Aberdeen Proving Ground

The government took formal possession of the land at Aberdeen on Oct. 20, 1917, and immediately began building testing facilities. The new proving ground at Aberdeen would be used for proof-testing field artillery weapons, ammunition, trench mortars, air defense guns and railway artillery. The mission was later expanded to include operation of an Ordnance training school and developmental testing of small arms. Our mission is to provide test and test support services for authorized customers, within DOD and outside DOD including government and non-government organizations domestic and foreign. Provide comprehensive test and training both real and simulated; provide expert knowledge and technical services including instrumentation application, facility operations, manufacturing and fabrication; exploit emerging technologies; and develop leading edge instrumentation and test methodologies.

Contact Information

Address:


2201 Aberdeen Boulevard Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

Main:


410-278-2464

Other:


410-278-7572

Programs & Services

  • Civilian Personnel Office
    Address
    Building 305 3rd floor, Rm. 346 Aberdeen Proving Ground Aberdeen, MD 21005-5001
    Phone

    Main:

    410-278-1583
    Hours

    Mon – Fri 8:00a.m – 1:00 p.m.
    Sat and Sun – closed
    Holidays – closed

  • Commissary/Shoppette
    Address
    Building 3400 Aberdeen Proving Ground Aberdeen, MD 21005-0387
    Phone

    Main:

    410-278-3101

    Info:

    410-278-7399
    Hours

    Mon – closed
    Early Bird 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
    Tue – Fri 9:00a.m – 7:00 p.m.
    Sat 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Sun 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Holidays – closed

  • Commissary/Shoppette
    Address
    6836 Civil Rd. Building 2514 Aberdeen, MD
    Map
    Phone

    Main:

    410-278-2857
    Hours

    Mon – Fri 7:30 a.m – 3:30 p.m.
    Sat and Sun – closed
    Holidays – closed

  • Dental Clinics
    Address
    2501 Oakington St Building 2501 Aberdeen Proving Ground Aberdeen, MD 21005
    Phone

    Main:

    410-278-1795

    Info:

    410-671-3481
    Hours

    Mon – Fri 7:00a.m – 8:00 a.m. (Sick call)
    Mon – Fri 7:00a.m – 3:30 p.m. (Regular hours)
    Sat and Sun – closed
    Holidays – closed

  • Dental Clinics
    Address
    8457 Brigade St Aberdeen Proving Ground Aberdeen, MD 21005
    Phone

    Main:

    410-417-2025

    Info:

    410-671-3481
    Hours

    Mon – Fri 7:00a.m – 12:00 p.m.
    Close for Lunch – Reopen 12:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
    Sat and Sun – closed
    Holidays – closed

  • Deployment/Mobilization
    Address
    Advanced Tactics Road Building 2503 Aberdeen, MD 21005-5000
    Map
    Phone

    Main:

    410-278-2500

    Info:

    410-278-4232
    Hours

    Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Sat and Sun – closed

  • EFMP – Enrollment
    Address
    2501 Oakington Rd Aberdeen Proving Ground Aberdeen, MD 21005-5000
    Phone

    Main:

    410-278-5475

    Info:

    866-756-5475
    Hours

    Mon – Fri 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Sat, Sun – Closed

  • EFMP – Family Support
    Address
    Advanced Tactics Road Building 2503 Aberdeen Proving Ground Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
    Map
    Phone

    Main:

    410-278-2420
    Hours
  • Emergency Relief Services
    Address
    Advanced Tactics Road Building 2503 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5000
    Phone

    Main:

    410-278-2453
    Hours

    Mon – Thurs 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Sat and Sun – closed
    Holidays – closed

  • Exchange(s)
    Address
    2401 Raritan Ave. Building 2401 Aberdeen Proving Ground Aberdeen, MD 21005-5000
    Map
    Phone

    Main:

    410-278-5784

    Info:

    410-272-6828
    Hours

    Mon – Sat 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
    Sun 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Holidays – vary

  • Family Advocacy Program
    Address
    Advanced Tactics Road Building 2503 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
    Phone

    Main:

    410-278-7478
    Hours

    Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m.
    Sat and Sun – closed
    Holidays – closed

  • Family Child Care/Child Development Homes
    Address
    2503 Advanced Tactics Rd Building 2503 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5001
    Phone

    Main:

    410-278-8720
    Hours

    Mon – Fri 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Sat and Sun – closed
    Holidays – closed