Welcome to the
Chemical Basic Officer Leader's Course
(CBOLC)

How to Use this Web Site

There is enormous amount information available to new students, only some of which is listed here.   You will notice that there are several document listed under “Mandatory Reading”.  All students are expected to read this information prior to arriving at Fort Leonard Wood.

A Message from the Commander

As Commander of Alpha Company, I would like to welcome you to aboard. You will soon become part of a proud battalion with battle honors and a lineage dating back to World War I. Today, we train and provide command and control for all Chemical Corps and international military professionals attending Chemical Officer Basic Course (CBOLC), Chemical Captains Career Course (CMC3).  This site provides information necessary to successfully arrive and in-process the 84th Chemical Battalion and Fort Leonard Wood.

 

CBOLC is an intense 13-week program that will challenge you physically and mentally. The course provides all newly commissioned chemical officers with the technical and tactical knowledge and skills that are essential to succeed as a Platoon Leader and a Staff Officer.

 

Upon arrival at Fort Leonard Wood, you should follow the reporting procedures outlined in this welcome packet.  During this period, you will receive an in-depth orientation to the unit and process most administrative actions related to in-processing. Small Group Instructors (SGI) assigned to train your class will lead you through inprocessing.

 

Come prepared to learn. Your BOLC I and II location provided you with great training to prepare you to be an effective Army officer. Here, a dedicated and professional staff will train and motivate you to be knowledgeable, disciplined, and physically fit Chemical Platoon Leaders regardless of your component or specific follow-on assignment. Listed below is some guidance to prepare you prior to signing in here at Fort Leonard Wood and tips for success at CBOLC:

 

a. Be physically fit. Officers, are expected to be extremely physically fit, and are expected to meet Army height and weight standards in accordance with Army Regulation 600-9.  Upon arrival at CBOLC you will be weighed and taped. Do not allow yourself to exceed the allowable standards. Failure to meet the standard will result an unfavorable administrative action that will be reflected on your permanent Academic Evaluation Report (AER) at the end of the course. The cadre will administer an Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) within your first week of arrival and a second APFT at the end of the course. I recommend that you begin training for these events before you arrive through a routine of push-up and sit-up improvement as well as running. For further guidance and suggested training see FM 21-20 on the Army Digital Library. 

 

b. Be prepared for a challenging academic course load. CBOLC is an intensive course. Decontamination, Smoke Operations, HAZMAT, Tactical Radiation, Radiological Operations, Biological Warfare Agents and Reconnaissance Operations are just a few of the areas that CBRN officers are expected to be proficient in.

 

Learn all that you possibly can to prepare yourself for your next job.  The team here will aid in learning, but rest assured that you will only get out of the course what you put into it. Remember, your future Soldiers expect you to come to them prepared to take charge. Take this responsibility seriously. I look forward to meeting you and your family.

About Fort Leonard Wood

Fort Leonard Wood was established in 1940 as a basic training center.  Since then, this installation has launched the military careers of over three million men and women.  Fort Leonard Wood occupies about 63,000 acres, and is located in south-central Missouri near the cities of Waynesville and Saint Robert. It is about 140 miles west of St. Louis and 90 miles northeast of Springfield. The nearest cities with populations greater than 10,000 are Rolla (23 miles) and Lebanon (30 miles). On 1 October 1999, Fort Leonard Wood became the home of the Maneuver Support Center, including the U. S. Army Chemical, Engineer and Military Police schools.

Students arriving by air should be ticketed to Forney Airfield, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri (airport code: TBN). If a flight to Fort Leonard Wood is not available, an alternative is Greyhound Bus Lines, which operates from the bus station in St. Louis Lambert International Airport, and arrives at the bus station in St. Robert – three blocks from the main gate of Fort Leonard Wood. Students arriving after duty hours/weekend/holiday should call (573) 596-0805 which is the 3rd Chemical Brigade Staff Duty Office.

Directions

Interstate I-44 runs across the width of southern Missouri from Saint Louis in the east to Springfield in the west, and is the main thoroughfare you will take to get here.  The Fort Leonard Wood main gate is located on I-44 at Exit 161, in Saint Robert.  After taking exit 161, head south on Missouri Avenue approximately 2 miles.  Missouri Avenue will take you through the FLW main gate.  For maps of Fort Leonard Wood, Click Here.  Note: The FLW maps are oriented with East on top; you will therefore be entering the installation from the right.

