SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member 1241961 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am graduating from the 68C AIT program. I have earned many COAs, am on the student leadership board, have maxed out on civilian education and correspondence courses, am about to complete SSD1, and have a 230 PT score. How do I prove to my first unit at my first duty station that I am ready for WLC? 2016-01-17T19:27:48-05:00 SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member 1241961

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am graduating from the 68C AIT program. I have earned many COAs, am on the student leadership board, have maxed out on civilian education and correspondence courses, am about to complete SSD1, and have a 230 PT score. How do I prove to my first unit at my first duty station that I am ready for WLC?

2016-01-17T19:27:48-05:00 2016-01-17T19:27:48-05:00 SGT Roberto Mendoza-Diaz 1241992

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Before I went to WLC, my unit got deactivated and some of us got sent to the battalion headquarters and the 1SG there gave us the welcome speech and us what were our expectations. Well I went right to the point. So I said to him, "when can I go to WLC because I don't have any intention of wasting my time while on the unit?". So I graduated from the July-August 2008 WLC class at Graf in Germany.

2016-01-17T19:46:12-05:00 2016-01-17T19:46:12-05:00 SGT Roberto Mendoza-Diaz 1241994

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>*and asked us

2016-01-17T19:47:37-05:00 2016-01-17T19:47:37-05:00 SPC Jeff Leonard 1241995

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>By your actions. Become a valuable asset and know your job inside and out.

2016-01-17T19:48:28-05:00 2016-01-17T19:48:28-05:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 1242011

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>First great job doing all those things, stay motivated first of all and try scoring higher a higher or score(250 or higher). They will grade to standard there. Finish ssd 1 or you won&#39;t even pop up on the oml roster for the school.

2016-01-17T19:54:08-05:00 2016-01-17T19:54:08-05:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 1242014

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You aren&#39;t ready. Just because you look good on paper means nothing. The quicker you understand that, the faster you&#39;ll go. <br /><br />Show them by your actions.

2016-01-17T19:54:33-05:00 2016-01-17T19:54:33-05:00 SGT Benjamin Lindsey 1242022

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Keep your nose clean, be a go getter, and be a good listener. Also, remember just because you&#39;re fresh out of AIT doesn&#39;t mean you&#39;re a subject matter expert.

2016-01-17T19:57:07-05:00 2016-01-17T19:57:07-05:00 SGT Justin Lamb 1242033

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You will impress them by showing that you are a Soldier. Not only knowing your Creeds but living them. It&#39;s not about maxing points by fast tracking easy classes, get the point out of those classes and train others so they can have the knowledge to make the team better. Know the traditions of the army and preach them. Know D/C, get out and sing cadence! Be that mentor for not just lower Soldiers but for NCOs alike. We all come from different walks of life and just because you are of lower rank than someone doesn&#39;t mean they can&#39;t learn from you! Strive for not only 40/40 with your weapon but help train those that struggle with BRM. Get down with them and figure out why that Soldier can&#39;t seem to zero his/her weapon. 230 pt score is great but how can you tell your Soldiers to get over a 230 if you haven&#39;t yet? Come up with training plans for you and your battle buddy&#39;s pt outside of your units pt times. Motivate them to work out with you. Learn to be the best at your MOS, to do this you must understand that no matter how smart you get, you can Always something new to learn and chances are you will learn that lesson from a Private so swallow your pride and say thank you. <br /><br />Live the Army Values, they are not just words on a page they are life lessons! You will carry them with you even when you hang up your boots. Never stop learning outside your MOS! Volunteer for details! Volunteer in the local community! Get your name out there not for wanting to take the next step but get it out there so people know you are dependable and willing to lend a helping hand. Be the go to guy everyone always calls on to get the mission not only done but done right! <br /><br />It&#39;s always easy to say &quot;I&#39;m a Soldier&quot; but to live as one 24/7 is a different story and when you stop to look at the whole picture of what I just explained you would have already proved enough. Your time will come, sit back and enjoy the Army ride.

