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WELCOME TO THE OKLAHOMA CITY RECRUITING BATTALION

Welcome to the Oklahoma City Recruiting Battalion! The Oklahoma City Recruiting Battalion covers a large geographic area in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas and North Texas. Even though there are major installations in the Battalion area, most of the recruiting stations are geographically far from the battalion. In most cases, it will be in your best interest to live within the recruiting area to which you are being assigned. With the work hours in recruiting, travel time to and from work should be limited to the least amount possible to provide more quality time spent with your family. For information regarding the Government Leased Housing Program, contact the Facilities Manager at (405) 609-8787 or by e-mailing Lando Carter.

You will be assigned a sponsor and receive a welcome packet from the Battalion. This packet will provide you more information on your assignment and the area to which you are being assigned. For further information, contact the Battalion S-1 at (405) 609-8797 or you can e-mail by clicking here.

If you have family members, it is best that they report with you to the Battalion Headquarters located at 301 NW 6th Street, Suite 218, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. They will be briefed on all aspects of medical and dental plans and coverage. For information on all aspects of Soldier and Family Assistance, contact the Soldier and Family Assistance Program Manager, Mrs. Tara Tyler-Wood, MA, M&FT, at (405)609-8789 or by e-mail.

If you don't hear from your sponsor or would like more information, please contact the Battalion S-1 at 4jbn-s1@usarec.army.mil.

Again, Welcome to the Rough Rider Battalion. Be All You Can Be! We write contracts here!

LTC Peter Salfeety - CSM Christopher Holder

ARRIVING SOLDIERS

While PCS travel always has many surprises, knowing more about the area and the people you'll be working with can really help. This site is designed to help you familiarize yourself with your new community and enable you to contact your commander and 1st Sergeant.

Find out everything you need before you move...

Call the Army OneSource toll free at (800) 464-8107 24x7 for your free relocation report compliments of US Army Recruiting for soldiers assigned to recruiting duty.

Cost of living for city and state to which you are relocating and how it compares with the cost of living where you presently reside.
Crime statistics
Profiles for types of schools
Location of churches, synagogues and mosques
Historical weather conditions
Vehicle registration policies and procedures

Try the Defense Manpower Data Center's SITES

Military Spouse Employment Resource

USAREC Soldier & Family Assistance Web Site

WELCOME PACKET

To request a "Welcome Packet" please email the Soldier Family Assistance Program Manager with your complete mailing address and contact information. Please keep in mind your actual recruiting station assignment can change upon in processing into the battalion.

IN-PROCESSING

Uniform for in processing is the OCP or ACU uniform. Soldiers will be accompanied by a sponsor from the recruiting station. The process will take the entire duty day. The Battalion Headquarters is located in the OKC Federal building. There is a cafeteria in the basement

You must bring the following items with you at the time you in process:

PCS orders and any amendments to these orders
Original DA 31 (signed by your outgoing unit)
Finance packet to include advance travel receipts (manila folder)
MOS orders (provided by the Army Recruiter School)
Army Recruiter Course (ARC) graduation certificate
Vehicle registration (if you have two vehicles)
Updated DD 93 and SGLI
Last Good Conduct orders or certificate
Most recent NCOER
Military ID card
Civilian and military drivers license
Quarters termination sheet if you lived in government quarters
MEDPROS Updated (if you are red ensure you know why and when it will be fixed)

It is extremely important you have all the above required documents at the time of your in-processing. This is a large battalion. You may have a long drive back to your pinpoint assignment if you forget any of these documents. In-processing must be completed on the day you arrive at the battalion.

FAMILY SERVICES

If you are moving here from previous recruiting assignment, you are already used to the unique Army lifestyle. However, if you are new to recruiting, you will find this Army assignment is unique in many way; one we hope you will enjoy and into which you can easily transition.

Think of this office as your mini-Army Community Services. We service roughly 500 people, to include Army recruiters, their families and single soldiers. We look forward to meeting you. If you need assistance, don't hesitate to contact us at (405) 609-8789 or toll free at 1-800-790-0963, option 55, or by email.

Battalion Family Liaison Program Contacts:

Fax: 405-609-8814