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Frequently Asked Questions About: Basic
Combat Training
Columbia
& Surrounding Area |
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A.
Fort Jackson is located in Columbia, South Carolina and the airport is the Columbia
Metropolitan Airport. From the airport turn left onto Airport Blvd. (Hwy 302)
and after a mile look for the intersection of I-26. Take I-26 south toward Charleston.
From I-26 you will take I-77 North toward Charlotte. Fort Jackson is Exit #12
off of I-77.
Q. Where is Fort Jackson?
A.
Fort Jackson is located in Columbia, South Carolina and can be accessed by way
of I-26, I-20, or I-77. Fort Jackson is Exit #12 off of I-77.
Q. Where should I stay when I come to
Fort Jackson?
A.
Call our Victory Travel Office for assistance with reservations at 1-800-221-3503.
For on-post lodging, call 1-800-276-6984.
Q. Can I make arrangements to stay in a cabin
on post at Weston Lake instead of a traditional hotel reservation off post?
A. Yes, you can make cabin reservations by calling Weston Lake at (803) 751-5253.
Locating
Active & Retired Personnel
Q. How do I find out where a soldier is assigned at Fort Jackson?
A. Call
the Post Locator at (803) 751-7611.
Q. How do I find a soldier who has left Fort Jackson
but is still in the Army somewhere?
A.
Contact the Worldwide Locator at (703) 325-3732.
Q. How can I find a soldier or drill sergeant
I knew at Fort Jackson years ago?
A. We do not keep records of soldiers who were once stationed here in the past. Your best bet is to try one of the internet military search sites or find a copy of the booklet “How to Locate Anyone Who Is or Has Been in the Military by LTC Richard S. Johnson.
Military
Records, Documents and Photographs
Q. I have a family member that was stationed at
Fort Jackson several years ago? How can I get service records or photographs?
A. Military records and photographs are not stored at Fort Jackson. Military records are kept at the National Personnel Records Center. The address is 9700 Page Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63132-5100. The web address is:
www.nara.gov/regional/stlouis.html
Q. I was born at Fort Jackson. How do I get a birth certificate?
A. To obtain a birth certificate write
Office of Vital Statistics, 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201.
At the present time the fee is $12.00 and takes about 3-4 weeks. That can be
expedited by including an extra $5.00 and receive it within 3 working days.
Q. I lost my basic training cycle book. How can
I get a replacement?
A. Replacement cycle books are not available. In fact, the books can only be ordered during the 9-week basic training cycle. There are no copies kept at Fort Jackson and the companies that publish them do not keep extra copies.
Q. How can I find out more about my retirement benefits?
A. Call the Retirement Services Office at (803) 751-6715.
Q. How do I find out more about funeral support?
A. Call the Casualty and Mortuary Office at (803) 751-4519.
Q.
What local authorized benefits are available for Veterans (not Retired) on Fort
Jackson?
A. FMWR Fort Jackson has DA exception to policy
that allows honorable discharged Veterans to join our Golf Club, Officer's Club
and use the NCO Club.
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