Fort Detrick
Civilian Personnel Advisory Center
1541 Porter Street
Fort Detrick, MD 21702
Phone: 301-619-2247
FAX: 301-619-2465
Hours: 0800-1600 Monday through Friday
Walk-in Information Center
Features Include:
- Local Fort Detrick Vacancy Announcements
(Appropriated Fund and NAF) - Federal Government Vacancy Announcements
- Application Forms
Spouse Preference Program
The CPAC's Personnel Specialists are available to register eligible spouses of active military stationed at Fort Detrick into the Spouse Preference Program by appointment. Spouses may contact the CPAC at 301-619-2247 to set up an appointment for registration, or may come in to the CPAC during regular business hours, 0800-1600, Monday-Friday, to set up an appointment with a Personnel Specialist.
CPOL Online
Civilians have been an integral part of the U.S. Army since the Revolutionary War.
The Board of War and Ordnance was established in 1776 with responsibility to equip and dispatch troops; account for arms, ammunition and equipment; maintain personnel records; and disburse funds. The board was made up of five members of the Continental Congress, clerks and a paid secretary — Richard Peters, the first Army civilian.
Civilians were hired by the Continental Army for driving, crafts, carpentry and laborer jobs.
Throughout our nation's history, civilians have played a vital role in supporting Soldiers.
Army civilians have skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations.
The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
