| 1. General:
a. Billeting. TDY personnel are not authorized family housing. A
number of bachelor quarters exist for officers, warrant officers and
senior enlisted soldiers. The cost is $25.00 per day. Specific billeting
information is provided for the separate courses listed below.
b. Dining. Government dining facilities are available. The
"follow-me" dining facility is available for officers, civilian, and
personnel on separate rations. When rations are available, meals cost
$1.50 for breakfast and $2.75 for lunch and dinner. The proportionate
rate is $22.00 per day. The commercial rate for Columbus is $34.00 per
day. There are numerous fast food establishments on post. Specific
information is in each course listed below.
c. Transportation.
(1) Several commuter airlines serve Columbus, Georgia. A military
liaison representative is at the airport daily to provide transportation
or assistance. There are commercial shuttle/taxi services on post as
well as a post operated bus service.
(2) POV's are authorized for some courses. See course description.
d. Reporting times and locations. These are listed under each course.
(1) U.S. Air Force personnel report directly to the class reporting
location. You may give the Infantry School USAF a courtesy call at
545-1393.
(2) U.S. Marines and Navy personnel. Report to the Marine
representative in Room 544, Infantry Hall, phone DSN 835-7378/Comm (706)
545-7378/1715.
(3) Foreign students (except School of the Americas (SOA) report to
the international student training detachment, bldg 399E DSN 835-4212/Comm
(706) 545-4212/5336. SOA Command and General Staff College attendees
report to room 242, bldg 35. All others report to room 5, bldg 2761A. e.
Uniforms. All courses are conducted in Battle Dress Uniform. Some
graduations are conducted in Class A uniform as explained below.
f. TA-50 Requirements. Unless identified under the course
instructions below, all TA-50 will be provided.
g. Additional school information can be obtained from the following:
(1) Orders. Commander, USAIC and Fort Benning, ATTN: ATZB-AG-PGM
(Student Personnel Management, Compact), Fort Benning, Georgia
31905-5000.
(2) Student enrollment, Commandant, USAIS, ATTN: ATSH-OT (Academic
Records), Fort Benning, Georgia 31905-5000, DSN 835-7457/Comm (706)
545-7457.
(3) Course Information. Commandant, USAIS, ATTN: ATSH-OTT, Fort
Benning, Georgia 31905-5000, DSN 835-5620/Comm (706) 545-5620. Also
refer to the Formal Schools Catalog on internet at: http://www.asmr.com/atrrs/index.html
(4) Class Schedules. Commandant, USAIS, ATTN: ATSH-OTP, Fort Benning,
Georgia 31905-5000 DSN 835-6519/Comm (706) 545-6519 or contact the unit
training NCO who can obtain a class schedule from the ATRRS computer,
C3, R5 or R6 screens. Fort Benning school codes are 071 for USAIS, 698
for NCOA, and 809 for the Infantry Training Brigade.
2. Specific Course Information:
a. Ranger
(1) Training is 7 days a week.
(2) Billeting and messing: Provided for entire course.
(3) Reporting instructions: Report to bldg 5000, Harmony Church NLT
0500 hrs on class report date for all classes starting after 4 Apr 99.
(4) Use of POV: Not authorized. POV's secured in parking area until
graduation.
(5) Uniforms: Required - two pair combat boots, two black webb belts,
six BDU (temperate or hot weather), two BDU caps w/ear flaps, two pair
eye glasses (military issue only) as needed, two breakaway ID chains
w/ID tags, one pair running shoes, two name tabs (last name), 14 pair
wool cushion socks, one sweatband, one kevlar helmet liner, seven brown
T-shirts, one grey Army PT shorts and shirt. See SH-21-75 for optional
equipment.
(6) Equipment/TA-50 Requirements: None.
(7) Course information POC: Mr. Edmund DSN 784-6448/6602 Comm (706) 5
44-6448/6602.
b. Long Range Surveillance Leader
(1) Training is 7 days a week for 33 consecutive days.
(2) Billeting and messing: provided for entire course.
