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Upon arrival at T.F. Green Airport (Providence/Warwick, RI), proceed to the ground transportation area in baggage claim. The airport is 29 miles from the base. Taxi fare to Naval Station Newport is approximately $100. Note that not all taxis have access to the base, so verify with your driver or company that they have full base access. Lyft and Uber do not have base access. For a list of taxi and shuttle services, click here: Taxi & Shuttle Services. It is recommended that you fly into T.F. Green Airport whenever possible. Rental cars are not authorized unless specifically stated in your orders. Students will be reimbursed for taxi fare.
If you plan to drive to Naval Station Newport, ensure your vehicle is covered by liability insurance with a minimum of $25,000 for personal injury per person, $50,000 per accident, and $10,000 for property damage. Parking is limited and not available near living quarters; students must park in designated areas away from staff parking. Driving during training is not authorized; however, you may have opportunities to start your vehicle during liberty hours. For driving directions, use the address: Nimitz Hall (1356 Meyerkord Avenue, Newport, RI 02841). Enter via Gate 1 (Front Gate) using Admiral Kalbfus Road.
Use Interstate 95 to Exit 7, then take Route 138 East across the Newport Bridge (toll: $4.00). After crossing, bear left and turn left at the second traffic light onto Admiral Kalbfus Road. Continue to the traffic circle and take the second right to Gate 1 of Naval Station Newport. Show your government-issued ID and orders at the gate. Once through, turn right at Perry Road and continue over the bridge until you reach the four-way stop. Turn left onto Meyerkord Avenue, proceed straight through one stop sign, and look for the marked drop-off area on your right.
Take Interstate 93 to Route 24 South, then merge onto Route 114 (West Main Road) and continue south to Coddington Highway. Turn right onto Coddington Highway and follow it for approximately 1.6 miles to the traffic circle. Take the first exit onto Admiral Kalbfus Road, and proceed about three-tenths of a mile to Gate 1 of Naval Station Newport. Show your government-issued ID and orders at the gate. Turn right onto Perry Road, continue over the bridge, and turn left onto Meyerkord Avenue at the four-way stop. Proceed straight through one stop sign to the designated drop-off area on your right.
Upon arrival at Officer Training Command (OTC), candidates must check in wearing appropriate civilian attire. OCS check-in occurs on Saturday, between 0800 and 1600. At the base gate, ask for directions to OCS and follow the signs labeled "OCS Arrivals" to Nimitz Hall, where designated parking will be available. If you arrive in Newport before the Saturday report date, you will need to arrange your own lodging, as OCS does not provide accommodations before Saturday.
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