Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill

When reporting to the NCOA you must be in duty uniform. Students’ will report to the location specified by your SGL in the welcome email sent out prior to your NCOA arrival. Students’ must physically bring all specified documentation required for in-processing (see below). Students’ arriving after duty hours, or prior to your report date, please contact your SGL and you will receive further instructions.

Students from outside Fort Sill, OK. with an ATTRS wait, “W” status reservations, do not have authorization to travel to the NCO Academy. Additionally, NCOA will deny enrolment for any student arriving in a “flagged” status.

Directions

Address
Building #3662 Swartz Street, Fort Sill, Oklahoma 73503

Directions from Key Gate (I-44 Exits)
1. Follow Sheridan Road, west
2. Turn left onto Currie Road
3. Turn right onto Swartz St
4. Ending at Building #3662

Directions from Bentley Gate (Sheridan Road)
1. Follow Sheridan Road
2. Turn right onto Thomas Street
3. Turn left onto Tacy Street
4. Turn right onto Swartz Road
5. Ending at Building #3662

Directions from Scott Gate (Fort Sill Blvd.)
1. Follow Fort Sill Blvd
2. Turn left onto Thomas Street
3. Turn right onto Currie Road
4. Turn Left onto Swartz ending at Building #3662

Commandant:
580-695-2816

Deputy Commandant:
580-695-2816

Chief of Training (COT):
580-917-1421

NCOA Staff Duty:
580-695-2816

Administrative Assistant:
580-695-2816

S-3 (Bldg. 3661):
580-695-2816

BLC 1SG:
580-442-3562

ALC 1SG:
580-458-8605

SLC 1SG:
580-402-4073

Welcome!

The Fort Sill Noncommissioned Officer Academy develops agile, adaptive, and resilient leaders capable of meeting the challenges of unified land operations in an era of persistent conflict by educating junior NCOs in leadership and war fighting, as well as individual and team training.

Basic Leader Course

BLC prepares the Specialist/Corporal for duties and responsibilities as a Sergeant. Using the Leadership Requirements Model (LRM) through a holistic approach, learners will develop skills in written and oral communications, critical and creative thinking, problem solving, leadership and counseling, drill and ceremonies, how to train Soldiers, character development, nutrition and physical fitness, troop leading procedures and mission orders, Army programs, and how to build effective teams. As a result, learners will be able to train, lead, and conduct operations at the team level.

Reporting Information

All students will report to the Basic Leaders Course at Building 3669 located on the corner of Thomas and Currie Road. Students must be escorted by his or her sponsor. If out-of-town, Soldiers reporting does not require a sponsor. Students will have all in-processing documents required as stated in the Welcome Letter. Reporting time is at 0850 on Day 0 for local students and NO LATER THAN 0530 on Day 1 for TDY students. Uniform for reporting is OCP ARMY COMBAT UNIFORM for students reporting Day 0 and the APFU for TDY students reporting Day 1.

It is strongly encouraged for all out-of-town Soldiers to report as early as possible on the reporting date due to information that is discussed on Day 0. If any out-of-town Soldiers fail to report before 0530 of the reporting date, BLC will not take any late reporters and the Soldier will be denied enrollment and the slot will be given to a walk-on. SPONSORS OF ALL OUT-OF-TOWN SOLDIERS, IT WOULD BE VERY HELPFUL IF WE WERE NOTIFIED IF YOUR SOLDIERS WILL MAKE IT TO THE COURSE OR NOT. This will help us ensure proper slotting for the course. The Staff Duty number is 580-695- 2816.

Privately owned vehicle inspections will be conducted before the report date no more than 30 days old by student’s sponsor if not already completed (please see the NCO Support Channel/POV inspection Sheet in the link above). All student must have a valid license, current state registration tags and proof of insurance if driving a POV. No students are authorized the use of their privately owned motorcycle for the duration of their assignment to the academy.

Student must update their DD Form 93/SGLI 30 days prior to attending school and bring a copy with them as well as proof of current PHA. Privately owned weapons are not authorized. Ensure that your CAC card is registered (with PIV certificate) and does not expire prior to graduation before reporting for BLC. Please read the Welcome Letter in its entirety prior to reporting for BLC. Please ensure you take the time to read the FCoE and NCOA Policy letters before arriving which can be found on the NCOA website.

Contact Information

NCOA Headquarters: DSN: (580) 442-2417

Commandant: DSN: (580) 442-3141

Deputy Commandant: DSN: (580) 442-3141

BLC School Chief: DSN: (724) 504-3351

E-Mail: tad.e.selfridge.mil@army.mil

Welcome!

The Fort Sill Noncommissioned Officer Academy develops agile, adaptive, and resilient leaders capable of meeting the challenges of unified land operations in an era of persistent conflict by educating junior NCOs in leadership and war fighting, as well as individual and team training.

Advanced Leader Course
ALC is the second course to success in the Noncommissioned Officer Education System. The purpose of ALC is to develop Noncommissioned Officers to be tactically and technically proficient at skill level three; and to train, lead, and fight at the section level. The course focuses on leadership assessment and development. Refer to "NCO Career Development Models", January 1996 Edition, prepared by HQ TRADOC, for recommended reading prior to attending ALC. All students receive the following common leader training during their Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) course:

Field Artillery Mission, Roles and Organization
Branch History and Heritage (Includes Writing a Essay Paper)
Apply the Ethical Decision-Making Method at Small Unit Level (Vignette Discussion included)
Contemporary Operating Environment
Cultural Awareness (Includes Writing a Essay Paper)
Objective Based Training & Education (OBT&E) Teaching Methodology
Decision-Making and Adaptive Leader Development (VEILS)
Common Leader Combat Skills (CLCS)

Reporting Information

All ALC students must bring a completion certificate from the Commanders Safety Course on the following website with them to in-processing: (https://www.atrrs.army.mil)

Click on "Self Development" in the ATRRS Channels Directory
Type "Commanders Safety Course" in title search blocks
Click "Search" then click "Register"

There are no barracks available to ALC students on Fort Sill. All students TDY ensure you make reservations for lodging prior to your arrival call Fort Sill Lodging (580) 442-5000

If you qualify for GWOT bring your orders validating GWOT status
Privately owned Weapons are NOT authorized.
Complete Class A Uniform (Army Greens or ASU) are now required for ALC

*No student is authorized the use of their Privately Owned Motorcycle for the duration of their assignment to the Academy, unless spicific permission is granted by the Commandant.