 

Reporting Procedures

Upon your arrival at Fort Leonard Wood, go to Building 470 and check into the lodging office [(573) 329-3704]. (Bldg 470 is located across from Burger King/Churchs Chicken on Missouri Ave.) Inform them you are here for CBOLC Class ## (they will need a copy of your orders). Ensure the lodging office issues you a reflective road guard vest. After you get your room & address, stop by the Post Office (located behind the PX in Building Number 498) and fill out a “Change in Mailing Address Card” so that your mail can be forwarded to your address at Fort Leonard Wood.

 

After you check into lodging, during duty hours report to MANSCEN, Thurman Hall, Room 1011/1811.  If you show up the day your class starts report to MANSCEN bldg at 0430 in front of the cannons.  Make sure you report in Army Combat Uniform (ACUs) with the correct patches on (NG or Reserve will wear their Unit patch or follow-on Unit patch, Active Duty will wear the 3rd Chemical BDE patch only. 2LT/1LT rank, name tape, black beret).  We will start in-processing you then.  After duty hours or on weekends, report to the BDE HQ staff duty officer (SDO) and sign-in.  Report to the orderly room at 0800 the next duty day.

 

Bring all of your paperwork, orders, medical records (memo for exception to policy on carrying own medical records), and dental records, leave form, and shot records with you (hand-carry, don’t trust someone to mail them to you, and bring originals, no copies).Unit will not release your medical and dental records, have your unit mail them to:

 

COMMANDER

A Co, 84th CM BN, 3d CM BDE

Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri 65473

 

  During in-processing, you will form at the North side of MANSCEN at the cannons at 0415.  The uniform will be Army Combat Uniform (ACUs), with black beret. Depending on the time of the year, gortex and black leather gloves. At this time you will meet your Small Group Instructors (SGI). They will conduct roll call from the latest ATTRs roster. At 0530, the operations sergeant will conduct in-processing. The SGIs will brief you on your upcoming 13 weeks at CBOLC and lay down ground rules for you.  Bring all of your paperwork, orders (20 copies should suffice, regardless of what others have told you), and medical records, dental records, leave form, shot records, DA Form 1610 and 201(ERB file).

Married active-duty students who are TDY en-route are welcomed to bring their spouses to Fort Leonard Wood. Within each CBOLC class, there are usually 5-8 (out of 50) officers who bring their spouses. There are, however, two drawbacks to bringing your spouse with you - geographical and financial. CBOLC students who are here alone (single or married) are provided billeting (hotel-style rooms) on post for free. Students are usually lodged in the same vicinity on post as their peers.  Married students who bring their spouses can live in these Basic Officer Quarters at an out of pocket cost of $5.00 for a total of 30 days and then they will loose their basic housing allowance.  In order to keep that basic housing allowance the preferred method is for the student and spouse to get on post housing, which is available, or find and apartment off post. If provided on-post housing, there is no cost for housing or for your basic utilities.  American Eagle has several furnished apartments available as well as 2-3 bedroom duplexes. Essentially, you will not receive BAH, or claim any additional housing expenses on TDY claims. You will still be able to receive all other TDY payments. You will also receive a monthly subsistence amount (BAS – roughly $184 each month). To live on post, we must submit a request for an exception to policy to the director of housing. We would be more than happy to submit this request for you. Please contact us before you arrive so we can submit the request early.

Moving your household goods? Your orders should authorize a partial DITY move from your home of record to BOLC2 and from BOLC2 to CBOLC. Call Fort Leonard Wood transportation office at 573-596-0077 to answer specific questions.

