The USARTRAK automated phone system was designed to help eliminate conflicts between military training and recreation. You must call in to USARTRAK every time you go into the training lands.

The new system for access to military lands for recreational activities is designed to streamline both the reporting process for USAG-AK and the check-in process for the user.

Recreational users, including firewood cutters, will be issued a Recreational Access Permit (RAP). The new RAP permits will continue to be valid for all types of recreational access.

TWO THINGS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ENTERING US ARMY ALASKA LANDS

1. Obtain a Recreation Access Permit (RAP)—RAPs are available at the main gate visitor center of each installation (please bring valid picture id).
2. Check into an area by using the USARTRAK Recreation Access Phone Line

Current USARTRAK informational brochures: FRA & FWA/DTA

Recreation Access Permit

Persons 16 years or older wishing to hunt, fish, trap, camp, ORV, or participate in other recreational activities must first get a Recreation Access Permit (RAP) before entering US Army Training Lands.

The RAP is free.

The RAP number is required in order to use the Army’s automated access system, the US Army Recreational Tracking System (USARTRAK).

The RAP is good for use on Fort Wainwright, Donnelly Training Area and Fort Richardson.

The Recreation Access Permit is valid for two years from the date of issue.

The RAP must be carried on your person while recreating on USAG-AK lands.

Obtaining a Recreation Access Permit RAP

USAG-Alaska RAP's are currently issued at the Ft Richardson Visitor Center, Ft Wainwright Visitor Center, and the Ft Greely Visitor Center. The Ft Richardson and Ft Wainwright Visitor Centers are open 24 hours a day. Ft Greely Visitor Center is open Monday - Friday 6:00 am -3:30 pm.

USARTRAK Recreation Access Phone Line

After you get your post RAP, you can use your permit number to enter into the USARTRAK phone system.

• Range availability will be noted within the telephone message. These messages are updated weekly and will list which areas of post are available for recreation or which areas of post must be avoided due to training.
• Groups can be checked in by entering multiple permit numbers at the beginning of the check-in process, eliminating numerous calls
• You can check in for a day or for the week if you are camping (Fort Wainwright and Donnelly Training Area only; Fort Richardson is a day-use only post)
• You can check in 24 hours in advance (Fort Wainwright and Donnelly Training Area only)
• On Fort Richardson you must check out of the training areas using USARTRAK by 2359 hours (11:59 PM) on the day of use.

Each of the main installations consists of multiple training areas. You will be asked which one you will be entering.

• Fort Wainwright consists of the Tanana Flats TA, the Yukon TA, and the Main Post.
• Donnelly Training Area consists of Gerstle River TA, Donnelly East and Donnelly West.
• Fort Richardson is made up of 29 smaller training areas. You can select 2 per call. If you are going to enter additional training areas, you will need to check out of the current ones and enter the phone system again for the new selections.

The larger training areas on Fort Wainwright and Donnelly Training Area are further subdivided. You may need to refer to the USARTRAK check-in system brochure to check into these areas.

NOTE: AT FORT RICHARDSON YOU MUST ALSO CALL AND CHECK OUT AT THE END OF THE DAY. CAMPING IS ONLY ALLOWED IN DESIGNATED AREAS. CALL MWR at 384-1475 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

As always, recreational activities are permitted in the training areas as long as there are no conflicts with the military mission or training activities. This is for your safety, the safety of the troops, and to maintain the integrity of the military training experience.

Steps Involved in Using USARTRAK

When you call the USARTRAK phone line you will be given a series of prompts that will allow you to select the area you want, activity you will be engaged in, and provide you with information about training area availability.

Your RAP number and one of the local phone numbers is all you need to access this phone system.

The USARTRAK phone numbers are:

• Fairbanks: 353-3181
• Delta Junction: 873-3181
• Anchorage: 384-3181

When you call the USARTRAK phone line you will be prompted through the system as follows:

• First you will hear the welcome message
• You will be asked to enter your Recreation Access Permit (RAP) number
• You will be able to enter additional permit numbers, if traveling in a group (and then confirm additional numbers).
• Select the post you wish to enter (press 1, 2, or 3 for Fort Wainwright, Donnelly Training Area, or Fort Richardson).
• If requesting access to Fort Richardson, you will be asked to enter the first 3 characters of your last name (e.g. for “SMITH” one would enter “7-6-4”)
• Select the activity from the list that most closely identifies the activity you will be engaged in that day. If none of the menu options match your intended activity, press “7” or “Other”.
• You will then hear the training area openings for a specified time period.
• You will be asked to enter the training areas of interest (limited to two on FRA)
• You will be asked to enter the number of consecutive days you will be in that location (FWA and DTA only).
• You are now at the end of the menu and you are checked in to the system.
• At the end of your recreational visit to USAG-AK lands, call USARTRAK and check out (currently required on FRA only).

 

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