73rd Ordnance Battalion crest

OTD-Gordon, 73d OD BN

New Arrivals

An EOD bomb suit laid out with the EOD badge and Bomb helmet sitting on top.

Driving Directions

Directions to Fort Eisenhower

Fort Eisenhower is approximately 142 miles east of Atlanta, 80 miles southwest of Columbia, South Carolina and 122 miles northwest of Savannah, Georgia. Fort Eisenhower is close to the Augusta metropolitan area and an easy drive to Atlanta, Savannah, Charleston, the beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and the mountains. Fort Eisenhower can be reached from Interstate 20, on the western edge of Augusta, Ga.

The Dyess Parkway (Interstate 20, Exit 194) leads you directly to Fort Eisenhower's main entrance. Or take the Bobby Jones Expressway (Interstate 520, Exit 196) then drive east on Interstate 520 to Exit 4 onto Highway 278 (Gordon Highway/Fort Eisenhower exit). These exits will lead you onto Fort Eisenhower through the Main Gate (Gate 1).

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Directions to Fort Eisenhower

Directions on Fort Eisenhower

Directions to 15th Regimental Signal Brigade

Main Gate/Gate 1: Once through the Main Gate, continue straight passing two traffic lights and until you reach the "Towers" (the only 10 story building on post). Once you reach "Towers" make a left on 26th street. Continue on 26th street until you reach the "T" in the road and the brigade HQ is directly on your left. Parking is available in the Friendship Chapel parking lot across the street from the brigade.

Directions to Ordnance Training Detachment-Gordon

Main Gate/Gate 1: Once through the Main Gate, continue straight until you the second traffic light, make a left onto Rice Road. Continue on Rice Road until you reach the first traffic light (Barnes Ave). The Detachment HQ is on your right (building 29719).

Reporting to OTD-Gordon

Where to Report

AIT Soldier

Report to the 15th Signal Brigade, Building 25710 on Barnes Avenue. If you need a ride from the Augusta airport, call staff duty at 706-791-8314.

Permanent Party Enlisted

During Duty Hours: Report to Darling Hall, Room 207.

After Duty Hours: Report to the Detachment HQ, Building 29719 (corner of Rice Rd and Barnes Ave) 706-791-2926.

Permanent Party Officer

During Duty Hours: Report to Darling Hall, Room 262.

After Duty Hours: Report to the Detachment HQ, Building 29719 (corner of Rice Rd and Barnes Ave) 706-791-2926.

Items to Report with

AIT Soldiers

  • Copy of Orders (If NG/Reserve orders from your state)
  • Leave Form (DA 31)

Permanent Party Soldiers

  • PCS/Assignment Orders
  • Leave Form (Ordinary & PTDY)
  • Profile
  • Last Eval
  • Current PT card
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