Welcome to the Columbia Recruiting Battalion
Columbia Recruiting Battalion, the "Swamp Foxes", headquarters is located on Fort Jackson at 2340 Magruder Avenue. The battalion field force provides new soldiers to serve in the active Army and the Army Reserve.
"Swamp Foxes" can be found throughout the state of South Carolina, western North Carolina, and the counties surrounding and including Augusta, Georgia. There are six recruiting companies within the battalion with company headquarters in Columbia, Greenville, Florence and Charleston, South Carolina; Augusta, Georgia; and Asheville, North Carolina.
A military entrance processing station on Fort Jackson, South Carolina assist our recruiters in enlisting quality young men and women in today's Army.
For information regarding the Government Leased Housing Program, contact the Facilities Manager at (803) 751-0995 or Click Here.
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 (803) 751-0909 or Click Here.
If you have family members, it is best that they report with you to the Battalion Headquarters located at 2340 Magruder Avenue, Fort Jackson, SC. They will be briefed on all aspects of medical and dental plans and coverage. For information on all aspects of Soldier and Family Assistance click here.
If you don't hear from your sponsor or would like more information, please contact the Battalion S-1.
Again, Welcome to the Columbia Recruiting Battalion.