Is my scheduled ALC still required for WOC School?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 May 2019 14:12:59 -0400

I have had a July ALC seat reserved since Mar 2018. I submitted "No ALC attended yet" waiver with my WOC packet and it went through. I finally have been selected to attend Warrant Officer Candidate School; no report date yet. What would you suggest that I do about ALC? Do I still attend or not? Would it be a waste of time? Or....?
I would appreciate your opinions. Thanks

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2019 2:15 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 May 2019 14:15:05 -0400

In my honest opinion, it would be a waste, not only to you but to someone else who could potentially take your spot since you are going to WOCS.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2019 2:22 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 May 2019 14:22:29 -0400

You're already slated to go to WOCS so you do not have to go to ALC. If you want to become even more proficient in your respective MOS or soon to be AOC, going to ALC may be beneficial. Definitely a judgment call on your part. Most importantly, congratulations!

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2019 5:07 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 May 2019 17:07:34 -0400

I didn’t go to ALC before WOCS, and I regret it and advise all of my potential candidates to attend ALC before putting in a packet. That being said, I agree with Mr. Enright’s and MSG Gould’s comments. You should go to ALC to make yourself an even better WO and provide better counseling for your future E5’s and E6’s and potential WO Candidates, but you don’t want to block someone else’s chance of their career progression. Tough call, but it sounds like it’s yours to make.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2019 9:32 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 May 2019 21:32:35 -0400

Another factor could also be how many years you’ve had as an E-5. If you’ve been at the pay grade for a while you’ve might have already learned a lot of the lesson ALC would’ve taught you. If you don’t have much time in grade then it might be beneficial.