744-4775
301-744-6587
301-744-6549
301-744-6788
301-744-6585
301-744-4761
301-744-4741
301-744-6314
301-744-4661
301-744-4850
301-744-4850
Liberty Center.............................................................................301-744-4524
Mix House/Tiki Bar
Market Fresh Bistro
Swimming Pool
NSWC-Indian-Head/Contact-Us/FOIA/
(00L) OFFICE OF COUNSEL
Administrative Assistant
301-744-5606
(AX) ASST TO EXEC MANAGER FOR EOD TECHNOLOGY & TRAINING
Administrative Assistant
(0CA) CUSTOMER ADVOCATE OFFICE
Administrative Assistant
(JP) CAD/PAD JOINT PROGRAM OFFICE
Administrative Assistant .............................................................
301-744-5769
301-744-6493
301-744-6487
301-744-4229
301-744-4616
NAVY GATEWAY INNS & SUITES, NGIS (VISITOR QUARTERS)
Reservation Desk
540-653-7671/7672
NGIS World Wide Reservations 877-628-9233
(This facility is located at NSF Dahlgren, VA)
SERVICES
AFGE (Union)
Commercial Travel Service
Hot Line......................................................................................
301-744-4120
202-433-3365
301-744-4228
Navy Exchange...........................................................................301-743-5415
Navy Federal Credit Union
NDW Hotline
NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER INDIAN HEAD DIVISION
3767 Strauss Ave.
Indian Head, MD 20640-5150
866-842-NFCU
202-433-4080
https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Warfare-Centers/NSWC-Indian-Head Command Status Line: 301-744-4000, press option 2
COMMAND
(00) Commanding Officer ...........................................................
(TD) Technical Director
(TDB) Deputy Technical Director
(COS) Chief of Staff
(COS) Deputy Chief of Staff ........................................................
(0BD) Business Director
(00K) Deputy Director for Small Business
(105) Security Manager
301-744-1600
301-744-6515
301-744-6515
301-744-4301
301-744-1352
301-744-4669
301-744-6638
301-744-2872
(10B3) Command Duty Officer, NSWC.IHEODTD.CDO.fct@navy.mil ...................................................................................................240-458-0151
(00ESO) Explosives Safety Officer
(00N) COMMAND EVALUATION
FOIA Officer
301-744-1117
301-744-5607
FOIA Request Process: https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Warfare-Centers/
(01) COMPTROLLER DEPARTMENT
Department
(02) CONTRACTS DEPARTMENT
Department
(10) CORPORATE OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Department Administrative Assistant
(10B3) Emergency Manager/Anti-Terrorism Officer
(10X) NAVSEA ERP BUSINESS OFFICE
Administrative Assistant
(101) HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION Administrative Assistant 301-744-4966 Recruiting & Student Outreach 301-744-4804
(102) INFRASTRUCTURE DIVISION Infrastructure Division Main Office
(103) CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS Public Affairs Office 301-744-6505
(104) ACTIVITY COMMAND INFORMATION OFFICE/IT DIVISION Administrative Assistant
(105) SECURITY DIVISION
General Contact..........................................................................301-744-4717
(106) CORPORATE BUSINESS OFFICE
Administrative Assistant 301-744-4585
(107) PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Administrative Assistant 301-744-1960
(D) EOD DEPARTMENT
Department Administrative Assistant 301-744-6808
(E) SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Department Action Officer
301-744-4378
NAVAL SUPPORT FACILITY
(G)SYSTEMS INTEGRATION DEPARTMENT
Department Administrative Assistant 973-724-3505
(M) ENERGETICS MANUFACTURING DEPARTMENT
Department Administrative Assistant
301-744-2652
(R) RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST & EVAL. DEPARTMENT
Department Administrative Assistant.
Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity
301-542-6002
3817 Strauss Ave., Ste. 108, Indian Head, MD 20640-5151 Website: http://nossa.navsea.navy.mil
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING OFFICER (N00)
N00 Commanding Officer
301-744-6003
00B NOSSA Director...................................................................240-435-1166
N00F USN Fleet Liaison Officer
COMPTROLLER DIRECTORATE (N01)
N01 Director, Comptroller Operations
240-458-0027
240-416-8139
WEAPONS SYSTEMS SAFETY/JOINT PROGRAMS OFFICE (N3)
N3 Director, Weapons Systems Safety
240-320-2250
ORDNANCE ENVIRONMENTAL &,INFASTRUCTURE DIRECTORATE (N4)
N4 Director, Ordnance Environmental & Infastructure
FACILITIES CERTIFICATION BRANCH (N41)
N41Branch Supervisor
N41C Ashore Safety
N41X Explosives Safety Technical Expert ...................................
WEAPONS ASSESSMENT DIRECTORATE (N8)
N8 Director, Weapons Assessment
240-461-7350
240-461-7360
240-888-4739
240-993-6287
301-278-1422
EXPLOSIVES SAFETY OPERATIONS DIRECTORATE (N9)
N9 Director, Explosives Safety Operations
240-320-2735
N9E Ordnance Transportation/Classification ............................... 240-888-4106
BUSINESS OPERATIONS DIRECTORATE (N10)
N10 Director, Business Operations
N10F Security Manager 301-848-9759
Naval Sea Logistics Center, Detachment Indian Head
Mailing Address: 4158 West Patton Road, Bldg. 1581, Indian Head, MD 20640
Command Website: http://www.NSLC.navsea.navy.mil Site Manager 717-728-6664
Chemical Biological Incident Response Force
3399 Strauss Ave., Bldg 901, Indian Head, MD 20640-5164
Website: www.cbirf.usmc.mil Commanding
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Expeditionary Exploitation Unit ONE (EXU-1)
Website: https://intelshare.intelink.gov/sites/cexc/SitePages/Home.aspx
EXU-1 Commanding Officer
EXU-1 Executive Officer
EXU-1 Command Master Chief...................................................301-743-4103
EXU-1 Administrative Officer ......................................................
EXU-1 Operations Officer
EXU-1 Readiness and Training Officer 301-743-4171
EXU-1 Financial/Supply/Logistics Officer 301-743-4141
EXU-1 Deputy Financial/Supply/Logistics Officer 301-743-4242
EXU-1 Civilian Director ............................................................... 301-743-4104
EXU-1 Deputy Civilian Director 301-743-4105
EXU-1 Deputy Comptroller 301-743-4143 Notes