ALC Inprocessing

All students should report to Building 3661 (ALC Office) between the hours of 0900 and 1630 hours in ACUs on the Report Date. After 1630 hours on weekdays and weekends, report to Building 3662 Staff Duty NCO, and ask for the POC for your MOS. Weigh-in will begin at 0530 on the following day in building 3661 in PFU.

• ALC Inprocessing
  Bring the following for inprocessing, and have these items available when you report:
  DD93/SGLI paperwork (updated within 30 days)
• Your TDY orders (minimum 10 copies)
• A copy of your ERB (PQR for ARNG).
• Verification of promotable status or Promotion Orders if SFC.
• The following CMF’s require a valid/current secret security clearance; 13F30, 13J30, 17E30, and all ADA MOSs. This must be reflected on a DA form 1610 or a memorandum signed by the S2 NCOIC/OIC and reflected on your SRB on day zero report day.
• Medical Records (not required but recommended)
• A copy of your permanent profile with MMRB results if you have one
• Physical Health Assessment (PHA) must be within the last year.
• A copy of Over 40 medical screening, CVSP (If applicable) and EKG results.
• A leave form signed by your commander if you desire to take leave after the course. We will not approve leave for students contingent upon emergencies as determined by the Commandant.
• If TDY Enroute, you must have a leave form signed by your losing unit for leave from the time graduating until reporting to gaining unit.
• All documentation for your POV, if driving.
• Pen, Pencil, and note pad.
• All items required by Appendix H, TRADOC Reg 350-18.

Contact Information

NCOA Headquarters: (580) 442-2417

Commandant: (580) 442-3141

Deputy Commandant: (580) 442-3141

1SG ALC: 580-442-8480

Administrative Assistant: 580-442-2417

Fort Sill NCOA Staff Duty: 580-695-2816

The Fort Sill Noncommissioned Officer Academy develops agile, adaptive, and resilient leaders capable of meeting the challenges of unified land operations in an era of persistent conflict by educating junior NCOs in leadership and war fighting, as well as individual and team training.

Senior Leader Course
SLC is the third course in the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development System. The purpose of SLC is to prepare Sergeants First Class and promotable Staff Sergeants to develop MOS technical skills at both the platoon and battery levels; to prepare SFCs for duty assignments as First Sergeants; develop leadership and decision making skills needed to be a more effective leader and provide a means of making critical and ethical decisions. You will be required to write two essay research papers in APA format.

Reporting Information

Students MUST update SGLI and DD93 information prior to attending School and bring a copy of both items for in processing.

Barracks on Fort Sill are not available for SLC students. Student lodging reservations are made automatically via your ATTRS reservations. In bound students must call 580-442-5000 at least 1 week prior to arriving to confirm your reservations. When calling to confirm your reservation give your Class #, and the course you are attending i.e., (SLC Class 001-19, 13B40).

Privately Owned Weapons are NOT authorized!

The APFT and a Height and Weight screening will be conducted within the 1st 48 hours.

All temporary profiles will be denied enrollment.

* Students download the packing list and verify you have all required items IAW the packing list prior to arrival. Graduation is a formal ceremony. Bring ASUs and ensure they are complete and serviceable

Students are not authorized the use of their privately owned motorcycle for the duration of the course. Additionally all Students driving their POV’s must have valid insurance, registration and driver’s license.

In-Processing

All students should report at 0900 on the Report Date in ACUs, however students have until midnight of report date to sign in. If you arrive prior to 1630 hours report to Building 3661(SLC Office) on weekdays. If you arrive after 1630 hours and on weekends report to Building 3662 Staff Duty NCO, and ask for the POC for your MOS. Enrollment will begin at 0530 hours the following day in Building 3661.

• SLC Inprocessing
  Bring the following for inprocessing, and have these items available when you report:
  Unit Pre-Execution Checklist (Appendix H, TR 350-18) with supporting documents signed by yourself and your unit commander. If your commander is not a Captain, you must have assumption of command orders!
• DD93/SGLI paperwork (updated within 30 days)
• Your TDY orders (minimum 10 copies)
• A copy of your ERB (PQR for ARNG).
• Verification of promotable status or Promotion Orders if SFC
• DA Form 1610, or a clearance verification memorandum signed by your unit S2 NCOIC/OIC.
• Medical Records (not required but recommended)
• A copy of your permanent profile with MMRB results if you have one (You must be able to participate in a aerobic event, either standard or alternate, during the APFT).
• Physical Health Assessment (PHA) must be within the last year.
• A copy of Over 40 medical screening, CVSP (If applicable) and EKG results.
• A leave form signed by your commander if you desire to take leave after the course. We will not approve leave for students contingent upon emergencies as determined by the Commandant.
• If TDY Enroute, you must have a leave form signed by your losing unit for leave from the time graduating SLC until reporting to gaining unit.
• All documentation for your POV, if driving.
• Pen, Pencil, and note pad.
• All items required by Appendix H, TRADOC Reg 350-18.

