Army: WLC Instructor

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 22:24:59 -0500

Looking to try to be a WLC instructor when I redeploy, hopefully in Hood or Bliss.<div>Any current or former SGLs have good insight on it? Most people I talked to say they didn't like it.</div>

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 21 at 2014 10:46 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 22:46:28 -0500

Are you going to like it? Who knows. You aren't like anyone else so even if they liked it you may not and vice versa.

Not all jobs in the military are ones that we like. The majority of the Soldiers understand they need to do that job and make it happen. I had the same answers on being a Production Control (PC) NCOIC. I didn't want to do it because others had hated the job. I reluctantly took the job and learned fast and became successful in that job/position.

Any NCOES instructor, replacement PLT SGT, WTB Leadership, etc will be favorable when you do it and you are successful.

Don't stress if others have liked it or not. Jump into the position, give it 110% and rock it. I am sure you will be successful and appreciate the time away from your MOS.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 11 at 2014 7:30 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 19:30:05 -0400

SGL'S are not INSTRUCTORS. If you want a challenge and really be a instructor, be a AIT instructor and see how many hours it takes to teach a stranger, whom is new to the military, to be a Soldier and teach them their job.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 23 at 2014 2:23 AM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 02:23:17 -0500

Two courses you need to take are ABIC/SGI Army Basic Instructor Course/Small Group Instructor and try to get attached to a local RTI Regimental Training Institute...you need to be a SME, and squared away. It doesn't suck. Instructor positions always teach you a lot.

Response by MSG Scott McBride made Feb 6 at 2015 12:25 PM

MSG Scott McBride — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 12:25:56 -0500

How could anyone not like training? If you are not committed to very long hours, mentoring our future leaders, instilling/reinforcing discipline, standards and conduct, sacrificing any and all personal time, than an instructor is not for you. This position will enhance your career progression but Remember it's not about you, it's about those future leaders and our Army. Regardless of what others say, an SGL is an instructor. It's a tough job, but rewarding as well. Talk to your 1SG about applying. Good luck.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 5 at 2016 11:45 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 11:45:53 -0500

Be a drill sergeant.

Response by SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM made Aug 2 at 2019 11:56 PM

SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 23:56:41 -0400

Good Question another for AR 670-1.