GOING TO SLC(11B), what to study ahead of time?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 11:26:04 -0400

Hey fellas, going to slc can any one tell me what to prepare for to better help me get through the course...?

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Sep 28 at 2018 11:43 AM

SGM Erik Marquez — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 11:43:51 -0400

If you struggle with army writing go find your company XO I’d ask him or her if they will help

Then write a position paper or a counseling statement an NCO ER maybe one of each so the XO Can evaluate strengths and weaknesses

Response by SGT Michael Thorin made Sep 28 at 2018 11:48 AM

SGT Michael Thorin — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 11:48:29 -0400

COL Mikel J. Burroughs, Brig Gen Jim Jaeger or LTC Stephen F., can you help or find someone who could help SSG Private RallyPoint Member out?

COL Mikel J. Burroughs,SPC Douglas Bolton,Brig Gen Jim Jaeger,CPT Jack Durish,Maj Marty Hogan,SPC Christopher Smith,Lt Col Charlie Brown,Cpl Scott McCarroll,SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth,SP5 Mark Kuzinski,PVT Mark Brown,SGT Elizabeth Scheck,PFC Jacob Wrubel,MSgt Ken "Airsoldier" Collins-Hardy, SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL

Response by CSM Eric Olsen made Sep 28 at 2018 11:59 AM

CSM Eric Olsen — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 11:59:20 -0400

Which Academy are you going to? I am the commandant of Maneuver SLC in Fort Benning and there is no 11B SLC, it is currently merged with infantry and armor focus. I will be able to provide more once you let me know where you are going.

Response by SGM Billy Herrington made Sep 28 at 2018 2:34 PM

SGM Billy Herrington — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 14:34:41 -0400

If you’re coming to Camp Shelby let me know.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Sep 28 at 2018 9:23 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 21:23:19 -0400

SSG Private RallyPoint Member I did a brief search at the source webpage. The title of the course is now "Maneuver Senior Leader Course" as CSM Eric Olsen points out.

When I went to school at Fort Benning and was assigned there [1979 to 1989] it was the home of the infantry. Now it is:
1. the Maneuver Center of Excellence within TRADOC focused on the maneuver branches [Infantry, Armor, Cavalry].
2. As well as home to FORSCOM and USASOC units.

I recommend that you "call the M-SLC Operations NCO at: DSN 835-0226/0227 or Commercial [login to see] ." He should be able to answer your questions.

Here is a sample of a memo you may have received:
ATZB-NCM 9 March 2018
MEMORANDUM FOR Incoming Maneuver Senior Leader Course Students
SUBJECT: Welcome from the M-SLC Branch Chief
1. Congratulations on your selection to attend M-SLC. You have demonstrated to your
subordinates, peers, and superiors that you possess the qualities and attributes of a
Platoon Sergeant.
2. The purpose of the Maneuver Senior Leader Course is to educate Infantry and Armor
NCOs to be adaptive leaders, critical and creative thinkers, armed with the technical,
tactical, administrative, and logistical skills necessary to serve successfully at the
platoon and company level. NCOs leave prepared with a principle understanding of the
duties of a platoon sergeant and a battle staff NCO.
3. Maneuver Senior Leaders Course (M-SLC) is a 7-week course, consisting of
approximately 289 hours of Small Group Instruction (SGI). Combining the CMF11 and
CMF19 in the same learning environment.
4. You will find the course to be challenging and very rewarding. The curriculum is
demanding and constantly updated due to the evolving and full range of military
operations and spectrums of conflict in support of combatant commanders. The
program of instruction (POI) is updated with current doctrine and technical advances
through student feedback from recent experiences through operations in Afghanistan,
Iraq and other areas of conflict. Therefore, the sharing of your experiences and
knowledge of current TTP’s will open many discussions within your small groups,
enhancing the readiness of our Noncommissioned Officer Corps.
5. We understand the pressure that this course puts upon the Students. I am committed
to doing everything within my realm of control to ensure you successfully complete this
course. This memorandum, and the documents that accompany it, will provide you with
valuable information required prior to your arrival. Please read this memorandum and
the accompanying documents carefully. Normally, the information included will
sufficiently answer any of your questions. However, if after carefully reviewing these
documents, you have additional questions feel free to call the M-SLC Operations NCO
at: DSN 835-0226/0227 or Commercial [login to see] .
Visit the Students Documents Webpage at
https://www.us.army.mil/suite/files/25057422 for pertinent information and necessary
documentation for enrollment.
7. Again, let me take this opportunity to congratulate you on your selection. M-SLC is a
demanding, challenging, and extremely rewarding course. The Henry Caro
Noncommissioned Officer Academy is renowned as one of the finest training facilities
available Army-wide. I am sure you will find the course to be everything you expect and
more. I look forward to officially welcoming you upon your arrival. Godspeed and have a
safe trip.
Constantine J. Vassilakos
1SG, USA
Branch Chief"

Thanks for mentioning me SGT Michael Thorin
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs Brig Gen Jim Jaeger

25057422

Response by SSG Mark Franzen made Sep 29 at 2018 12:27 PM

SSG Mark Franzen — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 12:27:52 -0400

Paying attention to what they tell you and take plenty of notes so you can apply your knowledge to your subordinates.Good luck .
SSG MarkFranzen
USA veteran

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 13 at 2018 1:29 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 01:29:27 -0400

Thanks for all the feedback gentlemen, just got out of the BOX in NTC.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 22 at 2019 5:55 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 17:55:52 -0400

Well, did you pass or what?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 23 at 2019 2:39 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 23 Jun 2019 14:39:23 -0400

So I'm going to M-SLC in October. There is some outdated info on the website. I called and the SFC I talked to was no help at all. I just wanted to get a jump on the course material but he just said don't fail land nav.. .well no shit