2016-01-17T19:58:42-05:00 2016-01-17T19:58:42-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 1242045

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Improve your apft by 70 points

2016-01-17T20:02:39-05:00 2016-01-17T20:02:39-05:00 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 1242063

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Continue as you have been doing. But also know you have not had a chance to perform in your MOS outside a training environment. It will be different. Now is the time to excel in your craft as well as a soldier. Believe me, it will get noticed. I'd give it 9 to 12 months

2016-01-17T20:08:33-05:00 2016-01-17T20:08:33-05:00 LTJG Private RallyPoint Member 1242104

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>All due respect.... You're not ready. You need to get your feet wet before you dive in. But you're on the right track for sure. Keep up what you're doing, be persistent and trust me they'll send you. I'm literally at BLC (not wlc anymore) if you have any questions let me know.

2016-01-17T20:30:50-05:00 2016-01-17T20:30:50-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 1242117

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you want to prove that you're ready for WLC, let's change that display name to your real name. You shouldn't have anything to hide, especially by your name

2016-01-17T20:34:49-05:00 2016-01-17T20:34:49-05:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 1242123

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My recommendation? Don&#39;t rush it! You just learned the schoolhouse way of doing your job. Now go into the force and implement it. Learn from your peers, leaders, and civilian counterparts. Use your time to observe mission accomplishment, company level and below operations, and your leaders actions (and inactions). Volunteer for different duties and details to broaden your understanding ad learn what does and does not work. As stated many times, be at the right place, at the right time, and in the right uniform. Be present in all activities, open to constructive criticism, and engaged. Keep your bearing and bring a positive attitude. If you do that, your unit will be eager to send you to the board and NCOES. Just don&#39;t expect it to happen right away - this is truly about the journey and not the destination. Good luck!

2016-01-17T20:37:31-05:00 2016-01-17T20:37:31-05:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 1242154

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>According to the new STEP you need to get "Selected" by passing the promotion board first. Then you have to go within the year or you'll lose your P status.

2016-01-17T20:52:18-05:00 2016-01-17T20:52:18-05:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 1242171

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>For starters, when on a military associated social media site, try using your actual name instead of what you have listed. In my twisted sense of thinking, your &quot;Sneaka Dee&quot; is meant in a twisted and perverted sense of humor. Which normally I wouldn&#39;t care too much about except when you are seeking advice from many a Soldier (same rank and way way higher) on here about leadership. And seeing the name Sneaka Dee just does not present professionalism/leadership to me. <br />Secondly, it is good to be hungry with your goals....but to show that you are ready for WLC (BLC now), you have to PROVE that you are ready and are the best candidate to send. And how do you prove that, well, you start by becoming that sponge again when you get to your duty assignment. Right now you have scholastic world on your brain.....you are about to be diving into operational world. Two entirely different beasts. Having SSD-1 complete is good since you can&#39;t go without it done. 230 PT score is good, but be ready to hear that the company standard for the unit you are heading to could very well be 260 or higher. I once knew a platoon sergeant in the Engineers where his standard before you could even smell the promotion board was an APFT score of 270. All of these things are good and all, but you still have to prove your worth to your new unit. And, as I said being hungry is good.......but if you show yourself to be too hungry then that could backfire on you. Be hungry, be driven, but don&#39;t be overbearing. Your new NCO&#39;s are going to be judging and evaluating you before you will even see BLC. Those NCOs are the first ones you will have prove yourself to.

2016-01-17T20:59:11-05:00 2016-01-17T20:59:11-05:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 1242219

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No soldier fresh out of AIT is ready for wlc . You barely understand how to be a soldier.

2016-01-17T21:17:41-05:00 2016-01-17T21:17:41-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 1242278

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It only took me 2 1/2 years to get my stripes. When I was E-4 I could not say that I always steal the show but having a SPC rank gives you power over lower enlisted or low ranks below you. You should be responsible and take jobs or positions that nobody wants. If you want to take charge , take charge and I know Its hard because E-1 to E-3 they just follow but giving orders to another E-4 , trust me they will always say we are the same rank. It takes guts to lead and learn . Lead PRT, be a squad leader if your team leaders and squad leaders are out of the loop. If you cannot do initiative and leading, they will just send you with the rest of the herd.

