Welcome to Fort Rucker — The Home of Army Aviation

On behalf of your training cadre and battalion leadership, congratulations on beginning your journey with the 1st Battalion, 145th Aviation Regiment. As you step into this rigorous and transformative phase of your military career, you’re joining a battalion whose mission is to develop, train, and educate disciplined, agile, and adaptive Army professionals. Here, you will become an expert in Air-Ground and Combined Arms Operations through relentless pursuit of excellence in leadership and tactical readiness.

Your time here will challenge you, grow you, and ultimately shape you into the kind of leader our Army demands — one prepared to serve the operational force with distinction and purpose.

Welcome to flight training. Welcome to the "Old Warriors."

Reporting & Arrival:

  • Reporting Location & Time: Students must arrive to the Soldier Support Center, bldg. 5700 on the second floor, room 280 no later than 0730 on your orders or ATRRS report date (not start date) in OCPs.
  • After-Hours Check-In: If you are unable to report during duty hours, report to the 1-145th staff duty desk, located at bldg. 5911 on Andrews Ave.
  • Important Note: After your installation in-processing day one briefs are complete, report to the 1-145th Aviation Regiment Student Management office (SMO) NLT 1100hrs, bldg. 5911, room 132 to in-process the SMO.

Additional Resources:

Support Contacts

Need additional help? Dedicated staff are available to support your onboarding and training. For questions related to schedules, documents, or in-processing, contact the AWOBC Course Manager at (334)255-0331 or 1-145th Battalion Staff Duty at (334)255-9730.