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ATTENTION SINGLE SOLDIERS!
Please click the link below
and take the Army BOSS survey. Your feedback will aid in a better
understanding of our primary BOSS demographic - young, single Soldiers:
http://www.armymwr.com/fmwrc/BOSS/survey.htm.
What is BOSS?
The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) Program supports the
overall quality of single soldiers' lives. BOSS identifies real
soldier well being issues and concerns by recommending improvements through
the chain of command. BOSS encourages and assists single soldiers in
identifying and planning for recreational and leisure activities.
Additionally, it gives single soldiers the opportunity to participate in and
contribute to their respective communities.
Department of the Army BOSS Website
The Fort Gordon BOSS program bagged
groceries to raise money for BOSS programs, events, and more importantly to
make a donation to Fort Gordon's 41st Annual Christmas House program.
More pictures.
(from left to right) SPC Shakira Moore, SGT Christie E.
Speights,and SGT Antoinette R. Crutchfield
History of BOSS?
The BOSS program was established in 1989 to respond to the recreational needs of
single soldiers, who make up 35% of the Army. As the program was implemented
throughout the Army, it became evident that well being was the primary concern
of single soldiers. In 1991, the Chief of Staff of the Army officially expanded
BOSS to include all aspects of soldiers' lives. BOSS members later began to
express an interest in participating in community service projects. Recreation
and leisure, well being, and community service are the core components of the
BOSS program.
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How Does BOSS
Work?
Installations establish a formal BOSS program, to include a BOSS council
consisting of single soldier representatives from installation units. Typically,
the installation Command Sergeant Major serves as the senior military advisor to
the council. An installation MWR advisor is appointed to provide guidance in
planning activities, financial accountability, and marketing. Motivated single
soldiers with strong senior military and MWR guidance are the backbone of the
BOSS program.
Who May
Participate in BOSS Events?
All events are targeted at single soldiers;
however, some installations also include single parents and unaccompanied
soldiers. Although the intent of the BOSS program is for single soldiers, events
are typically open to all authorized MWR users.
What Happens to
the Issues Raised by BOSS?
Issues addressed during a BOSS meeting will
be formatted and submitted to the senior military advisor to seek resolution
through the proper command channels or staff agency. Issues that cannot be
resolved at the installation level are coordinated with the installation Army
Family Action Plan (AFAP) coordinator and may be released by the installation
commander to go forward to the major Army command (MACOM) AFAP.
What is the
Soldiers' Role in BOSS?
BOSS councils are comprised of single soldier
from major subordinate commands and separate units on an installation. Single
soldiers have and opportunity to become unit representatives, volunteer to
assist in planning an event, or attend BOSS activities. The Department of the
Army BOSS circular defines the roles of the chain of command and MWR personnel
at all levels.
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BOSS Components
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Well Being...Well
being for single soldiers deals primarily with those things that the single
soldiers can directly or indirectly influence to enhance their morale, living
environment, or personal growth and development. Some of the issues addressed
by BOSS councils include dining facilities, education, fitness centers,
soldiers' quarters, medical and dental care, commissary, and Army Air Force
Exchange Service. Well being issues identified or raised during BOSS meetings
are directed to the appropriate command or staff agency for resolution and
resolved at the lowest level.
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Recreation...Recreation
and leisure activities may be planned solely by the BOSS council or in
conjunction with other MWR activities. Soldiers assure the primary role in
planning BOSS events. Events planned by BOSS councils should meet the needs
and desires of single soldiers on the installations. BOSS councils have
sponsored events such as soldier talent competitions, concerts, dances, and
trips. BOSS may also coordinate with installation commercial sponsorship
personnel when planning some major events.
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Community
Service...BOSS councils often elect to
participate in community programs or projects which make a difference in the
lives of others, the community, and ultimately, themselves. BOSS members
have volunteered to take part in Big Brother/Big Sister, Special Olympics,
and Habitat for Humanity.
This component is voluntary in nature and must be in accordance with the
installation volunteer program.
BOSS at Fort
Gordon
Single soldiers are encouraged to voice their
concerns to their unit BOSS representative who will in turn express the issues
at the weekly BOSS meetings. BOSS meetings are held each Wednesday at the BOSS
Headquarters, Bldg 28320, Lane Avenue. For
more information, contact the DMWR BOSS Advisor at (706) 791-7862.
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