Would I still have to go to IBOLC?

2018-11-08T07:08:17-05:00

Considering to commission in the National Guard. I’m currently an E6 Infantry Squad leader. If i go thru OCS, would I still need to attend IBOLC? Even if I already went thru OSUT?

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Nov 8 at 2018 7:36 AM

2018-11-08T07:36:59-05:00

Yes, you will. The only people that I know of that are exempted from Officer Basic are some of the Direct Commission things like JAG. Your going to find the IBOLC is a completely different world from OSUT and OCS. Get in shape, because the PT in IBOLC is designed to get you in condition for Ranger School. If your state has slots, I would highly advise trying to get them to slot you for Airborne and Ranger right after your Basic Course.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2018 7:56 AM

2018-11-08T07:56:10-05:00

IBOLC is essentially Pre-Pre-Ranger. Command wants every Infantry Lt to leave Fort Benning with a Ranger tab, or at least a tab. OSUT or not, you will go to IBOLC, if you branch Infantry. IBOLC and EBOLC are unlike most other BOLCs, as their goal is to prepare you for another course.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2018 8:17 AM

2018-11-08T08:17:54-05:00

Yes you do. I know this for a fact. Two friends of mine were both E7 11Bs that are currently at IBOLC.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2018 8:44 AM

2018-11-08T08:44:52-05:00

I am pretty sure you will still have to go through IBOLC since it is the Branch you are going into.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2018 1:21 PM

2018-11-08T13:21:53-05:00

Yes

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Nov 8 at 2018 3:52 PM

2018-11-08T15:52:26-05:00

Advanced training - You may be the best ass-kicker is 5th Group but I betthe LT job looks a lot easier than it is. If you know something and can share it with other student (by example - not war stories) then it will improve the whole Army.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2018 8:15 PM

2018-11-08T20:15:50-05:00

IBOLC is NOT OSUT. It is much different and much more leadership-centric. You’ll need it to be ready to be an IN PL.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2018 10:44 PM

2018-11-08T22:44:44-05:00

Newly Commissioned Officers, no matter what there prior service experience, have to go to their basic branch BOLC-it’s essentially the 2LT Basic Training and AIT rolled into one Course for Officers.

If you are already a SL in the Infantry you will have an easier tactical time at IBOLC, but it’s harder maneuvering a Platoon and synchronizing with a CO Cdr, planning and developing training and learning the ins and outs of Officership-nothing like OSUT, WLC or the like.

Take the Commission, enjoy the next level, earn your R-anger tab and lead the way!

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Nov 11 at 2018 10:49 AM

2018-11-11T10:49:22-05:00

And just how many leadership courses did you/we take in OSUT? IBOLC like all BOLC are their for a reason to train folks to be Officers, being a grunt will give you a leg up on somethings, but you still have a learning curve ahead of you.

Response by SGT Ryan Fleek made Nov 11 at 2018 8:12 PM

2018-11-11T20:12:36-05:00

How else would you learn to do conex layouts ten times a week without it?