 

Dependents arriving at Fort Leonard Wood while their sponsor (spouse) is still at BOLCII must have  the following documentation:

  •     Power of Attorney (for rental agreement)

  •     Copy of Sponsor's PCS Orders

  •     Dependent ID Card or Valid Picture ID

  •     Signed DEERS Enrollment (DD1172), if Dependent ID card has not been issued

  •     2LT Inprocessing Checklist

 

Try to get a government credit card before you come (National Guard & Reserve, specifically). Active are not able to apply for one at CBOLC because you’re on TDY status.  You will be given the option to request one month's advance pay (Repayment can be prorated over twelve months). While attending the course, you will have the opportunity file for accruals that will defray the lodging and TDY expenses or you can submit you TDY voucher upon arrival at your duty station.. If your orders do NOT authorize you in and around mileage you must contact the orders generating authority (i.e. West Point, Cadet Command…) and have them amend your orders. NG / Reserve soldiers, you will not be able to get an advance here.  Receiving a Government travel card can sometimes take several weeks.

 

Check your orders. They may authorize you to report to CBOLC early. If you have that opportunity, I encourage you to come early. This will give you time to take care of personal affairs and get settled into lodging before the class starts, which will make the first couple of weeks of class much better for you! Remember, your orders must state you are authorized to report early or you will not be reimbursed for lodging here at FLW. Students that report early to CBOLC may have to stay off post until the weekend prior to the start date. So be prepared to incur the cost of lodging off post until the start of class. Prices vary depending on the hotel. You will be reimbursed for your expenses at the off post per-diem rate. You are required to check in with the post lodging office before you look for a room.

 

Due to A Company not having an arms room it is highly discouraged for students to bring privately owned weapons to the course. Exceptions will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis by myself, and must be resolved prior to the start date of class. The Company Cdr must get permission to store the weapon in another unit’s arms room. However, no ammo is allowed to be stored in the Arms Room (THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS).

 

As of 1 Oct 2001, Fort Leonard Wood became a restricted access post. You must have either a Pass or permanent DOD sticker. Have your orders bringing you to FT Leonard Wood on hand. When you arrive, you will receive a day Pass from the front gate; later, when you in process at Building 470 (2nd Floor) you will sign for a temporary pass that will cover you for the duration of the course. In order to make the registration smooth make sure that you bring the following documents with you:

 

·         A state vehicle registration

·         A state safety vehicle inspection (If required by your state)

·         Military ID and Drivers License.

·        Proof of Insurance

·         Room Number and Telephone Number

·         Orders

 

Ensure that these items are current and not expired, and know your VIN number.

 

Try to get your ID Card before arriving. For those personnel who have dependents it is important that you enroll your dependents in DEERS as soon as possible. This can be done at the ID section in BLDG 470 here on Fort Leonard Wood. by calling 596-0744 and scheduling for an appointment.  ID Cards are handled by appointment only so you want to plan ahead if you don't already have an ID Card.  You will want to have an ID card so that when you get here you can use the PX and Commissary facilities. If you can’t get an ID card before arrival we’ll make sure you get your ID card on first duty day following your arrival. Remember, you can still get into the PX / Commissary with a copy of your orders.

 

You will need the following documents during in-processing:

  • Twenty copies of all current assignment orders and amendments. Get necessary photocopying done before arrival. Ensure orders are ammended with any follow on schools
  • Health and dental records (Treatment Record, DA Form 3444 series).
  • Finance records (Reserve and Guard Only).
  • Request and authority for leave (DA Form 31); provided by your school.
  • Military personnel records jacket (DA Form 201).
  • Security records (DA Form 873).
  • Updated Medical immunization records.
  • Marriage license; only certified copies or the original are acceptable for marriage verification. If married to another service member, request to sign up for the MACP ( Married Army Couples Program).
  • Life insurance policies.
  • HIV test results (if not with health records).
  • Family records: (i.e. health, original/certified birth certificates).
  • Official college transcripts.
  • Void check from checking account and bank routing number and account number.
  • New Geneva Convention Identification Card (ID Card).
  • DA Form 1610
  • IF you are/were Goldbar Recruiter, Warrior Forge Cadre, LTC Cadre some things MIGHT NOT apply to you.

All personnel must complete the Computer User Security Training prior to leaving their current duty station. New email accounts will not be issued until the training is complete and a copy of the certificate of training is presented to the 84th Chemical Battalion IASO. Personnel with CONUS email accounts must coordinate with their Information Assurance Officer or DOIM to have their accounts disabled at least 15 days prior to arrival Fort Leonard Wood. There are two blocks on the registration form that you will leave blank (Fort Gordon Course and Class Number). Where the form states “Receipt of registration and score report will be sent here by default.”, you may enter the 84th Chemical Battalion IASO's email address. Contact the IASO at 573-596-0131 ext 6-2401 for more information.

