Future Soldiers, Cadets, and New Recruits in Basic Combat Training & AIT

Military OneSource is standing by to help you and your family members from the moment you join the Army. Whether it’s relocation information, emotional support, or help with child care, personal finances, or resources needed for other special circumstances, Military OneSource is here for military personnel and their families at no cost, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Eligibility

Future Soldiers	Waiting to report to Basic Combat Training, ROTC/Military Academy Cadets, and their dependent family members (spouse and children) are eligible for free services from our 24/7 call center and use of our interactive Web site to view and download educational materials or order free copies online.
Soldiers on active duty, in the National Guard or Reserve, and their families	Are eligible for all Military OneSource services at no cost regardless of activation or mobilization status.
Full eligibility begins when you report to Basic Combat Training	And includes call-center services (1-800-342-9647), access to the Military OneSource Web site (www.militaryonesource.com) and face-to-face counseling. For more information click here.
Parents and other relatives of Soldiers	Are eligible for Military OneSource services if the issue being addressed affects or deals with the Soldier in some way.

Resources

For New Soldiers

For Spouses

For Parents

GoArmy.com
www.goarmy.com
FutureSoldiers
www.futuresoldiers.com
MyArmyLifeToo.com
www.myarmylifetoo.com

Read online or download A First Guide for Army Spouses and Family Members, a comprehensive guide that introduces new Army spouses and family members to military family life.

If your son or daughter is joining the Army, be sure to see our resource guide, Resources for Parents of Soldiers. It guides you to Army Web sites, organizations for parents of Soldiers, and more information that will help you connect with Army life.

When Your Son or Daughter Goes Through Basic Combat Training will give you a better idea of what BCT is all about. And Your Soldier, Your Army: A Parent’s Guide by Vicki Cody, an Army wife and mother, provides advice as well as guidance to resources.

Don't forget that you can call Military OneSource at 1-800-342-9647 to speak to an expert for personalized help with any parenting questions or concerns that you might have.