MILWAUKEE RECRUITING BATTALION LEADERSHIP

 

Male Soldier in front of the United States National flag and the United States Army Recruiting Command flag
Milwaukee Recruiting Battalion Commander
Lt. Col. Eliot Proctor
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Milwaukee Recruiting Battalion Command Sergeant Major
Command Sgt. Maj. Jason L. Besmer
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WELCOME
 

Welcome to the Milwaukee Recruiting Battalion!  The Milwaukee Battalion serves as the headquarters for 39 recruiting stations overseen by: four Wisconsin-based recruiting companies (Milwaukee, Madison, Appleton and Fort McCoy), one Michigan-based recruiting company (Iron Mountain), and one Illinois-based recruiting company (Loves Park).

Welcome to the Milwaukee Recruiting Battalion - Win and Conquer!

VISION
 

Recruit & Win with integrity, beholding to the Army Values and with Frontier Pride.

BATTALION PRIORITIES
 

  • Army Reserve and Army Reserve PS
  • High School Penetration
  • Future Soldier Retention
  • WOFT and AR OC and RA OCS

CONTACT INFORMATION
 

If you are interested in joining the Army, call 1-800-USA-ARMY,
 ext. 181 or visit www.goarmy.com.

If you are interested in the Army Reserve, call 1-800-USA-ARMY,
ext. 182 or visit www.goarmyreserve.com

Looking for additional information? Please direct questions or comments to:  3rd Recruiting Brigade Webmaster

 

 

 

 

5th Recruiting Brigade Welcomes New Commander at Alamo Ceremony
Col. Bennett gives remarks at the 5th BDE Change of Command ceremony on July 16, 2026 at the Alamo.
July 20, 2026 - The 5th Recruiting Brigade held its Change of Command ceremony on July 16, 2026 at the historic Alamo, where they welcomed Col. Benjamin K. Bennett as the new commander and bid a fond farewell to the outgoing commander, Col. Julian Perez.

Denver Medical Recruiting Company Goes ALL IN on Men’s Mental Health
July 1, 2026 - Building a ready force begins by taking care of the people who make the mission possible. Throughout Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, Soldiers assigned to Denver Medical Recruiting Company were reminded that resilience is not built alone, but through leaders who are willing to invest in the well-being of their teammates.

Army Recruiters connect with future workforce at SkillsUSA 2026
June 18, 2026 - U.S. Army Recruiters from Atlanta Recruiting Battalion engaged with thousands of students from across the nation during SkillsUSA 2026, June 2-4 discussing opportunities the Army can provide for technical and trade professionals to build their civilian careers while serving their country.

Built on relationships: Greenville company welcomes new commander
Capt. Derek Grant assumed command of Greenville Company during a traditional military assumption of command ceremony June 2
June 12, 2026 - Capt. Derek Grant assumed command of Greenville Company during a traditional military assumption of command ceremony June 2.

Record Number of Army Reservists Enlist as the Army Meets Its Annual Recruiting Goal
June 11, 2026 - Record Number of Army Reservists Enlist as the Army Meets Its Annual Recruiting Goal

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    Milwaukee Recruiting Battalion Departments

    Battalion HQ Mailing Address: Department of the Army
    ATTN: (Office & Name)

    HQ, 

    Milwaukee, WI  

    Battalion Leadership /
    Command Group Secretary 
    Phone: 
    Fax:   

    Soldier & Family Assistance
    Cell:
     

    Family Advocacy
    Cell: 

    Chaplain
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    Wellness Team / Behavioral Health
    Phone: 502-626-0038
    Cell: 502-528-4527

    Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)
    Phone: 502-626-2395
    Cell: 502-528-3425

    Equal Opportunity Advisor
    Phone: 502-626-0685
    Cell: 502-528-8907

    Education Specialist 
    Phone: 
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    Judge Advocate
    Phone: 

    Battalion S-1
    Phone: 
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    Battalion S-2
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    Battalion S-3
    Phone: 

    Band Liaison / Midwest Audition Coordinator
    Cell: 502-528-2100
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    Advertising & Public Affairs
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    Field Marketing 
    Phone: 502-626-1269