Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers

Bldg. 3711
Delisa Francis or Brian Marbrey
Email Redstone Arsenal BOSS - Click here
Phone: [256] 876-4531 | Fax: [256] 876-7778

SGT Harger accepts a Volunteer Appreciation Certificate on behalf of BOSS from MG James and Alice Myles, Installation Commander

WHO IS BOSS

The BOSS program focuses on the department of the Army active duty single Soldier, but BOSS activities are open to all MWR patrons to include the National Guard, Army Reserve, other branches of service, Department of Defense civilians, Foreign Service members and married personnel. Anyone can participate with the BOSS program.

WHAT IS BOSS

Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) is a dynamic Department of the Army program that single Soldiers can participate in to enhance their Well Being, contribute to their community through Community Service activities, and assist in the planning and execution of their own Recreation and Leisure events. The Department of the Army BOSS program is a Morale Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) program headed by the DA BOSS Program Manager, Assistant Program, and Representative (a single Soldier) at Family and MWR Command, located in Alexandria VA. The BOSS team extends throughout the Installation Management Command (IMCOM) Regions via the MWR BOSS Region Program Managers, and at some locations BOSS Region representatives (single Soldiers). At Army installations, the BOSS program is headed by 3 key personnel, known as the BOSS Triad, they are the BOSS President, MWR Advisor, and the Garrison Command Sergeant Major (CSM).

BOSS Mission To enhance the morale and welfare of single Soldiers, increase Soldier retention, and sustain combat readiness through planned and execution of community service, recreation and leisure events, and identfying well being issues for resolution.

BOSS Components The core components of Well Being, Community Service, and Recreation and Leisure are the Program's foundation. It is designed to be the collective voice for the single Soldier and supports and compliments the Chain of Command's mission. Well Being Well being includes those issues that Soldiers can directly or indirectly influence to enhance their morale, living environment, or personal growth and development. Issues raised during BOSS meetings will be directed to the appropriate command or staff agency for resolution on the installation.  Army-wide issues are forwarded to the Army Family Action Plan Conference for possible DA resolution. Recreation and Leisure Fun activities are planned by the BOSS council working in conjunction with the MWR Advisor and CSM.  These events are geared towards the desires of the Single Soldiers on that installation. Community Service BOSS makes a difference by volunteering in community projects and events.  This is always voluntary in nature, and Soldiers find this to be personally rewarding.