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:


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 26

Month Class Number Report Date End Date Bldg. Report Time
October 01-2620 Oct. 2524 Oct. 25MWH0900
January02-2608 Dec. 2512 Dec. 25MWH0900
February03-2623 Feb. 2627 Feb. 26MWH0900
April04-2620 Apr. 2624 Apr. 26MWH0900
June05-2608 Jun. 2612 Jun. 26MWH0900
July06-2613 Jul. 2617 Jul. 26MWH0900
August07-2617 Aug. 2621 Aug. 26MWH0900
September08-2614 Sept. 2618 Sept. 26MWH0900

CCFSPCC FY26 Schedule (PDF Format)