https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-it-possible-to-get-my-spc-laterally-promoted-to-cpl-now-that-sgt-does-not-have-to-complete-blc-before-getting-promoted <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have a need for a CPL/SGT in my section. This Soldier has not completed BLC but is promotable. Does the Soldier have to have BLC complete even though the promotion criteria has changed for SGT? Thu, 08 Aug 2024 15:32:39 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-it-possible-to-get-my-spc-laterally-promoted-to-cpl-now-that-sgt-does-not-have-to-complete-blc-before-getting-promoted <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have a need for a CPL/SGT in my section. This Soldier has not completed BLC but is promotable. Does the Soldier have to have BLC complete even though the promotion criteria has changed for SGT? SFC Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 08 Aug 2024 15:32:39 -0400 2024-08-08T15:32:39-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-it-possible-to-get-my-spc-laterally-promoted-to-cpl-now-that-sgt-does-not-have-to-complete-blc-before-getting-promoted?n=8837875&urlhash=8837875 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>A Lateral Promotion, specific to the unit, is merely a 4187 approved by the unit commander. MSG Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 08 Aug 2024 20:03:27 -0400 2024-08-08T20:03:27-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-it-possible-to-get-my-spc-laterally-promoted-to-cpl-now-that-sgt-does-not-have-to-complete-blc-before-getting-promoted?n=8838260&urlhash=8838260 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The easiest way would be to make him an acting CPL. Wear the stripes, have the authority, own private room, NCO table in Mess Hall with DRO servers and go to NCO club instead of beer garden. My CO did not want any non NCOs working in the orderly room and made me an acting CPL as a PV2 Company clerk. First set of orders that I typed, with 1SG&#39;s help. MAJ Ronnie Reams Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:40:10 -0400 2024-08-09T10:40:10-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-it-possible-to-get-my-spc-laterally-promoted-to-cpl-now-that-sgt-does-not-have-to-complete-blc-before-getting-promoted?n=8838339&urlhash=8838339 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think BLC is still required for CPL promotion, despite the changes to SGT promotion. But I&#39;d double-check with your personnel office to confirm. SSG Robert Perrotto Fri, 09 Aug 2024 13:00:53 -0400 2024-08-09T13:00:53-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-it-possible-to-get-my-spc-laterally-promoted-to-cpl-now-that-sgt-does-not-have-to-complete-blc-before-getting-promoted?n=8838999&urlhash=8838999 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No. Army policy hasn&#39;t changed (for RA and USAR) since the implementation in 2022 (AD 2021-17*, para 5c).<br /><br />• In order to attend BLC, a SPC must be recommended for promotion.<br />• When the Solider graduates BLC, then they will be laterally appointed to CPL<br /><br />As the Army has given prescriptive guidance, there aren&#39;t &quot;alternative methods&quot; that can be used to get around it (again, for RA and USAR Soldiers) - &quot;The CPL rank will be worn only by Soldiers who are both recommended for promotion by a unit promotion board and graduates of the BLC, regardless of the grade of position to which they are assigned&quot; (AD 2021-17, 5b(1)).<br />-----------------------------------------------------<br />* Army Directive 2021_17 _ <a target="_blank" href="https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN32643-ARMY_DIR_2021-17-000-WEB-1.pdf">https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN32643-ARMY_DIR_2021-17-000-WEB-1.pdf</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN32643-ARMY_DIR_2021-17-000-WEB-1.pdf">ARN32643-ARMY_DIR_2021-17-000-WEB-1.pdf</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description"></p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> COL Randall C. Sat, 10 Aug 2024 08:06:51 -0400 2024-08-10T08:06:51-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-it-possible-to-get-my-spc-laterally-promoted-to-cpl-now-that-sgt-does-not-have-to-complete-blc-before-getting-promoted?n=8919345&urlhash=8919345 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>During a period of time they made it mandatory to serve as CPL for a certain amount of time ? <br />But it seems promotions are different now where SPC go straight to SGT rank most likely because of promotion points.<br />Your squad leader should inform about BLC get with your local chain of command CPL Kyle Ongsing Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:26:32 -0500 2024-12-18T15:26:32-05:00 2024-08-08T15:32:39-04:00