What school would you say was most relevant and beneficial to your career?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 12:15:40 -0500

There are a plethora of schools out there that are made available to SMs. I've been to a handful, but there are still some that I don't even know exist. For soldiers in my line of work, something like RSLC would be the best thing going forward. I don't necessarily plan on staying where I am, and I'm also curious about furthering my military knowledge as well as broadening my horizons and seeing what else is out there. It would also be good to know what helps get a leg up on competitions and what separates me from my peers.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 31 at 2014 12:24 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 12:24:44 -0500

I feel like the most relevant course I have taken is the 40 hour SHARP class. Its really changed the way I look at the world. With all the SHARP problems arising in the military I think that the correct personnel need to be in place to educate younger soldiers on the issues, including how to handle situations when they do occur. It was a great experience.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 28 at 2014 12:08 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 00:08:10 -0400

SPC Perkel,

For me, it was going to Airborne School. This got me to the 82nd Airborne Division and eventually to becoming a Career Counselor (My MOS). I spent 16+ years at Ft Bragg, and wouldn't trade the Job experience, Life experience, or the friends that I made for anything...

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 28 at 2014 4:50 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 04:50:32 -0400

I'm a big fan of BCT3 (Brigade Combat Team Trauma Training) for medics. The Army got it right when they decided that all medics assigned to a BCT needed live tissue training prior to going down range.