Contact Information

NCOA Headquarters: (580) 442-2417

Commandant: (580) 442-3141

Deputy Commandant: (580) 442-3141

1SG SLC: 580-442-2619

Administrative Assistant: 580-442-2417

Fort Sill NCOA Staff Duty: 580-695-2816

Welcome Families and Friends of our AIT Students

Welcome to 1-78 Field Artillery. If your Soldier started Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at Fort Sill then this is the correct page. Welcome to the Teamwork Family! This is the ONLY OFFICIAL webpage for the 1-78 BN, 428th Field Artillery Brigade at Fort Sill, OK

Professional and knowledgeable Cadre

Our instructors are the finest instructors and Drill Sergeants serving in the military. They will manage and teach your Soldiers seven days a week.

More freedom than basic training

Soldiers will have the opportunity to use cell phones regularly with no restrictions on calling family / friends. Soldiers are encouraged but not required to call home. Soldiers also have the ability to go do things like bowling, visit the post exchange, and visit the post museum during their weekends or permitted time. Soldiers may not leave post with the exception of family day however.

Mail

(packages and letters) are given to Soldiers each day. Please be patient. Remember that we are training up to 1,500 students at a time inside this Battalion

What to do in the event of a Family Emergency?

If you cannot get ahold of your Soldier in the event of an emergency you can either try contacting their respective Battery CQ, or file a Red Cross message at 1 (877) 272-7337. A family emergency is considered the death or serious illness of an immediate family member; or the good news of the birth of a Soldiers child or grandchild.

Charlie Battery, Contact Information
Staff Duty: 580-442-5322 / 6066

A Cannon Crewmember is an important part of the Army's success on the battlefield. Artillery teams are used to support infantry and tank units in combat, but also have responsibilities during peacetime. Cannon Crewmembers work on cannons known as 'howitzers,' a heavy artillery machine piece with single-barrel firing capability.

Duties performed by this MOS include:

• Integral member of a crew that operates high technology cannon artillery weapon systems.
• Loads and fires howitzers.
• Sets fuse and charge on a variety of munitions, including high explosive artillery rounds, laser guided projectiles, scatterable mines, and rocket assisted projectiles.
• Uses computer generated fire direction data to set elevation of cannon tube for loading and firing.
• Employs rifles, machine guns, and grenade and rocket launchers in offensive and defensive operations.
• Drives and operates heavy and light wheeled trucks and tracked vehicles.
• Transports and manages artillery ammunition.
• Participates in reconnaissance operations to include security operations and position preparation.
• Coordinates movement into position.
• Camouflages position area.
• Communicates using voice and digital wire and radio equipment.

Other Battery/Class Specific Info 13B Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=el7KJFkn_EM

Delta Battery, Contact Information
Staff Duty: 580-442-8878 / 8918

The Fire Control Specialist employs automated computer-based systems used in all U.S. Army echelons across multiple weapon systems and formations in order to facilitate the delivery and integration of joint fires in support of combat operations.

The Fire Control Specialist integrates and processes tactical battlefield information from multiple users and sensors through a network of Army and JOINT automated battle command systems.

Duties performed by this MOS include:

• Establishes, maintains and operates communications systems.
• Assists in preparation of computer center for operation and shutdown.
• Prepares field artillery tactical data systems for operation to include cabling, installation, and removal procedures.
• Inputs initialization data and data base information to field artillery tactical data systems.
• Participate in gathering of operations and intelligence data.
• Maintain fire capabilities maps and charts, Plot using fire capability charts and friendly and enemy situation maps.
• Operates and performs operator maintenance on field artillery tactical data systems equipment, section vehicles and generators associated with field artillery tactical data systems.
• Record ammunition expenditure, equipment serviceability, situation, firing point, target and mission reports
• Performs computer operations including fire mission processing, fire plan schedules and data base construction, Converts fire orders to fire command.

Other Battery/Class Specific Info 13J Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGa4Y4fYbto

Bravo Battery, Contact Information
Staff Duty: 580-442-4403

A fire support specialist serves with the Army's field artillery team. Artillery Soldiers use weapons that fire large rounds, rockets or missiles to support infantry and tank units in combat. The fire support specialist leads, supervises or serves in intelligence activities such as target processing for artillery units and maneuver brigades.

Duties performed by this MOS include:

• Lead and train the forward observer team and combat observation lasing technician in combat operations.
• Prepare observer target lists and assist in formulating offensive and defensive fire support plans.
• Initiate requests and adjust field artillery, mortar and naval gunfire using all methods of adjustment including continuous and coordinated illumination.
• Initiate suppressive and screening fire to support scheme of maneuver and perform crater analysis.
• Select and occupy observation post. Orient map and prepare terrain sketch and visibility diagram.

Other Battery/Class Specific Info 13F Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFGjO4eDeT4

Alpha Battery, Contact Information
Staff Duty: 580-442-6480

A Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) crew member plays an important part of the Army's combat team. MLRS teams support infantry and armor units and supplement cannon artillery in combat.

The MLRS launches various rockets and missiles in precision strikes during combat. The crewmembers operate and maintain the entire MLRS system.

Duties performed by this MOS include:

• Input manual fire control entries and enter meteorological data into the fire control system
• Fire weapon system on command
• Perform fire control system diagnostic test using built-in test equipment
• Prepare launcher-loader module for reload and performs maintenance operations
• Conduct reconnaissance to determine routes and precise firing location sites

Other Battery/Class Specific Info 13M Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLKsX9VSBPE

Charlie Battery, Contact Information
Staff Duty: 580-442-5322 / 6066

The weapon locating radar (WLR) operator is crucial to the Army’s Field Artillery radar team. Weapon locating radars use radio frequencies to detect artillery, rockets and mortars. The WLR operator uses the radar to detect enemy indirect weapons systems by following the flight path of their artillery rounds.