TDY Travel Vouchers

Lieutenants during CBOLC are at Fort Leonard Wood in a temporary duty status.  Due to the temporary duty status, Lieutenants have the option to file PER DIEM packets during CBOLC.  PER DIEM packets will include the following items:

 

  • DD Form 1610 Request and Authorization for TDY Travel of DOD Personnel
  • Copy of orders to attend CBOLC
  • Typed DD Form 1351-2 Travel Voucher

 

To process the PER DIEM packets:

 

  • Brief with Finance will occur on the 1st day of class, here you will receive information from Finance on how to fill out the form and what forms you will need
  • ADMIN NCO from A CO will give you an example PER DIEM packet to include additional information on how to properly fill out the form and what data is required on the forms
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  • PER DIEM packets will be submitted to the SGI for screening
  • SGI will submit PER DIEM packets to the ADMIN NCO for further screening
  • ADMIN NCO will submit to 1SG who will sign-off on the packets

     

 

International Students

International Students will arrive one month prior to their scheduled class start date.  The International Student Detachment (ISD) is responsible for making all arrangements for international students, to include picking them up from the airport or bus station. Telephone number for the ISD office is (573) 563-5643.  Mail can be sent to international students through ISD at the following address:

International Student Detachment
Attention: (Rank & Name of Student)
177 Michigan Avenue, Building 1704
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473

Height, Weight and Physical Fitness Standards

Height and Weight Standards:  Alpha Company personnel will weigh soldiers during orientation..  Officers not in compliance with AR 600-9 will not receive an AER.  Company Commander will forward a letter to their gaining commander stating that they are not in accordance with the army standards.

Physical Fitness:  All students will participate in a formal PT program during CBOLC.  Officers will take a diagnostic APFT the first week of the course.  Officers will take a record APFT near the end of the course.  Officers that fail APFT will recieve a referred AER.

Click on the following links for additional information: APFT Standards.

Course Standards

To graduate CBOLC, officers must achieve an 80% academic average, pass all evaluated events, and pass the APFT.

Transportation

If possible, bring a privately owned vehicle (POV) to Fort Leonard Wood.

 

OCONUS SHIPPING A CAR: Students shipping their car from OCONUS locations can rent a car from the below listed numbers while you wait for your car to arrive at Pontoon Beach (618-931-2888) See their web site for directions http://www.whereismypov.com/  Many car rental agencies allow one way drop offs which are mostly located at the Lambert/St. Louis Airport or near the Arch.  All POVs must be registered on Fort Leonard Wood (2nd floor, Bldg 460).  You will need insurance information and vehicle registration.

Motorcycles are authorized, and require the same insurance and registration as POVs.   However. their rider must have passed the motorcycle safety class.  Please report to the Provost Marshal, Bldg 1000, to receive a temporary authorization to drive the motorcycle on post.

Other means of post transportation include the local taxi cab service and a very limited shuttle bus service.

RENTAL CARS: Forney Field has two car rental agencies available.  Hertz has an office at the airfield and can be reached at 573-329-6688.  Enterprise has an office off post and will come pick you up at the airport (573-336-7355)

 

DITY MOVE:  Make sure to Read your orders, in most cases a DITY move is permitted.  To do a DITY move you need to have your vehicle weighed before you load it and after at a certified weigh station.  When you arrive you need to turn in the completed paperwork to the transportation office in building 470.  The paperwork needed is

                -Rental Truck Receipts (if applicable)pplicable)

                -POV (if used) copy of registration

                -Certified Weight Tickets (both empty and full) and full)

                -DD 1351-2 Travel Voucher

                -Orders --Authorizing the move

                - Expense Sheet

                -State Clamed for tax purposes

                - # if shipments already made on this set of orders

If you have any other questions or need any more information on doing a DITY move please call transportation at (573)596-5212.  You should be able to do a partial DITY from home of record to BOLC II and from BOLC II to BOLC III make sure to call transportation to confirm.

