If someone experiences a course cancellation, is it still possible for them to attend training?

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 08:24:36 -0400

I have received an email saying "Reason for cancellation: CANCELLED IN A SUBSTITUTION TRANSACTION" for my BAC (basic airborne course). I am just a little confused since no one in my COC has notified me. If anyone experienced this before, was it still possible for you to attend your training?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2019 8:32 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 08:32:53 -0400

Typically that mean your unit substituted you for another person. I would contact your COC and see what happened, and why they substituted you for someone else. To answer your other question, yes you could walk to to school like Airborne but it’s by an available slot first come first serve. It can be kinda difficult and a waste of time, not to say you shouldn’t try. First priority is contacting your COC though.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2019 9:02 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 09:02:48 -0400

Hmm... You need to talk with your CoC. I believe that means you were swapped out for someone else.

Response by SGT Bleddyn Wilson made Apr 29 at 2019 10:22 AM

SGT Bleddyn Wilson — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 10:22:33 -0400

Call and find out why

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2019 12:09 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 12:09:51 -0400

U less you live at Ft Benning, you would not be able to walk on the course. And if your unit HRA hasn’t processed your orders and madebtravel arrangements then you should go to the HRA and seek guidance.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2019 2:04 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 14:04:00 -0400

You were definitely substituted for someone else in ATRRS (Army Training Resource Requirement System - where most Army schools seats are filled with students, via a quota system).

You should definitely speak with your chain of command, perhaps there is another seat available in the course, or with another training class. It's all done in ATRRS...

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 29 at 2019 4:21 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 16:21:58 -0400

Your movement is based on orders.