Posted on Jan 17, 2016
How do I prove to my new unit that they should send me to WLC?
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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?
68C: Practical/Vocational Nursing
SPC
Promotions
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NCO Academy
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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).
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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.
Like someone else said, show that you are an asset. Prove through your actions that you should be chosen to go over other people.
Like someone else said, show that you are an asset. Prove through your actions that you should be chosen to go over other people.
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FOLLOW..... accept what ever responsibility you are given and as that responsibility grows...
LEAD.
LEAD.
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No soldier fresh out of AIT is ready for wlc . You barely understand how to be a soldier.
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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.
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Not only do you need to attend the promotion board you must also have the appropriate ssd level in your case ssd1 completed. Some units make this a requirement prior to attendance to the promotion board.
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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
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Keep your nose clean, be a go getter, and be a good listener. Also, remember just because you're fresh out of AIT doesn't mean you're a subject matter expert.
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With the nco shortage you should get once your ssd is done, ask for more responsibilities and take charge.
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