May I bring a Personally Owned Vehicle (POV) to
Charlottesville?
Yes, a POV is authorized during your time at TJAGLCS.
Generally, what should we expect on a day-to-day basis while at
OBC?
Physical training with Cadre or Fitness Group Leaders is from 0630
to 0730, classroom instruction is from 0900 to 1700, and lunch is
typically from 1200 to 1330.
How should we prepare for OBC?
Initiate a physical training regimen before you report to DCC. It
will be helpful to be familiar with FM 7-22 and ATP 7-22.01 .Both
publications are available at:
https://armypubs.army.mil
(go to the Publications tab, then find the Training and Doctrine
column and click on ATP and FM from there.)
How does BAH work while at DCC and OBC?
BAH varies by geographic duty location, pay grade, and dependency
status. Read page 21 of the handbook for more information
How do I get my Dress Uniform to OBC in a timely
manner?
If you do not have the ASU or the AGSU that you will need for the
formal events (to include the graduation). In that case, we highly
recommend that you order your uniform through Marlow White online
at
https://www.marlowwhite.com
or at your nearest military clothing and sales store and have it
shipped to the Student Detachment before your report to DCC
First Name Last Name
The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School
Attn: 223rd OBC
600 Massie Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Will we have an opportunity for family/ spouses to come visit
us during JAOBC?
Are family members allowed to visit/stay with us for short
periods of time?
Yes, your family members are allowed to visit you intermittently.
How do I find housing and organize a move for my assignment
after Charlottesville?
You will be assigned a sponsor from your gaining unit once you get
to OBC. That sponsor will help you secure lodging as you prepare
to leave Charlottesville.
If we POV to Fort Moore, how much time will we be given to make
the subsequent drive to Charlottesville (it is around a 10-hour
drive)?
Student Handbook Page 9.
Will the graduation be open to family/friends?
Yes. Family members are welcome to attend your OBC graduation.
There may be limited seating. We will provide more guidance when
you get here.
Should we pack additional items for Charlottesville that were
not on the packing list for Fort Moore? What is the dress attire
that we wear to class in Charlottesville?
Bring civilian clothes for off-duty hours. Your daily uniform for
classes will be the Army Combat Uniform. Your uniform for physical
training is the Army Physical Fitness Uniform.
Student leadership: Can you expand on what that entails and how
it works? Is that a pass/fail thing or more or a leadership
development thing?
The class leader is responsible for reporting appropriate student
issues directly to the SD Commander, including CCIR, illnesses,
injuries, financial issues, family issues; responsible for
ensuring information is sent from the Cadre to the class;
responsible for fostering a positive tone that promotes unit
cohesion and high morale among other duties. We also have
positions such as the Class Executive Officer who is responsible
for the student staff officers (S-1, S-4, PAO, Social Officer,
Volunteer Coordinator, and Athletic Director and the class First
Sergeant who is responsible for student accountability.)
If we do not travel by POV, what does transportation look like
in Charlottesville?
Even if you do not have a POV, your lodging will be within walking
distance to TJAGLCS, food stores and restaurants. To get around
Charlottesville during off hours, you will have to use public
transportation.
If I do not stay in military housing in OBC can I receive a
housing stipend?
Student Handbook Page 10.
Will my spouse be able to live with me if I stay in military
housing for OBC?
Policy Memo #2 Housing and Student Handbook Page 10.
What should we do now to prepare for OBC?
Similar to a previous answer, our recommendation is to Initiate a
physical training regimen before you report to DCC. It will be
helpful to be familiar with FM 7-22 and ATP 7-22.01 .Both
publications are available at:
https://armypubs.army.mil
(go to the Publications tab, then find the Training and Doctrine
column and click on ATP and FM from there.)
If I have any additional questions, who do I contact?
Read the student Handbook and all the attachments before you send
your questions. Most questions are answered in those resources. If
you have additional questions, send to this address
usarmy.charlottesville.hqda-tjaglcs.mbx.tjaglcs-obc-mailbox@army.mil