Picatinny Arsenal 

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The Community 

 
Directions to Picatinny 

From Newark International 

Airport 

 From the airport, bear left at 

main exit to I-78 west 

 Exit I-78 west to Rt. 24 west 

 Exit Rt. 24 west to I-287 north 

 Exit north I-287 to I-80 west 

 Exit I-80 west at Exit 34b to Rt. 

15 north 

 Go through traffic light, bear 

right to Picatinny Entrance 

before underpass 

From JFK International Airport 

 From airport, exit to Nassau 

Expressway west 

 Exit Expressway to Shore 

Parkway west 

 Exit Shore Parkway to I-278 

west to Verrazano Narrows 

Bridge 

 Exit I-278 west to I-95 north 

 Exit I-95 north to I-78 west 

 Exit I-78 west to Rt. 24 west 

 Exit Rt.24 west to I-287 north 

 Exit I-287 north to I-80 west 

 Exit I-80 west at Exit 34b to Rt. 

15 north

 Go through traffic light, bear 

right to Picatinny Entrance

From South Jersey (South) 

 Take NJ Garden State Parkway 

NORTH 

 Exit I-280 west to I-80 west 

 Exit I-80 west at Exit 34b to Rt. 

15 north 

 Go through traffic light, bear 

right at Picatinny Entrance 

From North Jersey (North) 

 Take NJ Garden State Parkway 

SOUTH 

 Exit I-280 west to I-80 west 

 Exit I-80 west at Exit 34b to Rt. 15 

north 

 Go through traffic light, bear right 

to Picatinny Entrance 

From Aberdeen, Maryland 

 Take I-95 north to I-295 towards 

NJ Turnpike

 Take NJ Turnpike north to exit 10 

for I-287 north

 Take I-287 north to I-80 west

 Exit I-80 west at Exit 34b to Rt. 15 

north 

 Go through traffic light , bear right 

to Picatinny Entrance

From Watervliet, New York 

 Take I-87 (NY Thruway) south 

 Take exit 15 for I-287. Continue 

approximately 15 miles for exit to 

NJ I-287 south 

 Take I-287 south to I-80 west 

 Exit I-80 west at exit 34b to Rt. 15 

north 

 Go through traffic light, bear right 

to Picatinny Entrance 

STOP AT THE VISITOR 

CENTER, BUILDING 1136, 

ON YOUR LEFT BEFORE THE 

GUARD SHACK. 
WELCOME 

Situated on a 6,500-acre military installation located in the 

northwest corner of New Jersey, Picatinny plays a unique role in 

the United States' ability to wage war. There is no other 

comprehensive armaments facility like it in the country; it is a 

one-of-a-kind facility that provides virtually all of the lethal 

mechanisms used in Army weapon systems and those of the 

other military services. 

Nestled in North Western New Jersey, Morris County is home to 

Picatinny. Morris County is among one of the fastest growing areas 

in the New Jersey, New York, Connecticut Metropolitan region. 

Settled amid rolling hills, glistening lakes, and broad valleys, Morris 

County is approximately 45 minutes from New York City and 

2 hours from Philadelphia. Beautiful homes predominate both in 

the towns and the countryside. With multi-million dollar shopping 

centers and three universities, Morris County is a great place to 

live. So get out there and explore! 

We look forward to serving you and having you on our team! 

Welcome to the home of American Firepower 
Reporting In 

(973) 724-8053 

All active duty military assigned to or 

wishing to reside at Picatinny Arsenal, must 

contact the Military Personnel Office prior to 

their arrival date in order to receive assistance with relocation prior to your PCS. 

Military Personnel, Headquarters 

Detachment is located in Building 34N. 

The hours of operation are 0800-1630 M-F, 

excluding Federal Holidays. 

In-processing procedures will take 

approximately half a work day. Arrive no 

later than 1000 in order to complete the 

process. Acquisition of housing is not complete until all in-processing station requirements have been met. 

