I just passed the Promotion Board. How soon can I attend BLC? Are there any ongoing BLC classes at Ft Bliss and do virtual BLC classes exist?

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 May 2020 00:53:47 -0400

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2020 12:56 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 May 2020 00:56:25 -0400

I would recommend getting with your schools NCO. That person is probably in your Battalion S3 shop.

Response by SFC James Cameron made May 8 at 2020 1:10 AM

SFC James Cameron — Fri, 08 May 2020 01:10:09 -0400

As SFC Zelbst started make sure you entered into your Battalion’s BLC OML. The only person truly looking out for your career is you.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2020 1:23 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 May 2020 01:23:39 -0400

I know in Europe all BLC trading for this period of time is online using something comparable to zoom.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2020 6:10 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 May 2020 06:10:25 -0400

BLC attendance on Fort Bragg is slotted by number of promotion points. The higher the points, the sooner you go. This is because the higher the points the more likely you are to make cut off scores.
There is a packet that needs to be completed and turned in. With the COVID the packets are super easy.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2020 9:31 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 May 2020 09:31:12 -0400

Ft Stewart is based off of points and slot availability they also used blackboard to conduct BLC this past month.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2020 10:31 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 May 2020 10:31:54 -0400

Last I knew, all Resident PME courses are on hold until furhter notice. I do know that Reservists have the opportunity to do DL NCOA courses. One of my Soldiers is doing eBLC (emergency BLC). I'm not sure if Active Duty folks have the same opportunity, though.

Response by SGM Billy Herrington made May 8 at 2020 4:42 PM

SGM Billy Herrington — Fri, 08 May 2020 16:42:52 -0400

Camp Shelby is doing BLC in a virtual classroom

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2020 5:25 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 May 2020 17:25:42 -0400

Congratulations! The easiest way to find out would be to have your Squad Leader/Platoon Sergeant check with your Schools NCO/S3. In the meantime....study, study, study! Good luck to you!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2020 6:45 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 May 2020 18:45:40 -0400

I’m with 1AD Cab at bliss. Currently I was told it will be on squad leader’s recommendation for who is ready to go to blc because oml isn’t how its working right now. So talk to you squad leader.

There is a online BLC currently. One of my Soldiers starts on the 18th of this month.

Response by SSG Dennis O'Connor made May 8 at 2020 7:17 PM

SSG Dennis O'Connor — Fri, 08 May 2020 19:17:37 -0400

First off congrats on passing the board. That being said NO ONE will look after your advancement better than you. While it may fall on your chain of command or senior NCOs to get you added to the OML for schools, it would behoove you to personally check that you have in fact been added. You've gotta remember your squad leader/PSG has other soldiers they have to supervise. Ronald Reagan quoted to Mikhail Gorbachev "Trust but verify ". In your case that means trust your leadership to do their job but verify they actually did

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2020 3:44 PM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 09 May 2020 15:44:10 -0400

Follow up with your training NCO. Due to COVID-19 dont see alot happening.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2020 9:55 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 09 May 2020 21:55:17 -0400

A virtual apft, land nav and dnc

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2020 7:01 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 May 2020 19:01:19 -0400

BLC is online through this FY from what I heard. I am looking to get into BLC before I PCS