How will being selected to be an ALC Instructor impact my career progression?

2022-03-07T20:01:57-05:00

I am currently serving as an instructor in OSUT for just short of a year and a half. I have been selected to be an ALC instructor (MOS 19k) and was curious of how this will if any affect career progression. I have already completed the criteria and have earned my basic army instructor badge in current position. Also open for any advice before hand.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2022 8:28 PM

2022-03-07T20:28:23-05:00

My understanding is it doesn't look great if you go from broadening to broadening if you don't have generating assignments or key development time in positions such as team leader, squad leader, etc. Looks better if alternating between KD, Generating, and Broadening.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2022 9:58 PM

2022-03-07T21:58:21-05:00

It actually looks pretty good on Boards. Going from OSUT where you are teaching privates how to do the job to ALC where you are teaching NCO’s how to lead other NCO’s and become more competent in their 30 level responsibilities shows that you can adapt to new challenges and you are in fact great at your job.

In the MI world, it’s backwards because AIT is one thing, and ALC is basically AIT again lol.

Go for the ALC slot, get your SAIB

Response by MSG Tony Pendley made Nov 14 at 2022 11:25 PM

2022-11-14T23:25:11-05:00

Anytime you can add a specialty to your promotion packet is a plus, instructor, specialty schools such as recruiting and DI, Airborne/Ranger, all that makes a packet look good. You should also challenge yourself to go before boards, instructor of the year, etc. you should also try and balance that with leadership time in a unit in order to have a solid promotion packet.
Good luck

Response by SSG Roger Ayscue made Aug 12 at 2024 2:08 PM

2024-08-12T14:08:44-04:00

Since this is over 2 years old, How did it work out for you? Just curious.