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

  • Personnel Support Office
    Address
    4305 Rodman Rd Building 4305 Aberdeen Proving Ground Aberdeen, MD 21005-5000
    Phone

    Main:

    410-306-2333

    Info:

    410-306-2363
    Hours

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

  • Relocation Assistance Program
    Address
    Advanced Tactics Road Building 2503 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5000
    Phone

    Main:

    410-278-7572

    Info:

    410-278-4232
    Hours

    Mon – Thurs. 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 a.m.
    Sat and Sun – closed
    Holidays – closed

  • Restaurants/Fast Food
    Address
    Community Recreation Division Building 2342 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5001
    Map
    Phone

    Main:

    410-278-4041
    Hours

    Mon – Tue, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Wed – Thu, 11:00 – 10:00 p.m.
    Fri, 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
    Sat, 1:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
    The Cup Coffee Shop (Bldg 2401):
    Mon -Fri 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Sat 9:00 – 4:00 p.m.
    Snack Bar (APG North/Bldg 3326):
    Mon 11:00 a.m. a.m. -1:30 p.m.
    Tue – Thu 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
    Fri 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., 6:00 a.m. – 10 p.m.
    Sat 12:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
    Sun 12:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Stark Recreation Center Snack Bar (Bldg 4140):
    Wed 6:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
    Thu 6:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
    Fri 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    Sat 2:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    Sun 12:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Top of the Bay:
    Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Lunch is served in the Ballroom
    Mon – Fri 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m
    Sun 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

  • Restaurants/Fast Food
    Address
    Building 2330 2330 Aberdeen Boulevard Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5001
    Map
    Phone

    Main:

    410-273-7464
    Hours

    Mon – Fri 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Sat 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Sun 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m

  • Retirement Services
    Address
    4305 Rodman rd Building 4305 Aberdeen Proving Groung Aberdeen, MD 21005-5001
    Phone

    Main:

    410-306-2320
    Hours

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

  • School Age Care
    Address
    2522 Bayside Dr Building 2522 Child and Youth Service Division Aberdeen, MD 21005-5000
    Phone

    Main:

    410-278-7571

    Info:

    410-278-7479
    Hours

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

  • School Liaison Office/Community Schools
    Address
    Building 2503 Advanced Tactics Road Aberdeen Proving Ground Aberdeen, MD 21005-5001
    Phone

    Main:

    410-278-2857
    Hours

    Mon – Fri 7:30 a.m – 4:00 p.m.

    Sat and Sun – closed

    Holidays – closed

  • Spouse Education, Training and Careers
    Address
    Advanced Tactics Road Building 2503 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5001
    Phone

    Main:

    410-278-2435
    Hours

    Mon – Thurs 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Fri 8:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m.
    Sat and Sun – closed
    Holidays – closed

  • Temporary Lodging/Billeting
    Address
    Building 2207, BelAir Street Aberdeen Proving Ground Aberdeen, MD 21005-5001
    Phone

    Main:

    410-278-5148

    Info:

    410-278-5149
    Hours
    Mon – Sun, 7 days a week (24 hours)
  • Transition Assistance Program
    Address
    4305 Rodman Rd. Building 4305 Aberdeen Proving Ground Aberdeen, MD 21005-5001
    Phone

    Main:

    410-306-2320

    Info:

    410-306-2304
    Hours

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

  • Travel Office
    Address
    4305 Rodman Rd. Aberdeen Proving Ground Aberdeen, MD 21005-5000
    Map
    Phone

    Main:

    410-273-1100

    Info:

    866-661-5844
    Hours

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

  • Travel Office
    Address
    Tickets and Leisure Travel Center Building 3326 Aberdeen Proving Ground Aberdeen, MD 21005-5000
    Phone

    Main:

    410-278-4907

    Info:

    410-278-4011
    Hours

    Mon – closed
    Tue – Fri 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Sat and Sun – closed
    Holidays – closed