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USAREC, Baltimore Battalion

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TRICARE

Most soldiers and their families are enrolled in TRICARE Prime; some qualify for Prime Remote. We also have the U.S. Family Health Plan, John Hopkins Medicine. For further details, please see the section on health care.

Dental

Most families will need to enroll or update with United Concordia. Soldiers in TRICARE Prime use their Military Dental Treatment Facility unless they are referred to a civilian dentist by a DTF; soldiers in Prime Remote use civilian dentists. For further details, see the Dental section.

The family member dental program is different from active-duty dental.

In-Depth Overview

Mission

The Baltimore Recruiting Battalion believes in providing the U.S. Army with the best and brightest leaders of tomorrow by recruiting with integrity today and always. As directed, the Baltimore Recruiting Battalion conducts recruiting operations in assigned areas of responsibility to meet combined regular Army, the Army Reserve and Special Mission requirements.

Visit the Baltimore Battalion Recruiting Headquarters websitefor more information.

History

The Baltimore Recruiting Battalion is one of 38 recruiting battalions located nationwide and falls under the 1st Recruiting Brigade. The battalion is responsible for Army recruiting activities that span more than 18,500 square miles throughout Maryland, the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, West Virginia and Delaware, and has one of the largest assigned missions within the entire U.S. Army Recruiting Command.

Three hundred and forty-two recruiters spread throughout six recruiting companies and 41 recruiting stations work tirelessly to resource the “Greatest Army in the World” with the next generation of Army Strong men and women who have voluntarily chosen to bear the burden of protecting and defending our great nation, her citizens and their freedoms.

The recruiters are supported every step of the way by a staff of 45 military and civilian personnel in the Battalion Headquarters and Baltimore Military Entrance Processing Station, both located on Fort George G. Meade in Maryland.

Three Army Superior Unit streamers are proudly attached to our battalion colors. These streamers were awarded for exceeding the assigned recruiting mission for both regular Army and U.S. Army Reserve in 1994, 1995 and 2001, and reflect great credit upon the soldiers and civilians within our organization.

Location

Welcome to the Baltimore Recruiting Battalion. The Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., area (nicknamed the DMV) has much to see and do. We have all four seasons here, although they may vary from other locations where you have lived.

The Baltimore “Gladiators” Recruiting Battalion, headquartered on Fort George G. Meade, is responsible for Army recruiting activities that span more than 18,500 square miles throughout Maryland, D.C., Northern Virginia, West Virginia and Delaware. The battalion has one of the largest assigned missions within the entire U.S. Army Recruiting Command.

Most interests are available here. Outdoor activities include fishing and water sports, biking, running and walking. There are many museums in the surrounding areas, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the National Air and Space Museum, the National Museum of American History, the National Mall, the National Monument, the International Spy Museum, Ford’s Theater and more. There are also zoos, aquariums and amusement parks nearby.

The 1st Recruiting Brigade, which you and your family are about to become a part of, is responsible for the greater Northeast. It is headquartered out of Fort Meade, Maryland, and currently consists of eight battalions: Albany, Richmond, Beckley, Harrisburg, New England, New York City, Mid-Atlantic, Syracuse and, of course, Baltimore.

Baltimore Recruiting Battalion, Companies

Company - Phone:

  • Baltimore Recruting Battalion Headquarters- 301-677-7001
  • 1B1 Columbia Company - 410-964-8407
  • 1B2 Delmarva Company - 302-741-0421
  • 1B3 Baltimore Company - 410-732-5273/5274
  • 1B5 Frederick Company - 301-663-8455
  • 1B6 Landover Company - 301-390-3214/3674
  • 1B7 Potomac Company - 703-455-1258/1306

For a complete list of Baltimore Battalion's companies and stations, go to the Military OneSource website.