MISSION STATEMENT: E Company, 229th Military Intelligence Battalion conducts operations to facilitate the development of proficient and culturally competent senior Soldier-linguists and Foreign Area Officers (FAOs) in all languages during their tour of duty at DLIFLC. E Co, 229th MI BN conducts training to build and sustain the Soldiers, NCOs, and Officers of the 229th MI BN.
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN ARRIVING TO E CO:
Upon arrival at E Co, Soldiers will in-process with the Orderly Room on the Second Floor of Building 616 (Taylor Hall) and be assigned to a Platoon (based off language). Students will provide copies of all mandatory 350-1 Army Training (valid within 1 year). New Soldiers will receive a Company level in-brief from the Command Team to discuss standards and expectations as a student at DLIFLC. If you have not received an Echo Company Welcome Packet before in-processing, please contact the Orderly Room at (831) 242-5283 to receive one to familiarize yourself with the area and streamline in-processing.
The Joint Service In-processing Brief (JSIB) occurs every Tuesday at 0800 at the Tin Barn, a finance in-brief is held every Monday at Friday at 0800 at the Tin Barn, and a Building Blocks brief is held every Wednesday at 0730 at the Post Theater. Ensure you have all your documentation for travel, receipts, and signature blocks for your DA 31.
There are three on base living options: the Presidio of Monterey gated community where DLI is located, La Mesa, and Ord Military Community. If you plan to reside on post, contact the Parks at Monterey Bay (831-644-0400) to get your name on their list. Off-post living options: Seaside, Pacific Grove, Monterey, and Salinas are all within 25 minutes of DLIFLC. Note- All on base housing will claim the entirety of your BAH.
Action notices are disseminated weekly to publish information, key dates, and administrative due-outs. All students are encouraged to download MS Teams onto their personal devices as this is our primary communication platform. Daily uniform is OCPs and periodically will be Class A’s or B’s. Students E7 and above may be tasked to pull Installation staff duty.
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS: Students should begin forward movement on all AR 350-1 training prior to their arrival to the unit. Medical Protection Systems (MEDPROS) readiness is a critical task and students should strive to arrive in green status. Students are expected to make medical appointments and complete medical requirements as needed. Readiness metrics also include DD93, SGLV, and Personnel Records Review (229th MI BN S1).
WHAT TO EXPECT ACADEMICALLY:
CLASSLOAD / HOMEWORK: All courses will follow a curriculum schedule, which will be given to students once they begin class. The amount of material covered during each day is comparable to a week’s worth of work at a standard college. Homework varies by teaching team, proximity to a test, and course progression but typically ranges from 1-3 hours a night. The most academically successful students study 7-10 hours a week on their own on top of completing their nightly homework. E Co students often arrive with families and children, and it is important to set the conditions/expectations to be successful at DLIFLC.
HOURS OF CLASS: Core school hours are from 0755-1500. Lunch is one hour and is dependent on the school house. Students who need additional academic assistance may be given an additional hour of in-class time, known as “Special Assistance” or “7th hour” which takes place from 1500–1600 and students may volunteer for additional assistance at “0 hour” which takes place from 0700-0800. Peer to peer tutoring is available before the class start date for students who report early.
Leave/Pass: Students are authorized leave and pass based on class schedule, breaks, and medical/personal emergencies.
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