The radar operator then transmits the data to a fire direction center for clearance of fires. The fire direction center sends targeting data to artillery batteries to destroy those weapons in a timely manner. The radar operator adds to force protection as the “radar eyes” of a brigade combat team.

Duties performed by this MOS include:

• Emplaces and displaces the radar and ancillary equipment
• Initializes and operates all radar and ancillary equipment
• Transmits the point of origin to the counterfire operations section
• Maintains record of transmitted locations
• Operates and performs maintenance on the radar's prime movers
• Performs unit maintenance using built-in-test/built-in-test-equipment, fault detection and isolation
• Isolates failures to a line replaceable unit or shop replaceable unit that can be replaced by a crewmember

Other Battery/Class Specific Info 13R Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DClTzqMHkI

Overview
A PATRIOT fire control enhanced operator is responsible for operating/maintaining the entire PATRIOT missile system. An important part of the Army's air defense, they launch advanced-technology ammunition that is capable of neutralizing multiple air targets.

Job Duties
• Responsible for placement of the PATRIOT system in the field
• Real-time status reporting during combat
• Maintenance on coordinate, communication and target-identification systems
• Evaluate intelligence and identify targets
• Establish radio and wire communications in the field

Requirements
Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

Training
Job training for a PATRIOT fire control enhanced operator requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field under simulated combat conditions.

Some of the skills you'll learn are:
• Operating PATRIOT technology and rocket systems
• Calculating targets manually and electronically
• Artillery tactics and battle strategy

Helpful Skills
• Interest in missile and rocket operations
• Physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure
• Ability to multi-task
• Plotting and reading maps
• Capable of working as a team member

Overview
The air defense battle management system operator operates with equipment systems that guard against aerial and space attack. They play an important role in the Army's air defense artillery team

Job Duties
• Provide situational awareness and warning from airspace
• Conduct the planning and execution of airspace management required for supported echelon
• Responsible for air defense airspace management cell equipment march orders, emplacements and level system maintenance
• Evaluate intelligence data for force/engagement operations

Requirements
Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

Training
Job training for an air defense battle management system operator requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and nearly 16 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field under simulated combat conditions.

Some of the skills you'll learn are:
• Performance of on-line/off-line, hardware-software diagnostics
• Operate LAN, WAN and remote video displays
• Evaluate intelligence data for force/engagement operations in JIIM networks

Helpful Skills
• Interest in mathematics
• Physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure
• Ability to multi-task
• Interest in missile and rocket operations
• Capable of working as a team member

Overview
The air defense enhanced early warning system operators supervise PATRIOT air defense units and air defense activities that engage in liaison functions. Their teams are used to neutralize air targets and are an important part of the Army's space defense system.

Job Duties
• Perform march orders, emplacements, initializations and system maintenance on air/missile defense planning control systems
• Evaluate tactical electronic intelligence data for operations in a joint network
• Perform data connectivity between various networks and communication systems

Requirements
Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

Training
Job training for an air defense enhanced early warning system operators requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and nearly 11 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field under simulated combat conditions.

Helpful Skills
• Interest in mathematics
• Physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure
• Ability to multi-task
• Interest in missile and rocket operations
• Capable of working as a team member

Overview
The AMD Crewmember course is designed to develop the skills and knowledge associated with the Avenger Weapon System and Land-based Phalanx Weapon System, commonly referred to as the C-RAM (Counter-Rocket, Artillery, Mortar) system of systems. The Avenger training in this course consists of an overview of system characteristics, including the major and minor components, weapon system safety, Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS), data and voice communication systems, ammunition handling, loading and unloading procedures, hang-fire/misfire procedures, March Order and Emplacement, target engagement, and a Field Training Exercise (FTX) that includes Warrior Task and Battle Drills. The LPWS training consists of similar topics except for voice communications and March Order and Emplacement.

Job Duties
• Operate the AVENGER and Man Portable Air Defense System weapons systems
• Establish radio/wire communications and maintain situation maps
• Perform target engagement evaluations
• Operate "friend or foe" identification equipment
• Resupply ammunition and prepare systems for firing

Requirements
Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

Training
Job training for an air and missile defense crewmember requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field under simulated combat conditions.

Some of the skills you'll learn are:
• Methods of computing target locations
• Ammunition-handling techniques
• Missile and rocket system operations
• Artillery tactics

Helpful Skills
• Interest in mathematics
• Physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure
• Ability to multi-task
• Interest in missile and rocket operations
• Capable of working as a team member

Overview
A PATRIOT launching station enhanced operator works directly with the PATRIOT launching stations. An important part of the Army's air defense, the PATRIOT missile system can launch advanced-technology ammunition that is capable of neutralizing multiple air targets.

Job Duties
• Place the PATRIOT launching system in the field
• Operate PATRIOT launcher electronic systems
• Perform preventative maintenance
• Handle and supply PATRIOT missiles
• Establish radio and wire communications in the field

Requirements
Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

Training
Job training for a PATRIOT launching station enhanced operator requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field under simulated combat conditions.

Some of the skills you'll learn are:
• Operating PATRIOT technology and rocket systems
• Artillery tactics and battle strategy

Helpful Skills
• Interest in missile and rocket operations
• Physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure
• Interest in electronics
• Ability to multi-task
• Capable of working as a team member

Mission Statement

Our mission is to prepare, educate and train active and reserve component Army and Marine Corps colonels, lieutenant colonels, promotable majors and command sergeants major who are either in command or have been designated for command at battalion or higher level

Outcomes
Future commanders and command sergeants major have received the appropriate level of instruction in ADA and FA tactics, weapons and systems, leadership, training management, maintenance and supply management, threat, and personnel issues.

