Are people being slotted for SLC accordingly?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 16:47:42 -0500

I have a few friends that made the Sergeant First Class Selection list last year. Some of them have low sequence numbers and have yet to be slotted for Senior Leaders Course. Is there any particular reason why they shouldn't have a slot. I have seen some get SLC dates a year out. I know it's kind of messed up but should we say only those that are promotable should go and not allow non-promotable to go until all those on the list are done?

Response by SSG William Jones made Jan 7 at 2019 4:50 PM

SSG William Jones — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 16:50:57 -0500

I'm sure you'll have an answer soon. I've been out too long but hang in...

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2019 4:53 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 16:53:09 -0500

It’s a new system so there will be some kinks but your buddies should be actively calling and emailing the HRC NCOPDS team and get it fixed.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2019 8:14 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 20:14:56 -0500

Part of it is timing. I got into SLC because there were open seats and I held a “waitlist” spot. I simply called and asked if I could get in.

If NCOs don’t show up with reserved slots, then there are priority groups with opportunity to get in a seat.

But like 1SG Private RallyPoint Member said, there will be kinks. My biggest lesson learned is a quick phone call did more work than 4187s and GEARS.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2019 9:53 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 21:53:47 -0500

They're SLC dates by sequence number. I made the FY'17 list, and I'm finally at SLC right now.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 12 at 2019 3:18 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 15:18:16 -0500

The 2017 list was a large list as well as the 2018 list. There are NCOs from the 2016 list who have yet to attend SLC. The issue is that more people were selected than can reasonably be trained at the individual school houses. Personally, I was selected on the 2017 list and did not attend SLC until OCT of 2018, so I understand their pain.