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

 

 

 

 

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

Centurions Honor Leadership During Change of Command
May 28, 2026 - Soldiers, civilians, family members, and leaders from across the western United States came together throughout the week of May 15, 2026, to recognize leadership, celebrate service, and strengthen the bonds that continue to define the 6th Medical Recruiting Battalion during a day of Change of Command events held across the Las Vegas area.

The Expanding Impact of the U.S. Army Experience
U.S. Army former Drill Sergeant calls out preparation drills with DeSoto's football team on March 25, 2026 at Sadowski Field at Fort Hood, Texas. The Basic Training Challenge is a opportunity for high school athletes to work together to get insight of what the challenges and teamwork involved in Army Basic Training. (U.S. Army photo Pfc. Deviana M Rodriguez)
May 28, 2026 - Rows of yellow school buses filled the parking lots of Sadowski Field as the booming echoes of drill sergeants resonated in the air. Mixed with the exhausted but determined breathing of high school athletes, the familiar sound of military discipline reverberated as students pushed past their limits and navigated an Army obstacle course.

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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
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    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 
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    Judge Advocate
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    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