What helped you achieve Commandant's List/DHG from your NCOES?

On top of doing well academically, make sure you remain a member of the team. All to often NCOs will dime each other out or stab someone in the back to get the top spot. In the end they get the 1059 they wanted but sacrificed a network of peers that could have benefited them throughout their career. You'll understand when you get there. There is always one in each class.

I achieved Commandant's List in PLDC, BNCOC, and ANCOC. I think that what helped me was being in the right place, at the right time, in the right uniform, and being motivated. I know that sounds cliché, but you may be surprised at how many out there who cannot consistently accomplish all four of those tasks. I also studied when I had time to ensure that I knew the material. Good luck!!!

I was USMC but I attended BNCOC, as well as several USMC schools. I Always did well. One thing to remember is that you should never go into a school with the mindset you are competing against the other students. You are there to learn and better yourself. You want to do better than the guy you were yesterday. Some of the things I always attending schools was to .
1. Go to the course prepared, with all the gear on the gear list
2. Allow no distractions. I went as far as staying overnight in school billeting rather than going home every night.
3 Making study cards and being a part of study groups.
4. Be a team player with other students, help others study and prepare for inspections. By helping them you are also reenforcing your own knowledge.
5. Time Management. Set aside time for studying, uniform prep, Etc. Don't be the guy rushing to get a haircut at the last minute, putting ribbons on a uniform or studying 5 minutes beforte a test.