Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers

About BOSS

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Circular 608–06–1 (Army-Wide BOSS Gudelines)

What is it?
The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) Program supports the overall quality of single Soldiers' lives. BOSS identifies real quality of life (QOL) issues and concerns by recommending improvements through the installation Chain of Command. BOSS also encourages and assists single Soldiers in identifying and planning for recreational and leisure activities. Additionally, it allows for the opportunity to participate in and contribute to their respective communities at Fort Campbell. BOSS provides recreational events, organized activities, contests, tournaments, special events, special holiday functions, social events, and volunteer opportunities.

Who Can Participate in BOSS Programs?
All single Soldiers, to include single parents and geographical bachelors, National Guard and Reservists on active duty status for more than 30 days. We welcome all ranks: enlisted and officers. Our programming is targets Soldiers 18 to 34.

History:

• Fort Campbell’s BOSS Program started in conjunction with
  Army-wide program implemented in 1989.
• Fort Campbell has an award-winning program, consistently
  striving to improve quality of life for Soldiers.
• Is one of the most active and productive BOSS programs in the Army.

Facility Information:

• BOSS Office very active in seeking and acting on single Soldier issues

Products / Services Offered:

• Opportunity to develop and participate in leisure and recreation activities which are of interest to Soldiers
• Opportunity to serve Soldiers as BOSS Representative to disseminate information important to their quality of life and use of their recreational time
• Opportunity to work with other Soldiers and chain of command to constructively initiate change