Office Chief of Infantry (OCOI) Site

Office Chief of Infantry (OCOI)

The OCOI Branch Rep serves as the Infantry Branch liaison between HRC and all units on Fort Benning; responsible for informing IBOLC Lieutenants and Junior Captains on assignment considerations and professional career development opportunities. The Branch Rep promotes the Infantry Branch to pre-commissioning sources and non- military organizations, and supports policy development ensuring course progression and quality training IAW USAIS leadership guidance.

INFANTRY BRANCH REPRESENTATIVE
Capt. Mark W. Jerome
usarmy.benning.mcoe.mbx.infantry-proponent@army.mil
1 Karker St., Suite 6100
Ft. Benning, GA 31905
O: (706) 545-7968
C: (706) 304-3312

Interested in branching Infantry? Check out these links:

Archived Cadet Branching
Branch Brief Slide Deck
FY26 Infantry First Units of Assignment
Chief of Infantry Reading List
Infantry Storyboard

Prepare for your Initial Military Training:

Infantry Basic Officer Leadership Course (IBOLC)
Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade (ARTB)
IBOLC Physical Preparation
IBOLC Reading List
Functional Training

Infantry Assignments and Career Progression:

Infantry Officer Personnel Management Directorate (OPMD)
DA PAM 600-3 (Commissioned Officer Professional Development and Career Management)
AR 600-8-29 (Officer Promotions)
AR 614-100 (Officer Assignment Policies, Details, and Transfers)