Your orders will indicate when to report to ABOLC. If early reporting is not authorized (if on orders), do not report early. Active Duty and National Guard/Reserve Officers are not entitled to pay or benefits if not authorized to report early. Upon arrival at Fort Benning, report to K Troop, 2d Squadron, 16th Cavalry, 199th Infantry BDE, Building #5116, 13th Armored Regiment Road, Fort Benning, GA, during duty hours, Phone number 706-626-6297. Weekends and after duty hours, call 199th BDE staff duty at 706-545-1042. ABOLC is a PCS move for active duty only NG are TDY, therefore your family should either be with you, or Enroute after your arrival.

Arriving early allows you more time to acquaint yourself with Fort Benning and the surrounding communities and to take care of any personal necessities, i.e. uniforms, unpacking, etc. The chain of command strongly encourages you to report no later than 1500 hours on your reporting day. Day 0 is utilized for in-processing.

When reporting on your first day of ABOLC, ensure that the following guidelines are followed prior to introductions:

1. Your hair style will be within Army Regulation 670-1
2. Your uniform is clean; free from tears, or unserviceable fading, and your boots are clean and serviceable. DO NOT report in civilian attire.
3. Remember that your report day creates the first impression the Squadron will have of you, and that impression will be conveyed to your Troop Commander and chain of command.
4. Bring all paperwork that your commissioning source sent with you, as well as any Orders and Amendments that the Army may have sent you.
5. You will report to Mr. Nekeno Collier (Civilian Training Specialist), 2-16 CAV, on the second floor of Zussman Hall, Building 5116. He can be contacted prior to your report date to confirm documentation requirements at 706-626-6302.

Arriving early allows you more time to acquaint yourself with Fort Benning and the surrounding communities and to take care of any personal necessities, i.e. uniforms, unpacking, etc. The chain of command strongly encourages you to report no later than 0800 hours on your reporting day. Day 0 is utilized for in-processing.

When reporting for your first day of ABOLC, ensure that the following guidelines are met prior to introductions:

National Guard Officers: : National Guard Officers attending ABOLC must have an established Microsoft Office 365 account. Travel is governed by TDY orders and the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). Mileage limits for personal vehicle travel are 400 miles on the first day and 350 miles on subsequent days; these do not apply to air travel. Authorization for rental vehicle or POV use is required due to the 13-mile distance between lodging and the ABOLC training site. (JTR, page 184, Authorized Travel Time).

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Inprocessing

Bring the Following:

1. Military orders issued by your commissioning source, DD Form 1610 or Format 400 (TDY orders). Bring 20 copies of each.
2. Documents specific top each commissioning source:
   1. Documents must be in this specific order starting with your commissioning source:
      1. For prior service ROTC: copy of any prior DD 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, NG and Reserve) or DD 220
      • 1 copy of any prior NG 22 (Report of Separation)/li>
      • 1 copy of any prior NG 23 (Retirement Points Worksheet)
      • 1 copy of any prior Enlistment Contracts (DD Form 4/1, 4/2 and 4/3)
      • 1 copy of your SMP contracts (NGB 594 or 4824 reserve) and 1 copy of your ROTC contract (597). All ADT orders putting you on active duty while you were in the NG
      2. OCS graduates: Report with their orders
      3. Reserve: DD 5016, DA 71(Oath of office) active if gold bar recruiter and Advance camp and orders with amendments
      4. *NG bring 20 copies of your orders and 10 copies of your NGB 337and DA 71 (NG Oath of office). Ensure that you bring a copy of your marriage and children(s) birth certificate(s) for all dependent children.
      5. **Single NG students that have rent obligations or mortgage agreements need to bring the lease or mortgage agreement to receive BAH at the rate that the property is located in. Three proofs of payments are required for lease only.
   2. OCS graduates: medical records, dental records, and DA 31
   3. Reserve: DD 5016, DA 71(Oath of office) active if gold bar recruiter and Advance camp and orders with amendments
   4. *NG bring 20 copies of your orders and 10 copy of your NGB 337and DA 71 (NG Oath of office). Ensure that you bring a copy of your marriage, child's birth certificate for all dependent children.
   5. **Single NG students that have rent obligations or mortgage agreements need to bring the lease or mortgage agreement to receive BAH at the rate that the property is located in. Three proof of payments are required for lease only.
3. Documents common to all Officers and Commissioning Sources (everyone must have them):
   1. 5 copies of DA Form 31 or IPSSA leave form (Request and Authority for Leave), issued from your commissioning source [Except for NG students due to being on TDY orders].
   2. 10 copies of DA Form 71 (Oath of Office) ROTC reserved DA 71 West Point / OCS Active Duty DA 71, issued from your commissioning source [Except NG which is NGB 337 and DA 71].
   3. Health and medical records. All Medical, Dental, Audiology, and Optometry records will be turned into the Harmony Church TMC during in-processing. If mailing these documents, mail to: Squadron Training Specialist, 2nd Squadron, 16TH Cavalry, 316 Cavalry BDE Brigade, BLDG 5144, 13th Armored Regiment Road, Fort Benning, GA 31905.
   4. Copy of birth certificate for all dependent children if they ARE NOT enrolled in Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System (DEERS).
   5. Copy of your marriage certificate if spouse is NOT enrolled in DEERS. This is used to verify your marital status and assist in their enrollment into DEERS.
   6. Vehicle Insurance Company, Vehicle Title, and policy numbers.
   7. Name of your bank, address of your bank, and bank account numbers. Form 1199-A, provided on the web, (Direct Deposit) from financial institution and at least one personal check to be voided. The voided check will be used to ensure you receive military pay. Officers must arrive with a checking account. Some options Include: USAA, Navy FED, Columbus Bank & Trust (706) 649-4900, and Wells Fargo Bank (706)685-7100.
   8. Record of immunization. Required for all family members wishing access to Child Care/youth services at Fort Benning.
   9. Personal Computer - The Chain of Command strongly encourages each student to bring a personal (desktop or laptop) computer to ABOLC. You will complete homework and will require the use of a computer and printer. The course will issue you a laptop computer for use during the Course, but this is for military purposes only and is subject to confiscation if unauthorized programs are installed or improper material is accessed with issued computer.
   10. Personal Firearms – You must register all firearms with the Fort Benning Provost Marshall and your troop commander during in processing.
   11. Copy of your marriage certificate and children(s) birth certificate for all dependent children.

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In-Processing Checklist

Squadron In-Processing Checklist: Complete these steps as soon as feasible.

1. Your army email account is the Army’s primary means of communication.
2. Obtain a local mailing address.
3. Twenty (20) copies of orders, including all amendments, Endorsements, DD 1610's, DA71's (10 copies).
4. DA Form 31 (Leave form)
5. Arrive with all required uniforms. The duty uniform is ACUs with patrol cap and the Armor School Patch. The students are required to have Army Service Uniform or Pink and Green's. (See uniform section).
6. Begin on-line distance learning
7. Complete AT Level 1 Certification prior to reporting and bring your certificate.

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