Government Phones are Provided for Official Use Only and are not to be used for making personal calls.

The directory provides emergency contact numbers, building guards, and special telephone services for various locations within the Washington, D.C. area. Emergency contact numbers are listed for bomb threats, other threats requiring emergency action, and emergency medical assistance. The directory also includes numbers for the Metropolitan Police Department, Arlington Police, and Fire Department. Senior Watch Officers and Operations Center personnel are available 24 hours a day for security-related matters. The directory provides instructions on how to use the Centrex telephone system, including dialing procedures for local and long-distance calls. It also outlines the process for reporting phone trouble and accessing special services such as conference calls and collect calls. Building guards are stationed at various locations, including the State Department Building, and are available to provide assistance and security services. The directory lists the names and contact numbers of building managers for various State Department facilities. The directory also includes information on immunization and health units, which provide inoculations and medical services to State Department personnel and their families. Special telephone services, such as telephone information and directory compilation, are also available. The Department of State has established a system for handling foreign service posts, including the processing of packages and mail. The directory provides contact numbers for various foreign service posts and lists the procedures for sending and receiving packages. The Agency for International Development (AID) is listed as a separate entity within the directory, with contact numbers for its headquarters and various field offices. The directory also includes contact numbers for other government agencies, including the International Communication Agency and the Securities and Exchange Commission. The directory is maintained by the State Department's Office of Telephone Services, which is responsible for compiling and distributing the directory to State Department personnel. The directory is updated regularly to reflect changes in personnel, facilities, and services.