FORT RUCKER, Ala. (January 29, 2015) -- Recent changes to the hours at Fort Rucker's convenience gates means weekend access through the Faulkner Gate and reduced hours at Newton Gates on weekdays that minimize the impact on employees.
The changes were initiated by Maj. Gen. Michael D. Lundy, U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker commanding general, and Col. Stuart J. McRae, Fort Rucker garrison commander, to provide easier access to the post facilities and events on weekends while still supporting the operational mission, said Marcus McDougald, deputy director of the Fort Rucker Directorate of Public Safety.
Faulkner Gate is open Saturdays and Sundays from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is still open from 4:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Newton Gate's operating hours are 4:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Newton used to be open until 8:30 p.m.
He said there shouldn't be too much impact in the reduction of hours, as officials considered the operational consequences at both gates. After traffic surveys and analysis, the hours chosen to be reduced at Newton were considered to have the least negative effect on people.
"A lot of thought, coordination and research went into this decision," McDougald said. "The CG wanted us to focus (on the largest employee groups who use the gates) and still do something to help make things better both operationally to train better and help (ease access for people) to use facilities and attend events on weekends."
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