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Eighth Army Wightman NCO Academy

Wightman NCO Academy

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Basic Leader 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.

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Please contact usarmy.humphreys.usarpac.mbx.8a-ncoa-s3-operations@army.mil for any packet reequipments, questions, and concerns.

Contact Information

Chief of BLC

Chief of BLC:

MSG Shane M. Michie

shane.m.michie.mil@army.mil, DSN: 315-756-3510

BLC Mailbox for inquiries:

usarmy.humphreys.usarpac.mbx.8a-ncoa-s3-operations@army.mil