(3) Reporting instructions: Report to bldg 5008B(Rebel Hall), Harmony
Church, NLT 0600 day one of course.
(4) Use of POV: Authorized during the course when not in field.
(5) Uniforms: Required - four sets BDUs, four sets PT uniforms, other
essential military clothing depending upon the season of the year.
(6) Equipment/TA-50: Students possessing TDY and return orders must
bring their own TA-50. For all others it will be provided.
(7) Course information POC: Mr. Edmund, DSN 784-6047, Comm (706) 54
4-6047.
c. Long Range Surveillance Leader - RC
(1) Billeting and messing: provided for entire course.
(2) Reporting instructions: Report to bldg 5008B(Rebel Hall), Harmony
Church, NLT 0600 day one of course.
(3) Use of POV: Authorized during the course when not in field.
(4) Uniforms: Required - four sets BDUs, four sets PT uniforms, other
essential military clothing depending upon the season of the year.
(5) Equipment/TA-50: Students possessing TDY and return orders must
bring their own TA-50. For all others it will be provided.
(6) Course information POC: Mr. Edmund, DSN 784-6047, Comm (706) 54
4-6047.
d. BFV Master Gunner
(1) Billeting: Fort Benning Hotel (Olson Hall - bldg 399) per diem
$25.00 per night.
(2) Messing: Mess is not available.
(3) Reporting instruction: Report NLT 1200 Sunday prior to class
start to Olson Hall. Follow-on instructions will be issued at that time.
Students must possess a valid ID card, 10 copies of orders and any
amendments. An APFT and weigh-in will be conducted prior to enrollment.
Those failing either will not be enrolled.
(4) Use of POV during course: Authorized.
(5) Uniform: Instruction and graduation are conducted in BDU. Full
summer and winter PT uniforms are required. Other personal clothing as
appropriate for the season. Considerable time is spent on ranges.
(6) TA-50: O-CONUS personnel do not need to bring TA-50, You can draw
TA-50 at Ft. Benning. O-CONUS personnel should bring items such as:
Seasonal BDU uniform (min4) with 2 pair of black boots, Gortex jacket
and pants or field jacket, seasonal PT uniform.
CONUS personnel will bring the following items. These items will be
inspected during inprocessing: Bag, waterproof (1) Belt, Individual (1)
Canteen, Plastic 1qt. (2) Case, First Aid (1) Case, Small Arms (2)
Cover, Canteen 1qt (2) Cup, Canteen (1) Helmet, Kevlar (1) Mat, Sleeping
(1) Bag, Sleeping (1) Suspenders, LBE (1) Trousers, wet weather (1)
Gortex maybe substitued) Parka, Wet weather (1) Gortes Maybe substitued)
Overshoes. Green (1 pair) Winter Months (Oct-Feb) will bring: Wool scarf
and wool sweater
e TA-50 issued items.
(7) Course POC: NCOIC DSN: 784-6534/7231, Comm (706) 544-6534/7231.
(8) Remark: No personal weapons authorized.
e. BFV Leader
(1) Billeting: Fort Benning Hotel (Olson Hall - bldg 399) per diem
$25.00.
(2) Messing: Available in dining facilities. Breakfast $1.50, Lunch
$2.75, Dinner $2.75.
(3) Reporting instructions: Report NLT 1200, Sunday prior to class
start to Olson Hall. Follow-on instructions will be issued at that time.
Students must possess a valid ID card, 10 copies of their orders and any
amendments. An APFT and weigh-in will be conducted prior to the class
start. Those failing either will not be enrolled.
(4) Use of POV during course: Authorized (except for day one and
while in the field).
(5) Uniform: Instruction and graduation are conducted in BDU. Full
summer and winter PT uniforms are required. Students may bring other
clothing items to fit the season.
