I just graduated from the 35F course in January. It’s honestly not that hard. The only way you fail the course And get reclass-ed is if you fail a test 3 times. My advice to you would be never be afraid to ask a question. Sometimes other students don’t ask questions because they don’t want to look dumb in front of their peers. However, you should because you may be asking something others want clarification on but are afraid to ask themselves because they feel like everyone else gets it. Secondly, tab your books in a manner that you can find what you need easily. The 35F course doesn’t test how well you can attain knowledge. It tests how quickly you can move between sources and find the right answers. Thirdly, always pay attention in class. If you feel like you‘re going to fall asleep, stand up. Lastly, make a great cheat sheet when it comes to the exams. You only have one page so make sure you take your instructors advice on what to put. If you do those four things you will make it through the course.

TLDR: Tab your books! Ask questions! Pay attention in class! Make a great cheat sheet!

You do as well as the work you put into it. It’s all classroom work, no studying outside of the class room. The sections aren’t really hard, you just need to pay attention in class and you will do fine. Being a 35F is one of the most rewarding jobs in the army, hell, I’ve still got another 5 years before I can get out but my experience has led to multiple job offers in the 3 letter agencies like the FBI, DIA and other contracting agencies

In the words of my instructor, “I can teach a hamster how to do your job if the hamster just listens to me”. Knowledge management is all it takes to be a good analyst, a skill you will need to be a good NCO anyways. Take notes, ask questions, listen. All you have to do to not fail. I was the distinguished honor graduate, top of my class. And I did that while meeting my first wife (don’t recommend) and enjoying awesome memories doing things definitely out of regs with my friends (do recommend)