My bf is in Ft. Sill for BCT... family day/ graduation help??

Question

ok. so my bf is in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma for BCT...he's been there for 2 weeks now (aug 12)..and should be graduating around Oct. 24 if i'm correct..anyway.. i want to attend family day and his graduation which should be on a friday.. but i'm having trouble planning this...( any help will be appreciated)

so yeahh so far i'm planning to leave on that wednesday since its a 10 hr drive.. then thurs-family day and friday-graduation...

i heard though... that i need to get a pass or something to go to family day and its best to get it before the day of.. is this true? how does family day/ graduation work?? on family day do i just get there and park and they'll tell me where to go?? like i said.. do i need a pass or something?? is it the same thing for graduation???

i'm new at this and i have really no idea of what's going on.. please help

Answer 1

Usually the Basic Training Company Commander will have the soldier send a letter which will have the instructions for family members and loved ones. I would arrive early, probably a day early. At the main gate you will have to apply for a visitor's pass to attend graduation. In the information packet there will be instructions for where to go on base. Don't worry, as usually there are signs near the basic training area to guide you where you need to go.

Answer 2

My boyfriend has been there 8 weeks and is starting to prepare for his graduation now.  He said that they mailed out graduation packets last Friday and it contains everything that I will need to know and bring with me.

The best thing you can do to plan ahead is call around now and get your room reserved at the cheapest hotel you can get, if you mention coming for graduation they may give you a military discount; the Super 8 did us.

Plus you are going to have to plan those 2 days with him having leave for multiple hours.  I'm sure some couples would hole up in their hotel room all day but if you're not like that then you need to start looking for things to interest you guys within the limits of Lawton (they are not allowed to leave Lawton, go to the casino, bars or any other place they may get into trouble).  Depending on where he's going after basic, he may get an additional leave on that Saturday and fly out of Fort Sill on Sunday.  I was just informed that those going the furthest are shipping out on Saturday and Dave will be shipping out Sunday since he's only going down to Fort Bliss.

If you would like to contact me, just send me a message and I will let you know how Dave's graduation goes and give you more details of what to expect.

Answer 3

When I graduated from BCT for years ago from Fort Sill. All you need to do is go to the front gate and take your license registration and insurance info. They will give you a little pass and you get directions to the unit he is in. Parking will be right next to the barracks he is in. On family day you just go out to Lawton and have fun for a couple hours. On graduation day you just do the same thing and when its all said and done you jet outta there. Don't have any worries. Its really simple and quick. Have fun

Answer 4

First thing you should do is go on the internet and Google FT Sill, get a few phone numbers and start calling and ask the questions you asked here.To get on most Forts. Posts, Bases you will need a pass, and to get a pass you will need your car registration, proof of insurance and a valid drivers license and probably a call from your boy friend to the MP's letting them know you are coming.

Hope this helps.

Answer 5

woooow my brother is in BCT too, he's in oklahoma but is going to go to fort sill soon