2016-01-17T21:46:10-05:00 2016-01-17T21:46:10-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 1242281

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>TAKE POSITIONS THAT NOBODY WANTS !

2016-01-17T21:47:35-05:00 2016-01-17T21:47:35-05:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 1242286

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>FOLLOW..... accept what ever responsibility you are given and as that responsibility grows... <br /><br />LEAD.

2016-01-17T21:53:18-05:00 2016-01-17T21:53:18-05:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 1242291

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Increase pt score and show them your ready to attend blc

2016-01-17T21:57:38-05:00 2016-01-17T21:57:38-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 1242326

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I went to WLC 5 months after graduating from AIT. I'm in the National Guard and the Battalion had a seat they needed to fill because the person who was originally supposed to go could not pass the APFT. So, I got selected because I had completed SSD-1 and they knew I could pass the APFT (I got a 300 on my EOC APFT). There were a crap ton of people, including people who had just been promoted to Sergeant that weren't asked to go simply because they hadn't completed SSD-1. I also consistently showed initiative and that I was someone that could be relied on and trusted. <br /><br />Like someone else said, show that you are an asset. Prove through your actions that you should be chosen to go over other people.

2016-01-17T22:33:13-05:00 2016-01-17T22:33:13-05:00 LTC Private RallyPoint Member 1242403

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It sounds like your doing everything right except maybe patience. You have to have had more time in performing in your MOS and military duties as a soldier. Continue to do what your doing and show initiative and take formal and informal leadership opportunities, (formal is like one another said leading a PT session, but informal such a mentoring and supporting your peers.) You want to stand out, but also whats been said let your fellow soldiers take opportunity too. Be confident but not overly cocky; do your job help your fellow soldiers with theirs. As for PT keep working out. Maxing is great but the important thing is to keep improving. Nest goal try for 80 in each event. Good luck to you. From what you said, I'm sure your will make an outstanding soldier!

2016-01-17T23:43:52-05:00 2016-01-17T23:43:52-05:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 1242428

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Score a 300 on your pt test

2016-01-18T00:23:37-05:00 2016-01-18T00:23:37-05:00 SSG(P) Vanessa Walters 1242688

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>They shouldn't need much more than the OML

2016-01-18T08:47:29-05:00 2016-01-18T08:47:29-05:00 SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member 1242701

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Pass your PT test, finish your SSD1 and tell them you want to go.

2016-01-18T09:07:09-05:00 2016-01-18T09:07:09-05:00 SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member 1242734

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Have a 75 minimum in every portion of the APFT. Finish SSD1, never be late, always show you want to learn and are willing to assist/do with the bullshit work that nobody likes. Also get some TIS Time in Service) under your belt. A COA really is not much you need to make yourself a DA 3355 (Promotion Worksheet for USAR).

2016-01-18T09:22:41-05:00 2016-01-18T09:22:41-05:00 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 1242906

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Master your craft at the Specialist level. You absolutely MUST do that to prepare to be an NCO. You also must assimilate the lessons that the "real world" has to teach about getting things done that the academic world of TRADOC just can't give you.<br />You are doing a lot of things right and have accomplished quite a bit at this early stage in your career. No go out there and put it into practice. Keep going as you have, and your leaders will notice.<br /><br />WLC is a gate through which we all pass. I'd say give it about six months or a year in your unit and then reopen this dialogue with your FLL. Let him/her know that you are interested in going to the school.<br />In the meantime, prepare for the course by getting good at some of the things in it that you likely haven't seen, like giving a class, marching a formation, and troop leading procedures.

2016-01-18T11:00:49-05:00 2016-01-18T11:00:49-05:00 SGM Mike Bachini 1243054

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Ask for responsibility.<br />Don't be an asshat. <br />Be the expert at your assigned tasks . <br />Volunteer to go to the Soldier of the Month board, actually study and do well at the board. <br />Lead the SOM and promotion board study group, if there is not one, ask to make one and participate.<br />Get better at PT, if it is perceived you are not that strong or look fluffy, fix it. <br />Help others with PT, volunteer to assist with the special population program. You get to do free extra PT and learn how to lead PT.<br />After a good bit (6-10 months) of showing you are ready to go to the next level, ask for it.