1. Billeting:
During your stay at Ft Sill, you will be billeted in a Pre-designated BOQ. Room reservations will be made for you by the Pre-Command Course Manager. Fort Sill falls under the MTSS order; so ensure your orders reflect the "Lodging and Meals will be paid by MTSS"

2. Transportation:

From the Lawton Municipal Airport:

• BOQ Shuttle Bus: This free service is available 24 hours a day. Just pick up the courtesy phone located in the south end of the terminal.
• Taxi: Many to choose from, cost is approx. $6.00.
• Rental Car: To the BOQ (bldg 5676), when exiting the airport turn Left on to 11th Street, right on Sheridan Road, right on Geronimo Road, then right on Fergusson Road.
• From outside the Lawton, Ft Sill area:From Oklahoma City: Travel west on I-44 towards Lawton, exit at Key Gate. To the BOQ (bldg 5676), turn right onto Sheridan Road, left at the first traffic light, then right on Fergusson Road.
• From Wichita Falls: Travel east on I-44 towards Lawton, exit Key Gate. To the BOQ (bldg 5676), turn left onto Sheridan Road, turn left at the first traffic light, then right on Fergusson Road. To the Comanche House (bldg 460) turn left onto Sheridan Road, then turn right at the first traffic light.

3. Security Clearance Requirements:
A secret clearance is required for this course. Have your security manager ensure your signed Non Discloser Agreement is in JPAS

4. Uniforms:
The uniform for the Field Artillery Pre-Command Course is ACU's. If you are promotable, bring your next higher rank insignia for your command photograph. If you choose to do PT; please bring your PT Belt; as this is required when running on Fort Sill. Casual (open collar) civilian attire will be required to attend the social.

5. Medical:
Sick call is provided at Reynolds Army Community Hospital Emergency Room.

6. Meals:

GOVERNMENT RATIONS ARE AVAILABLE and FUNDED UNDER MTSS (If desired, students will be supplied with a meal card)
MTSS Orders: Utilization of dining facility is required

Additional Administrative Information

1. During the In Processing/Admin brief, a $3 donation for coffee will be collected

2. Telephone instructions:

• Student Telephones: Student Telephones are located in the General Officer's Lounge.
• Message Phone Numbers: Messages will be taken at the following DSN numbers; 639-4509 or Commercial (580) 442-4509. Messages will be forwarded to you promptly.
• Fax Phone Number: Fax's can be sent to DSN 639-6800 or Commercial @ (580) 442-6800

To place a call:

Long Distance: Dial 97 + Area Code + number

Local on post: for 442 # dial 2 + Last 4 digits for 458 # dial 8 + last 4 digits

• Off post: access class A line dial 99 + number
• 3. Mail, Your mailing address is:Student Rank/Name
• Pre Command Course
• 745 Geronimo Rd
• Fort Sill, Oklahoma 73503

If you will be receiving any mail, please notify the Course Manager; this will avoid any possible delay in delivery after arrival to FT Sill.

4. POCs
Field Artillery Pre-Command Course: Mr. Michael Wright (580) 442-0997
Air Defense Artillery Pre-Command Course: Mr. John M. Blankenship (580) 442-0646

Accounting
Students need to ensure their orders reflect that their lodging will be paid for by MTSS; unless the student receives Per Diem.
It is the student's responsibility to ensure the lodging bill is paid by the time of checkout; therefore guests need to make sure all TDY paper work is properly processed

• If the guest is scheduled to stay at lodging more than 30 days, payments are required every 30 days

Housekeeping ServiceReduced on weekends/holidays/training holidays – Service must be requested by 1000 hours daily

• Field week, pre-clean for checkout; please pick up room

Room CleanlinessTo provide adequate service, rooms must be free of clutter and organized (no personal items on bed, etc.)

• Do Not Disturb Sign will be honored for 24 hours only!
• Rooms with kitchens must have a kitchen inspection 24 hours prior to departure. Failed inspections assessed a $25 service fee

Folio A (Incidental Charges)

• Incidental charges: Telephone calls, Misc. charges (i.e. damages, additional Occupant charges, etc)
• Telephone bill maximum charge $300.00
• Each guest will be responsible for any damage that occurs in his or her room
• Phone Service provided by SPRINT – there is a $0.25 initiation fee/$.015 per minute for Long Distance (not all phone numbers with the 580 area code are local)

Folio B

• Room charges only

Registration & Checking-Out Guest

• All guests must be registered (Room key will not be issued to anyone not registered on your account)
• A $5.00 additional occupant charge per night per additional occupant
• Notify Front Desk upon checkout
• Failure to check your guest(s) out will result in additional charges to your folio
• Late checkouts incur additional room charges (Checkout is 1100)
• 1100 – 1300 incurs an additional $3.00 charge
• After 1300 incurs an additional daily rate charge

Parking High Rise

• Please do not park close to dumpsters, on grassed areas, or along yellow-painted curbs (Fire Lane)
• Overflow parking is also available in lots by Buildings 5671/75 or Buildings 5670/74 area [All parking is within a five-minute walk of high-rises]
• Illegally parked vehicles will be towed by MP's or Fire Department – No warnings will be given

Bike Locker

• Available on first-come basis, no charge, lost key $25.00
• Check at Front Desk in Aultman Hall (5676)

Exercise Options

• Swimming pools (behind 5678 and 5690) (Seasonal)
• Jogging track behind 5676/78
• Fitness room in 5678, 5th floor (limited equipment)
• Basketball/Tennis court

