Fort Benning
U.S. Army Fort Benning and The Maneuver Center of Excellence
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Company Commander / First Sergeant Pre-Command Course (CCFSPCC)
Description
The Company Commander / First Sergeant Pre-Command Course is a 40-hour education program designed to prepare and orient Company Commanders and First Sergeants for duty at Fort Benning. It provides pertinent information and an opportunity to train as a Command Team. This course is required for all Company Commanders / First Sergeants and may be attended prior to but must be attended within 90 days after assuming their duties as a Company Commander or First Sergeant.
Subject areas covered: Establish and Maintain Positive Command Climate; Maintain Good Order and Discipline (UCMJ, Administrative Separations, AR 15-6 investigations, environmental law, reporting/investigating known or suspected criminal activity); Health Promotion / Risk Reduction; Suicide Prevention; Sexual Harassment/ Assault Prevention (SHARP); Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP); Equal Opportunity; Leader Development; Planning, Preparing and Executing Individual and Collective Training; Company Administrative Requirements (Chapter Actions, FLAGS, Rating Chains, OERs/NCOERs, Line of Duty Investigations, Sponsorship Programs, Personnel accounting, Soldier Transitions, Integrated Disability Evaluation System); Command Supply Discipline Program (CSDP); Unit Maintenance Program; Comprehensive Soldier Fitness; Family Readiness Groups and Family Programs; Soldier Medical Readiness; Army Retention Program; Army Profession/Profession of Arms; Concussion/mTBI; Protection of Classified and Sensitive Information; and Unit Safety and Risk Management.
All subject areas are addressed by a mix of VIP, guest speakers, and resident subject matter experts.
Outcome
A company level Command Team that applies regulatory administrative processes, property accountability, and training management adhering to Army regulations, programs, and policies.
Prerequisites
Students must:
- Be either an officer (1LT or above) or an NCO (E7 or above). Promotable First Lieutenants and Sergeants First Class may attend on a standby basis provided they have one year retainability and the possibility of serving as a Company Commander or First Sergeant while assigned to Fort Benning.
- Complete the LEADER SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH COURSE by following these instructions
Note: Provide certificate of completion dated within one calendar year.
- Meet height and weight standards IAW AR 600-9.
- Not be flagged or pending UCMJ action.
Required Reading:
Note: A dL portion of the CCFSPCC may be accessed on the ALMS.
Websites to become familiar with as a Maneuver Center Leader:
- The Army Publishing Directorate Subscribe to weekly emailed doctrinal updates
- Center for Army Leadership
- U.S. Army Combined Arms Center Doctrine Website
Registration
Registration is conducted by the unit Schools NCO using the Registration Form.
Note: Priority is given to assigned instructors on a first come first served basis.
The Registration Form is sent here: Email
Location
McGinnis-Wickham Hall (MWH), 1 Karker Street, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
Course Start Time: 0830
Schedule FY 25
| Month | Class Number | Report Date | End Date | Bldg. | Report Time |
| October | 01-25 | 21 Oct. 24 | 25 Oct. 24 | MWH | 0830 |
| January | 02-25 | 06 Jan. 25 | 10 Jan. 25 | MWH | 0830 |
| February | 03-25 | 24 Feb. 25 | 28 Feb. 25 | MWH | 0830 |
| April | 04-25 | 21 Apr. 25 | 25 Apr. 25 | MWH | 0830 |
| June | 05-25 | 02 Jun. 25 | 06 Jun. 25 | MWH | 0830 |
| July | 06-25 | 14 Jul. 25 | 18 Jul. 25 | MWH | 0830 |
| August | 05-24 | 04 Aug. 25 | 08 Aug. 25 | MWH | 0830 |
| September | 08-25 | 08 Sept. 25 | 12 Sept. 25 | MWH | 0830 |