2016-01-18T12:17:44-05:00 2016-01-18T12:17:44-05:00 SPC(P) Jay Heenan 1243056

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><br />First off, is your name really "Sneaka Dee"? If so that is fine, but remember that the Army is moving to be a more professional service. You are just getting ready to complete AIT, I admire your drive to become a leader and to progress in your career, but your leadership won't even look at sending you to BLC (what used to be WLC and PLDC) until you have proven yourself doing your job and have some time in the Army. Stay focused on your goals, become the "go to" guy. Start studying for the board now, volunteer somewhere once you get to your duty station and keep track of your hours, stay out of trouble and look for opportunities to do extra stuff for your unit. Work on getting your PT score at least in the 250 range, that way when you start competing in Soldier of the Quarter competitions, you won't lose points (preferable, in the 270 or above range to be competitive). <br /><br />Don't stress, you sound like you have a good head on your shoulders. Keep working at your goals, don't let your leadership lose sight of YOUR goals (mention them in your monthly counselings) and you will be fine! Good luck with all that you do in the service.

2016-01-18T12:18:36-05:00 2016-01-18T12:18:36-05:00 CPT Pedro Meza 1243417

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>SPC , you need to do what is called time in service, were your leadership see how you deal with lower enlisted and how you do your work, plus how you handle challenges, your assumption that just because you acquire points is justification to qualify for WLC is short sighted.

2016-01-18T15:16:37-05:00 2016-01-18T15:16:37-05:00 MAJ Ken Landgren 1243620

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You need to be a stud in every facet of the game. APFT score is not good.

2016-01-18T16:41:32-05:00 2016-01-18T16:41:32-05:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 1244034

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As a NCO you need to train soldiers, your guidance and mentorship is important. You will know you are ready by proving to your leadership that you can follow three basic steps.<br /><br />1. Know your job and your leaders job.<br />2. Know why your your NCO asks you to do something.<br />3. Know what needs to be done and do it before it is even asked of you. <br /><br />If you follow those steps consistently you will be ready for the next rank. And sent to BLC before you even realize you accomplished all three steps.

2016-01-18T20:36:11-05:00 2016-01-18T20:36:11-05:00 CPL Private RallyPoint Member 1244450

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You need a better PT score to start off and also your just getting into big army you should stay off the radar do the right be at the right place right time and right uniform and don't cause any trouble for about a year or until leadership picks you

2016-01-19T04:59:55-05:00 2016-01-19T04:59:55-05:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 1244722

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Brown nose your leaders. Be loud all the time and get a 300 pt score.

2016-01-19T08:50:14-05:00 2016-01-19T08:50:14-05:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 1244730

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Brown nose your leaders. Be really loud all the time and get a 300. Job competency and character don&#39;t matter in today&#39;s Army.

2016-01-19T08:53:09-05:00 2016-01-19T08:53:09-05:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 1244752

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Score a 300, great job on all your schooling. But 230 isn't that high once you're out of TRADOC. It may seem like it because you only need a 180 to graduate, but once at your unit everything is competitive and guys are coughing 300s. I would advise you hop on the train. Good luck and Godspeed

2016-01-19T08:57:16-05:00 2016-01-19T08:57:16-05:00 SGM Private RallyPoint Member 1244823

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Performance and experience. Go above and beyond when given the opportunity.

2016-01-19T09:41:31-05:00 2016-01-19T09:41:31-05:00 2LT Private RallyPoint Member 1244890

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Lol, you'll get there, just chill out. Show up, shut up, do your job. Ask people about themselves rather than reveal information about yourself and your accomplishments. No one wants to hear about you, they would rather talk about themselves. This will help you appear likeable. If you haven't, read the book, "How to Win Friends, and Influence People," by Andrew Carnegie. It was recommended to me as a private, and now I'm suggesting the same for you.