Continental Breakfast

• Monday through Friday in 5678 (1st floor) from 0600 to 0900 "No Take Out"
• Saturday and Sunday "Grab it & Go" in 5676, Room 126 from 0800-1100

Safety & Security

• IAW USAFACFS Regulation 190-1, all personnel residing on Fort Sill who own or possess a firearm will register such weapon with the law enforcement command (Provost Marshall) vehicle and weapons registration section. Firearms kept in Lodging quarters will be kept unloaded and in a place separate from ammunition, and under lock (locked cabinet, trigger lock, lock chain or rod) when quarters are unattended. A copy of the registration must be furnished to the front desk for our files

Other Miscellaneous

• Inventory listing available in Guest Room Directory and Report discrepancies within 24 hours
• Study Rooms in High-rises (Room key will open these doors)
• Vending Machines (soda, snack, & ice) located throughout Lodging
• Free Washers and Dryers available in all areas
• Front Desk Support 24 Hours
• Copy machine in Lobby 5676 ($0.10 per copy)
• Fax Service (Official use only) at Front Desk 5676
• Internet Access from rooms (free). Setup instructions available at the Front Desk – please report problems to the Front Desk
• Satellite TV – Hi-Rises, Guest House and 5670 area (850 area – Classis Cable) (Do not install personal satellite equipment)
• Exterior doors are locked for your security; please do not prop them open
• Please close guest room doors completely
• Candles/incense/smoking and hot plates are prohibited in guest rooms
• Do not disconnect smoke detectors in rooms
• Do not use extension cords, fire hazard deficiency
• Working on POVs (changing oil, etc.) in any parking lot is prohibited – Use Auto Skills Center.
• Report any suspicious activity immediately to Front Desk (442-5000), 0 from room phone, or call 911

Lodging POC's
For additional information, visit the MWR web-site @:

http://www.sillmwr.com/lodging.html

The commanding generals social will be held at the Historic patriot Club Time and Date will vary depending on the Commanding Generals Schedule. and is mandatory for all students. The attire is duty uniform and will be held immediately after the last class of the date scheduled.

PCC GOAL

• Provide future Commanders a broad update of Artillery and Fire Support issues.
• Provide up to date Doctrine and TTP.
• Provide a nurtured environment where future Commanders participate in professionally rewarding discussions with subject matter experts, Commanders and their peers.
• Establish enduring lines of communication with the field.
• Provide Commanders an opportunity to enhance their war fighting skills.

Welcome

We would like to congratulate you on being selected for attendance to the Field Artillery Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC) or Warrant Officer Advance course (WOAC) at Fort Sill, Okla. During your attendance, you will participate in in-depth discussions on such topics as problem solving, computer enhanced technology, counterfire operations, intelligence preparation of the battle field, Army targeting and the military decision making process (MDMP)- Share your knowledge, lessons learned, and tactics, techniques, and procedures within a small group environment.

The course is designed as a small group-learning environment, which allows the student to interact during the learning process. This relationship results in a geometric payoff in learning and retention that comes from the student's participation and experiences. Your participation in the small-group learning environment helps develop one another's ideas, and allows your class to reach solutions to particular issues that otherwise would not have been possible. Your small group leader will create an environment where learning and knowledge sharing can take place for the benefit of the students. The instructional staff will facilitate the training process, as it occurs to help the group understand the process, function smoothly, and achieve its goals.

All students must have a secret security clearance to attend the course. We will verify your security clearance in JPAS prior to your arrival. Additionally you will need a active SIPR token and AKO-S account prior to arrival.

WOBC (580) 442-6187
DSN 639-6187

WOAC (580) 442-6111
DSN 639- 6111

I would like to congratulate you on your selection to serve our nation as an Air Defense Artillery Warrant Officer. The training you will complete over the next few Weeks will be both mentally challenging and physically demanding. Upon completion you will have been transformed into a technically and tactically competent Warrant Officer, imbued with the Warrior Ethos, and prepared to lead Soldiers in your charge through inspired leadership and subject matter expertise grounded in the Army's Values. You are about to embark on an exciting time in your career as an Air Defense Artillery Warrant Officer.

All students must read and are expected to be familiar with the Student Evaluation Plan (SEP), and all course, Fort Sill and 30th BDE policy letters and memos. As a WOBC student, you are the most important part of the Course. You must come prepared for class daily. You are expected to conduct yourself as a professional Soldier and Leader, complete all reading assignments, come to class on time, in the right uniform, and ready to participate. Homework will be completed and turned into the Senior Warrant PRIOR to the start of each class. Your instructors and peers expect you to exhibit the mental and physical toughness required of an Army Leader as well as the professionalism to follow and respect your peers.

ALWAYS ON TARGET!

William M. Parker
COL, ADA
Brigade Commander

Welcome to the Air Defense Support Element/Air-Ground Integration Element (ADSE/AGIE) (formerly ADAM/BAE) Tactical Air-Ground Operations Course! This class will prove to be both challenging and rewarding for every student. The ADSE/AGIE Tactical AGO course is a 4 week, 4 day program that prepares ADSE/AGIE crewmembers to facilitate the efficient and safe use of airspace, maximum combat power, and prevent fratricide in large-scale combat operations.

ALWAYS ON TARGET!

Adam W. McGee
CW3, AD
140A ADSE/AGIE Course Manager
HQ/A 2-6 ADA BN, 30th ADA BDE
Fort Sill, OK 73505
Email: adam.w.mcgee.mil@army.mil

Mission Statement

The Army Multi-Domain Targeting Center executes cross-domain, cross-warfighting function doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel, facilities and policy integration responsibilities for targeting; establishes Army targeting and joint fires standards and requirements; represents the Army at joint and multinational targeting and joint fires forums; and facilitates federated target development for the operational force to enable operational headquarters to meet joint targeting standards.