Housing

Officers and their dependents are authorized to live on-post in government quarters.  For additional information for on-post housing contact Balfour Beatty Communities by clicking here; please arrive early to arrange for housing.  To arrange advance appointments or obtain information on the availability of BOQ, call 800-677-8356.  You can visit the FLW Lodging website by CLICKING HERE.

A/CO makes housing reservations for 2LT's in CBOLC  in advance due to the MTSS program.  If you plan on bringing dependents please let us know upon arrival.

Billeting Office Central Switchboard

Dial (573) 329-3704. Listen to the pre-recorded message, then enter the extension or wait for an operator to respond.  The toll-free number is: 1-800-677-8356.

Emergency Contact Information

How to contact a student:

  • Monday-Friday (0730 - 1630):      (573) 596-7617/5727
  • Non-duty hours and weekends:     (573) 596-0805 (Brigade Staff Duty)

Information required to locate a student:

  • Name
  • Rank
  • Social Security Number
  • Unit:  Alpha Company, 84th Chemical Battalion, 3d Chemical Brigade

Key Phone Numbers & Contact Information

UNIT PHONE NUMBERS are provided below.  To call any number identified only by its extension, first dial (573) 596-0131, listen to the prompt, then dial the extension listed:

Unit Phone Numbers

  • ALPHA COMPANY, 84th CM BN: (573) 596-5727/7617
  • 3rd CHEMICAL BRIGADE STAFF DUTY: (573) 596-0805
  • 84TH CM BN S-1 (PAC): (573) 596-0131  ext 62408/62409
  • INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DETACHMENT (ISD): (573) 563-5643

Reserve Component Advisors

  • ARNG ADVISOR: DSN 676-4034, Commercial (573) 596-7676
  • USAR ADVISOR: DSN 676-4033, Commercial (573) 563-8050

Installation

  • ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICES: DSN 581-0186, Commercial (573) 596-0186
  • ARMED FORCES NATIONAL BANK: Commercial (573) 329-2000
  • BILLETING: DSN 581-0999, Commercial (573) 596-0999
  • CHILD CARE: DSN 581-0185, Commercial (573) 596-0185
  • DTLE DIVISION: DSN 676-5742, Commercial (573) 596-0131 ext 35742
  • HOUSING: DSN 581-6137, Commercial (573) 596-0131 ext 66137
  • HOUSING REFERRAL SERVICE: DSN 581-5914, Commercial (573) 596-0131 ext 65914
  • ONE STOP JOB SERVICE: Commercial (573) 596-0131 ext 67196
  • POST CAB SERVICE: Commercial (573) 336-3229
  • TRANSPORTATION: DSN 581-5212, Commercial (573) 596-0131 ext  65212
  • TRICARE: (573) 329-8600
  • ID CARDS/DEERS: (573) 596-0744
  • VEHICLE REGISTRATION:  (573) 596-3615

POST PHONE BOOK (Must log in with AKO) click here.

Unit Mailing Address

Mail can be sent to students via the following address:

Commander
A Company, 84th Chemical Battalion
Attn: (Rank, Name, Class #)
Nord Hall Bldg 890
Fort Leonard Wood Mo 65473-8941

Uniforms

Ensure you have on rank/insignia for all of your ACUs (no pin-on) this includes your field jacket. You will be issued a complete set of TA-50 upon arrival at CBOLC, but you will not be issued Gore-Tex, polypropylene, sweatband for Kevlar, or pile caps. Read AR 670-1, Appendices B-E (page 330), which tells you which uniform items you are required to have/purchased.

The 3rd Chemical BDE patch and 84th Chemical Battalion crests are worn by active duty students.  Reserve Component officers will continue to wear their respective unit insignias and patches. prior to arrival

 

Only your NG/USAR unit patch OR the U.S. Army 3rd Chemical BDE patch is authorized. If you can't get one of these at your current location, contact the Fort Leonard Wood Clothing Sales Store @ (573) 596-0131 ext 61502 for assistance. The beret is worn during regular duty days; however, you will also need a ACU cap. Below is a list of the minimum uniform items required for all Soldiers and officers for this course in accordance with AR 670-1 and will be inspected for accountability within the first two weeks of the course. If you don't have them - buy them. In addition is a list of all the TA-50 issued to officers attending CBOLC. Quantities are shown in parentheses.

