The Department of the Army Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) continues to play an integral role within our Army. This essential program has a presence not only in the single Soldier community, but in the single parent and geographical bachelor demographics as well. The mission of BOSS is to enhance the quality of life and morale of Single Soldiers, increase retention, sustain readiness and maintain the all volunteer force supporting an expeditionary force. The BOSS programs achieve this posture by supporting the various pillars of BOSS which are the very foundation; that of quality of life, community service and recreation and leisure. BOSS affords Soldiers the opportunity to assist in the planning and execution of recreational activities for single Soldiers and provides direction for Soldiers interested in performing community service-related projects. Community service projects provide Soldiers valuable experience, skills, and a sense of community pride and ownership. Within the three pillars of BOSS, to date BOSS programs Army-wide volunteered 134,960 hours, saving over $153,000.00 by performing these duties in 2009. Additionally, BOSS programs performed 568 community service events and 472 recreation and leisure activities. Lastly, BOSS provides a variety of activities before, during, and after deployment designed to maintain the morale of single Soldiers affected by increased operational tempo and deployment stress. The BOSS program has been described as "the Soldier's voice", "the vehicle of choice for obtaining the single Soldier perspective, ideas, or feedback", "supports the Army Family Action Plan (AFAP)", and "serves as a targeted telescope for the Commander". BOSS is all of these depictions and more. Indicative of recognizing the importance of BOSS, many partnerships have been formed, making the Army a safer environment and invoking a sense of harmony. Some significant collaboration is with Department of the Army G1 and I.A.M. STRONG, as well as with the Combat Readiness/Safety Center. Available in high definition.
| Date Taken: | 06.01.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 08.09.2012 17:25 |
| Category: | PSA |
| Video ID: | 151419 |
| VIRIN: | 120601-A-9999S-202 |
| Filename: | DOD_100462882 |
| Length: | 00:00:29 |
| Location: | US |
| Downloads: | 4 |
| High-Res. Downloads: | 4 |
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