Basic Leader's Course (BLC)
The Basic Leader Course (BLC) is the first step in the Noncomissioned Officer Education System. BLC trains Soldiers in basic leadership skills, Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) duties, responsibilities and authority, and how to conduct performance-oriented training. BLC focuses on leadership training. The course produces battle-competent junior NCOs who are qualified team/section/squad leaders, trainers of leader and war fighting skills, evaluators and counselors, conductors/participants in individual and collective training, and performers/teachers of leader skills, knowledge and attitudes.
Requirements
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BLC PACKET
- BLC Pre-Execution Checklist
- Unit Pre-Execution Checklist
- MEDPROS Printout
- APFT DA Form 705 (if applicable)
- ACFT DA Form 705 (if applicable)
- DA Form 5500 (if applicable)
- DA Form 5501 (if applicable)
- Physical Profile (if applicable)
- DD2875 SAAR (As of May 2022)
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Graduation Requirements
a. The graduation requirements are shown in the two tables below. The tables also indicate if the assessment is part of the student’s GPA or not. See each of the individual assessments for specific criteria.
Assessment Title Associated Lesson Grade Point Average 1009S Public Speaking and Information Briefing B104 GPA 1009W Assessing Writing, Compare and Contrast Essay B112 GPA 1009W Assessing Writing, Informative Essay B103 GPA Conduct Individual Training, Rubric B116 GPA Conduct Physical Readiness Training, Rubric B111 GPA Conduct Squad Drill, Rubric B114 GPA b. There are six assessments that are mandatory and graduation requirements, but do not count toward the student GPA as shown in the table below.
Assessment Title Associated Lesson Grade Point Average Compliance with the Army Body Composition Program In-Processing Non-GPA The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) In-Processing Non-GPA 1009A Assessing Attributes and Competencies Entire course Non-GPA SHARP Essay (Commandant’s Writing Award) B128 Non-GPA
Related Files
BLC Individual Student Assessment Plan (ISAP)
BLC Student Guide, 1 April 2021
BLC Winter Packing List (OCT-MAR)
BLC Summer Packing List (APR-SEPT)
Contact Information
Chief of BLC:
MSG Christopher R. Coalter
christopher.r.coalter.mil@army.mil, DSN: (315) 756-3510
BLC Mailbox: