Welcome to the Miami Recruiting Battalion
On behalf of our Battalion Command Team, Lt. Col. Michael Oliveira and Command Sgt. Maj. George Stepanenko Jr., and the entire Miami Recruiting Battalion, we would like to extend our warmest welcome to you and your family. Welcome to the United States Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) and, most importantly, the Miami Knights Battalion.
Our battalion consists of six companies located throughout South Florida and Puerto Rico. The company's headquarters is located in Doral, near downtown Miami.
Miami has a lot to offer, such as numerous zoos, museums, professional and collegiate sporting events—there's something for the entire family. We would be remiss if we did not forewarn you that Miami is a very high-cost metropolitan area. There is no military housing in the Miami area. The majority of four-bedroom homes rent for anywhere from $1,800 to $3,100 a month, requiring the first month’s rent, last month’s rent, and a deposit, all equal to the rental amount.
When you arrive, be sure to stop by the BN S1 first to start your BAH and COLA. It usually takes about two months before those changes go into effect, so plan accordingly.
Please use the following address as your temporary mailing address once you depart from your current duty station:
Miami Recruiting Battalion
7715 NW 48th Street, Suite 200
Miami, FL 33166
For any questions concerning your assignment, contact our Battalion S1 at 305-403-8491. Again, welcome to the Miami Recruiting Battalion. If we can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at 305-479-8280.
Welcome to the team!
Sincerely,
MICHAEL OLIVEIRA GEORGE STEPANEKO JR.
LTC, SF CSM, USA
Commanding Command Sergeant Major