MISSION STATEMENT

The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) Program is open to single Soldiers of all ranks (including single parents and unaccompanied Soldiers) who are permanent party on Fort Benning. There are three main components to the BOSS program:

Quality of Life/Well Being - addressing issues that directly or indirectly influence the morale, living environment or personal growth and development of single Soldiers.

Community Service - Soldiers plan activities and provide support for programs that already exist within the community.  Voluntary participation is highly encouraged but not required for participation in BOSS.

Recreation and Leisure - BOSS Soldiers coordinate leisure trips at affordable prices and help with previously planned MWR activities that are coordinated through the MWR Advisor and BOSS President.

BOSS is the voice of single Soldiers. We bring important issues to the attention of the Chain of Command through a structured program that represents the well-being of single Soldiers. BOSS is not a substitute for the Chain of Command. "The philosophical foundation of the BOSS program is based on the entitlement of single Soldiers to surface issues and recommend policy changes that will enhance their overall quality of life, to participate in recreation and leisure activities of their choice, and to contribute to and participate in their local communities. This program provides an opportunity to assist in the development of single Soldiers as leaders." (DA Circular 608-01-1)

Since 2003, an improvement in communication of all BOSS information post-wide is our number one goal. Once a working chain of communication is in place, more Soldiers will become involved in activities our program has planned for the year. Support from the NCO channel and Chain of Command is necessary to obtain the needed single Soldier participation to make BOSS sponsored activities successful. Without single Soldiers becoming involved in the BOSS program we will not grow and excel as a team. Participation and Communication is the key to making the Fort Benning BOSS program the best in the United States Army. I look forward to meeting and working with you at any one of the numerous BOSS activities taking place this year.