Required Documentation to 

In-Process 

 Orders and Amendments 

 DA Form 31 from losing unit (original 

signature) 

 Termination of quarters from losing 

installation (if applicable) 

 Installation Clearance Form DA Form 

137-2 from losing installation 

 All travel related receipts 

 Sponsors’ name/phone number 

 Unit location/address/supervisors’ 

phone number 

 Copy of last evaluation report 

 DA Form 705, Physical Fitness Test 

Scorecard 

 Name/Phone/Address/ Date of Birth 

(and marriage) of dependents 

 Name/Phone/Address of Parents 

 Emergency contact name and phone 

number

 Copy of any advance of pay

If you have children 

 School Records 

 Immunization Records 

 Last Physical Records 

If you have pets 

 Must have microchip in place. Bring chip 

registration 

EOC Form 

Those residing, but not working on Picatinny 

Arsenal, must stop by Military Personnel to 

sign the EOC and complete inprocessing form. 

Seat Belt Use/Child Restraints 

Occupants of all motor vehicles operating on 

base in the state of NJ are required to wear 

safety belts. Picatinny Arsenal police are 

authorized to issue traffic citations for violations. Children less than 8 years of age or 

under 80 pounds must be in a car seat. 

Mail 

There is no general delivery. Please call your 

forwarding unit admin to inquire if they will 

collect your mail. 

ACS Loan Closet 

(973) 724-7247 

The Loan Closet at Army Community Service 

offers 30-day loans of kitchenware, airbeds, 

cleaning appliances, and childcare items to 

military personnel and their families during 

transition in and out of Picatinny Arsenal. 
HISTORY 

Picatinny Arsenal Historical 

Overview 

On 6 September 1880, the War 

Department established the Dover 

Powder Depot. Four days later, it 

changed the name to Picatinny 

Arsenal Powder Depot. In 1907, the 

Army altered the name to Picatinny 

Arsenal and established its first 

powder factory on the site. While 

continuing to produce munitions, the 

arsenal moved into research and 

development work with the start of a 

school to instruct officers in weaponry 

sciences in 1911, the establishment of 

testing and control laboratories during 

the World War I era, and the 

beginning of a small, experimental 

plant for the design and development 

of artillery ammunition in 1919. In 

1921 , the arsenal took over 

responsibility for experimental work 

on fuses. 

The arsenal continued to realize its 

po ten tial a s a resear ch and 

development facility in the years 

between the two world wars. Major 

accomplishments of this period 

included better methods for storing 

smokeless powder, improved processing of cyclonite, more commonly called RDX, and the discovery of a new explosive, halite. The 

discoverer was Dr. George C. Hale, 

the arsenal's chief chemist. 

After World War II, Picatinny Arsenal 

refocused its efforts on developing 

new weapons and munitions. Its 

support to the American forces in 

Korea included an improved bazooka 

and an illuminating rifle grenade. In 

periods of peace, the arsenal made 

important contributions to progress in 

the areas of radar, pyrotechnics, 

missiles, time fuzes, and nuclear 

munitions. 

When war broke out again, it gave 

troops in Vietnam a complete family of 

40mm ammuni tion fo r g renade 

launchers and helicopter gun ships. 

In 1977, the Army recognized Picatinny 

Arsenal's leadership in weapons and 

m u n i t i o n s d e v e l o p m e n t b y 

headquartering its Armament Research 

and Development Command at the 

arsenal and giving it responsibility for 

developing small caliber weapons and 

munitions. 

In 1983, the Army disestablished the 

Armament Research and Development 

Command and Picatinny Arsenal became 

the home of the Armament Research 

and Development Center. In 1986, the 

name again changed to the Armament 

Research, Development and Engineering 

Center. Whatever the name, the 

installation leads the way in weapons 

and ammunition development. 

Expansion of the Arsenal 

Gasoline-Electric Locomotive Shed and 

Garage Under Construction 

A deed dated 26 June 1880 records the 

first land purchase for the future 

Picatinny Arsenal. Mr. George E. Righter 

transferred 1,195.8 acres centered on 

Lake Picatinny Arsenal to the United 

States Government in return for 

$35,874.00. This area, afterwards 

known as the Middle Forge Tract 

because of the forge located there 

during the Revolutionary War, became 

the central area of the arsenal. In 1880 

and 1881, the government also 

purchased tracts from Uel H. Wiggins, 

Edward C. Fiedler, Henry and Michael 

Doland, John E. Kindred, and others. 

These initial purchases, including the 

Middle Forge Tract, covered 1866.13 
acres and cost a total of $62,750.00. At 

the same time, the government gave 

$200.00 to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Spicer for 

a 50 foot strip on which to construct a 

road from Spicertown to the powder 

depot. In 1891, the Army transferred 315 

acres bordering Lake Denmark to the 

Navy. 

