About to head to 42A ALC in February. Any advice? And is anyone going?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 16:54:46 -0500

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 4 at 2015 1:08 AM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 01:08:42 -0500

Keep an open mind, volunteer for extra duties (color guard, etc), dont sharp shoot your instructors or fellow classmates who may be teaching a lesson and most of all, bring everything on your packing list.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 4 at 2015 1:50 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 01:50:04 -0500

NETWORK!! I can't stress that enough. Get t know your classmates and instructors. You are all AG and your paths may cross again. Some of my best friendships were made at ALC and SLC. Remember that you will be taught Doctrine, which is not the same as how you do it at your unit. Don't argue with the instructors, go with the flow. Participate in the discussions, but do so in open minded manner. Most importantly, try to HAVE FUN!

Response by SGT Scott Henderson made Dec 4 at 2015 8:12 AM

SGT Scott Henderson — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 08:12:17 -0500

Just follow the rules and learn NOT to call "bullshit" every five minutes. If it's like other branch ALC it's going to be mind-numbing just suffer in silence until you get your 1059

Response by SGT Mark Rhodes made Dec 4 at 2015 2:22 PM

SGT Mark Rhodes — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 14:22:39 -0500

SGT Ramez Almulla, I seen several people say play the game. It is a game and they will teach you the correct way and you will tested on the correct procedures, which in most cases is not how you may be doing at your duty station. Just don't let the head games fool you that's all it is. If you do this you will have no problems. Remember the AG community is not the large so networking will also benefit you in the future. Good Luck

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2015 5:15 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 17:15:51 -0500

I will be networking and I have no problems playing the game. That's to easy. Sounds like another commandants most coming my way.

Response by SSG Timothy Miller made Dec 8 at 2015 12:33 AM

SSG Timothy Miller — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 00:33:47 -0500

I went to BNOC I think it was called back when I was in the service. And it was play the game. How much things change but remain the same. Good luck. You'll do fine.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2017 11:41 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 11:41:10 -0400

Does anyone know if the OPAT has been enforced in lieu of the APFT IOT attend the course?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2017 2:35 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 02:35:31 -0500

Don't party and enjoy FT. Jackson