(6) TA-50: Soldiers in TDY and return status must bring the
following:
One each of the following:
Bag, clothing waterproof Body armor Carrier, entrenching tool
Chinstrap, helmet, kevlar Band, helmet (w/tape) Cover, canteen (1 qt)
Canteen (1 qt) Cover, helmet, kevlar Field pack, med (w/strap) Frame,
field pack (w/pad) Headband, helmet, kevlar helmet, GT pastcomp (kevlar)
Entrenching tool Line, rope, shelter half Mat, sleeping Shelter half
Sleeping bag, intermediate Strap spaghetti, sleeping bag Gloves, CVC,
summer Coveralls CVC Blanket, wool OG Hood, balaclava, CVC Jacket, CLW (CVC)
Scarf, wool Sweater, wool (OD) 5 each, pin, shelter half 3 each pole,
section, shelter half
(7) Course POC: NCOIC DSN: 784-6633 Comm (706) 544-6633/6496
(8) Remark: No personal weapons allowed.
f. Infantry Mortar Leader
(1) Billeting: Fort Benning Hotel (Olson Hall - bldg 399) per diem
$25.00 per night.
(2) Messing: available in dining facilities. Breakfast $1.50, Lunch
$2.75, Dinner $2.75. Nonavailability statements will not be issued.
(3) Reporting instructions: Report NLT 1200 Sunday prior to the class
start to Bldg 4 room W-77 in PT uniform. Follow-on instructions will be
issued at that time. Students must possess a valid ID card, 10 copies of
orders and any amendments. A weigh-in will be conducted prior to
enrollment. Those failing will not be enrolled.
(4) Use of POV during course: Authorized.
(5) Uniform: Instruction and graduation will be conducted in BDU.
Full summer and winter PT uniform required. Other personal clothing as
appropriate for the season. Considerable instruction is conducted on
ranges.
(6) TA-50: TDY and return personnel must have one each of the
following:
Belt, individual web Case, first aid Field pack, med w/frame w/straps
Helmet, GT Cover, helmet, kevlar Suspenders, LBE Sleeping bag Trousers,
wet weather Parka, wet weather Poncho Poncho liner
Also required: Canteen, 1 qt, 2 each; Cover, canteen, 1 qt, 2 each;
ammo pouch, 2 each.
(7) Course POC: NCOIC DSN 784-9730, Comm (706) 544-9730.
(8) Remarks: No personal weapons authorized.
g. Sniper
(2) In-Processing Requirements:
Students must have 5 copies of all orders (NG/USAR 10 copies). Valid
ID card and 2 sets of metalID tags with chains. Unit issued Meal Card
(NON WAIVERABLE)Medical Records (with over 40 PT clearance, as
applicable). 2 copies of DA Forms 2-1 and 2a.. Weapons qualification
card (current within the last 6 months). Must show documentation of a
Psychological Evaluation. Must meet standards of AR 600-9 at the time of
in processing.
(3) Reporting Information:
Students will report to the U.S. Army Sniper School Headquarters,
Building 4882, Harmony Church no later than 0800 hours on the reporting
date (day prior to the class start date). Students arriving prior to
0600 hours on the class reporting date will report to the SDNCO, 2nd
Battalion, 29 th Infantry Regiment, in building 74 main post. The
student receive instructions from SDNCO. Refer to C Company 2/29
Infantry Web Site accessable through the Fort Benning Web Page.
(4) POV authorized.
(5) Course Information POC: DSN 784-6006/6985/(706) 544-6006/6983.
(6) Ghillie Suit: Students must bring complete ghillie suit with
them.NSN-8415-0139-47098
Inprocessing will begin at 0900 hours on the class reporting date in
building 4
882 Harmony Church. Students arriving after 1200 hours on the class
start date will not be inprocessed into the course. Report with all
required equipment, items and paper work. It is advisable to call the
point of contact at Commercial: 706-544-6066, DSN: 784-6006
approximately two (2) weeks prior to the class start date.
i. Infantry Officer Advanced - Reserve Component
(1) Billeting: BOQ Cost $25.00 per day.
(2) Messing: Dining facilities. Costs: Breakfast $1.50, Lunch $2.75,
Dinner $2.75.
(3) Reporting Instructions: Report to building 4, room 1B Saturday
prior to class start (Sunday) between 1400 and 1800 . he course will
start on Sunday at 0730 for in-pro cessing and graduate on the second
Friday at 1430. If Friday is a holiday, graduation will be conducted at
1430 on the second Thursday. No air travel should be scheduled prior to
1700 on graduation day.
