Since I'm considering attending ARC and CLC, should I attend CLC first if given the chance? Does it matter ?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 01:14:41 -0400

I’m a SSG promotable and down at benning now and am going to try and take advantage and attend a few schools I haven’t been to. Was thinking ARC and CLC for sure for but should I attend CLC first if given the chance ? Does it matter ?

Response by SFC George Smith made Apr 23 at 2019 1:16 AM

SFC George Smith — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 01:16:42 -0400

Get what ever your command will pay for...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2019 3:23 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 03:23:43 -0400

If you're in Benning there's only a few courses that matter. In order they go:
1. RANGER School
2. Airborne School
3. Jumpmaster
4. Pathfinder

Seriously, you can't be an Airborne Ranger without the first two.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2019 3:27 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 03:27:15 -0400

ARC had more pull than CRC. Just go Mike Golf while you're at it.
Where are you at in Benning? I'm assuming Harmony Church somewhere.

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Apr 23 at 2019 1:54 PM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 13:54:43 -0400

Go to ARC to get 'up to speed', then wait about 6 months and apply for CLC.
However you probably need to get tightened up on the commander's tasks before you go to CLC. Its designed for Commanders., not NCOs, though I've saw MSGs and CSMs attend.