FAQs about Fort Bragg
How many soldiers does Fort Bragg have?
More than 55,000, according to the latest figures listed on the Army post's Web site.
Is Pope Air Force Base going away because of BRAC?
Absolutely not! The 2005 Base Closure and Realignment law says the present Air Force base must become Fort Bragg's Army airfield by 2011. The Air Force will continue to do most of the things it has done in the past - loading Army personnel and cargo onto aircraft at Green Ramp, flying C-130 cargo planes, training combat controllers.
Is Fort Bragg the largest Army post?
In terms of acres, Fort Bragg does not even come close to some Army installations in the western United States and Alaska. In terms of people, however, Fort Bragg is No. 1.
What percentage of Fort Bragg soldiers live off post?
About two-thirds. According to the latest statistics, 18,239 live on post and 36,827 live in the surrounding civilian communities.
Is there anybody at Fort Bragg besides the 82nd Airborne Division?
Absolutely! The post is home to the 18th Airborne Corps and its units, medical personnel, Army special operations forces and secretive joint special operations forces.
Can I go on Fort Bragg if I'm not in the military or a military family member?
Yes. You must enter at an access control point that is open to nonmilitary traffic and be able to produce your driver's license and vehicle registration. You probably will be asked to open your vehicle's doors, hood, trunk and glove compartment so security personnel can search it.
How long has Fort Bragg been around?
Camp Bragg was established in 1918 during World War I as a field artillery site.
Are there certain places off the installation that military personnel can't go?
There is an official "off limits list" for military personnel. Establishments can be listed for crime and misconduct, gambling in violation of state and local laws, liquor violations, unsanitary and adverse conditions, prostitution, discriminatory practices or unethical or illegal business practices.
Why is Fort Bragg always burning stuff?
Fort Bragg does "prescribed burning" to preserve the habitat of federally protected endangered species such as the red-cockaded woodpecker.
Daily and monthly "burn maps" are on the Web at www.bragg.army.mil/dpw/.