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Welcome to the 227th Judge Advocate Officer Basic Course (JAOBC)! We’re thrilled to have you join us on this exciting journey. Welcome Letters have been sent. If you have not received it send us an email so we can resend it to you. To begin your JAOBC (BOLC-B) journey, please review all the information on this site. Be sure to read the OBC Handbook, which is located below.

Student Data Form

Student Handbook

While at DCC

Complete Steps 1 through 5 by 22 January 2025

  1. Fill out the Student Data Form .
  2. Use this guide to submit your Government Travel Card Application.
  3. If applicable, download, complete and send the Officer Basic Course Lodging Exception to Policy (ETP) to Student Detachment.
  4. Below is a list of documents that you must have to successfully complete inprocessing at TJAGLCS.
    1. DD Form 214 (if applicable) showing any prior service – 2 copies
    2. (If you are a National Guard Soldier) Copies of both your DCC and JAOBC Orders if you have not already emailed them to the OBC inbox.
    3. Profiles
  5. HOUSEHOLD GOODS (HHG)- Active Duty Only: Coordinate with Ms. Jones at The JAG School transportation office for your HOLD BAGGAGE and PCS Household Goods moves.
    If you are authorized 600lb HOLD BAGGAGE in your orders and are TDY in route to your duty station and driving to each TDY location, you may claim this entitlement.. If you have already reported to your duty station and are TDY in return, you are not eligible for this entitlement. To claim this entitlement, you must secure a FULL weight ticket during your travel time from your Home of Record (HOR) to Fort Moore, You must get your FULL weight ticket from HOR to Ft Moore No Later Than Tuesday, 14 January; and/or Fort Moore to Charlottesville, You must get your FULL weight ticket from DCC to Charlottesville No Later Than Tuesday, 25 February. If you have questions about the HOLD BAGGAGE process, please contact our transportation office at 434-971-3332 or Tracy.L.Jones1.ctr@army.mil

REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS: All students will reside at the TJAGLCS Army lodging. Only students with an approved lodging Exception to Policy (ETP) will be allowed to stay at the Sonesta ES Suites Charlottesville University (1111 Millmont St, Charlottesville, VA 22903). At no time will a student make their own lodging arrangements for JAOBC. See Policy Letter 2 for more details on lodging and instructions on requesting an ETP.

  1. Student Detachment will coordinate lodging reservations. However, there is no government lodging available at TJAGLCS. Units are responsible for reimbursement of lodging expenses for OBC students. National Guard and USAR students must relay that information to their units.
  2. Maintain copies of all travel expenses (lodging receipts, vehicle weight tickets etc.) incurred during your travel between DCC or Home of Record and OBC. You will receive instructions on how to file a travel voucher for reimbursement at OBC.
  3. Students who attended DCC may choose to report on 21, 22 or 23 February. Students who did not attend DCC should report on 23 February. All students must check in on the date they annotate on their Student Data Form.. All Students must arrive at their lodging no later than 2100 on 23 February. Contact Cadre immediately if you experience delays in your travel.
  4. Reporting: The first accountability formation will be held at 0700 on 24 February at TJAGLCS, 600 Massie Road, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903. Students will form up under the overhang outside the main entrance in duty uniform.
  5. Pre-Readings: Complete the following readings before the first day of the course.
    1. Student Handbook
    2. Policy Memorandums
  6. Departure: You will be able to depart on Wednesday, 15 May 2025, after completion of the Graduation Ceremony and Out-processing. Do not book flight reservations departing before 1400.
  7. Do not hesitate to contact the Student Detachment at the email address below if you have any questions. usarmy.charlottesville.hqda-tjaglcs.mbx.tjaglcs-obc-mailbox@army.mil

MILEAGE/TDY TRAVEL PAY: If you are traveling from Fort Moore, GA, you are entitled two travel days to get to Charlottesville. The Army will pay for mileage or flight (if orders allow and booked through CTO/SATO) and the hotel cost for one night at the government rate at/around the midway point (Charlotte, NC) between Ft. Moore and Charlottesville. Visit the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) webpage at https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates to get the exact lodging reimbursement amount. Please plan ahead.

Lodging at TJAGLCS starting on 1 Oct 2024 is $81 for standard & mini suites and $91 for family suites. The FY25 Per Diem rates for commercial lodging (Sonesta) in this area is $136 per night. Meals & Incidentals per diem has gone up to $80 per day.

(Active Duty) During the first week of OBC, the Finance Office will provide you specific guidance on how to request reimbursement for your travel expenses. Expenses incurred during your trip from your Home of Record to DCC will be processed through the DFAS Smart Voucher platform, while those from DCC to OBC and those at OBC will go through the Defense Travel System (DTS). You will be enrolled in DTS upon arrival to OBC. Ensure you save all your lodging receipts for reimbursement purposes. Your travel expenses from your Home of Record to DCC and DCC to OBC will be reimbursed at your gaining unit once you file your PCS travel voucher.

(National Guard and Reserve Soldiers) You will receive your reimbursements through the Defense Travel System (DTS) managed by your unit. We highly encourage you contact your Unit Administrator for more information about the reimbursement process.

Again, welcome to the Basic Officer Leader Course. You have several exciting, challenging, and rewarding weeks ahead of you. If you have any questions, issues, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at usarmy.charlottesville.hqda-tjaglcs.mbx.tjaglcs-obc-mailbox@army.mil

Frequently Asked Questions

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