Will a commander sign off on a 35F attending RSLC?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 23:25:38 -0400

I’m assuming as a private they will say no however I’m hoping to go at some point

Response by SPC Ted Ronayne made Sep 15 at 2019 12:54 AM

SPC Ted Ronayne — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 00:54:20 -0400

I want to attend this course too! Hopefully we can.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 15 at 2019 12:09 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 12:09:29 -0400

Your commander doesn't generally give a crap about what course you attend. As long as you're qualified and it benefits the unit in some way, they'll generally sign it. With that said, it may be hard to justify the benefit a recon qualified soldier brings to an MI BN vs a combat arms BN.

Response by SGM Brent Dck made Sep 15 at 2019 3:36 PM

SGM Brent Dck — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 15:36:12 -0400

Requires approval from the first LTC in your chain of command. Only way to know, is ask. I'd say not much chance for a 35F1O unless there's an MTOE position or you're assigned to a special ops/mission unit. I'd work on airborne, air assault, and 35F assignment in special ops/mission unit before trying for RSLC.

As a 96B/35Fs back in the day, we lucked out and had MTOE slots at Corps LRS Companies and two 35F3V instructor slots at LRSLC. Easily the best assignments and soldiers I worked with in the military.

Response by SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA made Sep 16 at 2019 11:45 AM

SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 11:45:58 -0400

Try to get Advanced Situational Awareness (Basic) first.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 25 at 2019 4:33 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 16:33:09 -0400

Personally, I would say it depends on what your goals are. If you’re a squared away soldier and your goals are to a unit that will utilize these skills, i.e. ranger regiment, SMU or go the SF route I would go up to bat for you as an NCO. Honestly, the best way to justify it is if it benefits the units or your personal goals in the future, the more you can justify it the better chance of saying yes.