Fort Benning

U.S. Army Fort Benning and The Maneuver Center of Excellence


Office Chief of Infantry (OCOI) Site

Office Chief of Infantry (OCOI)

11Z CAREER MANAGEMENT NCO
Master Sgt. Joshua Howe
1 Karker St, Suite 3100
Fort Benning, GA 31905
Office: (706) 545-1343
joshua.w.howe2.mil@army.mil

11C CAREER MANAGEMENT NCO
Sgt. 1st Class Christian Emig
1 Karker St, Suite 3100
Fort Benning, GA 31905
Office: (706) 545-1472
christian.d.emig.mil@army.mil

11B CAREER MANAGEMENT NCO
Sgt. 1st Class Edward Duenas
1 Karker St, Suite 3100
Fort Benning, GA 31905
Office: (706) 545-3521
Edward.l.duenas2.mil@army.mil

USAIS Waiver Processing NCO
Sgt. 1st Class Edward Duenas
1 Karker St, Suite 3100
Fort Benning, GA 31905
Office: (706) 545-3521
Edward.l.duenas2.mil@army.mil

The Enlisted Career Management NCO’s mission includes the following: Advises the Chief of Infantry and the United States Army Infantry School CSM on all Infantry enlisted matters; Advises Soldiers on career progression and promotion opportunities; prepares enlisted promotion/selection board guidance; develops and controls Standards of Grade; maintains/controls MOS inventory; maintains special skills inventory; recommends enlisted separation policy; maintains communication with Soldiers in the field; and assists in maintaining the Infantry Enlisted Personnel Development web page.

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Sergeant Major Rank Patch
Staff Sergeant Rank Patch
Master Sergeant Rank Patch
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Sergeant Rank Patch

SPC-CPL

Critical Operational Assignment:
Serve in a diverse variety of Skill Level 1 Infantry Positions

NCOPDS Recommended: BLC

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Recommended Professional Development:

  • Lead, conduct Squad PT
  • Attend FAST training raise GT>110
  • March a Rifle Squad
  • Inspect a Rifle Squad
  • Soldier of the month
  • Military Drivers License
  • Vehicle ID
  • Sponsor soldier into squad

Recommended Military Schooling:

Ranger Tab
Airborne Crest
Rappel Master Crest

Ranger Training Assessment Course
Rappel Master
Heavy Weapons Leader Course
IMLC (11C Only)

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Enlisted Promotion Information: The Career Management NCOs conduct a thorough and in-depth analysis on each and every Senior Enlisted Board.

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This is your professional development model based on your MOS. Infantrymen should serve in a variety of challenging assignments with numerous skill sets that are beneficial to the Army and his career.