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ATOE-TR 09 October, 2009

MEMORANDUM OF INSTRUCTION: CADET PRACTICAL FIELD TRAINING (CPFT), FY09-10

SUBJECT: Administrative Instructions for Basic Airborne Course (BAC) SY 09-10, Fort Benning, GA

1. Reporting:

All cadets need to arrive before 1700 hours TWO days prior to the Airborne Class in-processing. (Typically, the Airborne Cadre begins their in-processing on Fridays; Cadets need to report to the ROTC Liaisons (LNOs) on Wednesday). Cadets need to plan on departing after 1500 on the day of graduation. Cadets will report to the 1/507TH Battalion Head Quarters, Building # 2747, 7471 Riordan Street Fort Benning, GA 31905. Phone (706) 545-9995. Fax (706) 545-3243. If a Cadet arrives after duty hours, there will be a sign posted on the front door of BLDG 2747 instructing the Cadet to report and sign in with the Airborne company Charge of Quarters (CQ) for which they will be assigned, with additional instructions on what time to return to the ROTC Airborne LNOs office

2. Transportation:

a. Battalions will obtain round trip Government Transport Request (GTR)/ reservations for cadets attending Basic Airborne Course (BAC) at Ft. Benning, GA. Cadets traveling from the west coast are encouraged to travel on the Tuesday prior, arrive that evening, and then report on Wednesday morning. The receiving company will put them up for the night. All return flights need to be scheduled after 1500 if flying out of Columbus Airport and after 1800 if flying out of Atlanta.

b. Government transportation is not available between Columbus Airport and Fort Benning. Cabs are readily available at the airport; Cadets should retain a receipt for reimbursement upon filing of their vouchers at their school. The cost is approximately $15-$20 each way. Cadets flying into Atlanta can obtain a shuttle from the airport into Columbus from Groome Transportation (800-584-6735 or 706-324-3939). The cost is approximately $30.

c. Cadets electing to drive to Airborne School must receive permission from their Professor of Military Science (PMS). A memorandum for record signed by the Cadet’s PMS should be carried to Airborne School and turned into the ROTC LNO during in processing. Brigade Commander Approval is required for Cadets traveling more than 350 miles (one way). In addition, they must meet all requirements for POV registration: valid driver license, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration. Failure to produce these documents will result in the Cadet’s vehicle being parked for the duration of the course. Reporting time and procedures still apply.

3. Required Forms:

a. Cadets must possess a valid DODMERB physical allowing them to participate in ROTC prior to reporting to Airborne School. The physical must be clearly stamped medically qualified. If the DODMERB physical is stamped qualified with waiver, the appropriate cover sheet must be obtained and attached stating the conditions of the waiver and that Airborne training is authorized. Waivers for Airborne School training can no longer be attained through Martin Army Community Hospital. The Fort Benning approving authority for a DODMERB physical that is not stamped medically qualified is Mr. James Williams (The Fort Benning TMC 1 OIC) his e-mail address is: jim.williams6@us.army.mil Physicals that need an airborne cover sheet with approval from Mr. Williams needs to be sent to Mr. Williams via e-mail at least a month prior to the Cadets scheduled class start date. Do not fax their packets/physicals to the ABN LNOs. It is the schools responsibility to get the airborne waivers approved by Mr. Williams not the LNOs.

b. Failure to arrive with required documents may prevent your Cadet from in-processing the course. All documents must be completed correctly (see enclosures).

1. BAC Certification Memorandum: This must state that the Cadet has attended Physical Training for the past Semester, has passed the APFT, and has received the TRADOC Heat Injury Prevention training (Cold Weather for winter months).

2. DODMERB Physical

3. Ten copies of orders (with amendments if applicable)

4. Two copies of the cadets flight itinerary or POV inspection and POV memorandum signed by the PMS.

5. Two copies of the SGLI V

6. DD93 stating who the student wants notified in the event of death.

7. ID Card (military or driver’s license) and ID tags (2 tags with long and short chain)

4. Cadets cannot wear contact lens at any time during training at Fort Benning. If required, the Cadet will need to possess two (2) pair of military issue/style glasses or civilian equivalent (heavy plastic frames and lenses) and a securing strap.

5. Cadets should take approximately $150 to cover incidental/personal expenses during the training period. Recommend traveler’s checks or money orders in small denominations. Mess will be provided at no cost to the Cadet.

6. Packing list and course requirements can be found on the Airborne School website, . All TA-50 and equipment will be issued to the Cadets to include helmets. Cadets should be prepared to bring at least two-three sets of ACUs, the Army physical Fitness uniform (seasonal), at least three-four “tan/sand” colored t-shirts, white socks, underwear and a good pair of running shoes and a hygiene kit.

7. Cadets must complete a 4-mile run in 36 minutes within 90 days of the course start date. Cadets must pass an Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) and Height/Weight within 30 days of the course start date. (The Airborne School standard is 60 points on the 17-21 age group). In addition, the home school Cadre is responsible for inspecting the cadet’s uniform and equipment prior to them attending the course.

8. POC for this action is MAJ Jones @ jones_patrick@colstate.edu

--Original signed—

PATRICK S. JONES

MAJ (R), IN

Cadet Command Airborne School LNO

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