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Cultural Resources Branch

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Preserving the Past while Training for Tomorrow
Fort Hood Cultural Resource Management (FTHCRM) is responsible for Fort Hood’s compliance with the Federal Regulations governing cultural/archaeological properties. Our Cultural Resources Management Plan (ICRMP) provides details on our strategic outlook. In accordance with implementing the Army Alternate Procedures, the Historic Properties Component (HPC) is under development. The current preliminary draft discussion document suggests procedures FTHCRM would follow to implement National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 consultation with stakeholders on Fort Hood projects and training.

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FTHCRM provides a variety of services and activities for the Military and civilian Fort Hood community as well as for the community at large. These are listed below and can be accessed via a call, email or visit to our office. FTHCRM is located in building 1938 on Rod & Gun Loop. We are next door to the Sportsmen's Center also known as the Rod & Gun Club. For details, the Program Manager can be reached at 254-287-1092.
Services:
  • Dig permit coordination facilitates compliance with federal laws and regulations. A permit is required for all activities that disturb the ground whether in the training areas or cantonment.
  • Project Review for National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) impacts (Military and Civilian)
  • Coordination: Native American, Historic Community, Historic Cemetery
  • Assessments: Archaeological Site, Historic Building
  • Education and Outreach: Archaeology and Cultural Resource
  • Artifact Identification
  • Artifact Curation FTHCRM Reports
General Policies at Fort Hood about Cultural Resources

NO Artifact of Fossil Collecting

NO Collection of Rocks Associated with Archaeological Sites

NO Digging on or at Archaeological Sites

Coordination of all forms of earth moving or excavation activities associated with training, construction and maintenance.
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