If the BN is not offering ALC slots for a support MOS, what can the NCOs do in the Army Reserves?

SSG Dennis Mendoza — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 12:07:41 -0500

The unit company/batallion list for the company that I'm currently in, only has opportunity for psyop 37F ALC but not for any other support MOS in the unit. What can my fellow NCOs do to get an ALC slot in the Army Reserves.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 30 at 2017 2:03 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 14:03:48 -0500

It is the responsibility of the Training NCO to make sure that opportunities are available. Speak to your unit and then work up the chain. Classes may not be available if your unit does not have slots for E6 as that is the prerequisite, however, it could also serve as an annual training for the soldier; so look into that option as well

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 30 at 2017 4:41 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 16:41:36 -0500

This sounds a tad fishy. ALC is centrally funded, not unit funded. If there are open slots for the next higher NCO rank, there should not be an issue with submitting requests for ALC slots for their MOS. Otherwise, those other NCOs will have to consider promoting out of the unit.

Response by SSG Dennis Mendoza made Dec 1 at 2017 12:51 PM

SSG Dennis Mendoza — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 12:51:21 -0500

Ok yeah they told us to look for ALC slots but when they send us the Excel for ALC slots for the company they only have available for 37F and not for any 25, 91, 92 serious mos so now my counter parts support MOS in the company don't have the opportunity to request ALC because the Excel sheet 11th psyop batallion send the company doesn't have slots.