Mission: To continually progress and improve the quality of life for single service  members (bonafide bachelors, geographical bachelors and single parents) on Fort Greely. To provide and participate in social, recreational, and educational events, to participate in community service projects, to voice concerns and issues on quality of life, and to be involved with leadership developing activities.

What is BOSS?  The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) Program supports the overall quality of single soldiers' lives. BOSS identifies real Service Member 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. BOSS is a demonstration of the chain of command’s commitment to single soldiers.

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 grew throughout the Army, it became evident that the well being was the primary concern of the 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.  

Three BOSS Components:    Well Being  /  Recreational  /  Community Service

Well Being: The BOSS program is designed to support the overall well being for single and unaccompanied soldiers. Well being deals primarily with those things that can directly or indirectly influence the single soldiers 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. In no way should BOSS be construed as a “by-pass” of leadership. 

Recreational: 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.  

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, them. This component is voluntary in nature and must be in accordance with the installation volunteer program.

Who can be a member of BOSS?   If you are in one of the following categories and are assigned as permanent party or are on temporary duty at Fort Greely, then BOSS is for you.

• Single Soldier
• Single Sailor
• Single Marine
• Single Airmen
• Single Parent
• Geographically Single Soldier
• Foreign Service

How Does BOSS Work? Installations establish a formal BOSS program, to include a BOSS council consisting of single Service Member 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.

Department of the Army Circular 608-06-1

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 soldiers 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.

Meetings: 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 the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the Month at the Warrior Zone   Minutes

BOSS Point of Contacts  Issues? Concerns? Ideas? Here's who to call! 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.

 

For more information, contact 

BOSS President                 907.873.xxxx TBA

MWR BOSS Representative  907.873.4064

Garrison CSM                    907.873.7380