Students will predominantly wear the Army Combat Uniform (ACU); however, all of the following uniforms will be required while at Fort Leonard Wood.  Reserve Component officers may wear their Class A Dress Green in lieu of Dress Blues at formal functions.

Duty Uniforms, Service and Dress Uniforms & TA-50

Physical Fitness Uniform (PFU)

Army Combat Uniform (ACU)

1. Belt, rigger, tan (female – 1; male - 2

2. Boots, cbt, suede, speed lace (2 pr)

4. Cap, beret, black (2)

5. Cap, ACU (1)1

6. Coat, ACU (4)1

7. Drawers, cotton 8

8. Glove insert, wool (2pr)

9. Gloves, shell, cw (1pr)

10. Socks, wool OG 408 (7)

11. Trousers, ACU (4)1

12. Undershirt, Tan (7)

13. Jacket, Field ACU (1)

1. Cap, Fleece, Olive Drab (1)2

2. PFU sweatshirt (1)

3. PFU sweatpants (1)

4. PFU trunks (2)

5. PFU T–shirt (2)

6. Socks, white, calf-length (4pr)

7. Shoes, running (1pr)2

8. Orange Road Guard Vest (1)

 

 

Army Green (AG) Uniform

 

Army Blue Uniform

(see note 2 & 5)

1.      Buckle, brass (male – 1)

2.      Coat, AG 489 (1)

3.      Coat, all weather double breasted (1)

4.      Gloves, leather, black (1pr)

5.      Neck-tab, universal (female - 1)

6.      Necktie, wool, black (male - 1)

7.      Pumps, black (female – 1pr)4

8.      Shirt, SS, AG 415 (2)

9.      Shirt, LS, AG 415 (1)

10. Shoes, dress (male – 1pr)

11. Shoes, oxford (female – 1pr)

12. Skirt, AG 489 (female - 2)

13. Slacks, AG 489 (female - 2)

14. Socks, dress blk (male - 3)

15. Trousers, AG 489 (male – 2)

16. Undershirt, white (male - 2)2

1.      Cap, service, blue (male - 1)

2.      Coat, AB 450 (1)

3.      Hat, service (female – 1)

4.      Trousers, AB 451 (male - 1pr)

5.      Shirt, LS, white (male - 1)

6.      Shirt, SS, white (female – 1)

7.      Skirt, AB 450 (female – 1)

8.      Suspenders, red (male – 1pr)

9.      -Bow Tie (1)

10. Necktie, wool, black (male-1pr)

 

Other Required Items:

 

Items issued to each student attending CBOLC:

1. Bag, duffle (1)2

2. Handbag, black (female - 1) 2

3. Handkerchief, brown (6) 2

4. Towel, bath, brown (4) 2

 

 

1. Bag, barracks (1)

2. Poncho, camo (1)

3. Parka, W/W (1)

4. Trousers, WW (1pr)

5. Suit, chemical, camo (1set)

6. Belt, pistol (1)

7. Canteen, 1QT (2)

8. Cover, canteen, 1QT (2)

9. Cup, canteen (1)

10. Overshoes, rubber (1pr)

11. Case, small arms (2)

12. Field pack, medium (1)

13. Suspenders, LCE (1)

14. Helmet (1)

15. Cover, Helmet w/ band (1)

16. Liner, field jacket (1)

17. Suspenders, trousers (1)

18. Sleeping Bag

19. Wet Weather Bag

20. Sleeping Mat

21. Flak Vest

 

It is highly recommended that students procure the following items after arriving at FLW:

 

- Field Pack, LARGE (1)

- Frame, field pack w/ straps (1)

- Compass, Lensatic w/ case (1)

- Liner, poncho (1)

- Shirt, long underwear (2)

- Drawers, long underwear (2)

- Boots, CW (as needed)

- Parka, ECWS Gore-tex, ACU (1)

- Trousers, ECWS Gore-tex, ACU (1)

 

Notes:

1. Soldiers are not paid a cash allowance for this item.

2. Those officers having completed initial entry basic training are required to maintain two (2). All other officers must purchase and maintain one (1).