Over the years, the Army continued to 

make small purchases to round out 

arsenal boundaries, but the next major 

expansion came in 1941, just before the 

United States entered World War II. At 

this time, the Army purchased the land 

between the Cannon Gates and the 

present main entrance near NJ Route 15. 

Thi s in clu d ed Spi c e r town , an 

unincorporated village in Rockaway 

Township. Spicertown had declined from 

a relatively thriving nineteenth century 

community of small but profitable farms 

to a rather depressed area in 1941. Still, 

many of the residences were in good 

condition and house military families to 

this day. Near Parker Road are buildings 

1123 and 1124, both acquired from the 

estate of John E. Larson for $16,000.00. 

The purchase price included 24 acres of 

land. Buildings 1125, 1126, and 1127 and 

the accompanying 12 acres cost the 

government $19,769.00. On the opposite 

side of Parker Road are buildings 1138 

and 1139, acquired from Helen Jane 

Larsen with 1.5 acres for $10,534.00, 

and building 1140, the former home of 

Clarence and Agnes Burdette constructed 

around 1919. The government appraiser 

praised the landscaping and the grassy 

knoll location. The primary vehicle for 

transportation in the early days of the 

Arsenal was the railroad. 

36-inch 

Bomb, T2 

Stenciling 

Data and 

Placing Fuse 

Adapter Plug 

Picatinny 

Arsenal - 

1944 

The early Wharton & Northern 

(succeeded by the Jersey Central) was 

laid from Wharton to Green Pond 

through the heart of the valley in which 

Picatinny Arsenal now resides. This line 

connected the various railroads serving 

the Wharton area with the New York, 

Susquehanna & Western at Green 

Pond. Picatinny Arsenal maintained as 

much as 49 miles of its own narrow 

and standard gauge Picatinny Arsenal 

Rail r o ad to se r vi ce i t s man y 

transportation needs (fuel, raw 

materials, ammunition, etc.). Today, 

rail service through the Arsenal is just 

a memory with only a disused 

weed-choked stub line into the Arsenal 

and scattered traces of the once busy 

narrow gauge railway. 

In 1960, the Army resumed control of 

land it had given the Navy, bringing the 

installation to its current size and 

shape. 
UNITS 

MISSION 

ARDEC 

The Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center is the 

Army's "Center of Lethality," a designation reflecting its important role as 

the provider of more than 90 percent of the Army's lethal armaments and 

munitions to our warfighters. 

PEO AMMO

The Program Executive Office for Ammunition is the life-cycle manager 

for the conventional ammunition, leap-ahead munitions and counter improvised explosive device products that increase the combat firepower of 

our warfighters. 

JM&L LCMC

The Joint Munitions and Lethality Lifecycle Management Command develops, acquires, fields and sustains value-added ammunition for the joint 

warfighter through the integration of effective and timely acquisition, logistics and cutting-edge technologies. 

Garrison

As part of the Installation Management Command, Picatinny's Garrison 

provides effective and efficient installation capabilities and services that 

support the mission and promote Soldier, Family and Civilian readiness 

and well being. 

Network Enterprise Center

Part of the U.S. Army 7th Signal Command/93rd Signal Brigade, the Picatinny Arsenal Network Enterprise Center (NEC) provides secure, reliable, responsive service in information resources & information technology 

to multi-component forces, fully supporting Picatinny Arsenal. The NEC 

also serves as principal focal point for information management matters. 
ACC-NJ

The Army Contracting Center-New Jersey provides expert contracting 

support to the Army's "ammunition enterprise" by integrating the people, 

organizations, infrastructures and processes necessary for the effective 

life cycle management of conventional munitions for the joint warfighter. 

PM-Soldier Weapons

PM Soldier Weapons supports Soldiers through the development, production, fielding, and sustainment of current and future weapons systems, as well as associated target acquisition/fire control products. 

PEO GCS

The Program Executive Officer for Ground Combat Systems manages 

the development, acquisition, testing, systems integration, product improvement and fielding of ground combat support weapons systems 

used by the Army and other U.S. military services. 

NAVSEA

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, Picatinny Detachment, provides research, development, evaluation and in-service 

support of energetic systems for the Navy's Energetic Enterprise. 