Contact Information

Administration 580-442-1701

Knowledge Management 580-442-6378

Joint Intermediate Target Development (JITD) 580-442-9206

Target Material Production (TMP) 580-442-2215

Target Mensuration Only (TMO) 580-442-5839/1067

Weaponeering Certification 580-442-5839/1510

Collateral Damage Estimation (CDE) 580-442-5839/1510

Joint Operational Fire & Effects Course (JOFEC) 580-442-8552

Joint Fires Observer (JFO) 580-442-8615

Security Specialist 580-442-3394

FCoE Special Security Representative 580-442-2901

JOINT OPERATIONAL FIRES & EFFECTS COURSE (JOFEC)

Purpose: To train and educate personnel from all services, ABCA countries, and other government agencies on the skills and processes necessary to apply and integrate joint lethal and non-lethal fires and effects. Each student should gain a baseline knowledge of joint and service fires capabilities, platforms, operational environment, doctrine, the joint targeting process and how the joint fires and effects system works. It will prepare students to function effectively in a joint operational environment. Their knowledge will be exercised and validated during a culminating exercise where they apply the principles of joint lethal and non-lethal fires and effects. This course focuses on Joint Doctrine and the integration of this doctrine from planning to execution.

Phase Scope: This course is designed to provide a baseline skill set required to integrate, coordinate and synchronize the full range of joint fires and effects, including lethal and non-lethal fires, in order to accomplish the joint force commander’s objectives

Phase Prerequisites: Active Army and Army Reserve, Army National Guard, Marines, Air Force and Navy, 03 thru 06, E7 thru E9, Warrant Officer W01 thru CW5, Civilians GS11-GS14. NATO personnel and other Ministries of Defense with the exception of countries listed in ITAR § 126.1, serving or slated to serve in fires and effects coordination cells from Fires and Aviation brigades up to Joint Task Force/Combatant Command level. An understanding and working knowledge of the Joint Targeting Cycle and the Air Tasking Order Cycle is encouraged. All students are encouraged to prepare for the course by completing courseware on the DOCNET Joint website (https://ca.dtic.mil/doctrine/default.htm), in particular the Joint Fire Support, Joint Warfare, and Joint IPB courses. Restrictions: ASIL8 for use with MOS 13F, E7 thru E9 only, SIL8 for use with 13A O3 Thru 06 only. SECRET security clearance required and verified in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) via a visit request.

Special Information: All students are encouraged to prepare for the course by completing courseware on the DOCNET Joint web site (http://www.dtic.mil/doctrine/docnet/courses/courses.htm), in particular the Joint Fire Support (JP 3-09), Joint Targeting (JP 3-60), Joint Task Force Headquarters (JP 3-33), and Joint IPB (JP 2-01.3) courses.

Phase Remarks: No Data

Foreign Disclosure: FD3 - This training product has been reviewed by the developers in coordination with the USAFCoE G32, Fort Sill, OK 73503 foreign disclosure officer. This training product cannot be used to instruct international military students.

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JOFEC Course Contact Info: (580) 442-8552

JOINT INTERMEDIATE TARGETING DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATION (JITD)

Purpose: Provide procedures and techniques for the joint intermediate target development as outlined in CJCSM 3370.01. Given a target development nomination sheet, intelligence products, reference materials, and the Joint Staff standards, students will be able to develop a target to the basic and intermediate levels of target development in accordance with requirements for vetting. Students will be familiar with databasing techniques and standards for Electronic Target Folders (ETFs). Graduates of the JITD course are certified in intermediate target development and are authorized to produce target materials and input target information into joint databases.

Phase Scope: The Joint Intermediate Target Development (JITD) course is designed to expose targeting analysts to the basic skills required to develop and database any target type according to DoD standards in CJCSI 3370.01. These target development skills are necessary for deliberate targeting within the operational force, as assets used for target engagement are allocated to targets that have complete vetting and validation to prescribed DoD standards.

Phase Prerequisites: Active Army, National Guard O3 thru O5, WO1 thru CW5, E4 thru E7 serving or slated in division and above fires and intelligence staff sections. Top Secret security clearance required. MOS: 35D, 35G, 350G, 35F, 350F, 131A

Special Information: No Data

Phase Remarks: No Data

Foreign Disclosure: FD3 - This training product has been reviewed by the developers in coordination with the USAFCoE G32, Fort Sill, OK 73503 foreign disclosure officer. This training product cannot be used to instruct international military students.

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JITD Course Contact Info: 580-442-9206

Purpose: The TMPC course is designed to certify individuals within intelligence staff sections at Division and above on specific tools and methods to perform target coordinate mensuration as a part of target development to meet DoD targeting standards.

Phase Scope: TMPC is the conduct of advanced target coordinate mensuration to generate target materials in support of deliberate or dynamic targeting. Target materials are graphic, textual, tabular, digital, video, or other presentations of target intelligence designed primarily to support theater requirements for multi-domain battle to engage in large-scale combat operations and planning against designated targets by one or more weapon systems.

Phase Prerequisites: Active Army, National Guard and Reserve Officers O3-05, Warrant Officer WO1-CW5, Enlisted E4-E7 serving in or slated for division and above fires intelligence staff sections. SECRET security clearance required and verified in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) via a visit request. MOS: 12A, 12Y, 125D, 13A, 13F, 131A, 35D, 35F, 35G, 350F, 350G.

Special Information: No Data

Phase Remarks: No Data

Foreign Disclosure: FD3 - This training product has been reviewed by the developers in coordination with the USAFCoE G32, Fort Sill, OK 73503 foreign disclosure officer. This training product cannot be used to instruct international military students.

