Dog Company, 1-19 IN, 198th IN BDE

01/30/2026

Dog Company Friends and Family,

There has been an unexpected change in our schedule for Turning Green due to weather issues and facility availability across the installation.

We apologize in advance if this causes any inconvenience. You will shortly be receiving a phone call from your Trainees with the updated information below, but still please read this post in its entirety for all changes.

Below is the UPDATED timeline of events for Friday, 30 January:

1100 - Arrival time for Family Brief at Regimental Chapel
1115 - Family Brief begins
1145 - Families move to bleachers on Pomeroy Field
1200 - Turning Green Ceremony begins

Trainees that are eligible for their Turning Green pass and have completed all necessary Basic Combat Training requirements will be allowed to leave on pass immediately following the conclusion of the ceremony. Those that are not eligible will be allowed 30 minutes with their families on Pomeroy Field after the ceremony.

*PASS INFORMATION*
Those on pass are authorized to stay in the Columbus Area ONLY from the end of the Turning Green Ceremony until 1900 Sunday, 01 February. All Trainees will spend Sunday night at the Company.

Trainees will STILL have the opportunity to utilize an ON-POST PASS on Monday, 02 February but will now be from 0800-1900. Trainees with family members or friends still in the area may spend the day with them. All other Trainees will still be afforded this pass. More specific information and answers to any questions will be provided during the Family Brief.

As mentioned in the Welcome Letter, it is highly recommended that you download the GuideOn app prior to arrival to Fort Benning. The app is available on both the Anroid and Apple stores. It will be able to give you directions to all locations during Turning Green.

Follow Me! Rock Steady! War Dogs!

11/25/2025

New Family and Friends of Dog Company, 1-19 IN, welcome to the team! Here, we will post updates on training, photos, and information regarding Turning Green, Turning Blue, and Graduation.

We received your Soldiers as they conducted the 1st 100 Yards, where they were formally introduced to the Infantry and executed their first mission. They were challenged physically, mentally, and drilled on the importance of teamwork.

Over the course of the next 18 weeks, our Drill Sergeants will mold them into confident, capable, and lethal Indirect Fire Infantry Soldiers
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Please be on the lookout for a Welcome Letter in the mail that your Trainees have sent home that will contain more information on OSUT and specifics on future events. There will also be a letter from our Brigade Commander with important information regarding Holiday Block Leave that will be coming up soon.

Check back here regularly to follow the Trainees prgression through OSUT and to be aware of any updates as things can change throughout the cycle.

Follow Me! Rock Steady! War Dogs!

09/10/2025

Dog Company Families – Turning Blue & Graduation Information

We are excited to celebrate the accomplishments of Dog Company as they reach two major milestones: Turning Blue and Graduation. Please see the important schedule and guidance below.

Family Brief
Regimental Chapel
Thursday, 11 SEP 25 – Arrive no earlier than 1015. Brief begins at 1030.

Turning Blue Ceremony
Pomeroy Field
Thursday, 11 SEP 25 – 1100

Graduation
National Infantry Museum (NIM)
Friday, 12 SEP 25 – 0900

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Pass Information

Turning Blue Pass (11 SEP 25):
• Pass begins following the ceremony.
• Soldiers may NOT be dropped off or picked up at the Battalion area. Please use the Regimental Chapel for drop-off and pick-up.
• Pass is limited to the Columbus, GA area (no travel into Alabama).
• Return time: No earlier than 1700 and no later than 1800.

Graduation Pass (12 SEP 25):
• After graduation, most Soldiers will depart with families.
• Holdovers:
• RASP Soldiers return Monday, 15 SEP 25 at 1500.
• All others return Sunday, 14 SEP 25 at 1800.
• Off-post pass is limited to 50 miles of Fort Benning (no travel into Alabama).
• Drop-off will be at the Regimental Chapel.
• Do not drop Soldiers off earlier than 1400 for RASP or 1700 for all others.

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Parking & Transportation Guidance
• Parking is very limited at the National Infantry Museum and Regimental Chapel. Please arrive early to secure parking.
• Do not park at 1-19 IN BN during the Family Brief or Turning Blue Ceremony.
• Parents must drop Soldiers at the Regimental Chapel, not at the Battalion area.

06/26/2025

Dog Company, 1-19 IN has had a packed and productive week of training.

In the last few days trainees have qualified with their M4 rifles while wearing M50 CBRN masks, and successfully navigated both hand gr***de familiarization and the Hand Gr***de Qualification Course. These events demand focus, discipline, and confidence under pressure—and Dog Company delivered.

Now, they move into Combat Lifesaver (CLS) Week, where they’ll begin learning critical lifesaving medical skills every Soldier must know.

Families and friends, your Soldiers are rising to the challenge.

06/26/2025

💥 Locked in and dialed up! 💥

Our trainees just wrapped up Iron Sight Qualification and crushed their CCO Zero and Confirm Zero. Next stop: CCO Qualification – it’s time to put those skills to the test and earn that Expert badge.

Stay focused, stay sharp – LET’S GET IT! 🔥💪

05/21/2025

GAS, GAS, GAS!! Dog Company Trainees went through the Gas Chamber today where they learned how to properly use their gas mask in a CBRN Environment

05/20/2025

Today Dog Company trainees tackled the Team Development Course and learned to work as a team to accomplish each lane within the required time. Teamwork is the way we train, fight, and win on the modern battlefield

05/13/2025