2016-01-19T10:11:37-05:00 2016-01-19T10:11:37-05:00 LTC Private RallyPoint Member 1245133

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think it is a shame that so much emphasis is put on scoring a 300 on the APFT. One of my former BN XOs put it like this: who would you rather have on your team? a guy who is 6&#39;2&quot; 200 lbs that can ruck all day and carry a 249 in one hand but scores a 200 on the APFT or a guy who is 5&#39;6&quot; 130 pounds who maxes the APFT but can barely carry his own body weight? Each person is different, but simply because someone can score a 300 on the APFT, it doesn&#39;t guarantee they are going to be a good soldier.

2016-01-19T11:58:50-05:00 2016-01-19T11:58:50-05:00 SPC Robert Garcia 1245356

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Go to War first, then come back and see if you still give a shit. Not saying, just saying.

2016-01-19T13:23:36-05:00 2016-01-19T13:23:36-05:00 PFC Aaron Hyatt 1246996

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You could just ETS instead.

2016-01-20T05:03:13-05:00 2016-01-20T05:03:13-05:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 1247070

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Show initiatives that prove you're are ready to become a leader.

2016-01-20T07:19:53-05:00 2016-01-20T07:19:53-05:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 1247468

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>First things first adjust to being in the army now that you will be. Complete SSD1 before you even bring it up. Be 15 minutes ealry to everything. Give up some of your weekends and be part of battalion or company held events. Thats part of leadership and moral support for your unit that your peers never over look.<br /><br />Increase your PT score push to run A train if you do not already. <br /><br />And yes ask to compete in soldier of the month after a solid 2 months of performing in the top of your unit. Stay positive and motivate other.<br /><br />Do not behave like a PFC behave like a SGT look at SGT and take notes and perform.<br /><br />Stay hungry and go after your goal. <br /><br />Hey its no longer WLC its BLC.

2016-01-20T11:15:59-05:00 2016-01-20T11:15:59-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1247523

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>complete SSD's and score 300 on apft ?

2016-01-20T11:39:39-05:00 2016-01-20T11:39:39-05:00 SGT Alicia Brenneis 1248175

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You will have to show leadership potential and wait your turn. Put your time in at the unit showing them you are ready. You can't just show up as a SPC with a nice paper record and expect to be sent. You have to prove yourself above the others who are also trying to get a slot. I wouldn't expect to be sent for at least a year if you are JUST coming out of AIT and that's a best case time line.

2016-01-20T15:29:30-05:00 2016-01-20T15:29:30-05:00 LTC Paul Labrador 1248202

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You have just graduated from the PNC. That right there shows you have not yet proven that you can even do your job yet, let alone show that you can be a leader. Best way to show you are ready: Go to your first assignment, be a hard worker and team player, attend whatever leadership courses that are available.

2016-01-20T15:40:57-05:00 2016-01-20T15:40:57-05:00 CSM Chris McKeown 1249369

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>SPC Shanekia D Joyner it is good to see you are looking ahead and setting goals for yourself, as you have one of the longest AIT's in the Army (55 weeks) most commands will start looking at you after 6 months at your first duty station for advancement both in Leadership Schools and also promotion. So work on getting your PT score up over 260, complete your SSD1, work on using your skills you learned on AIT, also work on showing your command that you have what it takes to be a good soldier, nurse and also take on any responsibilities if offered.<br /><br />Also try to get assigned to a Field Unit like a MASH or Combat Support Hospital if possible. <br /><br />I wish you success in the US Army Medical Corp and in life.

2016-01-21T08:06:35-05:00 2016-01-21T08:06:35-05:00 MAJ Private RallyPoint Member 1250229

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Your leadership owes it to you to tell you. But one would suggest you learn how to be a Soldier first.