(4) POV: Authorized.
(5) Uniforms: BDU's entire course. No outdoor instruction provided.
(6) TA-50: None required.
(7) Course POC: MAJ Odum, DSN 835-5263, Comm (706) 545-5263.
j. Officer Candidate School
(1) Billeting: Provided.
(2) Messing: Provided.
(3) Reporting Instructions: Report to bldg 2757 (1/11th Bn Hqs), main
post, not later than 0800 the day prior to the class start date.
(4) POVs: Authorized with Commander's permission.
(5) Uniforms: six BDUs, 4 sets summer and 2 sets winter PT uniforms,
and complete basic clothing issue.
(6) TA-50: Will be provided.
(7) Course Information: Battalion S-1, DSN 835-7319, Comm (706)
545-7319/3014.
k. Infantry Officer Basic
(1) Billeting: BOQ cost $25.00 per night.
(2) Messing: Proportional Rate of $18.00 per day
(3) Reporting Instructions: Report to Staff Duty Officer, building 76
NLT 1000 (Sunday) prior to class start. Report in BDUs.
(4) POVs: Authorized.
(5) Uniforms: Four sets BDUs, 2 sets summer and 1 set winter PT
uniforms, Class A uniform, and for active duty officers, dress blues are
required.
(6) TA-50: Will be issued.
(7) Course Information: POC DSN 545-4386 COMM (706) 545-4386.
l. Airborne
(1) Billeting: All E6 and below stay in barracks provided. All E7 and
above and officers stay in BEQ/BOQ. Cost is $25.00 per day.
(2) Messing: For E6 and below, messing provided. For all staying in
BEQ/BOQ may eat in dining facilities. Costs are: Breakfast - $1/50,
Lunch - $2.75, Dinner - $2.75
(3) Reporting instructions: report to bldg 2748 NLT 1000 the Friday
before the class start date.
(4) POVs: Are authorized.
(5) Uniforms: Minimum of 3 BDUs, 1 pair running shoes, 1 summer and 1
winter PT uniform, field jacket and pile cap (winter), black leather
gloves, jump boots are not recommended.
(6) TA-50: None required.
(7) Course POC: NCOIC DSN 835-7667, Comm (706) 545-7667.
m. Jumpmaster
(1) Billeting: BEQ/BOQ cost $25.00 per day if available. If downtown,
students must be on full per diem. Call the Benning Hotel for
reservations or billeting information at DSN 835-2613, Comm (706)
689-0067.
(2) Messing: On post dining facilities cost: Breakfast - $1.50, Lunch
- $2.75, Dinner - $2.75. Proportionate rate $20.00 per day. Commercial
rate $30.00 per day.
(3) Reporting instructions: Report to bldg 2748 NLT 2400 the day
prior to the class start.
(4) POVs: Authorized. Rental Car authorized if funded by unit.
(5) Uniforms: Instruction and graduation are conducted in BDU. Bring
appropriate cold and wet weather clothing. No PT uniforms required.
(6) TA-50: Will be issued.
(7) Course POC: NCOIC DSN 835-3885, Comm (706) 545-3885.
n. Pathfinder
(1) Billeting: BEQ/BOQ cost $25.00 per night if available. If
downtown students must be on full per diem. Call the Fort Benning Hotel
for reservations and information. DSN 835-2613, Comm (706) 689-0067.
(2) Messing: On post costs are: Breakfast - $1.50, Lunch - $2.75,
Dinner - $2.75. The proportionate rate is $20.00 and the commercial rate
is $30.00 per day.
(3) Reporting instructions: Report to bldg 2748 NLT 2400 the day
prior to the class start.
(4) POV: Authorized.
(5) Uniform: Instruction and graduation in BDU. Bring appropriate
cold and wet weather clothing. No PT uniform required.
(6) TA-50: Will be issued.
(7) Course POC: NCOIC DSN 835-1111, Comm (706) 545-1111.
