Naval Support Facility Arlington

Tenants at NSF Arlington include: Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)

DISA is located at 701 South Courthouse Road in Arlington, Virginia. The 30-acre complex has 13 buildings that host both DISA and Navy housing. The complex is on the southwest side of Arlington National Cemetery and is adjacent to Henderson Hall (U.S. Marine Corps) and Fort Myer (U.S. Army). It is also in the immediate vicinity of the Navy Arlington Annex (ARLEX) and the Pentagon.

The housing facilities at DISA consist of three senior enlisted quarters and one flag quarters. There are also bachelors' quarters at adjacent Ft. Myer.

The Facility Management office for NSF Arlington is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and can be contacted at (202) 685-7287. After-hours facilities emergencies should be directed to the PWC emergency service desk at (202) 433-3101.

There are several Navy Federal Credit Union locations in the area, both full service locations and ATMs. The full service locations in Arlington are at the National Center in the Taylor Building, the Ballston Towers and at ARLEX. There is also remote ATM locations ATM locations at the Pentagon, Quarters K, Crystal City and Henderson Hall.

There are gyms located on both Ft. Myer and at ARLEX. Navy Medicine and Dental branches are both available at ARLEX. One of the best exchanges in the region is located at Henderson Hall. There is also an exchange, as well as the closest commissary at Ft. Myer.

Naval Support Facility Carderock
Tenants at NSF Carderock include: Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Carderock Division

With its Headquarters located in West Bethesda, Maryland, NSWC Carderock, one of eight Divisions of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Center Enterprise, is a full-spectrum organization with its principal product area being ships and ship systems. It is the Navy's premier activity providing in-house technical capability in surface and undersea vehicle hull, mechanical and electrical (HM&E) systems.

Functions include research, development, test, evaluation, design, operational support, in-service engineering, maintenance, and logistical support of naval platforms. Carderock Division employs approximately 3,400 scientists, engineers and support personnel working in more than 40 disciplines ranging from fundamental science to applied⁄in-service engineering. Carderock Division is considered the Navy's expert for maritime technology, and is chartered by Congress to support America's maritime industry.

Carderock Division's unique laboratories, modeling and simulation facilities, at-sea assets, and large-scale, land-based engineering and test sites at ten locations across the country contribute to the full-spectrum nature of our mission. Navy and maritime communities have come to depend on our expertise and innovative spirit in developing advanced platforms and systems, enhancing naval performance, reducing operating costs, and addressing the Navy's evolving mission. Carderock Division will continue to solve challenging engineering problems to meet future Fleet needs in the following areas: new hull forms, unmanned vehicles, all-electric warships, increased stealth, improved survivability, reduced manning, human systems integration, and high speed ships. Carderock Division addresses all aspects of ships and ship systems with a focus on:

• Ship Integration & Design
• Environmental Quality Systems
• Hull Forms & Propulsors
• Vulnerability & Survivability Systems
• Machinery Systems & Components
• Signatures & Silencing Systems Structures & Materials

Naval Support Facility Naval Observatory
The United States Naval Observatory (USNO) lies on a 72-acre tract of land on Massachusetts Avenue, in the scenic northwest area of Washington, D.C. It is located in the midst of several international embassies that line Massachusetts Avenue and is adjacent to the British Embassy.

Tenants on the installation include:

• United States Naval Observatory
• United States Secret Service
• Naval Reserve Recruiting Command, Detachment 5
• Oceanographer of the Navy
• The temporary official home of the Vice-President of the United States is also located on USNO's grounds.

The USNO performs an essential scientific role for the Navy, the Department of Defense and the nation. Its mission includes determining the positions and motions of the Earth, Sun, Moon, planets, stars and other celestial objects; providing astronomical reference data; measuring the Earth's rotation and orientation; determining precise time and maintaining the master clock for the United States. USNO's scientists make observations, formulate theories and conduct the relevant research necessary to carry out these mission goals. These astronomical and timing data are essential for accurate navigation and the support of secure digital communications on Earth and in space.

The USNO is home to one of the leading astronomical libraries in the world. The James M. Gilliss Library contains over 85,000 volumes. In addition to its extensive holdings of current scientific publications, the library also serves as an archive for many rare books and periodicals dating back to the 15th century. These include the works of such notables as Newton, Galileo, Kepler and Copernicus.

DOD police can be reached at (202) 762-1468.

Naval Support Facility Potomac Annex
The Potomac Annex is located at the corner of E and 23rd Streets in downtown Washington, D.C. Situated atop a hill overlooking the Potomac River in a high-profile area of the city, the sole tenant of the Potomac Annex is the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED). BUMED consists of seven buildings on 13.2 acres.

BUMED has a long history dating back before 1842. It is the central administrative organization of the Medical Department. As such, it is the guardian of health for the Navy and Marine Corps. BUMED exercises direct control over naval hospitals, medical centers, dental clinics, preventive medicine units and technical schools for Medical Department personnel. In 1871, the commander of BUMED was appointed the additional title of Surgeon General.

BUMED has a fitness facility available to all military and DOD civilians. The fitness facility is open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. A swipe card is required to gain access to the facility. Additionally, there are many scenic running paths in the area.

In case of medical and fire emergencies, dial 99-911. The police can be reached at (202) 708-1111. The BUMED Quarterdeck phone number is (202) 762-3211.