SPC Private RallyPoint Member 3323197 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Passed every Exam using my notes except the warfighter exam I know for a fact that at least 8 of the questions on both of the exam and the retake was something they did not teach us in class so I ended up failing by 1 each time. All the questions I got wrong were on a 300+ page pdf file that was scanned so no control F, is it my fault for failing at locating answers that were pretty much hidden 2018-02-04T16:10:57-05:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 3323197

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Passed every Exam using my notes except the warfighter exam I know for a fact that at least 8 of the questions on both of the exam and the retake was something they did not teach us in class so I ended up failing by 1 each time. All the questions I got wrong were on a 300+ page pdf file that was scanned so no control F, is it my fault for failing at locating answers that were pretty much hidden

2018-02-04T16:10:57-05:00 2018-02-04T16:10:57-05:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 3323403

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You could try and challenge the test. But, I have to ask....how many others in the class failed this test? Of those that failed the test, did they also get the same questions wrong? If they did, then you have a good chance to challenge. However, if no one else got those same questions wrong, then you really don&#39;t have much to challenge with. Even though the material was not covered in class, was the material located in the class materials/hand outs/books that were provided to you? As for the last part of your question: You were given the material to study. Even though you were not able to &quot;Control F,&quot; you were still given the material pertinent to the test. Yes, I fully understand it is 300+ pages, it is still YOUR responsibility to study any and all given material.

2018-02-04T17:54:21-05:00 2018-02-04T17:54:21-05:00 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 3323460

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You should have been notified of the procedure for reclama on test questions. Did you have or take the opportunity to challenge the answers?

2018-02-04T18:27:15-05:00 2018-02-04T18:27:15-05:00 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 3323654

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I understand your frustration, but what is the end state - did this cause you to receive a “Did Not Meet course Standard” 1059? Did it remove you from receiving honors? Or is it an integrity issue that is just burning inside of you? <br /><br />If this is something that willl cause you to FAIL an NCOES you may need to involve your CoC because that will be detrimental to your career. If this is something removing you from receiving honors you can schedule an open door meeting with the Commandant to express your concerns. And if this is simply a integrity issue that is burning within you, you can address this at your end of cycle AAR that all students must submit.<br /><br />Additionally, as a former SGL, the circumstances surrounding your test preparation and execution sound very mysterious, if you plan to address this issue serious you will need fine tuned facts that outline specific problems that can be verified - otherwise it will likely be viewed as the excuses of a student you didn’t probably train for BLC. <br /><br />Hope this helps.

2018-02-04T19:51:27-05:00 2018-02-04T19:51:27-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 3324201

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>A fail is a fail, did everyone fail? If they did, then maybe you could contest it. If not, then maybe you need to study a little harder.

2018-02-04T23:20:31-05:00 2018-02-04T23:20:31-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 3324331

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You can actually enhance the PDF file to “recognize text” so it will make those scanned documents similar to the other pages and you’ll be able to utilize CTR+F. It takes a while to scan everything but it helps a lot.

2018-02-05T01:24:17-05:00 2018-02-05T01:24:17-05:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 3325468

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>OK now I have a new issue my SGL told me on Thursday that I was dropped from the course and to go back to my unit when Friday came around I was still suppose to still be there conducting squad drills for a test knowing his mistake he reported me there put in a false test grade to save his own ass then on Monday he came to me treating me not to bring it up or it will open a can of warms

2018-02-05T11:31:35-05:00 2018-02-05T11:31:35-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 3328355

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I understand you are very frustrated. If this was a widespread issue with maybe 2 or more other BLC students failing the exam, I would say you have a case. It looks like it was just bad luck on your part, you will have to take this failure and hopefully, in 6 months, you will be eligible to go back to the BLC and try again.<br /><br />I&#39;m sorry you had to get this far just to have to re-take the course in the future. Don&#39;t get down on yourself, there are dozens of other Soldiers who have failed BLC their 1st attempt and went onto to successfully graduate in a future course. As, I said, take the loss, keep training and studying and do better so you can pass next time.

2018-02-06T10:31:00-05:00 2018-02-06T10:31:00-05:00 1LT Private RallyPoint Member 3331922

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As far as test failures go in BLC, you have the right to appeal a second time test failure which results in dismissal. However the appeal has to be fact based and there has to be a reason I.e you were not given the reference material or the class was not taught at all something fact based. The appeal will go to JAG for legal review and then JAG will make its recommendation to the Commandant. Ultimately at the end of the day it is the Commandants call on wether you get a 3rd test. If 40% or more people missed the same questions on the test then those questions will be submitted for review as possible “bad” questions and will be pulled from the tests and those who missed it will be given credit. Hope this helps..<br />Current BLC SSGL

2018-02-07T12:40:00-05:00 2018-02-07T12:40:00-05:00 CSM Richard StCyr 3416917

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You can dispute any test at any NCOES. At ANCOC I disputed a couple math questions on tests one was founded and the other not, even though the wrong answer was one of the choices (RE factors for Demo you can use the wrong factor and that effects the calculation). <br />We used to watch for trends like the one you mention in the EBOLC, and it was part of the AAR process, occasionally a group of 2lts would all miss the same questions. We would then do an analysis to see if the questions were poorly written, the subject matter not discussed and missing in the POI, or the instructor failed to convey the learning point.<br />If the correct answers were on the PDF file provided then my guess is the score will stand. But it&#39;s worth your time to bring it to the cadre&#39;s attention.<br />The worst that can happen is that the score stands.

2018-03-05T11:11:55-05:00 2018-03-05T11:11:55-05:00 2018-02-04T16:10:57-05:00