Army Base Realignment and Closure

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Fort McClellan


BRAC Summary: Close Fort McClellan, except minimum essential land and facilities for a Reserve Component enclave and minimum essential facilities, as necessary, to provide auxiliary support to the chemical demilitarization operation at Anniston Army Depot. Relocate the U. S. Army Chemical and Military Police Schools to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, upon receipt of the required permits. Relocate the Defense Polygraph Institute (DODPI) to Fort Jackson, South Carolina. License Pelham Range and current Guard facilities to the Alabama Army National Guard.

Property Description: Fort McClellan is situated five miles north of Anniston, in Calhoun County, Alabama, and consists of the Main Post, adjacent leased state land in the Choccolocco Corridor and Pelham Range approximately four miles to the west. The Main Post facilities and activities included the U.S. Army Chemical School, the U.S. Army Military Police School, Alabama National Guard training area, Officer and Non-Commissioned Officer housing, enlisted barracks, and associated administrative, health, maintenance, and transportation facilities. Following installation closure the Alabama National Training Site enclave and adjacent USAR facilities expanded to encompass approximately 300 acres on Main Post and Pelham Range in its entirety. Formerly leased state property (Choccolocco Corridor) reverted back to state control in 1998 just prior to installation closure.

Conveyance Summary:
Starting Acres: 18,442.81
Remaining Acres: 10.69
Conveyed Acres: 18,432.12

Local Redevelopment Authority:
Calhoun County McClellan Development Authority
4975 Bains Gap Road
Anniston, AL 36205
256-236-2011
http://www.exploremcclellan.com

Last Page Update: July 15, 2026