FORT BENNING

Where: 7 miles south of Columbus off Interstate 185

Mailing address: U.S. Army Infantry Center, Fort Benning, GA 31905-5000

Major units: 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized); 36th Engineer Group;

Population: 21,832 active duty; 11,002 Reserve; 7,414 civilians

Housing: 560 officer family units; 3,530 enlisted family units. Housing referral: (706) 545-3921

Temporary lodging: 24 distinguished visitor units; 1,319 visiting officer and enlisted units; 104 guest house units. Call (706) 689-0067, ext. 2505. Campground with 20 RV and tent spaces, 22 cabins. Call (706) 545-7238

Commissary: Very large

Exchange: Large; mall; two shoppettes

Schools: 6 elementary schools and one middle school on post, operated by Department of Defense; high schools in Columbus, Muscogee and Chattahoochee counties, Ga., and Russell County, Ala.

Army Community Service: (706) 545-6811

Child care: Centers for 685, open 5:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Mon. - Fri.; home care for 250

Health care: 250-bed Martin Army Community Hospital. Four primary care clinics; eight troop medical clinics. Information: (706) 544-2041 . Tricare: 706-544-2041. Health benefits: (706) 544-3461

Recreation: 10-screen multiplex theater; officers and enlisted clubs; golf; auto shops; library; bowling; youth center; gyms/fitness centers; campground; stables; softball

Internet: E-mail: User ID@benning.army.mil. Home page: www.benning.army.mil

Main phone numbers: Commercial: (706) 545-2211or DSN: 835-2211