What does "Master Leader Course required to get selected in FY18" really mean?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 14:58:30 -0400

Okay so am I interpreting it right that if you didn't get picked up on the list released today that for next year you can't get looked at again if you don't finish MLC before the board meets? For a course that isn't even available everywhere yet or until like October 17 in some cases? Is that a correct interpretation?

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Apr 6 at 2017 3:08 PM

MSG Brad Sand — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 15:08:04 -0400

You thinking they could somehow have a Catch 22? No.

Response by SSG Paul Carrier made Apr 6 at 2017 5:15 PM

SSG Paul Carrier — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 17:15:29 -0400

TRADOC justifying their existence

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2017 1:02 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 May 2017 01:02:22 -0400

I know this post is a month old. There is no difference in requiring completion of MLC before pinning 8 than the other requirements. Before pinning 7 we need to be graduates of SLC, before staff you need ALC, and for Sergeant stripes you need BLC.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Aug 12 at 2019 3:47 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 15:47:12 -0400

That.... doesn't make sense, since being selected for promotion is a prerequisite to course attendance... Cart before the horse.

"Master Leaders Course (MLC), once fully implemented, will be a branch-immaterial course that provides an opportunity for Soldiers selected for promotion to MSG to acquire the leader skills required for success at both troop and staff assignments throughout the defense establishment. A future announcement will link MLC and promotion to MSG."

https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/Noncommissioned%20Officer%20Professional%20Development%20System

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