DCMA

The Defense Contract Management Agency - Springfield, located at Picatinny Arsenal, conducts contract administration services enabling the 

timely, cost-effective delivery of quality products to the warfighter. 

GOLF COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION 25TH MARINES 

Golf Company, 2nd Battalion 25th Marines’ are a reserve unit Mission is 

to provide trained and qualified units and individuals to augment, reinforce, or reconstitute the active component of the Marine Corps in time of 

war, national emergency, and such other times as the national security 

may require. 

7245th MSU 

The 7245th is a Medical Support Unit with a location at Picatinny Arsenal.

 
FMWR 

FAMILY & MORALE, WELFARE & RECREATION 

Family and MWR at a Glance... 

 Army Community Service 

 Forge Fitness Center 

 Frog Falls Aquatic Park 

 Outdoor Recreation 

 Food, Beverage & Entertainment 

 Picatinny Golf Club 

 Child, Youth and School Age Services 

 Leisure Travel Services 

 Recreational Lodging 

 

 

www.pica.army.mil/newmwr

www.facebook.com/PicatinnyFMWR 

www.instagram.com/PicatinnyMWR 
ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE 

Building 3225 973-724-7247/4939 M-F 0700-1600 

ACS provides a wide range of programs dedicated to Soldiers, family 

members and all other authorized personnel. With programs tailored 

for life on and off base, ACS is the place to go for help and answers. 

ACS provides a wide range of services and programs to meet the 

needs of the community. 

A computer lab, resource library, massage chairs and much more. 

Stop by ACS for any questions you may have. 
FORGE FITNESS 

Building 3150 (973) 724-4629 M-F 0530-2100 Sat & Sun 0900-1500 

The Athletic Club at Picatinny is a state of the art fitness training facility that 

provides a variety of activities for self-improvement including aerobics, 

sports, yoga, karate, weight-lifting, and cardiovascular development. 

Forge offers a variety of recreational, intramural and traveling athletic programs. Currently, these programs include flag football, soccer, basketball, 

volleyball, street hockey, softball, running, and racquetball. 

Reserving tennis, racquetball courts, and sessions in our therapeutic pool 

can be done from the FORGE website. In order to access the courts, everyone must have a valid FMWR pass. 

FMWR passes are limited to active or retired U.S. Military and their families; 

DoD employees and their dependents; and government contractors located 

on Picatinny, and can be picked up at FORGE or ITR. There are membership fees for DoD employees and family, and contractors. 

OUTDOOR RECREATION 

Building 3321 (973) 724-4484 Mon– Friday 0800-1630 

Lake Denmark Recreation Area, Equipment Rentals, Rod and Gun Club, 

Paintball, Ski/Snowboard/Shoe, Scuba/Snorkel, Raft/Kayak/Canoe, 

Mountain/Road Bike, Windsurf/Sail/Hang glide, and a full line of outdoor 

related resale and special order items. 

Stop in for a facility tour and to learn more about our clubs and services! 

Long Term Storage Lots: Register with LTS (973)-724-4014 

Storage available for RVs, trailers, or anything on wheels. 
FROG FALLS AQUATIC PARK 

(973) 724-7275 

Open Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend 

Within our fun-filled aquatic park has two high velocity slides, six 25-yard lap 

lanes, a zero depth entry leisure pool, lazy river, and child activity pool. 

Frog Falls membership is open to Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard 

Military Personnel and their dependents; Picatinny civilian employees and 

their dependents; Contractors; and our partnering communities. 

Military personnel and their dependents are allowed to pay a daily fee with a 

valid ID. 

Other benefits Frog Falls has to offer ... 

 Lily Pad Café & Tiki Hut 

 Changing Facilities 

 Special Events & Programming 

 Birthday and Party Packages 

 Certified Lifeguards 

 Interactive Splash Pad for our babies and guests 
Leisure Travel Services 

“Take Off” Customer Service Center 

 Building 34N (973) 724-4186 M-F 0730-1530 

LTS is open to all active and retired military, DOD civilians, and their family 

members. A wide array of recreation services are provided by the Customer Service Center. A full line of Picatinny Arsenal apparel and gifts are 

available at LTS. LTS is your source for discounted tickets to local attractions and sporting events. 

