How do I go about getting my ALC school slot back?

2015-09-26T11:08:21-04:00

I had an ATTRS slot for Infantry man ALC at Fort Benning in March. But my unit was deploying, and dropped a 4187 so I could deploy. Now that I am back and promotable, I need to get it back. I have called branch to no avail. Anyone have any ideas?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2015 11:15 AM

2015-09-26T11:15:25-04:00

You need to push this through your schools NCO to push up to BN Schools, and if your not having any luck use the open door policy for your chain of command. They should be more than willing to figure out how to send you to an NCOES school.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2015 11:18 AM

2015-09-26T11:18:00-04:00

Another 4187

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2015 11:18 AM

2015-09-26T11:18:44-04:00

You should be on the OML still. ALC selection is an automated process based on the OML, conducted at HQDA. I would probably check with your schools NCO in Bn S-3, but you should be back on orders before too long automatically, I would think. Good luck.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2015 11:19 AM

2015-09-26T11:19:33-04:00

You might call the school house and talk with them about a walk on. Many times there are no shows or cancellations, like in your case. Your ATARs manager or schools manager at the BN or BDE should also be able to see all available seats and help you. I recommend the Program managers in your COC route first before calling about walk on status.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2015 3:06 PM

2015-09-26T15:06:08-04:00

Your best bet is to have your Schools NCO contact the NCOA operations cell. Your BN shcools NCO will also be valuable and may call on your (as well as others) behalf. So don't circumvent them, it may cause more confusion and duplication of efforts. More than likely the NCOA will tell them to push the 4187, but NCOA will give the most updated information for what needs to be put on the 4187. DA has a tight-hold on the ATTRS reservations, so involving your entire food chain will assist with over-watch as your request is processed.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2015 3:17 PM

2015-09-26T15:17:34-04:00

I had an NCO who did this and they told him that if he was to do the 4187 he would be put last on the OML. Not sure if it really happened but a couple months after deployment he got a school date. I say keep calling you bound to get someone.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 27 at 2015 11:06 AM

2015-09-27T11:06:52-04:00

Hey brother, If branch isn't helping send a 4187 requesting a ATRRS slot just as you did to drop the course. Also, since you are promotable, you will get an ATRRS slot soon. Keep in mind that ALC is always running out of availability. DON'T ever drop an NCOES course for anything.

Response by SFC Osvaldo Vazquez made Sep 27 at 2015 12:03 PM

2015-09-27T12:03:49-04:00

Just wait and be ready.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 27 at 2015 4:55 PM

2015-09-27T16:55:00-04:00

This is a huge problem. You could get passed over if your not careful and gettin passed over can get you thrown out because you fail to promote. Go see your immediate superior and start to work your COC. I am a Commander and I track my NCOs training for this reason. Go with your team leader to your 1SG and get in front of S1 ASAP

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 27 at 2015 10:12 PM

2015-09-27T22:12:49-04:00

Hound higher schools NCO about any and all options including upcoming mtt at nearby reserve/guard locations.

Response by SGM Billy Herrington made Sep 28 at 2015 1:11 AM

2015-09-28T01:11:24-04:00

I have an 11B ALC that will conduct towards the end of February. I get active guys all the time, ours is only 19 days in length and is OASS. If you're still in a bind I can take you as a walk on space permitting. We usually are never maxed out.

Response by SGT Brandon Bergeron made Sep 29 at 2015 7:19 PM

2015-09-29T19:19:30-04:00

Check with the school house and your unit readiness NCO or training NCO about getting a slot back

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 30 at 2015 3:47 PM

2015-09-30T15:47:45-04:00

First you need to complete Common Core or SSD2. Then submit a DA 4187 thru your S1. Currently they are changing the system to enable the STEP program to become the standard. Depending on your MOS you may be limited on the class dates. Go to ATRRS and see the phase 2 class dates put that in your DA 4187. The STEP program will look for SGT (P) who need ALC to pin SSG as first dibs in my opinion.

Any other questions let me know.