Government mess is available for all students. Commercial taxi and limousine service are available to and from Fort Bliss. Bliss to downtown El Paso.
Commercial taxis are available on and off post.
The BDU is the normal duty uniform. Students arriving at the First Sergeant course will report to the Ft. Course emphasis is on the assigned and inherent duties, responsibilities, and authority of the Army senior noncommissioned officer. Length of service will not exceed 23 years upon completion of the course. Soldiers over 40 years of age must complete regulatory medical screening prior to course attendance.