Stop by and check it out and see what LTS has to offer! 

PICATINNY GOLF CLUB 

 Building 121A (973) 724-4653 

 Seasonal Course : Open April through October 

 

The Picatinny Arsenal Golf Club consists of 18 holes, a practice putting 

green, a practice fairway, and a pro-shop. 

The golf course is open to all active duty military, retired military, DA 

civilian employees, DOD contractors that work full time at Picatinny 

Arsenal, Morris County, honorable discharged veterans and the General 

Public. 
CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICES 

Parent Central (973) 724-5555 

Child Development Center 

Buildings 175, 3228, & 3153 M-F 0700-1730 

The Child Development Center provides quality care for children ages 6 

weeks to 5 years. Full daycare is available from 0700-1730. Hourly care is 

available for active duty military patrons from 0800-1630. 

School Age Center 

 Building 3156 ( 973) 724-5555 M-F 0700-1730

SAC offers a before and after school program from September until June. It 

includes indoor activities such as science, arts and crafts, a Homework 

Center and Computer Lab. Services are also provided during holidays and 

teacher in service days in accordance with the Rockaway Township Public 

School System. 

SAC also operates a full day kindergarten in Building 3228. In the summer, 

look for Junior and Senior Camp through SAS. Junior Camp is for children 

ages 6 to 9 years. Senior Camp is for children ages 10 to 14 years. 

Youth Services/ Picatinny Teen Center 

Building 3228 (973) 724-7183 

Teens should stop and see what is going on around Picatinny. Sports, 

Computers, Arts & Crafts, and Fields Trips...The Teen Center has a great 

monthly calendar full of programming for teens and pre-teens! 

School Liaison Office 

 Building 3228 (973) 724-4994 M-F 0700-1530

Connecting Families, Schools, and Communities 

The School Liaison Services office provides information for families with 

school- aged children and youth. For information on school districts, 

transportation and school transfers, please contact our office. 
Food, Beverage & Entertainment 

 

Building 34N (973) 724-5649 

Monday - Friday 0730-1400 

Choices is located in downtown 

Picatinny Arsenal and features breakfast specials, soup station, salad bar, 

grilled special, deli special, pasta station, pizza and more! 

 

Building 337 (973) 724-9621 

Tuesday - Friday 1100-1400 

Bucky’s is located on Whitemore Lane, 

off of Buffington Road next to Lake 

Picatinny and serves a daily lunch buffet. Featuring great entrees, salad bar 

and soup special, Bucky’s is a great 

place for lunch with friends and visitors. Bucky’s outdoor seating is available seasonally. 

Building 121A (973) 724-4630 

Monday - Friday 1100-1500 

Picatinny’s pub is located next to the 

golf shop. Great pub fare and beverages. Open for lunch daily and open 

late during the golf season! 

 

Building 1176 (973) 724-2405 

Monday - Friday 0700-1500 

Located on Picatinny’s Golf Course and 1st 

Street, this is a great place to grab a quick bite to 

eat. Offering a breakfast menu until 1100. For 

lunch, specialties include BBQ, Burgers, and 

Sandwiches. Outdoor seating is available. Home 

to the best burger on Picatinny! 

CANNON GATE CATERING & 

CONFERENCE CENTER 

 Building 121 (973) 724-2582 

Let Cannon Gate cater your next special occasion! This establishment overlooks the beautiful 

18-hole golf course and offers banquet rooms 

featuring a variety of amenities – views, fireplace, 

ambience, intimacy. We cater large events (up to 

200 guests) and small or intimate functions. 

Services options include breakfast/brunch, luncheon, buffet, and/or plated dinners. The Cannon 

Gate also provides packages for picnics & BBQs 

as well as weddings, private parties and 

business conferences 
 Office: Building 34N (973) 724-8855 

Reservations for Recreational Lodging facilities can be made on the MWR 

website. 

GUEST HOUSE 

All facilities have cable TV, internet and long distance calling capability. 

All Active duty military, retired military, Reservists, National Guard personnel, 

DOD civilians, contractors and other authorized users and their guests are 

welcome to stay in Recreational Lodging 

Recreational Lodging 

Harris Court Apartments Lake Denmark Cabins 

RV Pads and hook-up are also available for guests visiting Picatinny Arsenal. 

