What can I do to prepare for 35F ALC?

SSG Joshua Minchew — Tue, 18 May 2021 23:37:28 -0400

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2021 2:42 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 19 May 2021 02:42:25 -0400

I was an SGL here at Fort Huachuca. Not sure about everything to mention. But what I would suggest is Intel Architecture, IPB, and MDMP. And Joint Ops.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2021 10:29 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 19 May 2021 10:29:54 -0400

I just completed it last rotation, Intel Architecture for sure and IPB is a huge focus. However, prepare by making sure everything is squared away. You'll learn as you go and just really pay attention to what you're learning, but don't forget to learn from your peers. You've all had different experiences, and I probably learned more from them than anything else.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2021 1:46 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 19 May 2021 13:46:23 -0400

The most successful soldiers in my ALC and SLC were teammates. They read everyone’s papers and everyone read theirs. They were open to different experiences from different people. Go in there with the goal of having the whole class have success and you will have success. The other stuff they will teach you. Remember being a leader is not about being in charge.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2021 4:04 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 19 May 2021 16:04:29 -0400

Send me a PM I can get you the critical tasks list for a 35F30 that is taught at the school house which will also identify what you should have been taught in the operational force as there is no PME for the 20 level.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2021 11:01 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 23 May 2021 11:01:03 -0400

I would say if you’re not familiar with APA 7. Get up to speed on that because you will likely using that to do both your country and threat group briefs! You will be briefing a lot , if you’re active duty , you are likely more to be more comfortable than us reservists. All in all, enjoy the experience and learn from your peers.! Your fellow E-5s and possible E-6s come various parties of the country bringing different experiences and viewpoints to the class! Learn from them , take what you can and apply it to how you lead and mange your troops and you’ll be fine. Also, your ALC is likely to have soldiers from all three components of the army so be prepared to work through some Army “ cultural” differences between the components!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2022 12:27 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:27:12 -0500

How was ALC I am going next week? Any more tips?