Is BLC virtual?

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 19:48:41 -0500

Is BLC still virtual? I am slotted for BLC in June of 2021. I have not seen much about it online. With COVID and the new ACFT, would I take the ACFT or APFT at BLC? I know if you have a record pass APFT from FY 2020 it counts for FY 2021but how does it affect BLC? Also, would they be for record?

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2020 7:53 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 19:53:48 -0500

It is hard to predict if BLC will be online in June 2021. At many locations, right now, BLC is taught online. As for your APFT, your most recent one will be used for the course.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2020 8:00 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 20:00:39 -0500

ACFT does become official until March 2021. BLC is virtual for now. Keep pinging your leadership about it as time gets closer. Things are constantly changing to adapt to what’s going on. Your current APFT will satisfy your requirement for BLC.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2020 8:36 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 20:36:36 -0500

Do you understand how far away June 2021 is?

Do you understand how much can change in the time? Maybe talk to your schools representative and ask what the NCOA is doing

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2020 9:02 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 21:02:12 -0500

I just went through virtual BLC for my state. They are making the decision of it being virtual or residential on a monthly basis. They used our current APFT on record for the course, but that was only because it was virtual. I was not told until the month prior, that it would be virtual. I would think by June 2021 it will be residential.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Dec 6 at 2020 10:01 PM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 22:01:30 -0500

If COVID taught us anything it is that everything can change within a 6 month time period. Just keep open comms with your leadership and the point of contact for the course. Don't try to predict the future, Just be ready for either possibility. And work on your PT because eventually the new test will go into rotation and you don't want to be the guy who gets tagged when it is finally official.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2020 11:16 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 23:16:00 -0500

UFN, BLC is virtual. Also, UFN, any passing APFT/ACFT you have on record will stand. However, by the time June 2021 rolls around, all of this could change. Be ready to take it. Be ready to pass it. For all we know, come 1 Feb 21 (example date), they could put everything back in place and then people are going to mad scramble for seats and assessments.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 10 at 2020 8:29 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 20:29:21 -0500

It depends on where you are. Fort Stewart BLC is operating half virtual, half in person. No PT, not sure if you would take an ACFT (APFT would be purely for fun). As of now, your last good APFT counts until 2022. You can't be penalized for failing an ACFT. As SSG Dickhoff said, it's really too soon to tell. Vaccines are rolling out and things change every day.

Here's a source for you:
https://www.army.mil/e2/downloads/rv7/acft/army_directive_2020_06_acft.pdf

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Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2021 11:12 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 23:12:00 -0500

It was easy. You will write a few papers and give a brief. You will be tested on DNC and PRT. not sure about the ACFT since I went precovid. But my understanding is that if you have a passing one then you’re good until the new FY. Your unit wouldn’t be sending you if you didn’t have a passing one.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2021 2:58 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 02:58:11 -0400

Assuming you are now at BLC, is it virtual or residential? If residential, do u have to take a pt test?