2016-01-21T13:14:36-05:00 2016-01-21T13:14:36-05:00 PO2 Morton Scisco 1250975

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I, myself, tend to believe my life and the path in which I walk is in GOD's hands. I never believe any other person controls my life except GOD. If what ever you do in your life is the best that you can give to God, he will reward you when he feels it is your time to move forward. Evals, PT Scores, and Scholastic knowledge is reasons you can't go to WLC, but if GOD wants you to go, you will go. Just do the best and know that GOD is preparing you for an amazing life, whether you do go or not.

2016-01-21T18:09:33-05:00 2016-01-21T18:09:33-05:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 1253745

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Cakes and pie you got your name updated and proper. Outstanding.

2016-01-23T03:37:03-05:00 2016-01-23T03:37:03-05:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 1254975

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>out perform your peers, or volunteer . You would be surprised how many soldiers dont want to attend BLC

2016-01-23T21:55:13-05:00 2016-01-23T21:55:13-05:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 1259493

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you want to go to get it out of the way, then just bring it up and see where it gets you. If you are looking to pick up your 5 than consider a few things first. Following instructions and following your leader are different concepts. Can you follow someone if you disagree with their method, if that method works? Can you listen to a person who outranks you if they have a different skill set than you? Do you know where to send a soldier with family issues? Can you give guidance on the different issues soldier's are gonna bring to you? Do you know where to find the answer's to the many questions they'll present to you? Can you go to bat for your soldiers if needed? Don't get me wrong, I admire your drive. Just don't approach Army leadership as a check the block accomplishment, there is more to it than being good at your job and being able to follow orders. Best of luck to you.

2016-01-26T11:04:18-05:00 2016-01-26T11:04:18-05:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 1263556

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'm a 68W who works in a hospital. Among me and my peers, one of the absolute worst thing to experience to having an over eager Charlie, who just got promoted come in and try to boss you around. I see that people have pointed it out already, but I'll reinforce by stating that you are not ready for an NCO position. On of the worst things for a young solider to have to deal with is a first line supervisor who doesn't know squat. It hurts them and their career, sometimes past the point of fixing. We had a Charlie in my clinic, who like you, graduated AIT and proceeded to immediately get promoted to SGT. Since he had no real experience, he improperly handled a semi large (around $200k) hand receipt. The items were improperly sub-hand receipted out, which caused a young PFC to get caught up in an investigation that had him on the hook for a $10k patient monitoring block. handling a hand receipt and properly filling out a 2062 is one of the most basic things an NCO has to deal with. Considering you just came out of AIT, I imagine you don't have much experience with this sort of thing. My best advice would be to get to your unit and become involved. Do fundraisers, participate in unit activities, volunteer for schools like Air Assault and Combatives and while your at work, shadow your first line or product line NCO. Learn their jobs, ask questions. Once you feel comfortable enough that you could take his/her position if they, went on extended leave or got sick, than start perusing WLC and other leadership schools. The higher up you go in ranks, the less of your actual job you'll do and the more management type work takes<br />Up your day. Good luck though! Welcome to the Big Army!

2016-01-27T21:54:15-05:00 2016-01-27T21:54:15-05:00 SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member 1269249

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>SPC Joyner, everyone that commented gave you great advice a d you should take it and continue to get better everyday. With that being said I will now add my two cents. For someone as early in their career as you are, it is worth something that you are are already thinking about being a leader. You should continue to do so. Throughout my career, I have heard that you should be thinking two ranks ahead. As a PFC, I already knew what my NCOs were supposed to be doing by reading and studying and asking questions. I also had to be patient and wait my turn and my leaders saw my potential. I will also suggest you get to your unit, and get enrolled in correspondence courses and college. Do everything you can to make yourself more marketable so when the time comes for your leadership to send you to the promotion board, it is impossible for them to say no.