3. The green service cap (“Saucer Hat”) is no longer authorized for wear.

4. The Army blue uniform is required for ALL officers on active duty for periods of 6 months or more.

5. Another item which will make things easier for you is rank sewn on a Kevlar cover and your name sewn on the Kevlar head band.

 

OPTIONAL: Students from previous classes have recommended that you bring a computer and printer with you to the course. The lodging where you will be staying has internet access and you will also be given a CD with all of your class handouts on it, which you could review ahead of time on your computer.

National Guard and Reserves

Chemical Officer Basic Course Travel Pay Fact Sheet Reserve Component (RC) Officers will obtain all travel advances and accruals from the Reserve Travel Office, Defense Finance Accounting Service - Indianapolis (DFAS-IN). If travel advance was not obtained before departure from home station, the Soldier will fax the following documents to DFAS-IN:

 

-Cover sheet with name, SSN and phone number

-Orders

-Billeting cost or Statement of non-availability/ Billeting control number

-Completed DD Form 1199 or a voided check

 

DFAS-IN, Travel Section:

Phone: (317) 542-3800

Fax: (317) 543-6672

All travel payments will be made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

 

DFAS-IN Reserve Travel Office:

Mailing address if needed:

DFAS-IN

DNO Dept. 3714

8899 E. 56th

Indianapolis, IN 46249-3714

 

If requested, an Initial one 45-day advance will be paid at 80% Per Diem and 100% of lodging. Daily Per Diem rate (meals w/incidental expenses) is $35.00,and on post billeting is $29.50. All payments thereafter will be in the form of accruals. Accruals will be paid every 30 days by faxing the following documents:

 

·         -Itemized lodging receipts

·         -Copy of any/all previous payments

·         -Orders and all amendments

·         -Completed DD form 1351-2

·         -Statement of non-availability

 

Soldiers are advised to maintain originals in the event DFAS-IN asks to have them mailed.

 

Note: This is only true for Soldiers on ARPERCEN orders. For state orders, it is different, and must Receive information form their state.

Class Functions

The Commanding General hosts a combined mixer for Chemical (CM), Engineer (EN) and Military Police (MP) Career Course and Officer Basic students.  Spouses are encouraged to attend this function. Each class celebrates military customs and traditions by organizing a class formal, which may be a dining-in or dining-out.  Each class will also organize and participate in a community service project.

Like most units, the 84th CM BN has an active Family Readiness Group, and soldiers and their spouses are strongly encouraged to participate.  For more information, Click Here.  Alpha Company also hosts a Student Spouse Club, which meets informally once each month.  The Student Spouse Club is specifically geared toward supporting students and their spouses.

Follow-on Schools

 

Ranger Training Program

 

The Ranger training program is open to any male interested in going to Ranger School. It demands more time and commitment than average and therefore is not for the lighthearted. There is additional training during the week in the evenings, such as classes on patrolling and knot tying, as well as training on weekends like road marches, day and night land navigation, and patrolling. The standards here are stricter than Ranger school to ensure that those who are sent have a better chance of successfully completing the course. Some qualifications for the program here require everyone in the program to pass the Combat Water Survival Test. You must be able to swim in ACU's. Candidates for the slot must also run five miles in 37:30 minutes or less. The standard at Ranger school is 40 minutes. Other tests, such as successfully completing a day and night land navigation course and finishing a twelve mile road march in less than three hours must also be passed before a slot is awarded. Because Rangers lead the way, they are expected to set the standard for their classmates. They are held to academic and professional standards that, if they fail to meet, will disqualify them for a slot. Ranger school is not for everyone and there are some very qualified people who do not compete for the slots. However, for those interested, it involves intense training, physical and mental toughness and a never quit attitude. You will make close friends, get in the best shape you've ever been in and have fun while doing it, though. When all is said and done and graduation time has come, the Ranger candidates will go prepared to face the challenges of one of the Army's toughest schools.  For more information on the Ranger training program, CLICK HERE.

 

Airborne School

 

Airborne school is available upon completion of CBOLC. The slots are very limited and usually given to those individuals going to Ft. Bragg.  For more information on the Airborne training program, CLICK HERE.