Pets are welcome in some facilities for an additional fee. 
Support Services 

CAC CARD/PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION 

 Building 34N (973) 724-3145 M-F 0730-1630 

For military, dependent, civilian and retiree identification/CAC cards an 

appointment is required. 

ARMY SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM 

Building 118 (973) 724-HELP M-F 0800-1630 

Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) is responsible for coordinating 

the annual substance abuse prevention training for civilians and active 

duty personnel. Also, they coordinate the drug testing program for the 

Installation. In addition, they oversee the Suicide Prevention Task 

Force to coordinate best practices and installation resources; which includes implementing the Picatinny Suicide Prevention Awareness and 

Training requirements. They also coordinate with St. Clare's Health System to provide Employee Assistance programs to the workforce and their 

families. 

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CLINIC 

Building 118 (973) 724-2113 M-F 0700-1630

Occupational Health Clinic is primarily setup to serve the Picatinny civilian 

population with physicals for those employees who are under a medical surveillance program and assistance to personnel who have work-related injuries. Also, they can help active-duty service members with the following: 

Periodic Health Assessments (PHA), Pre-deployment (certain immunizations 

will be provided by CRC), Post-Deployment (PDHRA), immunizations 

(certain immunizations such as Anthrax and Small Pox are NOT provided 

here), any updating needed to MEDPROS, and most routine blood work, 

blood pressure screening, audio screening and vision screening. The 

Occupational Health Clinic can not provide any medical services to Families 

of service members. 
LEGAL SERVICES 

 Building 3 (973) 724-6597 M-F 0730-1500 

No walk-ins; need to have an appointment. Services provided at the Legal 

Office include wills, power-of-attorneys and notary public for active-duty 

PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES 

Building 30N 973-724-5718 / 9408 M-F 0800—1600 

Providing photographic services for our active-duty military requiring updated 

photographs for their Personnel Files and military passport photographs. 

Call to schedule an appointment with our photographers. 

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RELIGIOUS SERVICES 

Office Building 3225 (973) 724-4139 M-F 0900-1600 

Continuous Events: 

Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC) 

Open to all women whether spouses, active duty or civilian. You do not need 

to be Protestant to attend. For more information call the Chaplain's Office 

(973)724-4139. 

 Time: 1000 - 1130 (Wednesday) 

 Location: Chapel 

Bible Study 

The group will study the Bible by chapter and topical studies through discussion. Everyone is welcome to attend. Lunch provided. 

 Time: 1200 - 1250 

 Location: Please call the Chaplain's office for the location. 

Catholic Mass and Protestant Worship every Sunday Morning. All services at 

held at Olde Forge Chapel (Building 3221) on Blacksmith Road 
TRICARE 

TRICARE offers Prime Remote for active-duty service members and their 

Families, in the Picatinny area, as one of it’s health plan options. Prime Remote requires sponsor enrollment and updated DEERs information. Much of 

this can be done through the TRICARE website: www.tricare.mil or the ACS 

office can assist you. Service Members and their Families will need to pick 

an in-network primary care manager. If you are injured on active-duty, your 

care is coordinated through your primary care manager. If you have questions about getting treatment, contact the BCAO at (732) 532-3203 or your 

service point of contact (SPOC) at (888) 647-6676. 

In case of Medical Emergency 

St. Clare’s Hospital, 400 W. Blackwell St., Dover, NJ 

973-989-3000 

TRICARE DENTAL PROGRAM 

The Department of Defense has selected United Concordia Companies, Inc. 

to administer the Active Duty Dental Program (ADDP) to active-duty service 

members who live 50 miles from a Dental Treatment Facility. Again, to utilize 

this service you must be enrolled in TRICARE Prime Remote. 

Met Life provides dental coverage to eligible active duty family member. 

MET life information can be obtained by calling 1-855-638-8371 (MET-TDP1 

US FAMILY HEALTH PLAN 

US Family Health Plan (USFHP) is a TRICARE Prime option that is offered 

through Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers (SVCMC). USFHP is not 

available to active-duty service members; but their family members, military 

retirees and their eligible family members can enroll. For more information, 

visit www.usfhp.com , or Call (212) 356-4595 or (646) 354-0126.
Additional 

THE COMMISSARY 

 Building 3323 Navy Hill (973) 724-5510

 

Hours of Operation 

Sunday & Monday: Closed 

Tuesday-Friday: 0930-1730 

Saturday: 1000-1700 

The Post Exchange is open to all Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, 

Retired military and their dependents. This military retail store provides an 

assortment of items including health and beauty aids, CD’s, televisions, 

hardware, greeting cards, seasonal items and more. Special requests may 

be made for merchandise carried by larger PX’s. A Package store is also 

located within the PX. 

