Sue. into to miiemin asiurvel! DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY HEADQUARTERS, 195°" INFANTRY BRIGADE 8901 11" AIRBORNE DIVISION RD, BLOG 3250 FORT BENNING, GEORGIA 31905-5000 ATSH-TB 14 September 2018 Dear Sir or Ma'am, ‘Your Soldier recently reported to Fort Benning, Georgia, for One Station Unit Training (OSUT) for Infantry Soldiers. Currently, your Soldier is assigned to B Company, 1% Battalion, 50" Infantry Regiment. | am the Bravo Company Commander, Captain Michael C. Terry. The Senior Non-Commissioned Officer in my company is First Sergeant (1G) Paul A. Marler. We want to take this moment to thank you for your: commitment to your Soldier while he chooses to serve our nation. Our mission is to transform civilians into well disciplined Infantrymen who embrace the Warrior Ethos and live the Army Values. Over the course of thirteen (13) rigorous weeks of training, your Soldier will be forged into a tough, adaptive, and flexible Infantryman, able to close with and destroy the enemies of our country in close combat. The men responsible for this transformation are the Drill Sergeants. They are among the best Non-Commissioned Officers in the Army. These Drill Sergeants will spend a great deal of time with your Soldier ensuring he is property trained and proficient in his warrior tasks and drills. Each Drill Sergeant is selected for his experience and leadership ability. Further, every cadre member in Bravo Company is a combat veteran of the Global War on Terror able to bring combat tested and proven knowledge to the instruction they provide to your Soldier. We take our mission of transforming civilians into Infantrymen very seriously. Your Soldier will be trained to the highest standard. Infantrymen must be physically fit and mentally tough. Being an Infantryman is by far the most demanding job in the Army; therefore, the mental and physical demands placed upon your Soldier will be great. For your Soldier to be successful, he must have the following: a good attitude, motivation and an unquenchable desire to succeed. ‘As a Family member, you can greatly influence your Soldier’s success. Your Soldier may feel lonely at times and begin to doubt his ability or desire to succoed. These feelings are normal. Write to your Soldier and let him know how proud you are and how happy you will be to see him on graduation day, as he belongs to the best fighting organization on Earth - The United States Army Infantry. Encourage him to stay the course and see his training through. The benefits, personally and professionally, are tremendous and the decision to carry on is one that few regret. ‘Once training begins, we will do our best to facilitate a short phone call from your Soldier within 72 hours of arriving to the company. This call is meant to reassure families that their Soldier is safe and has begun his training to become an Infantry Soldier. The best way to maintain communication with your Soldier is by mail. When sending your Soldier mail, please do not send anything that is considered contraband. Prohibited items will be confiscated, and, if caught with the item, your soldier will facedisciplinary actions. Some examples of prohibited items include: alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, over the counter medications, vitamins, dietary supplements, pornography, or reading material. We greatly appreciate your cooperation in this matter. Your Soldier's address for the next 7 weeks will be: Rank, Name and Roster Number (Example: PVT Jackson, Andrew C. RN 101) Bravo Company, 1* Battalion, 50" Infantry Regiment 9899 Second Armored Division Dr., Bldg #3570 Fort Benning, GA 31905 “NOTE: All mail coming into Fort Benning must have a return address. Mail without a retum address is subject to seizure and destruction by postal authorities for security reasons. We do not recommend sending certified mail as this will slow the time it takes for mail to arrive to your Soldier as he/she must come to the Battalion headquarters to sign for it. Below is a list of contraband items not approved for use during OSUT. Please refrain from sending them as they will be confiscated and given back at the end of the cycle: 1) Electronic devices such as radios, televisions, tape players, stereos, cameras, Walkman radios, cell phones, iPods, iPhones etc 2) Matches, cigarette lighters 3) Personal weapons and firearms. 4) Chemicals, narcotics, or medicines not prescribed by a military physician. (Note: Over the counter medications and ointments may be used with authorized approval from the drill sergeant) 5) Alcoholic beverages. 6) Pomographic or subversive literature 7) Tobacco Products. 8) Magazines and books other than the IET Soldier's Handbook and religious books (Bible, etc.). 9) Any food items received through the mail. 10) Energy drinks such as Monsters, Red Bulls, etc. or any beverage containing caffeine 14) Vitamins or Supplements of any kind. Trainees are not allowed to consume products containing Creatine as this will put them at increased risk of dehydration and heat injuriesContact Information: In the event of an EMERGENCY and you need to contact your Soldier you can call the following: Company Training Room: (706) 544-8630 Battalion Staff Duty: (706) 544-8887 Red Cross: 1-877-272-7337 Fort Benning Red Cross: (706) 845-5194 / 545-5195 Red Cross emergency communication services keep military personnel in touch with their families following the death or serious illness of an immediate family member, the birth of a service member's child or grandchild or when a family experiences other medical or health emergencies. When calling the Red Cross, please provide as much of the following information about the service member as possible: Full name Rank Branch of service (Army) Social Security Number Date of Birth Military address The company maintains a Facebook page to allow families to follow the company through the training cycle. Pictures and narratives of each day's training will be posted to the page. Additionally, any short term updates on Tuming Blue and Graduation Day will be posted there to allow for maximum distribution of information. The name of the page is Bravo 1° 50" Infantry OSUT. The following is a list of a few key dates and times during your Soldier's training NOTE: Have your driver's license, vehicle reaistration, and proof of insurance available to show the military police officer at the gate to Sand Hill or Main Post_ The Sand Hill Gate is open Monday — Friday from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM. All Access Control Points will require 100% ID Card checks. (other documents MAY be inspected) Acceptable ID Cards include State and Federal issued cards. ID Cards are required for everyone age 16 years and older. You may want fo brina this family letter along as a resource, but is not @ requirement to attend any function or ceremony. Also note that Access Control Point policies can change at any time. If any changes occur you will be notified via the facebook page or notification by your Soldier. 4) Friday, 16 NOVEMBER 2018 at 9:00 AM at Kanell Field: We will conduct our “FAMILY DAY ACTIVITIES”. The family briefing will begin at 8:00 AM in the bleachers at Kanell Field. The Ceremony will start at 9:00 AM and last approximately