Preparing to Leave

When you are called to report for BCT, your RRNCO and/or your unit representative will notify you in order to discuss your departure and to ensure that you have completed all the necessary processing.

You will receive military orders, transportation information and tickets, and meal tickets.

Before you leave, you should take care of all financial and personal obligations. You should also prepare for any emergencies.

The following are guidelines:

Family Obligations

Take care of any financial matters, like car payments, charge accounts, rent or mortgage payments, etc. Make any provisions needed for your family, including ID cards and local points of contact for emergencies.

Emergencies

Tell your family to contact the nearest American Red Cross Chapter in the event of an emergency. Also, be sure to leave your unit phone number with your family. The local American Red Cross Chapter and the Army National Guard will work together to assist you and can arrange emergency leave if needed. Don't forget, your Army National Guard unit is there to help you and your family!

Employer Notification

Long before you leave for BCT, you must tell your employer that you will be away from work. You'll find the information you need in the Employment Rights area within the Unit Family Action Plan.

Liaison Office Phone Number

The Liaison Officer/NCO is a member of the Army National Guard on active duty at military installations. Be sure that you have a phone number to reach him or her in case of delayed arrival or other emergency.

Travel

You will travel to your BCT Reception Station by air, train, and/or bus. If there is a delay, get a statement from a ticket agent stating the reason (i.e., plane delayed because of weather). If the delay will cause you to arrive after midnight on your scheduled arrival date, get a statement from the ticket agent and call the Liaison NCO at your destination.