CBRN Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC)
If you are scheduled to attend CBRN WOBC, you will receive a letter/email from the Officer Training Department with specific dates and times. The information below provides a general overview of the course and corresponding expectations.
Course Overview:
CBRN WOBC is a 10-week course, which provides CBRN Warrant Officers the technical skills and knowledge to perform the duties and responsibilities required of battalion level battle staff CBRN officers. This instruction is both externally and internally directed and includes chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear operations, as well as combined Marine and Army operations. This course is conducted through the Marine CORPS with the Army oversight.
Each course normally consists of 10-30 students, typically: 15 Army officers and 15 Marine Officers.
The training days are typically 10-12 hours daily. Instruction is primarily classroom-based, either in large class room format, or in small-group discussion. Extensive emphasis is placed on group practical exercises, prior military experience and computer simulations.
Classes conduct physical training three days per week, as a minimum. It is extremely important to report for the course in shape. In the early morning of the first day of class, students will be weighed/taped to ensure compliance with the Army’s Body Composition Standards IAW AR 600-9. Additionally, an Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) will be administered within the first week of the class. The following 9 weeks will be conducted with the Marines at the Marine school house.
Reporting Procedures:
All students will report to Post Billeting at Bldg 470 (see Billeting Instructions below). Once students have received their billeting, they will report to 84th Chemical Battalion staff duty (Bldg. #1704) 573-596-0131 ext. 6-6671. Your leave will stop when you sign in at the Battalion.
Day 1:
All students must report to Alpha Company, 84th Chemical Battalion (Bldg. #890), Nord Hall, Classroom #23, 0430 hours, on the first day of class. Uniform is IPFU, winter or summer depending on the weather. Bring the following items with you for in-processing:
- Identification Card
- 10 Copies of TDY/PCS orders and any amendments
- Oath of Office certificate
- DA Form 31 for leave (if applicable)
- Building and room number of your billeting, and phone extension
- Civilian driver's license
- Vehicle registration
- Military driver's license, DA Form 348 (if applicable)
- Safety DDC/AAC Card print out of course completion certificate (if applicable)
- Medical and Dental Records
- Current Profiles
- Prescription glasses if required, no contact lenses
- Copies of Marriage Certificate and Dependent Birth Certificates (if applicable)
- Spouse Contact Info
- Current DD93 SGLI
- Home Station/Mortgage/Lease Documentation (USAR/ARNG Only)
- DOD information awareness training
- Anti-terrorism training
- Army Accident Avoidance course
Take the following online courses prior to attending the course. Bring the certificates with you to Day One:
Class Dates:
| Class Number: | Report Date: | Start Date: | End Date: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02-12 | 31 May 2012 | 01 June 2012 | 14 August 2012 |
Billeting:
All WOBC students will report to Post Billeting (Bldg #470), Commercial (573) 596- 0131, then listen for the automatic operator to come on, when asked for the last five digits of the number you’re dialing, dial 6-0999 for assignment to quarters. Post Billeting is located in the Soldier Service Center, Building 470 on West 4th ST/Replacement Ave. and Constitution Ave. Do not obtain off-post lodging unless directed to do so by Post Billeting. If directed to obtain Off-Post housing, Post Billeting will provide you with a Statement of Non-Availability. Also, if directed to obtain off-post lodging, you will notify Alpha Company, 84th Chemical Battalion prior to attempting to obtain any lodging off-post.
Uniform:
The duty uniform for the course is ACUs. ASU’s or Class A’s will be brought. Everyone will be issued the required TA-50 items needed for the course from our CIF (Central Issue Facility). Class PT is conducted every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 0530-0630 hours at Bldg 708A. Bring all Improved Physical Fitness Uniforms (IPFU) with authorized hat and gloves.
* If you have Optical Inserts for your M40 and Dräger face masks please bring them with you (if applicable).
* Our dining-in and graduation will be conducted in Dress Blues / ASUs. Ensure you are properly fitted and accoutrements are IAW AR 670-1. (Coalition Partners will wear their appropriate dress uniform in accordance with their prescribed armed service regulations)
* You will need to procure a road guard vest here at Fort Leonard Wood. Student road guard vests are orange with yellow reflective strips and the student’s name on a name tape – front and back. These can be purchased at the FLW PX. (Picture of Vest)
Dining:
Dining Facilities are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals for all ranks. You will not have access to the Dining Facilities on weekends or holidays, full per diem is authorized on those days.
Privately Owned Vehicles (POV):
- All POVs are subject to safety inspections on Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
- Students must maintain the minimum insurance requirements for the state in which their POV is registered.
- It is required that all personal POVs have a DoD Decal on their vehicle or be issued a visitor pass.
- You will need to have with you the current vehicle registration and inspection paperwork, proof of insurance on the vehicle, current license plates on the vehicle, your military or DOD civilian identification card, and your valid driver’s license.
- Make sure your in and around mileage is stated on your DA 1610’s.
Uniform Code of Military Justice:
- While assigned/attached to Alpha Company, 84th Chemical Battalion, the Company Commander has UCMJ authority for all company issues and the Battalion Commander has UCMJ authority for all battalion issues.
Standards of Conduct:
All students must display proper military bearing and a positive attitude at all times. Unprofessional conduct will not be tolerated.
Transportation:
Privately Owned Weapons(POW):
Students are not authorized to bring privately owned weapons to the course. Alpha Company, 84th Chemical Battalion will provide additional specific information and command support once you inprocess.
If you need more information in advance, either:
- visit the Fort Leonard Wood website
- Call Alpha Company 84th Chemical Battalion CM BN: DSN 581-2599/4161/5226 or Commercial (573) 596-0131 EXT 62259/4161/5226.
- Call the Officer Training Department office MSCoE, TH 1011, at Commercial (573) 596-0131 EXT 6-7721/7723/7709/7719.
We will do everything within our ability to ensure that your transition to Fort Leonard Wood is a smooth and efficient one.
