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Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS)

What is BOSS

Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) is a program for single Service Members, where their voice is heard in order to

  •          enhance their morale
  •      sustain combat readiness
  •       increase retention

 

BOSS is the collective voice of single Service Members through the chain of command, which serves as a tool for commanders to gauge the morale of single Service Members regarding quality of life issues. BOSS sponsors a variety of activities before, during and after deployment to maintain the morale of single Soldiers affected by increased operational tempo and deployment stress.

BOSS History


The mission of the BOSS program is to enhance the morale and welfare of single Soldiers, increase retention and sustain combat readiness. BOSS is the collective voice of single Soldiers through the chain of command, which serves as a tool for commanders to gauge the morale of single Soldiers regarding quality of life issues. Additionally, BOSS also sponsors a variety of activities before, during and after deployment to maintain the morale of single Soldiers affected by increased operational tempo and deployment stress.

The BOSS program is facilitated through its three core components aimed at maintaining a balanced life: leisure and recreation, community service and quality of life. BOSS affords Soldiers the opportunity to assist in planning and execution of recreational activities for single Soldiers and provides direction for Soldiers interested in performing military and civilian community service-related projects. Community service projects provide Soldiers valuable experience, skills and a sense of community pride and ownership.

The BOSS program also serves as a tool to address many of the issues and concerns that our Army faces today. The program gives the Army the ability to tackle tough issues through peer to peer leadership. Single Soldiers assist the chain of command in dealing with suicide prevention, sexual assault and sexual harassment issues that single Soldiers living in barracks might experience. Garrison BOSS programs are managed by a Senior Enlisted Advisor, MWR Advisor and BOSS President. BOSS serves the Single Soldier Community - active, guard and reserve - and single parents, geographical bachelors, and other branches of service and Foreign Service Members. There are seventy-four (74) BOSS communities Army-wide. BOSS supports Year of the NCO fitness, leadership and pride in service initiatives to enhance and accelerate

BOSS Core Components


BOSS Core Components

Quality of Life
This includes 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.

 

BOSS programs are managed by a Senior Enlisted Advisor, MWR Advisor and BOSS President. BOSS serves the Single Soldier Community - active, guard and reserve - and single parents, geographical bachelors, and other branches of service and Foreign Service Members.

Are you a single Service Member or a geographical bachelor/bachelorette?

As a member of BOSS, you have a voice in how you live, how you spend your leisure time and how you support the community around you. BOSS Single Service Members:

  •      Coordinate and participate in community service projects
  •      Organize recreation and leisure activities
  •           Actively support the quality of life needs of single Service members
Join BOSS

BOSS meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 3 p.m. in the BOSS Kickback in the Community Activities Center. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet friends, share your ideas and explore new destinations.

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