Hours of Operation 

Sunday and Monday: Closed 

Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 0930-1800 

Thursday: 0930-1900 

Saturday: 0900-1700 

The Commissary is open to all Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, Retired 

Military and their dependents. A current Uniformed Services Identification 

Card must be presented in order to purchase products. 

Customer service is the top priority at the Commissary. The Picatinny 

Arsenal Commissary accepts current manufacturer and military coupons. 

They also accept online/internet coupons that have a scan able bar code. 

THE POST EXCHANGE 

 Building 3324 Navy Hill (973) 989-2411 
PICATINNY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 

 Building 30S (973) 989-2612 

Hours of Operation: M-W, Fri 0800-1530 Thu 0800-1800 

With branches at Picatinny Arsenal, Rockaway and Mt. Olive, New Jersey, 

PCFU is a full-service credit union with a focus on being our members’ primary financial institution by providing excellent service, great rates, and 

financial security. Services include checking accounts, check cards, credit 

cards, loans, online banking, and more. 

Please visit www.picacreditunion.com to view a listing of all PCFU branches. 

 ATM service available at Front Gate and Bldg. 30S 
THE COMMUNITY 

Housing Service Office 

Building 117B, 2nd FL (973) 724-2190 

As of 30 September 2008, Barrack space for single Soldiers or Geographical 

Bachelors was eliminated. You will need to contact the Housing Services 

Office (HSO) for a Certificate of Non-Availability. In addition, the HSO can 

assist you in finding local rental property and provide referrals to resources in 

the area. Rental costs tend to be higher than most areas, but suitable 

housing can be found for under your monthly Basic Allowance for Housing. 

Balfour Beatty Communities 

 Building 117A, 1st FL (973) 328-2992 M-F 0730-1630

Army Family Housing on Picatinny Arsenal has been privatized and is now 

operated by Balfour Beatty Communities. Applications for post housing will be 

accepted by the Balfour Beatty Communities’ Military Family Housing Office. 

Balfour Beatty offers 71 homes with a variety of recreational amenities in 5 

distinct neighborhoods. For more information, visit their website at: 

www.picatinnyarsenalhomes.com/defaultFamily.aspx?cid=32 

Utilities 

Residents are responsible for phone service, internet and cable, if they so 

desire. Electricity, natural gas, water, sewer and renter’s insurance are 

provided. Residents may call any cable or satellite company (satellites require 

additional paperwork from housing) for availability of service and contract 

requirements. Most of the newer homes can receive cable service from 

Optimum. Phone numbers for Optimum and Verizon are in the back of the 

Welcome Guide or on the Balfour Beatty website for your convenience. 
Morris County 

Morris County welcomes you to Picatinny Arsenal! 

There is a lot to learn about your surrounding community of Morris County, 

NJ. To give you some idea, at its most distant points, the county stretches 

30 miles from east to west and 30 miles from north to south. Its temperatures vary widely, averaging in the middle 20’s in the winter months and the 

low 70’s in the summer. About 50 inches of rain and 35 inches of snow fall 

each year. 

Check out the following website to learn more. To find information about 

the county, to include parks and libraries, go to: www.co.morris.nj.us. Local 

papers include www.dailyrecord.com and www.nj.com. 

Rockaway Township School District 

Elementary School 

Dennis B. O’Brien School 

Mineral Springs Drive 

Dover, NJ 07801 

(973) 361-7330 

www.morris.k12.nj.us/rocktwp/BETADBO.htm 

Middle School 

Copeland Middle School 

Lake Shore Drive 

Rockaway, NJ 07866 

(973) 627-2465 

www.morris.k12.nj.us/rocktwp/BETACMS.htm 

High School 

Morris Knolls High School 

50 Knoll Drive 

Rockaway, NJ 07866 

(973) 664-2200 

www.mhrd.k12.nj.us/mk/ 
 

Picatinny Arsenal 

New Jersey