Below are guidelines for ordering copies of CMH publications.
Sale to the Public
Many CMH titles listed in this Web catalog are available to the general public from the Government Publishing Office (GPO). If you are interested in buying any of these publications, you will need the GPO stock numbers provided with the individual books in this site. The stock numbers provided are clickable links that will direct you to the GPO sales page for that publication. To check GPO prices and availability, go to GPO's Online Bookstore at http://bookstore.gpo.gov, or call (202) 512-1800 or toll-free 1-866-512-1800.
Army Requisition
All CMH publications are available to holders of Army Publishing Directorate (APD) accounts. Army policy provides accounts to:
- Active Army Units that are detachment size and larger and staff sections from division level to Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA).
- Army Reserve Units that are company size and larger and staff sections from division level to HQDA.
- Army National Guard Units that are company size and larger and staff sections from division level to state adjutants general.
Units not described above may be authorized accounts by submitting their requests through command channels to:
Media Distribution Division Chief
Army Print & Media Distribution Center
H.Q. Army Materiel Command (AMC)
1655 Woodson Rd.
Overland, MO 63114-6128
CMH publications are available, at no cost, for official educational, training, and commemorative purposes within the Army.
Account holders can requisition publications and forms by going to the U.S. Army Printing and Media Distribution Center web site, https://www.orderportal.army.mil. You will be required to log in using your CAC card and then your APD account number and password. If you need additional assistance, contact APD customer service at (314) 592-0910, or e-mail inquiries via the Customer Service link on the APD Web site.
To establish an APD account, you need to submit DA Form 12 to APD by either fax or e-mail. The form, instructions, and supporting documentation may be downloaded from the links below. The completed form can be faxed to APD at 314-592-0920, or emailed to: usarmy.stlouis-mo.106-sigbde.mbx.apdcustsrv@army.mil
DA Form 12 | Establishing an APD Account Instructions | DA PAM 25-33
Prior coordination is required through CMH to requisition more than 100 copies of any paperback title or 25 copies of any hardcover title:
U.S. Army Center of Military History
Historical Products Division
102 Fourth Avenue SW
Collins Hall, Bldg. 35
Fort Lesley J. McNair, DC 20319-5060
Requisitions by Other Military Services and DoD Agencies
Other military services requiring CMH publications for official use can obtain copies by forwarding a request, on agency letterhead, to:
Army Print & Media Distribution Center
H.Q. Army Materiel Command (AMC)
1655 Woodson Rd.
Overland, MO 63114-6128
Requisitions by Other U.S. Government Agencies
Other government agencies requiring CMH publications for official use can obtain copies by forwarding a request, on agency letterhead, to:
U.S. Army Center of Military History
Historical Products Division
102 Fourth Avenue SW
Collins Hall, Bldg. 35
Fort Lesley J. McNair, DC 20319-5060