DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

HEADQUARTERS, US ARMY CADET COMMAND

FORT KNOX, KY 40122-5600

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MEMORANDUM OF INSTRUCTION: CADET PRACTICAL FIELD TRAINING (CPFT), FY 11

SUBJECT: Administrative Instructions for Basic Airborne Course (BAC) SY 11, Fort Benning, GA

1. Reporting:
All cadets need to arrive before 1700 hours TWO days prior to the Airborne Class in-processing. (Typically,
the Airborne Cadre begin their in-processing on Fridays unless Federal Holidays occur before or during the course
duration; Cadets need to report to the ROTC Liaisons (LNOs) two day prior to the course start date. These
additional days have been built into the CCIMS report date). Cadets need to plan on departing after 1500 on the day
of graduation. Cadets will report to the 1/507TH Battalion Head Quarters, Building # 2747, 7471 Riordan Street Fort
Benning, GA 31905. Phone (706) 545-9995. Fax (706) 545-3243. If a Cadet arrives after duty hours, they will take
all instructions from the Battalion Staff Duty.

2. Transportation:

a. Battalions will obtain round trip Government Transport Request (GTR)/ reservations for cadets attending Basic
Airborne Course (BAC) at Ft. Benning, GA. All return flights need to be scheduled after 1500 if flying out of
Columbus Airport and after 1800 if flying out of Atlanta.

b. Government transportation is not available between Columbus Airport and Fort Benning. Cabs are readily
available at the airport; Cadets should retain a receipt for reimbursement upon filing of their vouchers at their school.
The cost is approximately $15-$20 each way. Cadets flying into Atlanta can obtain a shuttle from the airport
into Columbus from Groome Transportation (800-584-6735 or 706-324-3939). The cost is approximately $35.

c. Cadets electing to drive to Airborne School must receive permission from their Professor of Military Science
(PMS). A memorandum for record signed by the Cadet’s PMS should be carried to Airborne School and turned into
the ROTC LNO during in processing. Brigade Commander Approval is required for Cadets traveling more than 350
miles (one way). In addition, they must meet all requirements for POV registration: valid driver license, proof of
insurance, and vehicle registration. Failure to produce these documents will result in the Cadet’s vehicle being
parked for the duration of the course. Reporting time and procedures still apply.

3. Required Forms:

a. All ROTC Cadets must possess a valid DODMERB physical allowing them to participate in Airborne training
prior to reporting. DODMERB physical waivers for Airborne School training can no longer be attained through
Martin Army Community Hospital and must not be submitted direct to the Infantry School or USACC LNO.
DODMERB physical waiver packets must be submitted for review via email to HQ USACC, G3 Cadet
Development Division, ATTN Ruby Stanley ruby.stanley@usacc.army.mil or MAJ Scott Apling
scott.apling@usacc.army.mil at least two months prior to the Cadets scheduled class start date. This review is only
to ensure all documents are complete and submitted in a timely manner. HQ USACC will submit all waivers within
seven days of receipt to the Office of the Chief of Infantry (OCOI). Do not fax packets/physicals to the ABN LNOs
or the Infantry School. Qualified with waiver packets include but are not limited to the following documents:

(1) DD form 2808 (Medical Exam) within 2 years of reporting for school

(2) DD form 2807-1 (Medical History)

(3) DD form 2870 (Medical release)

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(4) Supporting documents from a qualified military medical specialist that recommends the disqualifying
condition be waved.

(5) Any additional documentation pertinent to the waiver request

b. Failure to arrive with required documents may prevent your Cadet from in-processing the course. All
documents must be completed correctly before arriving.

1. BAC Certification Memorandum: This must state that the Cadet has attended Physical Training
for the past Semester, has passed the APFT, and has received the TRADOC Heat Injury
Prevention training (Cold Weather for winter months).

2. Qualified DODMERB Physical

3. Ten copies of orders (with amendments if applicable)

4. Two copies of the cadets flight itinerary or POV inspection and POV memorandum signed by the PMS.

5. Two copies of the SGLI V

6. DD93 stating who the student wants notified in the event of death.

7. ID Card (military or driver’s license) and ID tags (2 tags with long and short chain)

4. Cadets cannot wear contact lens at any time during training at Fort Benning. If required, the Cadet will need to
possess two (2) pair of military issue/style glasses or civilian equivalent (heavy plastic frames and lenses) and a
securing strap.

5. Cadets should take approximately $150 to cover incidental/personal expenses during the training period.
Recommend traveler’s checks or money orders in small denominations. Mess will be provided at no cost to the
Cadet.

6. Packing list and course requirements (see below from Airborne web site). All TA-50 and equipment will be
issued to the Cadets to include helmets. Additionally Cadets need be bring two combination locks to secure their
belongings. Home station cadre need to discourage their Cadets from bringing any high dollar electronic equipment
such as laptops.

7. Cadets must complete a 4-mile run in 36 minutes within 90 days of the course start date. Cadets must pass an
Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) and Height/Weight within 30 days of the course start date. (The Airborne School
standard is 60 points on the 17-21 age group). In addition, the home school Cadre is responsible for inspecting the
cadet’s uniform and equipment prior to them attending the course.

8. POC for this action is MAJ Jones @ jones_patrick@colstate.edu

//Original Signed//
PATRICK S. JONES
MAJ, IN
Cadet Command Airborne School LNO

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BAC CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Military identification card

• Identification tags: One long and one short chain interlaced, with one
ID tag per chain (and medical alert badge if required).

• Military issue eyeglasses 2 pair with retainer straps, as required. (Due

to fragility of civilian eyeglasses, it is suggested they not be worn
during BAC training.) Contact lenses are NOT authorized.

• ACU Patrol cap 1 each

• Soldiers who have been issued CTA-50 equipment must bring the
Advanced Combat Helmet to the Basic Airborne Course.

• ACUs with appropriate rank, insignia, nametapes, and branch tapes,

minimum 4 sets

• Issued belt 2 each

• Tan undershirts or other service authorized undershirts (worn with

ACUs) 5 each

• Underwear 5 each

• Service PT Uniform. To include Army T-shirt (short and long sleeve),

shorts (summer), sweat top, sweat pants, gloves with inserts, and
authorized cap (winter). For those services not issued organizational
PT uniforms including long sleeve PT shirt (such as some Navy and Air
Force units), appropriate civilian PT clothes are acceptable.
Appropriate colors include solid black, gray, brown, or dark blue attire
free of unit and commercial logos.

• Standard issue combat boots for ACUs. Hot weather/temperate

weather tan boots for ACU's. 2 pair (Note: altered boots are not
authorized)

• Cushion soled socks black or green (for wear with boots) 5 pair

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• Civilian running shoes

• Authorized Civilian white athletic socks (must cover the ankle), 5 pair

• Boot shining / cleaning gear

• Towels 3 each

• Washcloths 3 each

• Toiletries

• Heavy duty padlocks 2 each (combination locks required)

• AR 40-5, Preventive Medicine and AR 40-63, Ophthalmic Services Does

not authorize contact lenses for wear in field (dirty or dusty)
environments, because BAC students are trained in a dirty, or dusty,
environment CONTACT LENSES CANNOT BE WORN DURING BAC
TRAINING.

• BAC students are only authorized to wear issued combat boots with no
alterations.

• White athletic socks will have no stripes or commercial product

markings and will extend beyond the ankles.

• Personnel must provide their own military issue black gloves with
liners.

• During winter season (October - March) authorized PT headgear cap

and authorized cold weather jacket (i.e., Field Jacket with liner, or
Gortex-lined waterproof parka).