3. Specific course information for courses taught at NCOA (School
Code 698)
a. Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Courses (ANCOC)
(1) Billeting: Students reside in Olson Hall (bldg 399E) or off post,
depending upon availability in BEQ. Student must be prepared to pay off
poast lodging costs up to $52 per night if residing off post. 30 days
out students must make reservations by calling (800) 522-2293 or Comm
(706) 689-0067.
(2) Messing: Students receive separate rations and will not be issued
a meal card. The home unit must initiate separate rations for their
soldiers attending ANCOC. Several AAFEES and commercial eating
facilities are available on post.
(3) Finance Actions: Student must draw their advance per diem prior
to departing their home units. They must also bring their government
issued American Express card. The Fort Benning military pay cell is not
authorized nor able to provide travel advances.
(4) Reporting Instructions: Report to Olson Hall (bldg 399E) NLT 2400
the day prior to the class start. Inprocessing information will be
provided at that time. Students must have their DA Form 2A, DA Form 2-1,
TABE test results (if available), medical records, and 30 copies of
their orders. An APFT and weigh-in will be conducted during
in-processing. Soldiers failing the weigh-in will be denied enrollment.
(5) Transportation: POVs are authorized. Rental cars are not
authorized. Soldiers unit can fund a rental car for soldiers who are TDY
and return from an OCONUS location.
(6) Uniform Requirements: Duty uniform is BDU. Graduation will be in
Class A uniform. The PT sweat suit, two pair of PT shorts and T-shirts
and PT footgear are required.
(7) TA-50/Equipment Requirements: helmet head (sweat) band. Students
are encouraged to bring the ir own TA-50 and lensatic compass.
(8) Course Information: Contact the ANCOC operations sergeant DSN
835-6231, Comm (706) 545-0226/0227.
b. Basic Noncommissioned Officer Courses (BNCOC)
(1) Billeting: Provided for all students in Bldg 2760.
(2) Messing: Provided. Units must stop BAS prior to soldier
depoarting home station. BNCOC will issue meal card during in-processing
(3) Reporting Instructions: Student report to bldg 2760B NLT 0500 on
course start date. They must have their DA Form 2A, DA Form 2-1, TABE
test results (if available), medical records and 30 copies of their
orders. An APFT and weigh-in will be conducted during in-processing.
Students failing the weigh-in will be denied enrollment.
(4) Transportation: POVs are authorized. Rental cars are not
authorized.
(5) Uniform Requirements: Training is conducted in the BDU.
Graduation is conducted in Class A uniform. In addition to other
appropriate uniform items, students must have their PT sweat suit, two
pair of PT shorts and T-shirts and appropriate PT footgear.
(6) TA-50/Equipment Requirements: Protective mask optical inserts (as
required) and helmet (sweat) band. Students are highly encouraged to
bring their own TA-50 and lensatic compass.
(7) Course Information: Contact BNCOC operations sergeant DSN
835-6235/3684 or Comm (706) 545-6235/3684.
c. Primary Leadership Development course (PLDC)
(1) Billeting and Messing: Provided. Units must issue their departing
students meal cards.
(2) Reporting Instructions: Report to bldg 2760A NLT 2200 prior to
start date. Students must possess their DA Form 2A, DA Form 2-1, TABE
test results (if available), medical records, and 10 copies of their
orders. An APFT and weigh-in will be conducted during in-processing.
Soldiers failing the the weigh-in will be denied enrollment.
(3) Transportation: Students are authorized POVs. Use must be
approved by the PLDC branch chief.
(4) Uniform Requirements: The duty uniform is BDU. Graduation is in
the Class A uniform. In addition to other appropriate uniform items,
students must have their PT sweat suit, two pair of PT shorts and
T-shirts, and appropriate PT footgear.
(5) TA-50/Equipment Requirements: Protective mask optical inserts (as
required) and helmet head (sweat) band. Students are highly encouraged
to bring their own complete TA-50 and lensatic compass.
(6) Course Information: Contact the PLDC operations sergeant at DSN
835-6228/6229 or Comm (706) 545-6228/6229. |