 

Local Community & Student Life

 

Internet links regarding the surrounding communities can be reached vial the FLW web site.

 

THINGS TO DO:

 

  • ST. LOUIS CARDINALS GAME - Get in free when you show your military ID.
  • SIX FLAGS OVER AMERICA - amusement park / water-park. Plan on spending an entire day.
  • GALLERIA MALL - Spend the day shopping in St. Louis - every store you can imagine!
  • MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE - located in St. Louis
  • RIVERBOAT GAMBLING - located along the Mississippi River in St. Louis
  • ST. LOUIS ARCH - You've seen it on TV so see it in person. It's located along the Mississippi River in St. Louis.
  • BATTLEFIELD MALL - Spend the day shopping in Springfield. Not as large as the Galleria but enough stores to keep you busy for a day. Stores include Sears, 5-7-9, Bath and Body Works, Dillard’s, Godiva's Chocolates, and JCPennys.
  • OUTLET MALL - inexpensive outlet stores located near Lake of the Ozarks.
  • BARRELS O' FUN - Wine tasting tours located between Springfield and Ft. Leonard Wood.
  • SCUBA DIVING AND QUALIFICATION - located in Maple Tree Mini Mall on the west side of Missouri Ave.
  • MISC ACTIVITIES - Include canoeing, rappelling, mountain biking, 4-wheeling, water skiing - various sites throughout the area

 

Miscellaneous Links & Information

The Hospital

1. Your medical records are maintained at General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital (GLWACH), Outpatient Medical Records, Main Lobby. When reporting for sick call or the Emergency Department you must pick up your records.

2. The General Outpatient Clinic (GOC) is open for Active Duty sick call, 0630 -0900, M - F and provides evaluation and treatment of acute minor illnesses and injuries and referrals to specialty clinics.

3. The Emergency Department is always open. A medical emergency exists whenever you feel you are in need of immediate medical treatment. Don't worry about not being sure that you need emergency care - it is always better to seek emergency treatment rather than ignore a problem.

4. The following phone numbers are provided for your convenience, please do not hesitate to call if you have a question or concern.

·         -Emergency Department (Ambulance Service) 596-2155 (911!!!)

·         -Emergency Room 596-0456

·         -General Outpatient Clinic* (sick call) 596-1490

·         -Information 596-0496

·         -Patient Administration (inpatient info/records, etc.) 569-0033

·         -Patient Representative 596-0418

·         -Pharmacy (outpatient) 596-0514 -(refill)* 596-0128

·         -Physical Exam Section* (after 1300 Mon - Fri) 596-1490

·         -Appointment/Clinic Line* (for all outpatient clinics) 596-1490

·         -Psychiatry/Community Mental Health/Social Work 596-0521

·         -CHAMPUS/Dependent Dental Plan 596-0427

·         -Pathology (laboratory) 596-9304

·         -Radiology (X-Ray) 596-0029 ( Automated Call Attendant System)

 

Chaplain

Commanding General's Vision for Religious Support: To be the Spiritual Community of choice, which

-Builds spiritual fitness.

-Practices faith through a full spectrum of worship and religious education opportunities.

-Supports one another in fellowship.

-Serves others compassionately.

-Supports and strengthens Army Values training.

 

CLICK HERE for all links concerning Fort Leonard Wood Chaplin support.

Child Care: Child care is available on and off post, and includes day care, hourly care and care through a family care provider. Please bring appropriate documentation if a Family Care Plan is required (i.e., dual military couple with children or a single parent). For further information, contact Child Care Services at (573) 596-0238.

Weapons:  All restricted weapons MUST be registered with the Provost Marshal, Bldg 1000, within three duty days of your arrival. Weapons must be stored the Battalion arms room. This includes firearms of all type, compound bows and edged weapons with a blade longer than 4 inches.

Computers:  Several course requirements must be typed. MANSCEN (Maneuver and Support Center) has excellent computer facilities available in the Clark Library, but students are encouraged to bring a personal computer if they have one.

U.S. Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear School (USACBRNS) Web Page

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 Fort Leonard Wood Relocation Information

 

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