2016-01-30T14:13:40-05:00 2016-01-30T14:13:40-05:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 1279201

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>First now the name is BLC (Basic Leadership Course)<br />2nd you must arrive at your unit, demonstrate your leadership abilities by taking initiative in the absence of orders, taking on assigned duties and actually being a part of your company's activities. <br />Understand that BLC is a course of leader development but you cannot just go straight there from AIT, you must develop and experience &amp; leadership first. Then go to the school. <br /><br />ALSO depends on the unit, if they don't have enough NCOs , they'll send you faster then if they don't need them. Plus also depends on if you have gone to a board. Maybe even a soldier of the month board. <br />Just experience leadership, then do a soldier of a month board, demonstrate your ability to lead, then once you reach TIG/TIS, go to BLC

2016-02-04T05:17:44-05:00 2016-02-04T05:17:44-05:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 1285863

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><br />You got a lot of great responses from some fine knowledgable NCOs, but I'm going to let you know how it is in a way only a old salty senior specialist can.. Also probably a little extra too<br /><br />Also going to toss a disclaimer here before; I don't sugar coat things for feelings instead I'll give you the truth you need.<br /><br />WLC(Now BLC) is good goal to have set for yourself. we'll file that as a medium range goal for now. You've a lot to do in between. <br /><br />Firstly; you're off to a good start as you mention. Having COAs is good. Arriving to your unit with them on your ERB will look good too. Truthfully no one will really care about them. Same goes for your student leadership board. Great experience for you to be doing it and I'm not trying to discourage you from continuing to do it. Learn from the role and develop your leadership style that much more but still it isn't going to count for very much at your receiving unit. SSD1 is mandatory. It's expected of you to have it complete. so finish that up pronto. Up side is you get it out of the way and don't have to worry about it. <br />One thing that's gonna stand out is having completed your correspondence courses. I'm sure there are many E4s when you get to your new unit that haven't done that much so it stick it out. Maxing out your civilian ed a plus but consider your field. You're a 68C so most you'll see are going to be as well. What you need to look at is continuing that education and taking it to the next level. <br /><br />Now time for the not so nice stuff. <br />PT is huge in the army that's probably going to be the first thing your new NCO, PSG, and 1SG will ask you about also with SMA Daily at the helm it's only going to become that much more important. 230 PT score... you're passing? Not in my eyes you're not. I don't consider that 230 a passing score ... not even close. To me I see that and say "well... she made it to the PT track and took the test, but didn't put any effort into it". It's ok though, I don't make army policy. Here is the deal though you're probably going to be put to work in a hospital or a satellite clinic and because of that regular bright and early PT, you won't be attending. Instead you'll be treating those that are sick during sick call hours and those that diligently working on their sick call ranger tab. So you need to develop good exercise habits and develop a routine for yourself to make yourself better and make that score increase. <br />You're over eager. Eagerness is a good thing. I love getting a new soldier with a hunger and a passion to learn. What I'm worried about here is what I've seen time and again with newly arriving 68C (not saying you'll do it, just giving you the heads up) but they arrive as E4s with their freshly printed NCLEX-PN and they get around the 68W pvts and start acting a fool. Which may work for a short while until they've crossed paths with someone like myself who'll promptly and happily knock you on your ass. <br />You listed a lot of things there in your initial question but failed to bring to state a couple important things. First, you've not in the army yet. I understand 68C school is long, but you haven't even gotten your toes wet yet. AIT and Tradoc is a completely different animal than the regular army. furthermore FT.Sam AIT and and the regular army. well now we're on two very separate spectrum. Remember that fact when you arrive at your unit. The e2 or e3 you meet thats been with the unit 6 months or whatever has more experience than you. Sit back, keep your mouth shut, and observe your surroundings. Secondly... this one will be hard to wrap your head around as well(but it is very very important to grasp) ... but you don't know your job. You can tell me you do all day, I'm still going to tell you that you don't have a clue... Because you don't. You know the textbook sure and the right answers to put on that NCLEX-PN (I hope) you've done some clinical time that kinda gives you a taste but still don't have any idea. This plays again into the point I just made observe and learn. If someone asks something of you and you don't know, for the love of god, just say you don't know. Be blunt about it. Say "I don't know, but can you teach me." and that is vital before you even begin to think about taking that next step. You need to learn your job at your level inside and out, then learn the jobs of everyone around until you can do those, then learn the jobs of those above you. <br /><br />and now back to your question. I'm going to give you the keys to success here too. <br /><br />First what I said about "sit back, keep your mouth shut, and observe your surroundings" was the gods honest truth. I'm not saying be a recluse, get to know your people and all that jazz. Mainly watch how the clinic/hospital/wherever operates on the day to day. Look at your fellow jr enlisted and identify who among them are overall squared away soldier and who the dirtbags are. Stay away from dirtbags... misery loves company and perceptions are a bit of a bitch. stick around them and people will just associate you with that. Next observe your NCOs your good NCOs and your bad(you're going to meet a lot of both). Learn from both. Whats makes the good NCO good? find out and add it to your bag of tools. same goes for the bad NCO. Why is he/she a bad NCO? Note the reasons and avoid doing that. <br />Being a fresh out of AIT soldier, no body is going to be expecting much out of you initially. This is a good thing, gives you the ability start on the right foot and make that good impression. Just not with your words. Let your actions do it. which takes me to the most important quality you have to know.... I know you've heard and it's really simple. "right place, right time, right uniform." As a jr enlisted that's about it. hit those three and be ready to work. Actually if you pull that off you'll stand out immediately. <br />Next... a big one that is missed everywhere(especially in a hospital)... military bearing, don't lose it. You'll notice off that bat probably that people you work with (other e4s/e3) probably have a relaxed posture around other NCOs or Officers. Don't take that as the standard, that comes with developing a strong working relationship. Do stand at attention for my docs every time I'm handing off a patient? No. but if they come talk to me in an "official" capacity you bet I do. Same goes for NCOs. Upon arrival though, do it every time until you're told to relax. <br />I already mentioned the PT, so just get hot on that.<br />and another thing you can start doing now and preparing for are boards. Not promotion boards but soldier of the month boards. <br />Soldier of the Month Boards is something you can start studying for now and when you get settled in your new unit you can tell your NCO that you want to go to one. SOM is a great way to get your face and name in front of your senior enlisted in a positive light. Your first time your might kill or get nervous and brain dump. It doesn't matter, don't get discouraged and keep studying and working at it and going back until you win. Boards are all about (knowing the knowledge obviously) but having confidence in yourself and your decisions.. I've been through company soldier of the month all the way up through qtr SOM.. your board members will probably try to mess with you, try to get you to change an answer... just have that confidence. You'll get that with just getting up there and doing em. <br />Start with your Soldier and NCO Creed and ... 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2016-02-07T04:33:29-05:00 2016-02-07T04:33:29-05:00 SPC Richard Thompson 1750475

