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PSC 466 Box 31
FPO AP 96595-0031 |
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011-246-370-4830 |
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315-370-4830 |
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011-246-370-3972 |
Fax DSN: |
315-370-3972 |
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| Facilities:
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Double Room, two twin beds, some kitchenettes available, local premium channels
Standard Room, Standard Room, twin or full size bed, local premium channels
Suite room, queen or full size bed, some kitchenettes available, local premium channels.
VIP Suite, queen bed, two rooms, full kitchen, snack pac, local premium channels
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Garden
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| Area Attractions: |
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Walking distance to the Combined Dining Facility Galley, Chief Petty Officers Club, Officers' Club,
Branch Health & Medical Clinics, Ship's Store with Video Rental, Navy Federal Credit Union & Community Bank, NSF Post Office, Seaman's Club, and Cable & Wireless,
and NSF Chapel.
MWR Facilities includes swimming pool, Fitness Center, massage therapy, diners & Island Room,
Mean Gene's Burger, Bike Rental & Gear Issue, Bowling Center, Barber, Beauty Shop, Tailor, T-Shirt/Gift Shops, Laundry Drop Off, Photo Shop,
Main Outdoor Theatre, and MWR Library.
ATM machines available at the Passenger Terminal & the Billeting Office.
Free bus transportation available when traveling to other MWR outlets - Marina, Jake's Place,
Skeet Range, and the local Brit Club. Plantation Visits are available on weekends for a fee of $2.00 to be paid at the BIOT Police Station.
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| Airport Information: |
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Clearance to visit the island must be obtained prior to departure from the U.S. E1-E5:
Two per room/shared bath. E6-E9: Private room/bath, suites, VIP suites. AFRTS TV, clock radio, telephone, iron, ironing board, refrigerator, microwave, VCR.
You will arrive on either a military aircraft KC-10 or C-17), or on a commercial charter
(DC-8 or Boeing 757). Your flight will be met by BIOT Customs, who will provide a short briefing on Customs requirements. The passenger services representative will
board the aircraft and deplane all passengers. You will be taken by bus to the Customs holding area where you will claim your baggage. Recommend you make arrangements
to have your sponsor meet you at the passenger terminal. Taxi service for official use only is available by calling 370-2771.
The Navy Gateway Inns & Suites, Chagos Inn, is located at Bldg 1691 along Constitution Avenue,
3.4 miles from the Passenger Terminal and just across the MWR swimming pool. Free taxi service is available by calling 370-2771 upon your arrival,
and bus routes every 15 minutes to downtown area.
Detailed AMC flight information is available by calling
DSN 315-370-2745 / 2795 or CML 011-246-370-2745 / 2795. In some cases, flights may be delayed up to 48 hours or more.
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