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TMP Course Contact Info: (580) 442-8719

Purpose: Army’s Target Mensuration Only (TMO) process supports the commander’s decision-making through precise and accurate mensurated coordinates. Coordinates are generated by certified operators IAW policy for Target Coordinate Mensuration (TCM) using National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) validated mensuration methods, tools, and Geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) sources during coalition and joint operations.

Scope: The Target Mensuration Only (TMO) 40hr course will develop the skills necessary to conduct target coordinate mensuration to generate target coordinates and image products in support of dynamic and/or tactical operations when outputs are not necessary to be placed into MIDB/MARS. TMO is used during the Army's deliberate planning and targeting process at the tactical echelon. The course is accredited by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) IAW Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction (CJCSI) 3505.01. Upon graduation, the student will earn a certification as a TMO Operator.

Prerequisites: U.S. Army Active, Reserve, and National Guard, USMC Active and Reserve. MOS: 12Y,125D,13A,13Z, 131A, 13J, 13F, 27A, 270A, 35 CMF,35D,35G, 350B, 350D,350F,350G Grades: E-1 to E-9, W-1 to W-5, O-1 to O-5 and authorized civilian equivalents. SECRET security clearance required and verified in Defense Information System for Security (DISS) via a visit request.

Special Information: Students who request a seat through ATRRS, and are placed on the WAIT status, should contact the TMO Course POC. A limited number of seats are available in ATRRS; however, non-quota seats may be open. Travel for non-quota students is at the unit's expense.

Security Clearance and Access: A clearance of Secret is required to attend training; all students will have their clearance verified in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS). Security Manager must submit a Visitor Request via Defense Information System for Security (DISS) to SMO Code: W2NTAA6F. The TMO POC for all security issues are can be reached at: Commercial: (580) 442-3394; DSN: (312) 639-3394. Students who are not granted the appropriate access may not attend the class.

Resident Course Location: A clearance of Secret is required to attend training; all students will have their clearance verified in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS). Security Manager must submit a Visitor Request via Defense Information System for Security (DISS) to SMO Code: W2NTAA6F. The TMO POC for all security issues are can be reached at: Commercial: (580) 442-3394; DSN: (312) 639-3394. Students who are not granted the appropriate access may not attend the class.

Foreign Disclosure: FD3 - This training product has been reviewed by the developers in coordination with the USAFCoE G32, Fort Sill, OK 73503 foreign disclosure officer. This training product cannot be used to instruct international military students.

ATRRS: https://www.atrrs.army.mil/atrrscc/courseInfo.aspx?fy=2023&sch=810&crs=2E-F276%2f250-F66&crstitle=TARGET+MENSURATION+ONLY&phase=

TMO Course Contact Info: Steven Fernandez @ steven.j.fernandez.civ@army.mil or (580) 442-5839 / 1510 and DSN: (312) 639-5839 /1510.

Purpose: The Army Weaponeering Certification (AWC) course educates Fire Support and Targeting personnel in concepts, methods, and tools to determine a munition solution intended to achieve appropriate effects on the target, IAW the tactical and/or joint commanders’ intent.

Scope: AWC is designed to train and certify Fire Support and Targeting personnel to conduct Weaponeering during the planning process. Students will analyze tactical and operational targets, examine available attack assets to develop specific weapon-target pairs, apply appropriate target acquisition devices (consider capabilities and inherent accuracies), validate recommendations using Joint Munitions Effectiveness Manual (JMEM) Weaponeering System (JWS).

Prerequisites: Active Army, Reserve, and National Guard, USMC. 13F (E5 - E9), 131A (W1 - W5), 13A (O2 - O5). Currently serving in a Fires Cell from Company through Corps echelons. SECRET security clearance required and verified in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) via a visit request.

Special Information: Students who request a seat through ATRRS, and are placed in WAIT status, should contact the Army Weaponeering Certification (AWC) Course POC. A limited number of seats are available in ATRRS; however, non-quota seats may be open. Travel for non-quota students is at the unit's expense

Security Clearance and Access: An active Secret security clearance is required to attend training; all students will have their clearance verified in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS). Security Manager must submit a Visitor Request via Defense Information System for Security (DISS) to SMO Code: W2NTAA6F. The AWC POC for all security issues are can be reached at: Commercial: (580) 442-3394; DSN: (312) 639-3394. Students who are not granted the appropriate access may not attend the class.

Class Location: Resident classes are held in room 213-East, Snow Hall, Building 730 Schimmelpfennig Ave., Fort Sill, OK. Class in-processing is at 0800, Monday, the first day of class. Do not make travel arrangements that require you to leave class prior to 1700 on Friday the last day of the course.

Foreign Disclosure: FD4 - The materials contained in this training event/course have been reviewed by the training/educational developers in coordination with the United States Army Fires Center of Excellence, Security & Intelligence Division, DPTMS/G2, Fort Sill, OK FD authority. Some component(s) of this training event/course is (are) NOT releasable to students from foreign countries. See each TSP subcomponent/product for applicable FD restriction statement.

ATRRS: https://www.atrrs.army.mil/atrrscc/courseInfo.aspx?fy=2023&sch=810&crs=2E-F277%2f250-F67&crstitle=ARMY+WEAPONEERING+CERTIFICATION&phase=

Army Weaponeering Certification Course Contact Info: (580) 442-5839 / 1510

Course Scope: Students will be trained on Jointly approved Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) such as: Close Air Support (CAS), Close Combat Attack (CCA), Artillery, Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS). Students will also receive instruction in the operation of communications equipment and laser designating equipment (G/VLLD/LLDR).

Special Information: No Data

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JFO Course Contact Info: (580) 442-8615