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It look like it to me your on your way to prove that your ready-just give it some time. Talk to your Sergeant to talk to your Platoon Sergeant to take up you chain of command.

2016-07-26T03:44:04-04:00 2016-07-26T03:44:04-04:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 1750577

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Ask your leaders to give you a mock board. Let them see your potential in that setting.

2016-07-26T06:01:14-04:00 2016-07-26T06:01:14-04:00 SGT Jose Perdelia-Torres 2194846

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Female soft standards are not well known to me and I&#39;ve been out of the military for some years. While I I served as an Infantry NCO so I know what t takes to become a leader and have the chevrons to boot. I feel that your score is rather low though and many have stated the same thing. I know you aren&#39;t infantry but many units will carry their own standards, my first unit was a 270 and above. I once got a 320 appt score via extended cake so a perfect score of 300. I never got the problem excellence badge it was understood to be for non infantry types. I&#39;m still butt hurt. <br /><br /><br />I also feel that you may have had some successes in air but where&#39;s the books you have read about leadership? How about some actual vignettes that are in various fm and tms? What does being a leader entail for you? What are your short term and long term goals? Why do you want to be a leader and what aspects can you bring to your unit? You&#39;re not quite ready in my eyes. It I don&#39;t know you to be fair

2016-12-28T10:21:25-05:00 2016-12-28T10:21:25-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 4042007

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>With the nco shortage you should get once your ssd is done, ask for more responsibilities and take charge.

2018-10-13T10:03:21-04:00 2018-10-13T10:03:21-04:00 SFC Byron Perry 5033752

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Be a good soldier and take charge whenever appropriate.

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