Posted on Dec 9, 2015
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I'm going to QM BOLC in APRIL...17th I report. Any recent graduates of the QM course have any advice on material to study up on? I've heard that the Land-Nav is in pairs?!? What were the most challenging parts of the course? Just trying to get a leg up on the material!
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I attended QMBOLC from March til June of this year and it wasn't really difficult. They have some really great instructors there who actually want you to succeed as an Officer. Yes land-nav is in pairs and the course is actually pretty easy. The most challenging part is probably the Tactics weeks since you are working with Officers from both Ordinance and Transportation for a few weeks, its not really hard, more frustrating. Be prepared to run a lot, at least me class did. Pay attention to TACLOG, which will be one of the first blocks of instruction you receive, its a major component in the Capstone assignment at the end. Also you will have an opportunity to volunteer for a position such as Class Leader, XO or a staff position. I would highly recommend volunteering for S-3, you will always know whats going on before anyone else and can stay ahead.
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Thanks Holmes! I appreciate the feedback. I was hoping to serve in some leadership role during BOLC but being the S-3 sounds like a good gig! Again kudos for chiming in.
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No problem. Its a great experience and you are going to enjoy it.
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Here are two sites you can visit to learn more about Quartermaster Basic Office Leader Course. The FACEBOOK page will show current and past classes activities and events. The Army Logistics University link will give you specific dates/times/locations for your class. To include a packing list, training overview, uniforms and other important data. Hope this helps.
https://www.facebook.com/QuartermasterBOLC/?fref=ts and/ or http://www.alu.army.mil/ALU_STDINFO/BOLC_QM.htm.
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Thanks for the great resources Ma'am! My real hurdle will be qualifying as it usually takes me 1-2 times to qual. That aside I'm excited for the course & ready to learn as much as possible to bring that knowledge back to my unit.
It looks like your an instructor there so hopefully we'll get a chance to meet in person. Again thank you for the resources!
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great new sources of information for newly assigned and future LOGISTICIANS
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I just graduated last September. Landnav was in buddy teams, and the course was easy. I really wouldn't worry about the tactical side of the training. That stuff is easy. The presentations are what will get you, and the CAPstone assignment was brutal. I don't think I slept for 4 days straight preparing for that presentation. If you can get some examples from a previous class that will help you out a lot, but it still takes a lot of planning and preparation to make your slides presentable. Good luck!!
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